SCOTTSBORO PLANT Stormwater Outfall, Scottsboro, Alabama

SCOTTSBORO PLANT is a stormwater outfall facility located at 19568 John T Reed Parkway in Scottsboro, Alabama, within Jackson County. As a stormwater outfall, it manages and discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding urban and industrial catchment areas. The facility is operational and plays a role in local stormwater management for the city of Scottsboro. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. As a stormwater outfall in Alabama, it is subject to Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities, which include developing a stormwater management program to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. Stormwater outfalls like SCOTTSBORO PLANT are critical for managing runoff from impervious surfaces, reducing flood risks, and protecting water quality in receiving water bodies. The facility contributes to the community's infrastructure by conveying stormwater to nearby streams or rivers, helping to mitigate the impacts of urbanization on local hydrology.

The facility is located in Scottsboro, Alabama, near the Tennessee River and within the Tennessee Valley region. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, and pathogens into local waterways. The facility's discharge may affect the water quality of receiving streams, which are part of the larger Tennessee River watershed. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect aquatic habitats and downstream water uses.