NORTON BORROW PIT Stormwater Outfall, Heflin, Alabama

NORTON BORROW PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Heflin, Alabama, within Cleburne County. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, likely serving an industrial or urban catchment. The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits, which govern stormwater discharges to protect water quality. The facility's NAICS code (212399) indicates it may be associated with mining or quarrying activities, suggesting the outfall manages runoff from an industrial site. Stormwater outfalls in such contexts are designed to control the volume and quality of runoff, often incorporating best management practices (BMPs) like sedimentation basins or vegetated swales to reduce pollutant loads before discharge. In the broader context of Alabama's stormwater management, NORTON BORROW PIT contributes to local flood control and water quality protection. Its discharge likely flows into nearby water bodies, which may be subject to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements. Proper operation of this outfall helps mitigate erosion, sedimentation, and pollutant transport, supporting the ecological health of the region's streams and rivers.

The facility is located in Cleburne County, Alabama, a region with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical. The outfall likely discharges to a local water body that may be impaired by sediment or nutrients from urban or industrial runoff. Under the Clean Water Act, such discharges must comply with NPDES permit limits to protect aquatic life and downstream uses.