Overview
LOXLEY DIRT PIT is a stormwater outfall in Loxley, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from a construction sand and gravel mining operation.
LOXLEY DIRT PIT is a stormwater outfall located at 17846 County Road 68 in Loxley, Alabama, within Baldwin County. This facility serves a construction sand and gravel mining operation (NAICS 212321) and is classified as a stormwater outfall under the United States regulatory framework. As a stormwater outfall associated with an industrial activity, LOXLEY DIRT PIT operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). The facility is subject to the EPA's Clean Water Act regulations for industrial stormwater discharges, which require implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and compliance with effluent limitations guidelines for the construction minerals mining sector. The facility plays a role in managing stormwater runoff from the mining site to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and pollutant discharge into local waterways. Its location in Baldwin County, near the Gulf Coast, means it operates in a region with high rainfall and sensitive aquatic ecosystems, making proper stormwater management critical for protecting water quality in downstream rivers and coastal areas.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Baldwin County, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This region experiences high annual rainfall and is ecologically sensitive, with numerous rivers, wetlands, and estuaries supporting diverse aquatic life. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like LOXLEY DIRT PIT can carry sediment, nutrients, and pollutants that may impact water quality in these receiving waters. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize such impacts through best management practices and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
LOXLEY DIRT PIT is located at 17846 County Road 68 in Loxley, Alabama, United States.
LOXLEY DIRT PIT is a stormwater outfall associated with a construction sand and gravel mining operation (NAICS 212321).
As an industrial stormwater outfall in the United States, LOXLEY DIRT PIT is regulated under the Clean Water Act through the NPDES permitting program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Stormwater outfalls at mining sites manage runoff to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and pollutant discharge, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and protecting local water quality.
The facility manages stormwater runoff from a mining operation in the Mobile Bay watershed, helping to minimize sediment and pollutant loads to sensitive aquatic ecosystems in the region.
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