FEDEX FREIGHT INC Stormwater Outfall, Ohatchee, Alabama | Industrial Stormwater Facility

FEDEX FREIGHT INC is a stormwater outfall located at 3801 Gilberts Ferry Road in Ohatchee, Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 484122 for general freight trucking, long-distance. As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from industrial activities, subject to federal and state stormwater regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. This permit requires implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), best management practices (BMPs), and monitoring to minimize pollutant runoff. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, ensuring compliance with Clean Water Act standards. The outfall discharges stormwater from an industrial trucking facility, which may contain pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals from vehicle maintenance areas, parking lots, and loading docks. Proper management of stormwater is critical to protect local water quality, particularly in the Coosa River basin, which receives runoff from this area. The facility's environmental significance lies in its role in preventing contaminated runoff from reaching downstream water bodies.

The facility is located in Calhoun County, Alabama, within the Coosa River watershed. The Coosa River is a major tributary of the Alabama River system and supports diverse aquatic life. Industrial stormwater discharges from trucking facilities can introduce pollutants like hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediment, which may impair water quality. The region experiences significant rainfall, increasing the potential for runoff. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect the ecological health of the Coosa River and downstream water bodies.