ROBERTS BORROW PIT Stormwater Outfall, Chulafinnee, Alabama | United States

ROBERTS BORROW PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Chulafinnee, Cleburne County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and handles stormwater discharge from a borrow pit mining operation, classified under NAICS 212399 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying). As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, which regulates discharges to surface waters. The facility operates under the Clean Water Act framework, which requires stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity to obtain NPDES permit coverage. The outfall likely serves a mining site where stormwater runoff may contain sediment and other pollutants. Typical management practices include erosion and sediment controls, detention basins, and regular monitoring to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The environmental significance of ROBERTS BORROW PIT lies in its role in managing stormwater from mining operations in the region. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water bodies from sedimentation and pollution, supporting the ecological health of streams and rivers in Cleburne County. The facility contributes to regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship in the community.

The facility is located in Cleburne County, Alabama, within the Talladega National Forest region, which features diverse aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from mining operations can carry sediment and pollutants that may impact nearby streams and rivers. Effective management of stormwater discharges is critical to protect water quality and aquatic habitats in this ecologically sensitive area.