District 2 Gravel Pit Stormwater Outfall, Sulligent, Alabama

District 2 Gravel Pit is a stormwater outfall located in Sulligent, Lamar County, Alabama, United States. It serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from a gravel pit operation, classified under NAICS 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining). The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. As a stormwater outfall associated with mining, the facility is subject to the Clean Water Act's requirements for industrial stormwater permits. The gravel pit operation likely generates runoff containing sediment and other pollutants, necessitating best management practices (BMPs) to control erosion and sedimentation. The facility's location in rural Alabama means it may discharge to nearby streams or water bodies that are part of the Tennessee River basin. The environmental significance of District 2 Gravel Pit lies in its role in managing stormwater from an active mining site. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent sediment-laden runoff from degrading local water quality. The facility operates under a framework that requires monitoring and compliance with discharge limits to protect downstream aquatic habitats.

The facility is located in a rural area of Alabama, where stormwater runoff from gravel pit operations can carry sediment and other pollutants into nearby waterways. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the risk of erosion and runoff. Discharges from the site may affect small streams that feed into larger river systems, making sediment control a key environmental concern.