Overview
The Town of Grove Hill Transfer Station is an operational stormwater outfall in Grove Hill, Alabama, managing runoff from a solid waste transfer facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
The Town of Grove Hill Transfer Station is a stormwater outfall located at 1023 Love Road in Grove Hill, Clarke County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a solid waste transfer station, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. As a small municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in a Phase II area, the facility is subject to permitting requirements aimed at reducing pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The facility's stormwater management involves controlling runoff from an industrial catchment associated with waste transfer operations. Typical best management practices (BMPs) for such sites include sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular street sweeping to minimize pollutants like sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. The outfall discharges to local waterways in the Clarke County area, which are part of the Tombigbee River watershed. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in protecting water quality in Alabama's coastal plain region. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants that impair aquatic ecosystems. Proper management at this transfer station helps reduce the impact on downstream water bodies, supporting compliance with Clean Water Act goals. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing efforts to manage stormwater in accordance with local and federal regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Clarke County, Alabama, within the Gulf Coastal Plain ecoregion. This area features sandy soils and a humid subtropical climate with high rainfall, making stormwater management critical to prevent erosion and pollutant transport. Discharges from industrial sites like transfer stations can introduce sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into local streams, which ultimately drain to the Tombigbee River and Mobile Bay. Effective stormwater control helps protect aquatic habitats and drinking water sources in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 1023 Love Road in Grove Hill, Clarke County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from a solid waste transfer station, operating under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program.
The facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 Phase II requirements, which mandate stormwater management plans to reduce pollutant discharges.
Common pollutants include sediment, heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and nutrients from waste transfer operations, controlled through BMPs such as sediment basins and oil-water separators.
By implementing best management practices, the facility reduces pollutant loads to local streams, helping maintain water quality in the Tombigbee River watershed and downstream Mobile Bay.
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