PENNINGTON BORROW AREA Stormwater Outfall, Dora, Alabama

PENNINGTON BORROW AREA is a stormwater outfall facility located at 2730 Bryan Road in Dora, Alabama, within Walker County. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater outfall plant type, which typically manages runoff from industrial or construction sites. Its NAICS code 212321 indicates a connection to construction sand and gravel mining, suggesting the outfall may handle stormwater from mining or related activities. In the United States, stormwater outfalls are regulated under the Clean Water Act, particularly through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Facilities like this one are often subject to stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and may require permits for discharges to waters of the U.S. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees compliance in the state. The facility's location in Dora, a small city in north-central Alabama, places it within a region with mixed industrial and rural land use. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and pollutant runoff into local waterways, which can affect water quality and aquatic habitats.

The facility is situated in Walker County, Alabama, an area with active mining and industrial operations. Stormwater runoff from such sites can carry sediment, heavy metals, and other pollutants into nearby streams and rivers. The outfall likely discharges to a waterbody that may be subject to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements under the Clean Water Act. Effective management of stormwater is essential to protect water quality in the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.