HIGHWAY 18 BORROW PIT Stormwater Outfall in Vernon, Alabama

HIGHWAY 18 BORROW PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. The facility is classified as a stormwater outfall, indicating it is a point of discharge for collected stormwater runoff. As a stormwater outfall in Alabama, the facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and state-level water quality standards. The NAICS code 212399 suggests the surrounding area may include nonmetallic mineral mining activities, which can influence runoff characteristics. The facility's operational status is active, and it serves the local community by managing stormwater from the Highway 18 corridor. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in controlling the quality and quantity of stormwater discharged into receiving waters. Proper management helps prevent flooding, erosion, and pollution of water bodies. The facility contributes to the overall stormwater infrastructure in Vernon, supporting community resilience and environmental protection.

The outfall discharges into local waterways that may be sensitive to urban and industrial runoff. Alabama's stormwater regulations require permits under the NPDES program to control pollutants. The facility's location in a county with mining activity (NAICS 212399) suggests potential for sediment and metal contaminants in runoff, necessitating best management practices to protect water quality.