Overview
S.A. PIT 31.13, -87.49 is a stormwater outfall in Atmore, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permitting framework for stormwater discharges.
S.A. PIT 31.13, -87.49 is a stormwater outfall located in Atmore, Escambia 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, it is part of the broader infrastructure managed under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, which regulate stormwater discharges from municipal systems. The facility is situated in a region with a humid subtropical climate, characterized by significant rainfall throughout the year. Stormwater outfalls like this one collect and discharge runoff from urban and industrial areas, which can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals. The regulatory framework for this facility is governed by the Clean Water Act, with oversight from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This outfall contributes to the management of stormwater in the Atmore area, helping to reduce flooding risks and protect local water quality. The facility's discharge may impact nearby water bodies, and compliance with NPDES permit conditions is essential to minimize environmental harm. Regular monitoring and maintenance are typical for such outfalls to ensure they function effectively and meet regulatory standards.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater runoff from the Atmore area, which includes urban and industrial catchments. The region's climate produces frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for pollutant transport to receiving waters. Discharges from this outfall may affect local streams and rivers, making compliance with NPDES permit limits for pollutants like total suspended solids and nutrients critical for protecting aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
S.A. PIT 31.13, -87.49 is located west off Poarch Road in Atmore, Escambia County, Alabama, United States.
A stormwater outfall is a point where stormwater runoff is discharged from a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) into a receiving water body, such as a stream or river.
This outfall is regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges from municipal systems to protect water quality.
Stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediment, oil, pesticides, and litter into water bodies, potentially harming aquatic life and degrading water quality. Proper management through outfalls and treatment helps mitigate these impacts.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees the NPDES permit program, which sets limits on pollutants in stormwater discharges and requires monitoring and management practices to minimize environmental harm.
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