Overview
First Choice Metals and Recycling operates a stormwater outfall in Enterprise, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial recycling facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
First Choice Metals and Recycling is a stormwater outfall located at 901 Geneva Highway in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from an industrial metals and recycling site, contributing to local flood control and water quality management in the region. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. Alabama's stormwater management typically follows Phase II MS4 requirements for smaller municipalities, with permits addressing discharge to surface waters and requiring best management practices for industrial sites. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from an industrial facility, which can contain pollutants such as metals, sediments, and hydrocarbons. Proper stormwater treatment helps protect local water bodies in the Coffee County area from contamination and supports compliance with water quality standards.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Enterprise, Alabama, within the Choctawhatchee River watershed. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of stormwater runoff carrying pollutants from industrial sites. Discharge from this outfall may enter local streams that ultimately flow into the Choctawhatchee Bay, an ecologically important estuary. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent contamination from metals and other industrial byproducts.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 901 Geneva Highway, Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial metals and recycling facility, helping to control flooding and reduce pollutant discharge to local waterways.
In the United States, stormwater outfalls are regulated under the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires permits for industrial stormwater discharges.
Industrial stormwater outfalls often manage runoff containing metals, sediments, oils, and other pollutants from industrial activities, requiring treatment or best management practices.
Proper stormwater management reduces pollution in local streams and rivers, protects aquatic habitats, and helps maintain water quality in the Choctawhatchee River watershed.
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