Marshall Drive Pit Stormwater Outfall, Eufaula, Alabama

Marshall Drive Pit is a stormwater outfall located in Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater discharge from industrial activities, specifically construction sand and gravel mining (NAICS 212321, 212325). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulatory framework under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the NPDES MS4 permit program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely requires a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, which includes monitoring and best management practices to minimize pollutant runoff. Marshall Drive Pit serves an industrial catchment area, managing stormwater from mining operations. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent sediment and other pollutants from entering nearby waterways. The facility's location near the Chattahoochee River watershed underscores its role in protecting water quality in a region with significant ecological and recreational value.

The facility is located in the Chattahoochee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water and recreation. Industrial stormwater discharges from mining operations can carry sediment, metals, and other pollutants that may impair water quality. The facility operates under NPDES permit requirements that mandate erosion and sediment controls, as well as monitoring to ensure compliance with water quality standards.