Overview
JOHNSTON PIT is an operational stormwater outfall in Brundidge, Alabama, serving industrial catchments under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
JOHNSTON PIT is a stormwater outfall located at 2910 HWY 231 SOUTH in Brundidge, Pike County, Alabama, United States. It operates within the industrial sector, with NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining), 212390 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying), and 212399 (All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff from these industrial activities into receiving waters. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. Industrial stormwater outfalls like JOHNSTON PIT are typically required to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control pollutants and may be subject to monitoring and reporting requirements under their Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or individual permits. Located in the coastal plain of southeastern Alabama, the facility's discharges may affect local waterways that drain to the Conecuh River or nearby tributaries. The region's climate, with high annual rainfall and warm temperatures, can increase runoff volumes and pollutant loads. Proper management of stormwater from mining and quarrying operations is critical to prevent sedimentation, turbidity, and potential contamination of downstream water bodies, supporting both ecological health and compliance with Clean Water Act goals.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Pike County, Alabama, within the Gulf Coastal Plain region. This area experiences high rainfall (approximately 55 inches annually) and warm temperatures, leading to significant stormwater runoff. The industrial activities associated with NAICS codes 212321, 212390, and 212399 (sand/gravel mining and nonmetallic mineral mining) can generate pollutants such as sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons. Discharges from JOHNSTON PIT may enter local streams that ultimately flow to the Conecuh River, a waterbody that supports aquatic life and recreational uses. Effective stormwater management is essential to minimize erosion, sedimentation, and potential impacts on water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
JOHNSTON PIT is located at 2910 HWY 231 SOUTH in Brundidge, Pike County, Alabama, United States.
JOHNSTON PIT is a stormwater outfall that discharges runoff from industrial activities, including construction sand and gravel mining and other nonmetallic mineral mining.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Industrial facilities must obtain coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or an individual permit, implementing Best Management Practices to control pollutants.
The facility serves industries classified under NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining), 212390 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying), and 212399 (All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining).
Stormwater management at industrial sites like JOHNSTON PIT uses Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, vegetative buffers, and erosion controls to reduce pollutants like sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons before discharge. This helps protect downstream water bodies, including the Conecuh River, from degradation.
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