JOSEPH CHERT PIT Stormwater Outfall, Wilsonville, Alabama | United States

JOSEPH CHERT PIT is a stormwater outfall located at 3603 Highway 109 in Wilsonville, Shelby County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from industrial activities, specifically from sectors classified under NAICS codes 212319, 212321, 212390, and 212399, which include crushed stone, sand, gravel, and other nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Industrial stormwater discharges are typically regulated through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) that require compliance with effluent limits and monitoring requirements. The facility's location in Alabama places it under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for permit oversight. The environmental significance of JOSEPH CHERT PIT lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from mining operations, which can contain sediment, metals, and other pollutants. Proper management helps protect local water quality in the surrounding watershed, which may drain to nearby streams or rivers. The facility's compliance with permit conditions is critical for minimizing impacts on aquatic ecosystems.

The facility is located in Shelby County, Alabama, an area characterized by a humid subtropical climate with significant seasonal rainfall. Stormwater runoff from mining and quarrying operations can carry sediment, heavy metals, and other pollutants into local waterways. The outfall likely discharges to a receiving water body that may be subject to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements for sediment or other parameters. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect downstream aquatic habitats and water quality.