LETSON BROTHERS FARM PIT Stormwater Outfall, Hillsboro, Alabama

LETSON BROTHERS FARM PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Hillsboro, Lawrence County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and handles stormwater discharge from industrial operations, specifically mining activities classified under NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) and 212399 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying). As a stormwater outfall, it plays a role in managing runoff from these industrial sites to prevent flooding and control water quality. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, administered by the EPA and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are typically regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which requires compliance with effluent limitations and monitoring to protect receiving water bodies. The outfall likely discharges to a nearby stream or river in the Tennessee River basin. Environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater from mining operations, which can contain sediment and other pollutants. Proper operation helps mitigate impacts on local water quality and aquatic habitats. The facility contributes to the broader stormwater management infrastructure in Lawrence County, supporting both industrial activity and environmental protection.

The facility is located in the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for recreation and water supply. Stormwater runoff from mining operations can carry sediment, metals, and other pollutants, potentially impacting water quality if not properly managed. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, increasing the importance of effective stormwater control to prevent erosion and flooding.