Overview
CURTIS ROAD PIT is a stormwater outfall in Atmore, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from industrial activities including construction sand and gravel mining.
CURTIS ROAD PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Atmore, Escambia County, Alabama, United States. It serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from industrial operations, specifically those classified under NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining), 212325 (Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining), and 212399 (All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining). The facility is operational and situated near Curtis Road and Racetrack Road, approximately 0.6 miles west of the area. As a stormwater outfall, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are typically regulated under NPDES permits, which require implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff. The facility's location in Alabama places it under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which administers the NPDES program in the state. The environmental significance of CURTIS ROAD PIT lies in its role in managing stormwater from mining operations. Mining sites can generate runoff containing sediment, metals, and other pollutants that may impact local water bodies. Proper stormwater management is essential to protect water quality in nearby streams and rivers, such as those in the Escambia River watershed. The facility's compliance with regulatory requirements helps mitigate potential environmental impacts from industrial stormwater discharges.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Escambia County, Alabama, an area with a mix of forested and agricultural land. Stormwater runoff from industrial activities like mining can carry sediment and pollutants into local waterways, potentially affecting water quality in the Escambia River and its tributaries. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent erosion and sedimentation. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act ensures that discharges meet water quality standards to protect aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
CURTIS ROAD PIT is located in Atmore, Escambia County, Alabama, United States, near the intersection of Curtis Road and Racetrack Road.
CURTIS ROAD PIT is a stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from industrial activities, primarily mining operations.
The facility serves industries classified under NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining), 212325 (Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining), and 212399 (All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining).
Stormwater outfalls in the United States 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.
The facility is required to implement best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff, such as sediment basins and erosion controls, to prevent pollutants from entering nearby waterways.
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