BECKHAM & WATSON PIT Stormwater Outfall, Enterprise, Alabama

BECKHAM & WATSON PIT is a stormwater outfall located on State Highway 167 in Enterprise, Alabama, within Coffee County. As a stormwater outfall, it functions as a discharge point for collected stormwater runoff, primarily serving the surrounding industrial and urban areas. The facility is operational and plays a role in managing local stormwater to reduce flooding and control pollutant loads. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which governs stormwater discharges through MS4 permits. Given its location in Alabama, it likely falls under Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities. The NAICS codes associated with the site (212321 for Construction Sand and Gravel Mining and 212399 for Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying) suggest that the outfall may also handle runoff from mining or quarrying activities, which can introduce sediment and other pollutants. Environmentally, the outfall's discharge may affect local water bodies in the Choctawhatchee River watershed. Proper management of stormwater is critical to prevent erosion, flooding, and contamination of streams and rivers. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing maintenance and compliance with regulatory standards to protect water quality in the region.

Enterprise, Alabama, is located in the southeastern United States, characterized by a humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall events. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into local waterways. The BECKHAM & WATSON PIT outfall likely discharges into a tributary of the Choctawhatchee River, which is an important ecological corridor. Effective stormwater management is essential to mitigate flooding and protect aquatic habitats from degradation.