Overview
HICKS SERVICE STATION is a stormwater outfall in PINE HILL, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater discharge.
HICKS SERVICE STATION is a stormwater outfall located at 4791 BROAD STREET in PINE HILL, Wilcox County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a service station site, contributing to local drainage and water quality management in the region. 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) regulations. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits govern stormwater discharges in urbanized areas, requiring controls to reduce pollutant loads. The facility's location in a small town suggests it may fall under Phase II MS4 requirements, which apply to smaller municipalities. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from a commercial property. Stormwater from service stations can contain pollutants such as oil, grease, and heavy metals. Proper management helps protect local water bodies, including nearby streams and rivers in the Alabama River basin, from contamination.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Wilcox County, Alabama, within the Alabama River watershed. Stormwater runoff from commercial areas like service stations can carry pollutants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediment. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff to impact local water quality. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MS4 program aims to mitigate these impacts through best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
HICKS SERVICE STATION is located at 4791 BROAD STREET in PINE HILL, Wilcox County, Alabama, United States.
HICKS SERVICE STATION is a stormwater outfall, which is a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the service station property.
As a stormwater outfall in the United States, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, including MS4 permits for stormwater discharges.
Service stations can generate runoff containing pollutants like oil, grease, and heavy metals. Proper stormwater management prevents these contaminants from entering local waterways, protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
The NPDES MS4 program requires operators to develop stormwater management programs that include pollution prevention, public education, and monitoring to reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.
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