Overview
TOWN OF LOXLEY is a stormwater outfall in Loxley, Alabama, managing runoff in Baldwin County. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for stormwater discharge.
TOWN OF LOXLEY is a stormwater outfall located at 1089 South Hickory Street in Loxley, Alabama, within Baldwin County. This facility manages stormwater runoff from the local urban catchment, serving the community's drainage needs. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into nearby water bodies, playing a key role in flood control and water quality management. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. As a Phase II small MS4, it is subject to requirements for developing a stormwater management program to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The plant's NAICS code 325320 indicates a connection to pesticide and other agricultural chemical manufacturing, suggesting the catchment may include industrial or agricultural runoff. Environmental significance includes the potential impact on local water quality in Baldwin County, which features sensitive coastal ecosystems near Mobile Bay. Effective stormwater management helps prevent flooding and reduces pollutant loads such as sediment, nutrients, and chemicals from entering waterways. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with Clean Water Act standards, supporting community resilience and environmental protection.
Environmental context
Loxley is located in Baldwin County, Alabama, near the Gulf Coast, an area with high rainfall and vulnerable coastal ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from urban and agricultural areas can carry pollutants like sediment, nutrients, and pesticides into local streams and Mobile Bay. The facility's discharge must comply with NPDES MS4 permit requirements to minimize impacts on impaired water bodies and protect aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
TOWN OF LOXLEY stormwater outfall is located at 1089 South Hickory Street in Loxley, Alabama, in Baldwin County, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from the local urban catchment, collecting and discharging rainwater to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads into nearby water bodies.
The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, specifically as a Phase II small MS4, requiring a stormwater management program to control pollution.
A stormwater outfall is a point where collected stormwater runoff is discharged into a water body, such as a stream or river, often managed under MS4 permits.
Stormwater management reduces flooding and prevents pollutants like sediment and chemicals from reaching sensitive coastal ecosystems, such as Mobile Bay, supporting water quality and aquatic life.
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