BOWEN REALTY, INC Stormwater Outfall in Bayou La Batre, Alabama

BOWEN REALTY, INC is a stormwater outfall located at 8575 E Davenport St., Bayou La Batre, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure in Mobile County, serving the local urban and industrial catchment area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). It is subject to MS4 permit requirements, which govern stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. The outfall likely handles runoff from the surrounding area, which may include residential, commercial, and industrial sources. The facility's location in Bayou La Batre, a coastal city on the Gulf of Mexico, places it in a region with significant environmental sensitivity. Stormwater discharges from this outfall can affect local water bodies, including those that may be impaired. Proper management of stormwater quality and quantity is essential to protect aquatic ecosystems and comply with regulatory standards.

Bayou La Batre is located on the Gulf Coast of Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate and frequent heavy rainfall events. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, and pathogens into local waterways. The outfall discharges into receiving waters that may be ecologically sensitive, including estuaries and coastal habitats. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of water quality and to support the health of marine and freshwater ecosystems.