Overview
SENN PIT is a stormwater outfall in Troy, Alabama, United States, serving industrial catchments with NAICS codes 212321, 212390, and 212399. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
SENN PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, United States. It serves industrial catchments associated with NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining), 212390 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying), and 212399 (All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining). The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program. As a stormwater outfall, SENN PIT discharges stormwater runoff from industrial activities. The facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and Alabama's water quality standards. Typical stormwater management for such sites includes best management practices (BMPs) like sediment basins, erosion controls, and treatment systems to reduce pollutant loads. The environmental significance of SENN PIT lies in its role in managing stormwater from mining and quarrying operations, which can carry sediments, metals, and other pollutants. Proper operation helps protect downstream water bodies in the Pike County area from degradation. The facility contributes to local flood control and water quality management.
Environmental context
SENN PIT discharges stormwater from industrial mining and quarrying activities in Pike County, Alabama. The region's climate, with frequent heavy rainfall, increases runoff volumes and pollutant transport. The outfall may discharge to nearby streams or rivers, potentially affecting water quality. Under the Clean Water Act, the facility must comply with NPDES permit limits to minimize impacts on aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
SENN PIT is located on Clayhill Road, approximately 1 mile south of Elm Street Road, in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, United States.
SENN PIT is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from industrial mining and quarrying operations, classified under NAICS codes 212321, 212390, and 212399.
SENN PIT operates under the US EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities to protect water quality under the Clean Water Act.
Common pollutants include sediment, heavy metals (e.g., arsenic, lead), and pH alterations. Best management practices like sediment basins and erosion controls are used to mitigate these.
SENN PIT helps control stormwater runoff from industrial sites, reducing flood risk and preventing pollutant discharge into local waterways, thereby supporting water quality in Pike County.
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