Overview
KENNEDY PIT is a stormwater outfall in Brantley, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 regulatory framework for stormwater discharges.
KENNEDY PIT is a stormwater outfall located at 145 Kennedy Rd in Brantley, Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States. It is an operational facility classified under NAICS code 212399 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying), indicating an industrial catchment area. The facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure in the region. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, KENNEDY PIT operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. Depending on its location and discharge characteristics, it may be regulated under Phase I or Phase II MS4 permits, which require stormwater management plans to control pollution from urban and industrial runoff. The environmental significance of KENNEDY PIT lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from an industrial site. Proper operation helps prevent pollutants from entering local waterways, protecting water quality in the surrounding area. The facility contributes to the community's stormwater management efforts in Brantley and Crenshaw County.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Crenshaw County, Alabama, where stormwater runoff from industrial activities can impact local streams and groundwater. The region's climate includes frequent rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff-related pollution. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to minimize discharges of sediment, metals, and other pollutants common in mining and quarrying operations.
Frequently asked questions
KENNEDY PIT is located at 145 Kennedy Rd in Brantley, Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States.
KENNEDY PIT is a stormwater outfall, which is a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial site.
The NAICS code for KENNEDY PIT is 212399, which corresponds to Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying.
Stormwater outfalls in the United States are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), including MS4 permits for municipal separate storm sewer systems.
Stormwater management at industrial sites prevents pollutants like sediment, metals, and chemicals from entering waterways, protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
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