WATERS SITE - NEEL Stormwater Outfall, Hartselle, Alabama

WATERS SITE - NEEL is a stormwater outfall located at Iron Man Road at Singleton Road in Hartselle, Morgan County, Alabama. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater runoff from the surrounding area into receiving waters, playing a key role in local flood control and water quality management. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. Given its location in Alabama, it is likely subject to Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities. The outfall serves an area that includes industrial activities (NAICS codes 212321, 212323, 212325 related to mining), which may influence runoff characteristics. This outfall contributes to managing stormwater in the Hartselle area, helping to reduce flooding risks and control pollutant loads entering local waterways. Its operational status ensures ongoing compliance with environmental standards aimed at protecting water quality in the Tennessee River basin.

The outfall discharges into a watershed that ultimately drains to the Tennessee River, a major waterbody in the southeastern US. The catchment includes industrial mining operations, which can introduce sediment and other pollutants into stormwater runoff. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of aquatic habitats and maintain water quality for downstream uses.