Overview
KYZAR PIT is an operational stormwater outfall in Goshen, Alabama, United States. It discharges into Smilies Mill Creek and serves the local area under the US EPA NPDES MS4 regulatory framework.
KYZAR PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Goshen, Pike County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, discharging into Smilies Mill Creek. As a stormwater outfall, it plays a role in controlling the quantity and quality of stormwater entering local waterways. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit system, which regulates stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall is associated with the NAICS code 212399 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying), suggesting an industrial or mining-related catchment area that may influence runoff characteristics. KYZAR PIT contributes to local flood control and water quality management in the Goshen area. Its discharge into Smilies Mill Creek, a tributary of the Conecuh River, has potential implications for downstream aquatic habitats. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to prevent pollution and maintain ecological health in the region.
Environmental context
The facility discharges into Smilies Mill Creek, which flows into the Conecuh River watershed. This region in southern Alabama features a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for flood prevention and water quality. The industrial catchment (NAICS 212399) may contribute pollutants such as sediment, metals, or hydrocarbons, requiring effective best management practices to protect aquatic life and downstream water uses.
Frequently asked questions
KYZAR PIT is located on Pike County Road 61 near Smilies Mill Creek in Goshen, Alabama, United States.
KYZAR PIT is a stormwater outfall that manages and discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, including industrial activities associated with NAICS 212399.
KYZAR PIT operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit system, administered in Alabama by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
A stormwater outfall is a point where stormwater runoff is discharged from a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) into a receiving water body, such as a creek or river.
KYZAR PIT discharges into Smilies Mill Creek, part of the Conecuh River watershed. Proper stormwater management is essential to prevent pollution and protect aquatic habitats in this region.
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