Overview
STATE LINE PIT is a stormwater outfall in Cottonwood, Alabama, USA. It manages runoff from mining operations, serving the local area under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
STATE LINE PIT is a stormwater outfall located at the end of McLane Parkway in Cottonwood, Houston County, Alabama. It operates within the United States under the jurisdiction of the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities, including mining operations. The facility's NAICS codes (212321, 212325, 212399) indicate it serves the construction sand and gravel, crushed stone, and other nonmetallic mineral mining sectors. As a stormwater outfall, it collects and discharges runoff from these mining sites, requiring compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans and effluent limits under the Clean Water Act. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing stormwater from industrial mining areas, which can contain sediment and other pollutants. Proper operation helps protect local water quality in the region's streams and rivers, supporting ecological health and community water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the southeastern United States, a region with high rainfall and a network of rivers and streams. Stormwater runoff from mining operations can carry sediment and pollutants, potentially impacting local water bodies. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program ensures that discharges are managed to minimize environmental harm.
Frequently asked questions
STATE LINE PIT is located at the end of McLane Parkway in Cottonwood, Houston County, Alabama, USA.
STATE LINE PIT is a stormwater outfall that collects and discharges runoff from mining operations, including construction sand and gravel, crushed stone, and other nonmetallic mineral mining.
STATE LINE PIT operates under the US EPA's NPDES MS4 program, which requires stormwater pollution prevention plans and compliance with the Clean Water Act to manage discharges from industrial activities.
A stormwater outfall is a point where stormwater runoff is discharged from a collection system into a receiving water body, often regulated to prevent pollution from urban or industrial areas.
Stormwater management reduces pollution by controlling runoff from impervious surfaces and industrial sites, preventing sediment, chemicals, and debris from entering waterways, thus protecting aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
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