Overview
REDSTONE ARSENAL/BORROW PIT #24 is a stormwater outfall in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, USA. It manages stormwater runoff from industrial and construction activities.
REDSTONE ARSENAL/BORROW PIT #24 is a stormwater outfall located at Neal Rd in Redstone Arsenal, Madison County, Alabama, USA. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving the Redstone Arsenal military installation, handling runoff from areas associated with NAICS codes 212321, 212323, and 212325 (construction sand and gravel mining). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways. 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 and construction activities are typically regulated under NPDES permits, which require compliance with water quality standards and best management practices. The facility's location within a military arsenal suggests potential for runoff containing sediments, fuels, or other pollutants typical of industrial and construction sites. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing stormwater quality and quantity in the Tennessee Valley region. Discharges from this outfall may affect local water bodies, including the Tennessee River system. Proper operation helps prevent erosion, flooding, and pollution from stormwater runoff, supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Tennessee Valley region of Alabama, which experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall. Stormwater runoff from industrial and construction activities can carry sediments, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons into local waterways. The outfall discharges into the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program ensures that discharges meet water quality standards to protect these resources.
Frequently asked questions
REDSTONE ARSENAL/BORROW PIT #24 is located at Neal Rd in Redstone Arsenal, Madison County, Alabama, USA, with the postcode 35898.
It is a stormwater outfall that collects and discharges stormwater runoff from industrial and construction activities within the Redstone Arsenal military installation.
The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial and construction sites.
Given the industrial and construction activities in the area, potential pollutants include sediments, heavy metals, fuels, and other chemicals commonly associated with construction sand and gravel mining.
The outfall discharges into the Tennessee River watershed, and proper management helps prevent erosion, flooding, and pollution, protecting aquatic habitats and water quality for downstream uses.
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