COUNTY LINE QUARRY Stormwater Outfall, Trafford, Alabama | USA

COUNTY LINE QUARRY is a stormwater outfall located at 75 Industrial Center Road in Trafford, Blount County, Alabama. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from an industrial quarry site classified under NAICS 212319 (Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying). The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The outfall is subject to NPDES permit requirements that mandate stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants in runoff. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The facility's scale is typical for a quarry operation, where stormwater management is critical to prevent sediment and other pollutants from reaching nearby water bodies. Environmental significance lies in the potential for quarry runoff to impact local streams and groundwater. Proper stormwater management at COUNTY LINE QUARRY helps protect water quality in the surrounding watershed, which may drain to the Black Warrior River basin. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements ensures that industrial stormwater discharges are controlled to minimize environmental harm.

The stormwater outfall at COUNTY LINE QUARRY discharges runoff from a quarry operation in Blount County, Alabama. Quarry stormwater can contain elevated levels of sediment, metals, and other pollutants that may impact local water quality. The facility operates within the Black Warrior River watershed, a region with diverse aquatic habitats. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination of downstream water bodies, supporting the ecological health of the area.