Kelly's Crossroads Grocery Stormwater Outfall, Rockford, Alabama | USA

Kelly's Crossroads Grocery is a stormwater outfall located in Rockford, Coosa County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from a commercial grocery site, with NAICS codes 447110 (gasoline stations with convenience stores) and 457110 (gasoline stations). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. The facility's technical specifications are not detailed, but typical stormwater outfalls in Alabama are designed to handle runoff from impervious surfaces such as parking lots and roofs. The site likely includes best management practices (BMPs) like detention basins or oil-water separators to treat runoff before discharge. Alabama's stormwater regulations require permits for discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) and industrial activities. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing urban runoff from a commercial area, which can carry pollutants like oil, grease, and sediment. Proper operation helps protect water quality in receiving streams, which may be impaired by urban development. The facility contributes to local flood control and groundwater recharge, supporting community resilience in Rockford.

The outfall discharges into a watershed in Coosa County, Alabama, which is part of the larger Alabama River basin. Urban runoff from commercial areas like grocery stores can introduce pollutants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and nutrients into local streams. The facility's location in a rural county may mean lower runoff volumes, but compliance with NPDES MS4 permits is critical to prevent degradation of water bodies that support local ecosystems and recreation.