Friendship Road Borrow Pit Stormwater Outfall, Somerville, Alabama

Friendship Road Borrow Pit is a stormwater outfall located on Friendship Road in Somerville, Alabama, within Morgan County. This facility manages stormwater runoff in the region, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. As a stormwater outfall, it plays a role in controlling the discharge of stormwater into local waterways, helping to mitigate flooding and reduce pollutant loads. The facility is classified under NAICS code 212399, which pertains to other nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying, suggesting the borrow pit may have been repurposed for stormwater management. In Alabama, stormwater outfalls like this one are subject to Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities, which mandate stormwater management programs to address water quality and quantity. The facility's operational status is active, indicating ongoing management of stormwater flows in the Somerville area. Environmentally, the Friendship Road Borrow Pit contributes to local stormwater control, reducing the risk of erosion and sedimentation in nearby water bodies. Its location in Morgan County places it within the Tennessee River watershed, where stormwater management is critical for protecting water quality. The facility supports community resilience against flooding and helps maintain the ecological health of receiving streams.

The Friendship Road Borrow Pit is situated in Morgan County, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas in Somerville can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into local streams. Effective management of stormwater discharges is essential to protect water quality and aquatic habitats in this region, which supports diverse ecosystems and recreational uses.