WILCOX PIT Stormwater Outfall, Ethelsville, Alabama | United States

WILCOX PIT is a stormwater outfall located at 904 County Road 53 in Ethelsville, Alabama, within Pickens 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 (All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining). The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits, which govern stormwater discharges to protect water quality. The facility's technical specifications are not detailed, but typical stormwater outfalls in this region manage runoff from industrial and urban catchments. Given the NAICS codes, the outfall likely handles runoff from mining and mineral processing operations, which may involve sediment and pollutant control measures. The regulatory context for such facilities includes compliance with NPDES permits that require best management practices (BMPs) to minimize impacts on receiving waters. Environmental significance: The outfall discharges into local waterways that may be part of the Tombigbee River watershed. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination of aquatic habitats. The facility's role in the community is to mitigate flooding and protect water quality in the region.

The facility is located in Pickens County, Alabama, within the Tombigbee River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial mining operations can carry sediment, heavy metals, and other pollutants that may impair water quality. The area's climate includes frequent rainfall, increasing the risk of runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act requires permits and BMPs to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.