Overview
HALEY LANE FIRST TRANSIT BUILDING is a stormwater outfall in Auburn, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from a transit facility under local stormwater regulations.
HALEY LANE FIRST TRANSIT BUILDING is a stormwater outfall located at 662 Haley Lane in Auburn, Alabama, United States. This facility serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from a transit building, operating within the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES MS4 program. As a Phase II small MS4, Auburn's stormwater system is subject to permit requirements aimed at reducing pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The facility's NAICS code 485113 indicates it is associated with bus and other motor vehicle transit systems, suggesting the catchment area includes parking lots, fueling areas, and maintenance zones typical of transit operations. Stormwater outfalls in such settings often handle runoff that may contain oils, grease, and sediment, requiring best management practices (BMPs) for treatment. Environmental significance lies in its role in protecting local water quality. Discharges from this outfall ultimately reach receiving waters in the Lee County area, which may include streams and rivers that are part of the larger Mobile Bay watershed. Proper management of stormwater from transit facilities helps prevent pollution and supports compliance with the Clean Water Act.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Auburn, Alabama, within the Piedmont region. The local climate features hot, humid summers and mild winters, with significant rainfall throughout the year, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. The outfall discharges into local water bodies that may be impaired by urban runoff, including sediment and pollutants from transportation infrastructure. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MS4 program requires the city to implement controls to minimize the impact of such discharges on receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 662 Haley Lane in Auburn, Alabama, United States, in Lee County.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges runoff from a transit building, likely associated with bus or motor vehicle transit operations.
The outfall operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, specifically as part of Auburn's Phase II small MS4 permit, which requires stormwater management to reduce pollution.
Runoff from transit facilities often contains oils, grease, heavy metals, and sediment from parking lots, fueling areas, and maintenance activities.
Discharges from this outfall enter local streams and rivers in the Mobile Bay watershed. Proper management helps prevent pollution and supports compliance with the Clean Water Act.
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