AUTO WORLD SALVAGE AND SALES, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Mobile, Alabama

AUTO WORLD SALVAGE AND SALES, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 7980 Tanner Williams Road in Mobile, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure in Mobile County, serving an industrial catchment area. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from the site into local waterways. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. In Alabama, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are typically regulated under NPDES general permits for stormwater associated with industrial activity. The facility's operational status is active, indicating ongoing compliance with permit requirements. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites, helping to control the discharge of pollutants such as sediment, oil, and chemicals. The facility's location in Mobile, a coastal city with significant industrial activity, underscores its importance in protecting local water quality and supporting community environmental goals.

Mobile, Alabama, has a humid subtropical climate with heavy rainfall, making stormwater management crucial for flood control and water quality. The facility's discharge may enter watersheds that drain into Mobile Bay, an ecologically important estuary. Industrial stormwater outfalls are subject to NPDES permit requirements to minimize pollutant loads, particularly from facilities like auto salvage yards that may handle hazardous materials.