Overview
CLAY PIT is a stormwater outfall in Bay Minette, Alabama, serving industrial catchments. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations to manage runoff and protect local water quality.
CLAY PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It serves industrial catchments associated with NAICS codes 212321, 212325, 212390, and 212399, which include construction sand and gravel mining, crushed stone mining, and other nonmetallic mineral mining. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff from these industrial areas into receiving waters. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Stormwater outfalls in industrial catchments are subject to specific permit requirements, including stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and monitoring to ensure compliance with water quality standards. CLAY PIT plays a role in managing stormwater runoff from mining and industrial activities in the Bay Minette area. Proper operation helps prevent pollutants such as sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons from entering local waterways, supporting the ecological health of the surrounding watershed. The facility's location near Highway 31 and Scottish Lane underscores its integration with local infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater from industrial mining operations in Baldwin County, Alabama. The region's climate includes heavy rainfall events, which can increase runoff volumes and pollutant loads. Discharge to nearby water bodies may affect aquatic habitats if not properly managed. The facility must comply with NPDES permit limits to minimize impacts on water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
CLAY PIT is located on Scottish Lane, 0.5 miles from Highway 31, in Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States.
CLAY PIT is a stormwater outfall that discharges runoff from industrial catchments, including mining operations for construction sand, gravel, crushed stone, and other nonmetallic minerals.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Industrial facilities must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans and comply with discharge limits.
A stormwater outfall is a point where collected stormwater runoff is discharged into a receiving water body. It helps manage runoff from urban and industrial areas to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads.
CLAY PIT discharges stormwater from industrial mining areas, which may contain sediment and other pollutants. Proper management under NPDES permits helps protect local water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
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