GLEN ALLEN RAIL Stormwater Outfall, Glen Allen, Alabama | Industrial Catchment Management

GLEN ALLEN RAIL is a stormwater outfall located at 555 State Highway 129 in Glen Allen, Marion County, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving an industrial catchment area, handling runoff from rail-related activities. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Stormwater outfalls like this one are typically regulated under Phase I or Phase II MS4 permits, depending on the municipality's population and industrial activity. The facility's discharge may be monitored for pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals common in industrial runoff. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from an industrial area, helping to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads to receiving waters. Proper operation and maintenance of such outfalls are critical for protecting local water quality and aquatic habitats in the surrounding region.

The facility is located in Marion County, Alabama, within the watershed of the Tennessee River or its tributaries. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, which may impact local water quality. The region's climate, with seasonal rainfall and potential for intense storms, increases the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent erosion and flooding.