Overview
FEDERAL EXPRESS - MOBA is a stormwater outfall in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from an industrial parcel under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
FEDERAL EXPRESS - MOBA is a stormwater outfall located at 840 Lakeside Drive in Mobile, Alabama. The facility serves an industrial catchment associated with courier and express delivery services (NAICS 492110) and operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES MS4 program. As a stormwater outfall, the facility discharges collected runoff from the site into local receiving waters. The outfall is part of a broader network of stormwater controls required for industrial facilities to comply with stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and NPDES permit conditions. Typical controls include sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring. The facility's location in Mobile places it within the Mobile Bay watershed, a significant estuarine ecosystem. Proper stormwater management at this site helps reduce pollutant loads from urban and industrial runoff, supporting water quality goals for the region. The outfall's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with federal and state stormwater regulations.
Environmental context
The Mobile Bay watershed is a vital estuarine system supporting diverse aquatic life and commercial fisheries. Stormwater runoff from industrial and urban areas in Mobile can carry pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, which may impair water quality. The FEDERAL EXPRESS - MOBA outfall is subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements aimed at controlling these discharges through best management practices and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
FEDERAL EXPRESS - MOBA is located at 840 Lakeside Drive in Mobile, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial site associated with courier services.
The outfall operates under the US Clean Water Act and the NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires stormwater pollution prevention plans for industrial facilities.
Mobile is located in the Mobile Bay watershed, a sensitive estuarine ecosystem. Effective stormwater management helps reduce pollutant loads from urban and industrial runoff, protecting water quality and aquatic habitats.
Industrial stormwater outfalls are typically regulated under individual NPDES permits or multi-sector general permits, with specific requirements for monitoring and control of pollutants related to the industrial activity, whereas municipal outfalls fall under MS4 permits covering broader urban runoff.
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