Overview
LETOHATCHEE RAIL is a stormwater outfall in Letohatchee, Alabama, serving the local drainage network. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
LETOHATCHEE RAIL is a stormwater outfall located in Letohatchee, Lowndes County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) that manages runoff in this rural area. The facility is operational and serves the local community by conveying stormwater to receiving waters. As a stormwater outfall, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the US EPA NPDES MS4 program. In Alabama, small MS4s in urbanized areas are required to obtain permit coverage and implement stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges. The outfall likely discharges to a nearby waterbody, and its design and maintenance are subject to local and state requirements. The environmental significance of LETOHATCHEE RAIL lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and debris. Proper operation helps protect water quality in receiving streams and supports compliance with water quality standards. The facility contributes to the overall stormwater infrastructure in Lowndes County.
Environmental context
The outfall is located in a rural area of Alabama, where stormwater runoff can carry agricultural and roadside pollutants. The receiving waters may be sensitive to sediment and nutrient loading, which can impact aquatic habitats. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MS4 program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
LETOHATCHEE RAIL is located at the intersection of Highway 97 and Chicken Pit Road in Letohatchee, Lowndes County, Alabama, United States.
LETOHATCHEE RAIL is a stormwater outfall that discharges runoff from the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) into receiving waters, helping manage stormwater in the area.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for discharges from municipal storm sewer systems to protect water quality.
Stormwater outfalls manage runoff that may contain sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, oil and grease, and other pollutants from urban and agricultural areas.
By conveying stormwater to receiving waters, LETOHATCHEE RAIL helps prevent localized flooding and, through regulatory compliance, supports the reduction of pollutant loads to protect aquatic ecosystems.
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