Overview
Griffin Pit is a stormwater outfall in Enterprise, Alabama, USA. It manages runoff from industrial activities including construction sand and gravel mining.
Griffin Pit is a stormwater outfall located in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from industrial operations, specifically those classified under NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining), 212325 (Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining), and 212399 (All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities managing runoff to protect water quality. In the United States, stormwater outfalls like Griffin Pit are regulated under the Clean Water Act, typically through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. For industrial activities, these permits require implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to minimize pollutant discharge. The facility's location in Alabama places it under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which administers the NPDES program in the state. The environmental significance of Griffin Pit lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from mining-related activities. Proper management helps prevent sediment and other pollutants from entering local waterways, protecting aquatic habitats and downstream water quality. The facility contributes to the community's infrastructure for stormwater control in Enterprise, Alabama.
Environmental context
The stormwater outfall at Griffin Pit discharges runoff from industrial mining activities in Coffee County, Alabama. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall events, can increase the risk of erosion and sediment transport. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent sedimentation in nearby streams and rivers, which can degrade aquatic habitats and impact water quality. The facility's operation under NPDES permit requirements helps ensure that runoff is treated or managed to meet water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
Griffin Pit is located on Boll Weevil Circle next to Enterprise Elementary School in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, USA.
Griffin Pit is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from industrial activities, including construction sand and gravel mining, clay mining, and other nonmetallic mineral mining.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act through NPDES permits administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Industrial facilities must implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to control runoff.
A stormwater outfall is a point where stormwater runoff is discharged from a collection system into a receiving water body. It helps manage runoff to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads entering waterways.
Griffin Pit helps control runoff from mining operations, reducing sediment and pollutant discharge into local streams. Proper management protects water quality and aquatic habitats in Coffee County.
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