Overview
Distribution International Southwest, Inc. operates a stormwater outfall in Mobile, Alabama, managing industrial stormwater discharges under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Distribution International Southwest, Inc. operates a stormwater outfall located at 1250 Armour Avenue in Mobile, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial catchment, contributing to local stormwater management in the Mobile area. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial facilities to protect water quality. As a stormwater outfall, it handles runoff from the site, which may include potential pollutants typical of industrial activities. The NAICS code 423330 indicates the facility is involved in wholesale trade of roofing, siding, and insulation materials. This outfall discharges into the Mobile Bay watershed, an ecologically significant estuary. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent pollution and maintain water quality in this sensitive environment. The facility's compliance with NPDES permits helps mitigate impacts on local water bodies.
Environmental context
Mobile, Alabama, is located on the Gulf Coast with a humid subtropical climate, receiving significant rainfall that generates substantial stormwater runoff. The Mobile Bay watershed is an ecologically important estuary supporting diverse aquatic life. Industrial stormwater discharges can introduce pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and chemicals, posing risks to water quality and aquatic habitats. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits aims to control these discharges and protect the bay's ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1250 Armour Avenue in Mobile, Alabama, United States.
It operates a stormwater outfall that manages industrial stormwater discharges from the site, which is involved in wholesale trade of roofing, siding, and insulation materials.
The NAICS code is 423330, which corresponds to wholesale trade of roofing, siding, and insulation materials.
The outfall is regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires industrial facilities to implement stormwater pollution prevention plans and obtain permits for discharges.
Mobile has a humid subtropical climate with heavy rainfall, and its stormwater discharges flow into the ecologically sensitive Mobile Bay estuary. Proper management prevents pollution and protects water quality and aquatic habitats.
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