WASTE MANAGEMENT - HUNTSVILLE Stormwater Outfall, Huntsville, Alabama

WASTE MANAGEMENT - HUNTSVILLE is a stormwater outfall located at 101 SPACEGATE DR in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which includes industrial and urban catchments typical of Huntsville's growing aerospace and manufacturing sectors. Operating under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program, this facility is subject to regulations that require controls on stormwater discharges to protect water quality. The facility's NAICS code 562111 indicates it is associated with solid waste collection, suggesting the outfall may manage runoff from waste management operations. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in conveying stormwater to local water bodies. Proper management of stormwater quality is critical in Huntsville, where rapid urban development can increase runoff volumes and pollutant loads. Compliance with MS4 permit requirements helps minimize impacts on receiving waters.

Huntsville, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms, leading to significant stormwater runoff. The outfall discharges into local waterways that ultimately feed into the Tennessee River basin. Urban and industrial land uses in the catchment area can contribute pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. Effective stormwater management under the NPDES MS4 program is essential to protect water quality and aquatic habitats in this region.