Jack Springs Road Pit Stormwater Outfall, Atmore, Alabama

Jack Springs Road Pit is a stormwater outfall located in Atmore, Escambia County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which includes industrial activities associated with NAICS codes 212325 and 212399 (nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways, playing a key role in flood control and water quality management. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater outfalls like this one are typically covered under general permits for industrial or construction activities, or municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permits. The site's industrial catchment suggests that stormwater runoff may contain pollutants such as sediment, metals, or other contaminants from mining operations, requiring appropriate best management practices (BMPs) to mitigate impacts. Environmental significance of this outfall includes its potential discharge to nearby water bodies in the Escambia River watershed. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect aquatic habitats and downstream water quality. The facility's location in a rural area with industrial activity underscores the importance of erosion control and sediment management to prevent degradation of local streams and rivers.

The Jack Springs Road Pit outfall is located in the Escambia River watershed in Alabama, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The area's climate includes heavy rainfall events, increasing the risk of stormwater runoff carrying pollutants from industrial activities. The facility's catchment includes mining operations, which can contribute sediment and metals to runoff. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and comply with Clean Water Act requirements for industrial stormwater discharges.