OLD JIM WILLIAMS PIT Stormwater Outfall, Madison, Alabama

OLD JIM WILLIAMS PIT is a stormwater outfall located on Old Jim Williams Road in Madison, Alabama. It serves the Madison area within Madison County and is part of the region's stormwater drainage infrastructure. The facility is operational and contributes to managing runoff from urban and potentially industrial catchments. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit system. Madison, being part of the Huntsville metropolitan area, likely falls under Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities. The outfall discharges stormwater into local water bodies, which may include impaired streams or rivers in the Tennessee River basin. The environmental significance of OLD JIM WILLIAMS PIT lies in its role in controlling urban runoff and reducing pollutant loads to receiving waters. Proper operation helps mitigate flooding, erosion, and water quality degradation in the local watershed. The facility's performance is tied to compliance with MS4 permit conditions and local stormwater management plans.

The facility discharges stormwater into the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for recreation and water supply. Urban runoff from Madison can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals, potentially impacting water quality. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.