SSWA Landfill Cover Borrow Pit #5 Stormwater Outfall, Tuscumbia, Alabama

SSWA Landfill Cover Borrow Pit #5 is a stormwater outfall located in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from a landfill cover borrow pit, serving an industrial catchment associated with mining (NAICS 212399). The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the NPDES MS4 permit program for stormwater discharges. As a stormwater outfall, the facility's primary function is to control and treat runoff from the landfill cover borrow pit area. The site is classified under NAICS 212399, indicating other nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. The facility's scale is typical for an industrial stormwater outfall, managing runoff from a specific industrial site rather than a municipal system. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater from an industrial landfill cover borrow pit. Proper management helps prevent erosion, sedimentation, and potential contamination of local waterways. The facility contributes to the overall stormwater management infrastructure in the Tennessee River watershed, which is important for water quality in the region.

The facility is located in the Tennessee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like landfill cover borrow pits can carry sediments and pollutants. The outfall helps mitigate these impacts by controlling discharge, aligning with Clean Water Act goals to protect water quality. Local geology and hydrology influence runoff patterns, making proper stormwater management critical for downstream habitats.