Overview
CORLEY PIT is a stormwater outfall in Pinckard, Alabama, serving industrial mining operations. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for stormwater discharge management.
CORLEY PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Pinckard, Dale County, Alabama, United States. It serves industrial mining activities, as indicated by its NAICS codes covering construction sand and gravel, crushed stone, and other nonmetallic mineral mining. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from these operations. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, CORLEY PIT operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements. For industrial sites, stormwater discharges must comply with sector-specific effluent guidelines and best management practices to control pollutants. The facility's location in a rural area of Alabama suggests typical stormwater management challenges related to sediment and erosion control from mining activities. The environmental significance of CORLEY PIT lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from mining operations, which can impact local water quality. Proper operation helps prevent sedimentation and pollutant discharge into nearby water bodies, supporting the ecological health of the region's watersheds.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Dale County, Alabama, within the Choctawhatchee River watershed. The area's climate includes heavy rainfall events, increasing the risk of erosion and sediment transport from mining sites. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities like mining can carry suspended solids, metals, and other pollutants, potentially affecting downstream aquatic habitats. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through NPDES permits and best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
CORLEY PIT is located on County Road 49 in Pinckard, Dale County, Alabama, United States.
CORLEY PIT is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from industrial mining operations, including construction sand and gravel, crushed stone, and other nonmetallic mineral mining.
In the United States, stormwater outfalls are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Industrial facilities must obtain permits and implement stormwater pollution prevention plans.
CORLEY PIT discharges stormwater from mining activities, which can contain sediment and pollutants. Proper management helps protect local water quality in the Choctawhatchee River watershed.
CORLEY PIT is currently operational, actively managing stormwater runoff from the associated mining operations.
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