HERITAGE LANDING Stormwater Outfall, Praco, Alabama | United States

HERITAGE LANDING is a stormwater outfall located in Praco, Alabama, within Walker County. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which includes urban and potentially industrial catchments. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program, which governs stormwater discharges in the United States. In Alabama, stormwater management is regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which implements the NPDES MS4 program. The facility's NAICS codes (213115 and 237990) suggest involvement in support activities for mining and other heavy construction, indicating that the catchment area may include industrial activities that require careful stormwater management to prevent pollution. The environmental significance of HERITAGE LANDING lies in its role in controlling the quality and quantity of stormwater runoff entering local water bodies. Proper management of stormwater outfalls is critical to prevent flooding, erosion, and the transport of pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into streams and rivers. The facility contributes to the overall stormwater infrastructure in Walker County, helping to protect water quality and aquatic habitats.

The stormwater outfall at HERITAGE LANDING discharges into local waterways in Walker County, Alabama. The region's hydrology is influenced by the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals, posing risks to water quality. Effective stormwater management is essential to mitigate these impacts and comply with the Clean Water Act's goals of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters.