TOPSOIL BORROW AREA 2 Stormwater Outfall, Leighton, Alabama

TOPSOIL BORROW AREA 2 is a stormwater outfall located at 835 Shaw Road in Leighton, Alabama, within Colbert County. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving the local area, handling runoff from a borrow area site. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into receiving waters, playing a role in flood control and water quality management. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs stormwater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, including permits for stormwater discharges from construction sites, industrial activities, and municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s). The outfall likely falls under a general permit for stormwater discharges associated with construction or industrial activities. As a stormwater outfall, TOPSOIL BORROW AREA 2 contributes to managing runoff from the borrow area, which may involve erosion and sediment control measures. Proper operation helps protect local water bodies from sedimentation and pollutants. The facility's location in a rural area of Colbert County means its environmental impact is likely localized, with potential effects on nearby streams or the Tennessee River watershed.

The facility is located in Colbert County, Alabama, within the Tennessee River watershed. Stormwater runoff from borrow areas can carry sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants into receiving waters. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for erosion and runoff. Effective stormwater management at this outfall is important to minimize impacts on water quality in downstream water bodies, which may support aquatic life and recreational uses.