Overview
PANTRY NO 1578 (FORMER MINUTE STOP 159) is a stormwater outfall located in Bay Minette, Alabama, United States. It operates under the EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
PANTRY NO 1578 (FORMER MINUTE STOP 159) is a stormwater outfall facility situated at 49980 Highway 225 in Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the surrounding area, which includes commercial and transportation land uses typical of a former convenience store site. The facility operates under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program. Given its location in Alabama, it falls under Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities, which mandate stormwater management plans to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. This outfall contributes to local flood control and water quality protection by conveying stormwater runoff to receiving waters. Its operational status ensures ongoing management of runoff from the site, which is important for protecting downstream water bodies in the Mobile Bay watershed from sedimentation and pollutant loading.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Baldwin County, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed. Stormwater runoff from developed areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and hydrocarbons into local waterways. The outfall's discharge may affect water quality in nearby streams and ultimately Mobile Bay, an ecologically significant estuary. Effective stormwater management is critical to mitigate impacts from urban runoff, particularly in areas with high rainfall intensity common to the Gulf Coast region.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 49980 Highway 225 in Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall, which is a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area.
The facility operates under the U.S. EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, which regulates stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems.
Proper stormwater management reduces flooding, prevents erosion, and minimizes pollutant loads entering water bodies, protecting aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
Alabama's frequent rainfall and proximity to the Gulf Coast make stormwater management crucial for preventing pollution in sensitive water bodies like Mobile Bay.
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