COOPER MARINE AND TIMBERLAND CORP Stormwater Outfall, Mobile, Alabama

COOPER MARINE AND TIMBERLAND CORP is a stormwater outfall located at 1230 Bay Bridge Rd, Mobile, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 321912 (cut stock, resawing lumber, and planing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit framework. In Alabama, industrial stormwater discharges are regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). The site's industrial catchment likely involves timber and marine activities, which can contribute pollutants such as sediment, oil, and grease to stormwater runoff. This outfall serves an industrial facility in Mobile's port area, near Mobile Bay. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect water quality in the bay, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. The facility's compliance with its stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) helps mitigate environmental impacts.

Mobile, Alabama, has a humid subtropical climate with heavy rainfall, increasing stormwater runoff volumes. The facility is near Mobile Bay, an estuary that supports fisheries and wildlife. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants like sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, potentially impacting water quality. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act requires facilities to implement best management practices (BMPs) to minimize pollution.