Overview
HWY 133 BORROW PIT is a stormwater outfall in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from a borrow pit near the intersection of AL-133 and AL-20.
HWY 133 BORROW PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Muscle Shoals, Colbert County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a borrow pit area near the intersection of Alabama State Route 133 and Alabama State Route 20. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, playing a role in managing urban and industrial stormwater in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, specifically through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater outfalls like this one are typically covered under municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permits or industrial stormwater permits, depending on the catchment area. The NAICS codes associated with this facility (237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, and 237990 for Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) suggest that the outfall may serve construction-related activities or infrastructure projects. In the context of Muscle Shoals and the Tennessee Valley region, stormwater management is important for protecting water quality in local streams and the Tennessee River. Proper operation of outfalls like HWY 133 BORROW PIT helps reduce the risk of erosion, flooding, and pollutant transport. The facility's location near major highways underscores its role in managing runoff from transportation infrastructure.
Environmental context
The HWY 133 BORROW PIT outfall discharges into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Tennessee River, a major water body in the southeastern United States. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical to prevent flooding and erosion. The outfall's catchment includes borrow pit areas and nearby highway infrastructure, which may contribute sediment and other pollutants. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize impacts on water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
HWY 133 BORROW PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Muscle Shoals, Colbert County, Alabama, United States, approximately 0.4 miles north of the intersection of AL-133 and AL-20.
HWY 133 BORROW PIT is a stormwater outfall that discharges collected runoff from a borrow pit and nearby highway infrastructure into local waterways, helping to manage stormwater in the Muscle Shoals area.
A stormwater outfall is a point where stormwater runoff is discharged from a pipe or channel into a receiving water body, such as a stream or river. It is a key component of stormwater management systems.
Stormwater outfalls in the United States are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. They may be covered under MS4 permits for municipal systems or industrial stormwater permits.
The outfall discharges stormwater runoff from a borrow pit and highway area, which can carry sediment and pollutants. Proper management helps protect water quality in local streams and the Tennessee River.
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