Overview
Barton Creek Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Project is a stormwater outfall in Cordova, Alabama, managing runoff from reclaimed mine lands to protect local water quality.
The Barton Creek Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Project is a stormwater outfall facility located in Cordova, Walker County, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from areas impacted by historical mining activities, supporting environmental restoration and flood control in the region. As a stormwater outfall, the facility operates under the U.S. EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which regulates discharges to surface waters. The project likely addresses runoff from reclaimed mine lands, reducing sediment and pollutant loads to Barton Creek and downstream water bodies. The facility plays a key role in mitigating the environmental impacts of abandoned mine lands, improving water quality in the Black Warrior River watershed. Its operation supports community resilience and ecological recovery in a region with a legacy of coal mining.
Environmental context
The facility discharges into Barton Creek, a tributary of the Black Warrior River in Alabama. The area has a history of coal mining, leading to acid mine drainage and sedimentation. The project aims to reduce these impacts by managing stormwater runoff, protecting aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 1 mile south of Corridor X Exit 72 on Walker County Road in Cordova, Alabama, USA.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from reclaimed mine lands to reduce sediment and pollutant discharges into Barton Creek.
Stormwater outfalls in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Water Act via the NPDES permit program, which requires permits for discharges to surface waters.
The project helps mitigate acid mine drainage and sedimentation from abandoned mines, improving water quality in Barton Creek and the Black Warrior River watershed.
NAICS 212399 corresponds to 'Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying,' indicating the facility's association with mining-related activities.
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