Gist Borrow Pit #2 - County Road 8 Stormwater Outfall, Florence, Alabama

Gist Borrow Pit #2 - County Road 8 is a stormwater outfall located in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial catchment area, likely associated with mining or construction activities given its NAICS codes (212390, 212399). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Stormwater outfalls like this one are typically required to implement best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants and protect receiving water bodies. The outfall is situated in a rural area near Florence, Alabama, and discharges into local streams that may eventually reach the Tennessee River. Proper stormwater management is critical in this region to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination from industrial activities. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing management of stormwater runoff to comply with environmental regulations.

The outfall is located in Lauderdale County, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for flood control and water quality. Industrial activities in the catchment, such as mining or construction, can introduce sediment and pollutants into stormwater runoff. Discharge to local waterways requires compliance with water quality standards to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses.