MARY'S OLD DIRT COMPANY PIT Stormwater Outfall, Wetumpka, Alabama

MARY'S OLD DIRT COMPANY PIT is a stormwater outfall located at 1240 Caesarville Road in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 212321, 212323, and 212325, which correspond to construction sand and gravel mining, crushed and broken limestone mining, and clay and ceramic and refractory minerals mining. This indicates the outfall manages stormwater runoff from an industrial mining site. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements for industrial stormwater discharges. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program in the state. The outfall may be part of a larger stormwater management system designed to control erosion and sedimentation from mining operations. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from an active mining site. Stormwater from such operations can carry sediment, heavy metals, and other pollutants into nearby water bodies. Proper management is essential to protect water quality in the region, which includes the Coosa River watershed. The facility's location in Elmore County places it within a region with diverse aquatic habitats.

The outfall is located in the Coosa River basin, a region known for its biodiversity and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from mining operations can introduce sediment and pollutants that may impact water quality and aquatic life. The facility's discharge is subject to regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act to minimize environmental harm.