BELFOREST PIT Stormwater Outfall, Daphne, Alabama | United States

BELFOREST PIT is a stormwater outfall facility located in Daphne, Alabama, United States. It serves the Baldwin County area, managing stormwater runoff to mitigate flooding and protect local water bodies. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit program. In Alabama, stormwater discharges are regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). The facility's NAICS code 212321 indicates it is associated with construction sand and gravel mining, suggesting the outfall may serve an industrial or mining catchment area. BELFOREST PIT plays a role in managing stormwater quality and quantity in the Daphne area, which is part of the Mobile Bay watershed. Proper stormwater management helps reduce pollutant loads to receiving waters and minimizes erosion and flooding risks. The facility contributes to community resilience and environmental protection in the region.

The facility is located in Daphne, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed, a significant estuarine ecosystem. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into local waterways. The outfall's catchment may include mining-related activities (NAICS 212321), which can increase sediment loads. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect water quality in Mobile Bay and its tributaries, supporting aquatic habitats and recreational uses.