Big Escambia Spirits LLC Stormwater Outfall, Atmore, Alabama | US Stormwater Facility

Big Escambia Spirits LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 1185 Goat Feathers Lane in Atmore, Alabama, within Escambia County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 312140, which corresponds to distilleries. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from an industrial site, subject to federal and state stormwater regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, including Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) for industrial stormwater. The distillery sector typically requires implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants in runoff. As a stormwater outfall for a distillery, the facility plays a role in managing potential pollutants from the production process, such as organic materials and chemicals. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water quality in the Escambia River watershed. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit is essential for minimizing environmental impact and supporting community water resources.

The facility is located in Atmore, Alabama, within the Escambia River watershed, which drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management critical for preventing erosion and pollutant runoff. Industrial stormwater discharges from distilleries can contain organic wastes, cleaning agents, and other contaminants that may impact aquatic ecosystems if not properly managed.