SELECT SOILS PIT #1 Stormwater Outfall, Theodore, Alabama

SELECT SOILS PIT #1 is a stormwater outfall located in Theodore, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial catchment, likely associated with the NAICS code 212321 (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 activities are typically regulated under NPDES Multi-Sector General Permits or individual permits. The facility's location in Mobile County places it within the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for permit compliance. Stormwater outfalls like SELECT SOILS PIT #1 play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites to prevent flooding and reduce pollutant loads to receiving waters. The facility's discharge may affect nearby water bodies, and compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) is essential for protecting local water quality.

The facility is located in Theodore, Alabama, near the Gulf Coast, an area with high rainfall and vulnerable aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry sediments, heavy metals, and other pollutants into local streams and eventually Mobile Bay. Proper management of stormwater discharges is critical to prevent impairment of water bodies and to comply with the Clean Water Act's goal of restoring and maintaining water quality.