Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

PRESTWICK ROAD BORROW PIT Stormwater Outfall, Leroy, Alabama

LEROY, Alabama, United States

Overview

PRESTWICK ROAD BORROW PIT is an operational stormwater outfall in Leroy, Alabama, serving industrial mining activities. It manages runoff from construction and mining operations in Washington County.

PRESTWICK ROAD BORROW PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Leroy, Alabama, within Washington County. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from industrial activities, primarily associated with mining operations (NAICS codes 212321 and 212399). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, playing a key role in managing water quality in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are typically regulated under NPDES permits, which require monitoring and best management practices to minimize pollution. The outfall likely serves a borrow pit used for construction or mining, where erosion and sediment control are critical. Located in a rural area of Alabama, the facility's discharge may affect nearby streams or rivers. Proper stormwater management is essential to prevent sedimentation and pollutant runoff into water bodies. The outfall contributes to local flood control and water quality protection, supporting both environmental and community needs.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a rural area of Washington County, Alabama, where stormwater runoff from mining and construction activities can carry sediment and pollutants into local waterways. The region's hydrology is influenced by the Tombigbee River basin, and maintaining water quality is important for aquatic habitats and downstream uses. Effective stormwater management helps reduce erosion and sedimentation, protecting the ecological health of receiving waters.

Frequently asked questions

PRESTWICK ROAD BORROW PIT is located on Prestwick Road in Leroy, Washington County, Alabama, United States.

It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from industrial activities, including mining operations (NAICS 212321 and 212399).

Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which requires permits for industrial stormwater discharges.

Borrow pit stormwater outfalls control and treat runoff from excavation sites, preventing erosion and sediment from entering nearby waterways.

The outfall helps manage stormwater runoff from mining activities, reducing the risk of sedimentation and pollutant discharge into local streams and rivers.

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