GASTON BORROW PIT II Stormwater Outfall, Wilsonville, Alabama | USA

GASTON BORROW PIT II is a stormwater outfall facility situated at 31971 Highway 25 in Wilsonville, Shelby County, Alabama. It operates within the United States under the jurisdiction of the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities, including mining operations. The facility is associated with NAICS codes 212390 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying) and 212399 (All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining), indicating it handles stormwater runoff from mining or quarrying activities. As a stormwater outfall, it likely manages runoff from industrial sites, requiring compliance with NPDES industrial stormwater permits that mandate best management practices (BMPs) and monitoring to prevent pollution of receiving waters. Located in Alabama, the facility discharges into local waterways that may ultimately drain into the Coosa River basin. Stormwater from mining operations can carry sediment and other pollutants, making proper management critical for protecting water quality. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing regulatory oversight to ensure compliance with Clean Water Act requirements.

The facility is located in Shelby County, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed. Mining operations in this region can generate stormwater runoff containing sediment and potential contaminants. The receiving water bodies may be subject to state water quality standards, and the facility's discharge is regulated under the NPDES program to minimize environmental impact.