Western Bypass Pit Stormwater Outfall, Montgomery, Alabama

Western Bypass Pit is a stormwater outfall located at US Highway 31 and Foshee Road in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving the Montgomery urban area, handling runoff from roads and developed surfaces. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely subject to EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements. Montgomery is a Phase II small MS4 community, meaning the city must implement stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The facility plays a key role in conveying stormwater runoff from the surrounding catchment to receiving waters. Proper management of this outfall helps protect local water quality and reduces flooding risks in the Montgomery area.

Montgomery, Alabama experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical for flood control and water quality. The outfall likely discharges to a local waterbody such as the Alabama River or its tributaries. Urban runoff from highways and developed areas can carry pollutants including sediment, oil, and heavy metals, requiring effective best management practices under the MS4 permit.