STRICKLAND CO RD 12 PIT Stormwater Outfall, Foley, Alabama | USA

STRICKLAND CO RD 12 PIT is a stormwater outfall located east of River Rd. & Co. Rd 12 in Foley, Alabama. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure for Baldwin County, handling runoff from local urban and industrial catchments. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into receiving waters, playing a key role in flood control and water quality management. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically through NPDES MS4 permits. Alabama's Phase II MS4 program requires small municipalities like Foley to implement stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges. The outfall likely serves a mixed catchment area, including residential, commercial, and industrial zones, given the NAICS codes associated with mining (212321, 212325, 212399) in the area. Environmental significance lies in its discharge to local water bodies, which may be impaired by urban runoff. Proper operation helps mitigate flooding and reduces the transport of pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals. The facility's location in coastal Alabama also means it plays a role in protecting sensitive estuarine ecosystems downstream.

The outfall discharges into receiving waters in the Gulf Coast region, where stormwater runoff can carry pollutants from urban and industrial areas. Alabama's coastal watersheds are sensitive to nutrient loading and sedimentation, which can impact aquatic habitats. The facility's catchment includes areas with mining activities (NAICS 212321, 212325, 212399), potentially contributing sediment and metals. Effective stormwater management under the NPDES MS4 program is critical to protect water quality and comply with Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements for impaired water bodies.