ALABAMA BORROW AREA Stormwater Outfall, Fort Mitchell, Alabama

ALABAMA BORROW AREA is a stormwater outfall located in Fort Mitchell, Russell County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff in the area. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) infrastructure regulated under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires municipalities to implement stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges. The NAICS code 212399 indicates the outfall may serve an industrial catchment related to nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are subject to state and federal regulations to protect water quality in receiving water bodies. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from the surrounding area. Proper operation helps prevent flooding and reduces the transport of pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into local waterways. The outfall contributes to the community's stormwater infrastructure, supporting both flood control and water quality goals.

The outfall is located in the Chattahoochee River watershed, which drains into the Apalachicola River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall, making stormwater management critical for flood control and water quality. Discharges from this outfall may affect local streams and the Chattahoochee River, which is a drinking water source and supports diverse aquatic habitats. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize impacts from urban and industrial runoff.