Overview
PHILADELPHIA CHURCH EAST AML SITE is an operational stormwater outfall in Locust Fork, Alabama, USA. It manages runoff from the Philadelphia Road area under local and federal stormwater regulations.
PHILADELPHIA CHURCH EAST AML SITE is a stormwater outfall located in Locust Fork, Blount County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, including the Philadelphia Road corridor. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff 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, which governs stormwater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, including permits for municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) and industrial stormwater discharges. The site's NAICS code 237990 indicates it is associated with utility system construction, suggesting the outfall may be part of a larger stormwater infrastructure network. As a stormwater outfall, this facility contributes to managing runoff from urban and potentially industrial areas, helping to reduce flooding and control pollutants entering water bodies. Its location in Blount County, part of the Black Warrior River watershed, means its discharges can affect local streams and rivers. Proper operation and maintenance are essential to minimize environmental impact and comply with permit requirements.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Blount County, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. Stormwater runoff from the Philadelphia Road area can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into local streams. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms, leading to high runoff volumes. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
PHILADELPHIA CHURCH EAST AML SITE is located at Philadelphia Road at Lehigh Road in Locust Fork, Blount County, Alabama, USA.
It is a stormwater outfall that collects and discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, helping to manage flooding and control pollution in local waterways.
The facility is operational, actively managing stormwater runoff in the Locust Fork area.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Permits may include MS4 permits for municipal systems or industrial stormwater permits.
Proper stormwater management reduces flooding, prevents erosion, and removes pollutants like sediment and chemicals before discharge, protecting water quality and aquatic habitats in rivers and streams.
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