Overview
FEDERAL EXPRESS - ZDOT is a stormwater outfall in Dothan, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater discharges.
FEDERAL EXPRESS - ZDOT is a stormwater outfall located at 566 Sam Houston Blvd, Dothan, Alabama, in Houston County. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which includes industrial and commercial activities associated with the NAICS code 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) regulated under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires stormwater discharges to be managed to reduce pollution to the maximum extent practicable. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely handles runoff from impervious surfaces such as parking lots, roofs, and roads, which can carry pollutants like sediment, oil, and heavy metals. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in managing urban runoff and protecting local water quality. The discharge from this outfall may flow into nearby water bodies, potentially affecting aquatic ecosystems. Proper maintenance and best management practices are essential to minimize environmental impact and comply with regulatory requirements.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Dothan, Alabama, within the Chipola River watershed, which drains to the Gulf of Mexico. Stormwater runoff from urban and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals, potentially impacting water quality in receiving streams. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms, leading to high volumes of runoff. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MS4 program aims to control these discharges through stormwater management plans and best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
FEDERAL EXPRESS - ZDOT is located at 566 Sam Houston Blvd, Dothan, Alabama 36303, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from the Federal Express facility and surrounding area into the local drainage system.
The outfall is regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, administered in Alabama by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
The NAICS code is 492110, which corresponds to Couriers and Express Delivery Services.
Stormwater management uses best management practices (BMPs) to reduce pollutants in runoff, protecting streams, rivers, and groundwater from contamination.
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