FISHERMAN MARINE Stormwater Outfall, Bayou La Batre, Alabama

FISHERMAN MARINE is a stormwater outfall located at 13842-B Shellbelt Road in Bayou La Batre, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which includes industrial and commercial activities as indicated by its NAICS codes (713930 for marinas and 811111 for automotive repair). 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's NPDES MS4 permit framework, which requires stormwater management to reduce pollutant discharges to receiving waters. 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, roads, and buildings, with typical stormwater management practices including detention basins, oil-water separators, or filtration systems to control sediment, oil, and other pollutants. Bayou La Batre is a coastal community on the Gulf of Mexico, making stormwater management critical for protecting local water quality and marine habitats. The outfall discharges into nearby water bodies that may drain into Mobile Bay or the Gulf, supporting fisheries and ecosystems. Effective stormwater control helps reduce flooding, erosion, and pollution from urban runoff, which is essential for community resilience and environmental health.

Bayou La Batre is located on the Gulf Coast of Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate and high annual rainfall, which increases stormwater runoff volumes. The region's coastal waters support important fisheries and marine habitats, making pollution control from stormwater outfalls critical. The outfall likely discharges into a water body that may be impaired by pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, or bacteria from urban and industrial runoff. Compliance with NPDES MS4 permits is essential to minimize environmental impacts and protect downstream ecosystems.