MARTIN PIT Stormwater Outfall, Atmore, Alabama | United States

MARTIN PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Atmore, Alabama, United States. It serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff in the Escambia County area, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. As a stormwater outfall, MARTIN PIT is part of the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) that collects and conveys stormwater from urban and industrial catchments. The facility's operational status indicates it is actively managing stormwater flows, which may include treatment or detention before discharge to local water bodies. The facility's location in a small city like Atmore suggests it handles runoff from residential, commercial, and possibly industrial areas. Proper management of stormwater outfalls is critical to prevent pollution and flooding, supporting local water quality and community resilience.

Stormwater outfalls like MARTIN PIT discharge runoff into local waterways, which can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals. In Alabama, these discharges are regulated under the EPA's NPDES MS4 program to protect water quality. The facility's location in Escambia County may influence local streams and rivers, making proper stormwater management essential for maintaining aquatic ecosystem health.