STUDDARD BORROW PIT Stormwater Outfall in Piedmont, Alabama | US Stormwater Facility

STUDDARD BORROW PIT is a stormwater outfall located at 1065 Sulphur Springs Road in Piedmont, Alabama, within Calhoun County. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the surrounding area, which includes industrial activities associated with NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) and 212399 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying). The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the NPDES MS4 permit program, which governs stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. The facility's location in a region with mining and quarrying operations means it handles stormwater from industrial catchments, which may contain sediment and other pollutants. The outfall discharges into local waterways, and its management is critical for maintaining water quality in the Coosa River basin. Regulatory compliance with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is essential to prevent adverse impacts on receiving waters. As a stormwater outfall, STUDDARD BORROW PIT plays a key role in mitigating flooding and controlling pollution from urban and industrial runoff. Its operation supports community safety and environmental protection in Piedmont and the broader Calhoun County area. The facility's performance is part of the larger stormwater infrastructure network that helps meet Clean Water Act goals.

The facility is located in a region with active mining and quarrying operations, which can contribute sediment and other pollutants to stormwater runoff. The outfall discharges into local streams that are part of the Coosa River watershed, a system that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water. Effective stormwater management is crucial to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination of these water bodies, especially given the industrial nature of the catchment area.