WATER TANK PIT Stormwater Outfall, Troy, Alabama | United States

WATER TANK PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, including nearby industrial activities associated with NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) and 212399 (All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining). As a stormwater outfall in Alabama, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, specifically under the Clean Water Act. Stormwater discharges are typically regulated through MS4 permits for municipal separate storm sewer systems, or through industrial stormwater permits for facilities in certain sectors. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in conveying stormwater runoff to local waterways. Proper management of stormwater is critical to prevent flooding, erosion, and the transport of pollutants into receiving waters. The facility's location in Pike County places it within a region where stormwater management supports water quality and ecosystem health.

The stormwater outfall at WATER TANK PIT discharges into local waterways in Pike County, Alabama. The area's hydrology is influenced by the Conecuh River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic habitats. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals, potentially impacting water quality. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to mitigate these impacts through NPDES permits and best management practices.