MUSCLE SHOALS BIN Stormwater Outfall, Tuscumbia, Alabama | USA

MUSCLE SHOALS BIN is a stormwater outfall located at 2910 Denton Road in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater infrastructure serving the Muscle Shoals area and is classified under NAICS code 484110 (General Freight Trucking, Local), indicating its role in managing runoff from industrial or commercial activities. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Depending on the municipality's designation, it may be subject to Phase I or Phase II MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential to discharge stormwater runoff into local water bodies. The Tennessee River watershed, which drains this region, is an important ecological and recreational resource. Proper management of stormwater from this outfall helps protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the area.

The facility is located in the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for recreation and water supply. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. The regulatory framework under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits aims to control these discharges through best management practices and monitoring.