Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

F & W CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Stormwater Outfall, Ozark, Alabama

OZARK, Alabama, United States

Overview

F & W CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. is an operational stormwater outfall in Ozark, Alabama, United States. It manages stormwater discharge from an industrial catchment area.

F & W CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 947 County Road 18 in Ozark, Dale County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial construction site. As a stormwater outfall, this facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are regulated to prevent pollutants from entering water bodies. The facility's location in Alabama places it under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for compliance with Clean Water Act requirements. The outfall discharges stormwater into local waterways, which may eventually drain into the Choctawhatchee River watershed. Proper management of stormwater runoff is critical to protect water quality in this region, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and downstream communities. The facility's role is to ensure that construction-related stormwater is managed in compliance with applicable permits and best management practices.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Ozark, Alabama, within the Choctawhatchee River watershed. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for flood control and water quality. Discharges from industrial sites like this one can carry sediment, chemicals, and other pollutants if not properly managed. The outfall must comply with NPDES permit conditions to minimize impacts on receiving waters, which support local ecosystems and recreational uses.

Frequently asked questions

F & W CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. is located at 947 County Road 18 in Ozark, Dale County, Alabama, United States.

It is a stormwater outfall, which is a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial construction site.

The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities to protect water quality.

Construction sites can generate runoff containing sediment, chemicals, and debris. Proper stormwater management prevents these pollutants from entering waterways, protecting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.

The outfall discharges into the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which supports diverse habitats and recreational activities. Managing stormwater quality is essential to preserve the ecological health of this watershed.

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