GOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES Stormwater Outfall, Foley, Alabama | USA

GOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES is a stormwater outfall located at 1300 W Fern Ave in Foley, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and handles stormwater discharge from industrial activities, including aerospace manufacturing and metal fabrication, as indicated by its NAICS codes. The outfall operates under the U.S. EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial facilities to protect water quality. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, requiring permits for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The facility's catchment area includes manufacturing processes that may contribute pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments. Stormwater outfalls like GOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES play a critical role in managing runoff from industrial sites, helping to prevent pollution of local waterways. The facility's discharge may impact nearby water bodies in the Baldwin County area, which includes sensitive coastal ecosystems. Proper management and treatment of stormwater are essential to comply with Clean Water Act requirements and protect environmental quality.

The facility is located in Foley, Alabama, near the Gulf Coast, an area with sensitive aquatic ecosystems including estuaries and wetlands. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments that may impair water quality. The outfall discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain to the Gulf of Mexico, making pollution control critical for maintaining healthy marine habitats and supporting local fisheries and tourism.