ST. CLAIR EDC CHERT PIT Stormwater Outfall, Pell City, Alabama

ST. CLAIR EDC CHERT PIT is a stormwater outfall located at 7014 Veterans Pkwy in Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from a quarry operation, classified under NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) and 212399 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region. 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 such as mining are typically regulated under NPDES Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. The outfall is designed to convey stormwater runoff from the chert pit site to receiving waters, with controls in place to manage sediment and other pollutants common to mining operations. Located in Pell City, Alabama, the facility contributes to local stormwater management by controlling runoff from an active quarry. Proper operation of this outfall helps protect downstream water quality in the Coosa River watershed, which supports regional ecosystems and water supply. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions is important for minimizing environmental impacts from stormwater discharges.

The facility discharges stormwater from a chert quarry operation, which can introduce sediment and turbidity into receiving waters. The outfall is located in the Coosa River basin, a region with diverse aquatic habitats. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and potential contamination from mining activities, thereby protecting local water quality and ecological health.