MBUSI BIG SHINY Stormwater Outfall, Woodstock, Alabama | United States

MBUSI BIG SHINY is a stormwater outfall located at 3788 Bibbville Road in Woodstock, Bibb County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff in the area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Alabama is covered by both Phase I and Phase II MS4 permits, which require stormwater management plans to control pollution from urban runoff. The facility's discharge may be subject to monitoring and best management practices to protect receiving waters. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from the surrounding catchment, which may include industrial, commercial, or residential areas. Proper operation helps reduce the impact of pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals on local water bodies, including nearby streams and rivers in the Black Warrior River watershed.

The facility is located in Bibb County, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants like sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals into receiving waters. The outfall's discharge may affect water quality in downstream ecosystems, making compliance with NPDES MS4 permits critical for protecting aquatic life and recreational uses.