DALLAS CO. RD. 85 PIT Stormwater Outfall, Sardis, Alabama | USA

DALLAS CO. RD. 85 PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Sardis, Dallas County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from a catchment area associated with mining activities (NAICS 212321 and 212399), reflecting the industrial character of the local landscape. As a stormwater outfall, it plays a role in conveying and controlling runoff to prevent flooding and erosion. Operational under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework, the facility is subject to regulations that require stormwater management plans to reduce pollutant discharges. Given its location in a rural area of Alabama, the outfall likely handles runoff from unpaved roads and mining operations, which can contribute sediment and other pollutants. The facility's design and capacity are typical for small to medium-scale industrial catchments in the region. Environmental significance includes potential discharge to nearby water bodies, which may be impaired by sediment or other contaminants from mining activities. The facility's compliance with permit conditions is critical to protecting local water quality. As part of the broader stormwater infrastructure in Dallas County, it contributes to managing runoff from industrial and transportation land uses.

The facility discharges stormwater from a mining catchment in the Black Belt region of Alabama, where soils are clay-rich and erosion-prone. Runoff may carry sediment and trace metals, potentially impacting receiving streams that drain to the Alabama River system. The area's agricultural and industrial history contributes to non-point source pollution concerns, making stormwater management essential for maintaining water quality in downstream aquatic habitats.