SPENZR'S CHERT PIT Stormwater Outfall, Fort Payne, Alabama

SPENZR'S CHERT PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater discharge from a quarry operation (NAICS 212399) and is classified as an operational stormwater outfall. As a small-scale industrial stormwater discharge point, it falls under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES program, likely requiring a permit for stormwater associated with industrial activity. The facility's technical specifications are not detailed, but typical stormwater outfalls in this sector manage runoff from impervious surfaces and industrial areas. In Alabama, stormwater regulation is primarily enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under delegated authority from the EPA. The site's location in a rural county suggests it may be subject to Phase II MS4 requirements if located in a regulated small municipal separate storm sewer system area. Environmentally, the outfall discharges to local waterways in the Tennessee River basin. Stormwater from quarry operations can carry sediment and pollutants, making erosion control and best management practices critical. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing management of stormwater to protect water quality in receiving streams.

The facility is located in the Appalachian foothills of northeastern Alabama, an area characterized by karst topography and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from quarry operations can introduce sediment, heavy metals, and altered pH levels to nearby streams. The Tennessee River basin, which receives drainage from this region, supports diverse aquatic life and is a focus of water quality management under the Clean Water Act.