Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

KING PIT Stormwater Outfall, Excel, Alabama | United States

EXCEL, Alabama, United States

Overview

KING PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Excel, Alabama, United States. It serves the Monroe County area and is currently operational.

KING PIT is a stormwater outfall facility located at 3025 Excel Frisco Highway in Excel, Alabama, United States. It operates within the stormwater management sector, handling runoff from the surrounding area. The facility is situated in Monroe County and serves the local community's drainage needs. As a stormwater outfall, KING PIT discharges collected stormwater into a receiving water body. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which governs stormwater discharges through MS4 permits. The NAICS code 212321 indicates an association with construction sand and gravel mining, suggesting the outfall may serve an industrial catchment area. The facility plays a role in managing stormwater runoff to reduce flooding and protect water quality in the local watershed. Its location in rural Alabama means it likely handles runoff from agricultural and natural areas, with potential impacts on nearby streams and rivers. Proper operation helps maintain compliance with Clean Water Act standards.

Environmental context

The facility discharges stormwater into a receiving water body in Monroe County, Alabama. The area's climate includes significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for flood control and water quality. The outfall may serve an industrial catchment (NAICS 212321), which could introduce pollutants like sediment and metals. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MS4 program requires controls to minimize impacts on impaired waters.

Frequently asked questions

KING PIT is located at 3025 Excel Frisco Highway in Excel, Alabama, United States, in Monroe County.

KING PIT is a stormwater outfall that discharges collected stormwater runoff from the surrounding area into a receiving water body, helping to manage drainage and reduce flooding.

The NAICS code for KING PIT is 212321, which corresponds to construction sand and gravel mining, indicating the outfall may serve an industrial catchment.

Stormwater outfalls in the United States are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which includes MS4 permits for municipal separate storm sewer systems.

KING PIT discharges stormwater that may contain pollutants from its catchment area. Proper management under NPDES permits helps protect water quality in receiving waters.

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