Overview
STRICKLAND CO RD 65 PIT is a stormwater outfall in Foley, Alabama, serving the Baldwin County area. It operates under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations for stormwater discharge management.
STRICKLAND CO RD 65 PIT is a stormwater outfall located at the southeast corner of County Road 65 and Carter Lee Way in Foley, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure in Baldwin County, handling runoff from the surrounding urban and potentially industrial areas. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local water bodies, and its operations are subject to Clean Water Act requirements to minimize pollution from urban runoff. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (212321, 212325, 212399) suggest connections to mining or construction activities, which may influence the nature of stormwater managed. This outfall plays a role in managing stormwater runoff to reduce flooding risks and protect water quality in the Foley area. Its location in a coastal region of Alabama means it may discharge into sensitive aquatic ecosystems, making proper stormwater treatment and monitoring important for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The Foley area in Baldwin County, Alabama, has a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. The region's coastal location means stormwater discharges can affect nearby estuaries and coastal waters, which are ecologically sensitive. Urban and industrial activities in the catchment may introduce pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals into the stormwater system, requiring effective management under the NPDES MS4 permit program.
Frequently asked questions
STRICKLAND CO RD 65 PIT is located at the southeast corner of County Road 65 and Carter Lee Way in Foley, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that collects and discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, helping to manage flooding and control pollution under the NPDES MS4 permit program.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires municipalities to implement stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable.
Common pollutants include sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, oil and grease, and pathogens from urban and industrial runoff. Best management practices (BMPs) are used to treat stormwater before discharge.
Stormwater management reduces flooding, prevents erosion, and filters pollutants, protecting the quality of rivers, lakes, and coastal waters that receive stormwater discharges.
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