Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

ENGLAND BORROW PIT Stormwater Outfall, Lincoln, Alabama

LINCOLN, Alabama, United States

Overview

ENGLAND BORROW PIT is a stormwater outfall in Lincoln, Alabama, serving an industrial catchment area. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.

ENGLAND BORROW PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Lincoln, Talladega County, Alabama, United States. It serves an area with industrial activities including construction and mining, as indicated by its NAICS codes. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from the surrounding catchment. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The facility's industrial catchment suggests it may be regulated under an industrial stormwater permit, requiring best management practices to control pollutants. The environmental significance of ENGLAND BORROW PIT lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from industrial and construction activities. Proper operation helps prevent erosion, sedimentation, and pollutant discharge into local water bodies, supporting water quality in the Talladega County region.

Environmental context

The facility is located in an area with industrial and construction activities, which can contribute pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and chemicals to stormwater runoff. The outfall discharges into local waterways that may eventually reach the Coosa River basin. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect aquatic habitats and comply with water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.

Frequently asked questions

ENGLAND BORROW PIT is located on Highway 27877, 1.5 miles from I20 in Lincoln, Talladega County, Alabama, United States.

ENGLAND BORROW PIT is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial catchment area, including construction and mining activities.

The facility is associated with NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining), 212399 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying), and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction).

Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act through NPDES permits, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Industrial facilities must obtain coverage under an industrial stormwater permit.

Industrial stormwater outfalls use best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, erosion controls, and pollution prevention plans to reduce pollutant loads before discharge, protecting local waterways.

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