Overview
TURNER 13-6 TANK BATTERY AND WELL is an operational stormwater outfall in Coffeeville, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial oil and gas site.
TURNER 13-6 TANK BATTERY AND WELL is a stormwater outfall located approximately 5 miles north of Coffeeville, Alabama, in Clarke County. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an oil and gas tank battery and well site, operating under the jurisdiction of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, which regulates discharges to waters of the United States. The facility's primary function is to collect and discharge stormwater from the industrial site, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. Stormwater outfalls at oil and gas facilities must adhere to the EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities, which includes requirements for stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), best management practices (BMPs), and monitoring. The site's location in rural Alabama suggests that the outfall likely discharges to a nearby waterbody, potentially impacting local watersheds. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in managing runoff from an industrial source, which can contain pollutants such as oil, grease, and heavy metals. Proper operation of this outfall helps protect the water quality of receiving streams in the Tombigbee River basin. The facility contributes to the broader regulatory framework aimed at reducing stormwater pollution from industrial activities across the United States.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Clarke County, Alabama, within the Tombigbee River watershed. This region features a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical. Industrial stormwater discharges from oil and gas operations can introduce pollutants like hydrocarbons and sediments into local waterways. The outfall's proximity to the Tombigbee River system underscores the importance of compliance with NPDES permits to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
TURNER 13-6 TANK BATTERY AND WELL is located approximately 5 miles north of Coffeeville, Alabama, in Clarke County, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an oil and gas tank battery and well site, operating under an NPDES permit.
The facility is regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES program, specifically the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges.
Stormwater management at such sites uses best management practices (BMPs) and pollution prevention plans to reduce pollutant runoff, protecting local water bodies from contamination.
ADEM implements the NPDES program in Alabama, issuing permits and ensuring compliance with state water quality standards for stormwater discharges from industrial facilities.
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