HICKS PIT Stormwater Outfall, Ramer, Alabama | United States

HICKS PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Ramer, Alabama, within Montgomery County. It is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving the region, handling runoff from industrial and urban catchments. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program, which governs stormwater discharges to protect water quality. The facility's NAICS codes (212321, 212325, 212399) indicate it serves mining and quarrying operations, suggesting the outfall manages stormwater from industrial sites. In Alabama, stormwater outfalls are typically regulated under Phase II MS4 permits for smaller municipalities, though larger industrial facilities may have individual permits. The outfall likely includes basic treatment such as sedimentation basins or retention ponds to control pollutants. As a stormwater outfall, HICKS PIT plays a key role in managing runoff from industrial activities, helping to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads to local water bodies. Its location in a rural area near Ramer means it may discharge to streams or rivers in the Alabama River basin, which are subject to state water quality standards. Proper operation supports compliance with the Clean Water Act and protects downstream ecosystems.

The facility is located in Montgomery County, Alabama, within the Alabama River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like those served by HICKS PIT can carry sediments, heavy metals, and other pollutants into local waterways. The region's climate, with frequent thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, increases the risk of runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MS4 program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.