KNUD NIELSON MLK DR EVERGREEN Stormwater Outfall, Evergreen, Alabama

KNUD NIELSON MLK DR EVERGREEN is a stormwater outfall located at 221 MLK Drive in Evergreen, Conecuh County, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) that manages stormwater runoff in the area. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways, playing a key role in flood control and water quality management. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit program. Stormwater outfalls like this one are typically part of a larger network of drainage infrastructure serving urban or suburban catchments. In Alabama, stormwater management is often overseen by local municipalities or counties, with permits requiring implementation of best management practices to reduce pollutant loads. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its discharge to receiving waters in the Conecuh River watershed. Stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals from urban surfaces. Proper management of this outfall helps protect local water quality and aquatic habitats. The facility's location in Evergreen, a small city, suggests a moderate urban catchment area.

The KNUD NIELSON MLK DR EVERGREEN outfall discharges stormwater into the Conecuh River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. Urban runoff from Evergreen may carry pollutants like sediment, oil, and nutrients, potentially impacting water quality. The facility's operation under an MS4 permit requires implementation of stormwater control measures to mitigate these impacts and protect downstream habitats.