Overview
PIERCE'S GROCERY is a stormwater outfall in Lenox, Conecuh County, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from a commercial catchment under the EPA NPDES MS4 regulatory framework.
PIERCE'S GROCERY is a stormwater outfall located in Lenox, Alabama, within Conecuh County. This facility serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from a commercial grocery site, operating under the United States' Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permit system. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader infrastructure managing urban runoff in the region. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for compliance with stormwater discharge standards. Typical stormwater outfalls in this region handle runoff from impervious surfaces such as parking lots and rooftops, with flow rates varying based on rainfall intensity. The site's location in a rural county suggests a smaller catchment area compared to urban MS4 systems. Environmental significance includes potential impacts on local water bodies receiving stormwater discharge. The outfall may contribute to pollutant loads such as sediment, nutrients, and hydrocarbons from the grocery's parking lot and surrounding areas. Proper management helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems in the Conecuh River watershed, which supports regional biodiversity and water quality.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater into the Conecuh River watershed, which is part of the Gulf Coast drainage basin. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms, leading to high runoff volumes. Urban and commercial land uses in the catchment can introduce pollutants like oil, grease, and sediment. Regulatory compliance under the NPDES MS4 program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
PIERCE'S GROCERY is located at the intersection of County Roads 6 and 7 in Lenox, Conecuh County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall, which is a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the grocery site and surrounding impervious surfaces.
The outfall operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permit system, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Common pollutants include sediment, nutrients, oil and grease, heavy metals, and litter from parking lots and rooftops.
Best management practices like retention basins and filtration reduce pollutant loads, protecting aquatic ecosystems and water quality in receiving waters such as the Conecuh River.
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