FERGUSON INDUSTRIAL - FACILITY 2047 Stormwater Outfall, Theodore, Alabama

FERGUSON INDUSTRIAL - FACILITY 2047 is a stormwater outfall located at 5371 HAMILTON BLVD in Theodore, Mobile County, Alabama. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 332996 (Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), indicating an industrial catchment area. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from the industrial site into local waterways, subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework. In the United States, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are regulated under the NPDES Industrial Stormwater Program, which requires permits such as the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for facilities in sectors like fabricated metal manufacturing. The facility's NAICS code places it in Sector P (Primary Metals) or similar industrial category, necessitating compliance with effluent limits, monitoring, and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants in stormwater runoff. The outfall is located in Theodore, Alabama, near the Gulf Coast, where heavy rainfall and industrial activity can increase the risk of pollutant loading to receiving waters. Proper stormwater management at this facility helps protect local water quality, including nearby Mobile Bay and its tributaries, which are ecologically important for fisheries and recreation. The facility's role in the local stormwater network is to convey runoff while minimizing environmental impact through regulatory compliance.

The facility is situated in Theodore, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed, a region characterized by high annual rainfall and a mix of industrial, urban, and coastal ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like this can carry pollutants such as metals, sediment, and hydrocarbons, potentially impacting water quality in receiving streams and Mobile Bay. The area's hydrology and sensitive estuarine environment necessitate robust stormwater management to prevent degradation of aquatic habitats and ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act.