TNT Borrow Pit Stormwater Outfall, Toney, Alabama | United States

TNT Borrow Pit is a stormwater outfall located at 2026 Grimwood Road in Toney, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which includes industrial activities associated with NAICS codes 212323, 212325, 212390, and 212399 (mining and quarrying). As a stormwater outfall, it plays a role in conveying stormwater to receiving waters. 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 are typically regulated under NPDES permits, which require implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to minimize pollutant loading. The environmental significance of TNT Borrow Pit lies in its potential impact on local water quality. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry sediments, metals, and other pollutants. Proper management and compliance with permit conditions are essential to protect downstream water bodies in the Tennessee Valley region.

TNT Borrow Pit discharges stormwater from an industrial catchment area in Madison County, Alabama. The region is part of the Tennessee Valley, characterized by rolling hills and numerous streams. Stormwater runoff from mining and quarrying operations can introduce sediment and metals into local waterways, potentially affecting aquatic habitats. The facility's discharge may be subject to water quality standards under the Clean Water Act to protect downstream uses.