Overview
Eastern Shore Materials, Inc. Pit #1 is a stormwater outfall in Daphne, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater discharges.
Eastern Shore Materials, Inc. Pit #1 is a stormwater outfall facility located at 9652 Milton Jones Rd in Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the associated mining and materials operations, classified under NAICS codes 212321, 212390, and 212399. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are typically regulated under NPDES Multi-Sector General Permits or individual permits, requiring implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The facility is located in Daphne, a city in Baldwin County along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. The local environmental context includes the potential for stormwater runoff to impact nearby water bodies, including those draining into Mobile Bay. Effective stormwater management at this site is important to minimize sediment and pollutant loads from industrial operations, supporting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Daphne, Alabama, near Mobile Bay, an ecologically significant estuary. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this can carry sediments, nutrients, and other pollutants into local waterways, potentially affecting aquatic habitats and water quality. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall and storm events, increases the importance of effective stormwater controls to prevent erosion and pollutant discharge.
Frequently asked questions
Eastern Shore Materials, Inc. Pit #1 is located at 9652 Milton Jones Rd in Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall facility, meaning it is a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the associated industrial site, which involves mining and materials operations.
In the United States, stormwater discharges from industrial activities are regulated under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, often through Multi-Sector General Permits or individual permits.
Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and chemicals into nearby water bodies, potentially impacting water quality and aquatic ecosystems, especially in sensitive areas like Mobile Bay.
Management typically involves implementing stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), using best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, vegetative buffers, and regular inspections to minimize pollutant discharge.
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