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1. The outlet of a body of water (such as a river or lake) especially the mouth of a drain or sewer. From: Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 2019. Available in: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfall) 2. An outfall is the discharge point of a waste stream into a body of water; alternatively, it may be the outlet of a river, drain or a sewer where it discharges into the sea, a lake or ocean. (From: 40 CFR Section 122.26). 3. Outfalls are locations where the stormwater exits the facility, including pipes, ditches, swales, and other structures that transport stormwater. (From: EPA MSGP (final version), 2008. Available in: https://www3.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/msgp2008_finalpermit.pdf. Cited in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outfall) |