FAIRBANKS MORSE DEFENSE Stormwater Outfall, Theodore, Alabama | Industrial Runoff Management

FAIRBANKS MORSE DEFENSE is a stormwater outfall facility located at 8841 BELLINGRATH RD in Theodore, Mobile County, Alabama. As an industrial stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from a manufacturing site classified under NAICS 333618 (Other Engineered Equipment Manufacturing). The facility is operational and falls under the regulatory purview of the US Clean Water Act and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Stormwater outfalls like this one are typically permitted under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, specifically through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) for industrial activities. The facility's discharge is subject to monitoring and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals common in industrial runoff. The scale of discharge is typical for a medium-sized industrial facility in the Gulf Coast region. The facility is located in Theodore, an unincorporated community near Mobile Bay, a major estuary on the Gulf of Mexico. Stormwater discharges from industrial sites in this area can impact local water quality and aquatic habitats. Proper management of stormwater runoff is critical to protect the ecologically sensitive Mobile Bay watershed, which supports fisheries, recreation, and biodiversity.

The facility is situated in the Mobile Bay watershed, a large estuary system that receives runoff from industrial, urban, and agricultural areas. Stormwater discharges from industrial facilities like FAIRBANKS MORSE DEFENSE can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, potentially affecting water quality in receiving streams and the bay. The region experiences high rainfall, with an average of over 60 inches annually, increasing the volume of runoff and the risk of pollutant transport.