Overview
CREOLA CHEVRON is an operational stormwater outfall in Creola, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial facility in Mobile County.
CREOLA CHEVRON is a stormwater outfall located at 9390 Highway 43 in Creola, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving an industrial site in Mobile County, handling runoff from the Chevron facility. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, including the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's location in Alabama places it within the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). The outfall plays a key role in managing stormwater runoff from the industrial facility, helping to control the discharge of pollutants into local waterways. Its operation is critical for compliance with stormwater regulations and for protecting water quality in the Mobile Bay watershed.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Mobile County, Alabama, within the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta watershed, an ecologically significant area. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments. The outfall's discharge may affect local water bodies, including those that drain into Mobile Bay. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
CREOLA CHEVRON is located at 9390 Highway 43 in Creola, Mobile County, Alabama, United States.
CREOLA CHEVRON is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial facility, likely associated with Chevron operations.
In the United States, stormwater outfalls like CREOLA CHEVRON are regulated under the Clean Water Act, typically through NPDES permits such as the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial activities.
Stormwater outfalls control the discharge of runoff, which can carry pollutants. Proper management helps protect water quality in receiving waters like rivers and bays.
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees stormwater permits and compliance in Alabama, in coordination with the U.S. EPA.
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