F&F SAND PIT Stormwater Outfall, Hartford, Alabama | United States

F&F SAND PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Hartford, Geneva County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial sand and gravel mining activities, classified under NAICS codes 212321, 212323, 212325, 212390, and 212399. As a stormwater outfall, it plays a key role in controlling discharge from the site to local waterways. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit program. In Alabama, stormwater discharges from industrial activities are regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). The outfall likely includes best management practices such as sediment basins or erosion controls to mitigate runoff impacts. Located in a rural area near Hartford, the outfall discharges into nearby water bodies that may drain to the Choctawhatchee River watershed. Proper stormwater management is essential to protect water quality in this region, which supports agriculture and wildlife. The facility's compliance with NPDES permits ensures that runoff from sand and gravel operations does not adversely affect local streams or wetlands.

Hartford, Alabama, lies in the coastal plain region with sandy soils and a humid subtropical climate. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like sand and gravel pits can carry sediment, which may impair local water bodies. The facility's discharge likely enters tributaries of the Choctawhatchee River, a system supporting diverse aquatic life. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent erosion and sedimentation, maintaining water quality for downstream ecosystems and community use.