TRIPLE W CONSTRUCTION TOP SOIL PIT Stormwater Outfall, Attalla, Alabama

TRIPLE W CONSTRUCTION TOP SOIL PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from a construction top soil pit operation, classified under NAICS 212399 (Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the U.S. EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically the Construction General Permit (CGP) or Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial activities. Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act. Typical management practices include erosion and sediment controls, such as silt fences and sediment basins, to minimize pollutant discharge. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater from a mining-related site, which can generate sediment and other pollutants. Proper operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Coosa River basin. The facility's location in a mixed urban-industrial area underscores the importance of stormwater controls to prevent impairment of local water bodies.

The facility is located in Attalla, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed. Stormwater runoff from construction and mining activities can carry sediment, heavy metals, and other pollutants into nearby streams. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of erosion and runoff. Effective stormwater management is critical to protect aquatic habitats and drinking water sources downstream.