Overview
W. L. Petrey - Tine Ave is a stormwater outfall in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff in an urban catchment under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
W. L. Petrey - Tine Ave is a stormwater outfall located at 3150 Tine Ave in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. It operates within the urban infrastructure of Montgomery, managing stormwater runoff from the surrounding area. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local water bodies, playing a key role in flood control and water quality management. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program. Montgomery is subject to Phase II MS4 requirements as a small municipal separate storm sewer system. The outfall is part of a network designed to convey stormwater from streets, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces, reducing the risk of urban flooding and controlling pollutant loads. Environmental significance includes the potential impact on receiving waters in the Alabama River basin. Stormwater outfalls like this one can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals from urban runoff. Proper management and compliance with MS4 permits are essential to protect water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
Montgomery, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms and occasional hurricanes, leading to significant stormwater runoff. The outfall discharges into the Alabama River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and water supply. Urban runoff from Montgomery can carry pollutants like oil, grease, and sediment, necessitating effective stormwater management under the Clean Water Act.
Frequently asked questions
W. L. Petrey - Tine Ave is a stormwater outfall located at 3150 Tine Ave in Montgomery, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges urban runoff from Montgomery into local waterways, helping to manage stormwater and reduce flooding.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, with Montgomery subject to Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities.
Urban runoff can carry pollutants like sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into the Alabama River watershed, impacting aquatic life and water quality.
Stormwater outfalls are critical for conveying runoff from impervious surfaces, preventing urban flooding, and managing pollutant loads to protect downstream water bodies.
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