Overview
HIGHWAY 157 BORROW/SPOIL SITE is an operational stormwater outfall in Cullman, Alabama, serving construction and mining activities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
HIGHWAY 157 BORROW/SPOIL SITE is a stormwater outfall located at 2950 Highway 157 NE in Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama, United States. It operates within the stormwater sector, managing runoff from borrow and spoil activities associated with construction and mining (NAICS 212321 and 237990). The facility is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region. As a stormwater outfall, this site is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, specifically under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) framework. Alabama's stormwater regulations require permits for discharges from construction sites and industrial activities, including borrow and spoil operations. The facility's operational status indicates it actively manages stormwater runoff to comply with Clean Water Act standards. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in controlling sediment and pollutant discharges from construction and mining activities. Proper stormwater management at such sites helps protect local water bodies, including streams and rivers in the Cullman area, from erosion and contamination. The facility contributes to maintaining water quality in the region's watershed.
Environmental context
The Cullman area in Alabama features a mix of urban development and rural landscapes, with stormwater runoff from construction and mining activities posing risks to local water bodies. The site's discharge may affect nearby streams and the Black Warrior River basin, which are sensitive to sedimentation and pollutants. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program aims to mitigate these impacts through erosion control and best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2950 Highway 157 NE in Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from borrow and spoil activities, typically associated with construction and mining operations.
The facility operates under the US EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, which regulates stormwater discharges from construction and industrial sites to protect water quality.
By controlling sediment and pollutant runoff, the facility helps prevent erosion and contamination of local water bodies, supporting the health of the Black Warrior River basin.
These codes indicate the site's association with construction sand and gravel mining (212321) and other heavy and civil engineering construction (237990), which are activities that generate stormwater runoff requiring management.
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