NEWELL BASE PIT Stormwater Outfall, Dothan, Alabama | United States

NEWELL BASE PIT is a stormwater outfall located on South Brannon Road in Dothan, Alabama, United States. The facility serves industrial operations in Houston County, managing stormwater runoff from mining-related activities (NAICS 212321 and 212399). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways. In the United States, stormwater outfalls like NEWELL BASE PIT are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Industrial facilities must obtain permits to discharge stormwater, typically under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) or individual permits. The facility's operational status indicates it is actively managing stormwater from its catchment area. The environmental significance of NEWELL BASE PIT lies in its role in controlling runoff from industrial sites, which can carry pollutants such as sediment, metals, and chemicals. Proper management helps protect water quality in receiving streams and comply with regulatory standards. The facility contributes to local flood control and water resource management in the Dothan area.

The facility is located in Houston County, Alabama, within the Choctawhatchee River watershed. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of stormwater runoff carrying pollutants from industrial sites. The outfall discharges into local waterways that may be sensitive to sedimentation and contaminants from mining operations. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's NPDES program ensures that discharge limits are met to protect aquatic ecosystems.