Duskin Point Marina Stormwater Outfall, Jasper, Alabama

Duskin Point Marina is a stormwater outfall located at 198 Duskin Point Road in Jasper, Walker County, Alabama, United States. The facility operates under NAICS code 336611, indicating it serves a ship building and repairing industrial site. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from the marina and associated industrial activities into nearby waters. The facility operates under the U.S. EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial facilities. Under the Clean Water Act, such outfalls must comply with stormwater pollution prevention plans and may be subject to monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The specific permit conditions depend on the facility's location and the receiving water body. Stormwater outfalls like Duskin Point Marina play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites to prevent pollution of local waterways. The facility's location in Jasper, Alabama, places it within the Black Warrior River watershed, which supports regional ecosystems and water resources. Proper management of stormwater discharges helps maintain water quality and aquatic habitat in the area.

The facility discharges stormwater runoff from a ship building and repairing facility into the Black Warrior River watershed. This region in Alabama features a mix of urban and industrial land uses, with potential for pollutants such as sediments, metals, and hydrocarbons in runoff. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are used for recreation, making effective stormwater management important for local environmental health.