PUMPKIN CENTER BORROW PIT Stormwater Outfall, Quinton, Alabama

PUMPKIN CENTER BORROW PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Quinton, Walker County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial catchment, likely associated with mining or quarrying activities given its NAICS code 212399 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, playing a role in flood control and water quality management. 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 Multi-Sector General Permits or individual permits. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely requires compliance with effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect receiving waters. Located in the Black Warrior River watershed, the outfall discharges into a region with significant coal mining history. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry sediment, metals, and other pollutants, making proper management critical for local water quality. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing management of stormwater to minimize environmental impact and comply with regulatory standards.

The outfall is situated in the Black Warrior River basin, a region historically impacted by coal mining and industrial activity. Stormwater runoff from industrial catchments like borrow pits can introduce sediment, heavy metals, and other pollutants into receiving streams. The area's geology and land use contribute to potential water quality challenges, necessitating effective stormwater controls to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water resources.