Overview
SUPERMART #195 is a stormwater outfall located in Oxford, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from a commercial facility under NPDES MS4 regulations.
SUPERMART #195 is a stormwater outfall located at 2030 U.S. Highway 78 East in Oxford, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a commercial property, likely a gas station or convenience store given its NAICS codes (447110 and 457110). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of Alabama's stormwater management regulations. Stormwater outfalls like this one are typically part of a larger drainage system designed to control the quantity and quality of runoff from impervious surfaces. The site's location in a commercial area suggests that runoff may contain pollutants such as oil, grease, and sediment, which are common in urban and commercial catchments. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing stormwater quality and quantity in the Oxford area. Discharges from this outfall may affect local water bodies, potentially including impaired waters. Proper operation and maintenance are essential to minimize pollution and comply with Clean Water Act requirements. The facility contributes to local flood control and water quality protection efforts.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Oxford, Alabama, within the Coosa River basin. Stormwater runoff from commercial areas like this can carry pollutants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediment into receiving waters. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent flooding and water quality degradation. Discharges may impact local streams and rivers, which are subject to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements for pollutants like sediment and nutrients.
Frequently asked questions
SUPERMART #195 stormwater outfall is located at 2030 U.S. Highway 78 East in Oxford, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States.
This facility manages stormwater runoff from a commercial property, collecting and discharging it into local waterways to prevent flooding and control pollution.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems to protect water quality.
Commercial stormwater runoff often contains pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, sediment, and litter from parking lots and rooftops.
Effective stormwater management reduces flooding, prevents erosion, and filters pollutants before they reach rivers and lakes, protecting aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
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