SMITH SAND COMPANY, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Eight Mile, Alabama | US Stormwater Facility

SMITH SAND COMPANY, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 6570 Spice Pond Road in Eight Mile, Alabama, within Mobile County. This facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities to protect water quality. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the sand mining and processing operations associated with NAICS code 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining). The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of Alabama's environmental regulations, which align with the Clean Water Act. Stormwater outfalls in this region typically handle runoff from industrial catchments, with discharge volumes varying based on rainfall and operational intensity. The regulatory framework requires permits that include monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. This outfall contributes to managing stormwater in an area with significant industrial activity near the Mobile River and Mobile Bay. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and pollutant loading into local waterways, supporting the ecological health of the Gulf Coast region. The facility's role is part of a broader network of stormwater controls in Mobile County.

The facility is located in Mobile County, Alabama, near the Mobile River and Mobile Bay, which are part of the larger Mobile-Tensaw River Delta ecosystem. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and fisheries. Stormwater discharges from industrial sites like this can carry sediments and pollutants that may impact water quality and aquatic life. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program aims to minimize these impacts through permit conditions and monitoring.