Overview
JARRETT ROAD BORROW is a stormwater outfall in Eight Mile, Alabama, serving the Mobile area. The facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial activities related to mining.
JARRETT ROAD BORROW is a stormwater outfall located at 5051 Jarrett Road in Eight Mile, Mobile County, Alabama. This operational facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial activities, specifically associated with NAICS codes 212390 and 212399 (other nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, playing a key role in managing water quality in the region. The facility operates under the U.S. EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, including permits for stormwater outfalls like this one. The facility's industrial catchment area suggests that runoff may contain sediments or other pollutants typical of mining operations, requiring compliance with effluent limitations and best management practices. Environmental significance lies in its discharge to receiving waters in the Mobile Bay watershed, which is ecologically important for aquatic habitats and downstream communities. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites helps prevent erosion, sedimentation, and pollutant loading, supporting water quality goals under the Clean Water Act. The facility's location in a coastal region with high rainfall underscores the importance of effective stormwater control.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Mobile Bay watershed, a region with high annual rainfall and a network of rivers, estuaries, and coastal habitats. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry sediments, heavy metals, and other pollutants that may impact water quality in receiving streams. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is subject to regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act to protect designated uses such as fishing and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
JARRETT ROAD BORROW is a stormwater outfall located at 5051 Jarrett Road in Eight Mile, Mobile County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from industrial activities, specifically from nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying operations.
The facility operates under the U.S. EPA's NPDES program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial sites to protect water quality.
Industrial stormwater runoff can contain pollutants like sediments, chemicals, and heavy metals. Proper management prevents contamination of local waterways and supports compliance with the Clean Water Act.
Mobile Bay is a large estuary supporting diverse aquatic life and economic activities. Managing stormwater runoff helps protect water quality, habitats, and recreational uses in this ecologically sensitive area.
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