Etheredge Dirt Pit Stormwater Outfall, Decatur, Alabama

Etheredge Dirt Pit is a stormwater outfall located off Day Road on Bird Springs Road in Decatur, Alabama, United States. It serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which includes industrial activities associated with NAICS code 212399 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying). The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges. As a stormwater outfall, Etheredge Dirt Pit is subject to the Clean Water Act and may be covered under a general NPDES permit for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's location in an industrial catchment means that runoff may contain pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, or other contaminants typical of mining and quarrying operations. Compliance with permit requirements, including implementation of best management practices (BMPs) and monitoring, is essential to minimize environmental impact. The outfall discharges into local waterways, which may ultimately flow into the Tennessee River system. Proper management of stormwater at this site helps protect water quality in the region, supporting aquatic habitats and downstream uses. The facility's role in controlling runoff from industrial activities contributes to the broader stormwater management infrastructure in Decatur and Morgan County.

The Etheredge Dirt Pit outfall is located in an industrial area of Decatur, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. Stormwater runoff from mining and quarrying operations can carry sediment and pollutants that may impair water quality if not properly managed. The facility operates under NPDES permit requirements that mandate erosion and sediment controls, as well as monitoring to ensure compliance with water quality standards. Protecting the receiving waters is critical for maintaining ecological health and supporting recreational and drinking water uses downstream.