S & Z SUPER MARKET Stormwater Outfall, Limestone County, Alabama | US Stormwater Facility

S & Z SUPER MARKET is a stormwater outfall located at 16231 Shaw Road in Limestone County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater sector, specifically as a stormwater outfall. It is situated in an area likely served by municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), which are regulated under the Clean Water Act. As a stormwater outfall, this facility discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding catchment area, which may include commercial and residential land uses. The regulatory framework governing this outfall includes the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges from large and small municipalities. Alabama's Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) typically implements these permits. The environmental significance of this outfall relates to its potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and chemicals from urban surfaces. Proper management and compliance with permit conditions are essential to protect water quality in receiving streams, which may include the Tennessee River basin or its tributaries in Limestone County.

Limestone County, Alabama, is part of the Tennessee Valley region, characterized by a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. The area includes agricultural and urban land uses, which can contribute pollutants like sediment, fertilizers, and hydrocarbons to stormwater discharges. The outfall's discharge may enter local creeks or the Tennessee River, which are subject to water quality standards under the Clean Water Act. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent impairment of these water bodies.