2 GULF 3 Stormwater Outfall, Theodore, Alabama | United States

2 GULF 3 is a stormwater outfall located on Rhett McConnell Road in Theodore, Alabama, within Mobile County. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure for the region, handling runoff from urban and industrial catchments. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways, playing a key role in flood control and water quality management. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Given its location in Alabama, it likely falls under Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities. The outfall serves an area with industrial activity, as indicated by the NAICS code 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining), which suggests potential for sediment and pollutant runoff. Environmental significance includes managing stormwater discharge to protect local water bodies from pollution and flooding. The outfall contributes to the community's resilience against storm events, particularly in a region prone to heavy rainfall and hurricanes. Proper operation helps maintain water quality in receiving streams and bays, supporting aquatic ecosystems and public health.

The Theodore area in Mobile County, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with high annual rainfall and frequent tropical storms. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and nutrients into local waterways. The outfall discharges into the Mobile Bay watershed, an ecologically important estuary that supports diverse marine life. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent erosion, flooding, and degradation of water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.