Overview
FOLEY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT is a stormwater outfall in Foley, Alabama, managing runoff from airport and industrial areas under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program.
FOLEY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT is a stormwater outfall located at 510 North Airport Road in Foley, Baldwin County, Alabama. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. As an airport facility, it manages runoff from impervious surfaces such as runways, taxiways, and parking lots, as well as adjacent industrial areas. The facility's NAICS codes (237110, 237990, 488119) indicate involvement in water and sewer line construction, other heavy and civil engineering construction, and other airport operations. Stormwater outfalls like this one are designed to convey runoff to receiving waters, often requiring treatment or best management practices to reduce pollutant loads. In Alabama, stormwater permits are administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under delegated authority from the EPA. This outfall serves the Foley Municipal Airport and surrounding areas, contributing to local flood control and water quality management. Its location in Baldwin County, near the Gulf Coast, means it must address challenges such as heavy rainfall events and potential impacts on sensitive coastal ecosystems. Proper operation helps protect downstream water bodies from sedimentation and pollution associated with urban and industrial runoff.
Environmental context
Located in coastal Alabama, this stormwater outfall discharges into a region with numerous sensitive water bodies, including bays, estuaries, and wetlands. Urban and airport runoff can carry pollutants like sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, which may affect aquatic habitats. The facility operates under NPDES MS4 requirements, which mandate stormwater management plans to minimize these impacts through structural and non-structural controls.
Frequently asked questions
The outfall is located at 510 North Airport Road in Foley, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from the Foley Municipal Airport and surrounding industrial areas, conveying it to receiving waters under an NPDES MS4 permit.
The outfall is regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which requires stormwater management plans to reduce pollutant discharges. In Alabama, ADEM administers these permits.
Common pollutants include sediment, heavy metals, deicing fluids, hydrocarbons, and other contaminants from aircraft and vehicle operations, which are managed through best management practices.
Properly managed, it helps prevent flooding and reduces pollutant loads to downstream water bodies, protecting coastal ecosystems in Baldwin County.
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