Fort Deposit Pit Stormwater Outfall, Fort Deposit, Alabama | United States

Fort Deposit Pit is a stormwater outfall located in Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama, United States. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. Stormwater outfalls like Fort Deposit Pit are critical components of urban drainage infrastructure, designed to convey stormwater runoff from developed areas to receiving water bodies. In Alabama, stormwater management is regulated under the Clean Water Act, with Phase II MS4 permits applying to small municipalities and certain industrial facilities. The facility's NAICS code 212399 indicates it may be associated with nonmetallic mineral mining, which can generate stormwater runoff with sediment and other pollutants. The environmental significance of Fort Deposit Pit lies in its role in managing stormwater quality and quantity in the region. Proper operation and maintenance of stormwater outfalls help prevent flooding, erosion, and pollution of local waterways. The facility contributes to the overall stormwater management infrastructure in Lowndes County, supporting community resilience and water quality protection.

Fort Deposit Pit discharges stormwater runoff from an area potentially influenced by nonmetallic mineral mining activities. The facility is located in a region where stormwater runoff can carry sediment and pollutants into nearby water bodies. Under the Clean Water Act, stormwater discharges must comply with NPDES permit requirements to minimize impacts on water quality and aquatic ecosystems.