Overview
Blount County 33 Borrow/Spoil Area is a stormwater outfall in Oneonta, Alabama, managing runoff from mining operations. It operates under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Blount County 33 Borrow/Spoil Area is a stormwater outfall located at 2844 County Road 33 in Oneonta, Alabama, within Blount County. This facility manages stormwater runoff from borrow and spoil areas associated with mining activities, classified under NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) and 212399 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, playing a key role in controlling erosion and sedimentation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the EPA NPDES MS4 permit program. As a Phase II small MS4, it must implement a stormwater management program to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The outfall likely serves an industrial catchment, given the mining context, and is subject to monitoring and best management practices for sediment control. Environmentally, this outfall contributes to managing runoff from disturbed land, which can carry sediment and pollutants into nearby streams. Its location in Blount County, part of the Appalachian foothills, means it may affect water quality in the Black Warrior River watershed. Proper operation helps protect aquatic habitats and downstream water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Blount County, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed, an area characterized by rolling hills and mining activity. Stormwater runoff from borrow and spoil areas can carry high sediment loads, potentially impacting water quality in receiving streams. The outfall's discharge may affect local aquatic ecosystems, making erosion control and sediment management critical for environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2844 County Road 33, Oneonta, Alabama 35121, in Blount County, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from borrow and spoil areas associated with mining operations, discharging collected stormwater into local waterways.
As a stormwater outfall in the US, it operates under the Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, requiring a stormwater management plan to control pollutants.
The facility is associated with NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) and 212399 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying).
The outfall discharges runoff from mining areas, which can carry sediment and pollutants. Proper management helps protect water quality in the Black Warrior River watershed.
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