APEC Stormwater Outfall, Dothan, Alabama | Industrial Stormwater Management

APEC is a stormwater outfall located at 985 Technology Dr, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial area classified under NAICS codes 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing) and 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, playing a key role in managing urban stormwater in the region. 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. Dothan, as a small municipality, is likely subject to Phase II MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The industrial catchment area may also require compliance with industrial stormwater permitting under the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit. APEC's stormwater outfall contributes to local flood control and water quality protection in the Dothan area. Proper management of stormwater runoff from industrial sites is critical to prevent contamination of receiving waters, particularly given the potential for pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments from metal fabrication activities. The facility's location in Houston County, part of the Choctawhatchee River watershed, underscores its environmental significance for downstream water bodies.

The APEC stormwater outfall discharges into the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Industrial stormwater runoff from metal fabrication facilities can contain pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and suspended solids, posing risks to water quality if not properly managed. The facility operates under NPDES MS4 Phase II requirements, which mandate best management practices to control runoff and protect receiving waters.