HIGH POINT CHERT PIT Stormwater Outfall, Albertville, Alabama

HIGH POINT CHERT PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Albertville, Marshall County, Alabama, United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which governs stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. As a stormwater outfall, it serves as a discharge point for collected stormwater runoff, primarily from the surrounding industrial area, including the chert pit operations associated with NAICS code 212399 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying). The facility is situated in a region with a humid subtropical climate, characterized by significant seasonal rainfall, which influences stormwater management practices. The outfall likely incorporates basic treatment measures such as sedimentation basins or retention ponds to control the quality and quantity of runoff before discharge. Given its industrial catchment, the facility must comply with NPDES permit requirements for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity, including monitoring and best management practices to minimize pollutant loads. Environmental significance of HIGH POINT CHERT PIT includes its role in managing stormwater runoff from mining-related activities, which can contain sediment, metals, and other pollutants. Proper operation helps protect local water bodies, such as the Tennessee River basin, from degradation. The facility contributes to community resilience by reducing flood risks and maintaining water quality in the Albertville area.

The facility discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment area, which may include sediment, metals, and other pollutants from mining operations. The local environment is part of the Tennessee River basin, a waterbody that supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination of downstream waters, especially given the region's frequent rainfall events.