HAGER AUTO PARTS AND USED CARS LLC Stormwater Outfall, Mobile, Alabama

HAGER AUTO PARTS AND USED CARS LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 5281 Schillinger Road S, Mobile, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an automotive parts and used car dealership, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. As a Phase II small MS4, it is subject to requirements for controlling stormwater discharges to protect water quality. The outfall discharges stormwater from an industrial and commercial catchment area, typical for automotive facilities that handle vehicles, parts, and potential pollutants like oil, grease, and heavy metals. The facility's operational status is active, and it falls under the jurisdiction of Alabama's environmental regulations, which align with the Clean Water Act. Stormwater management at such sites often includes best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular inspections. This outfall contributes to the overall stormwater management infrastructure in Mobile, a coastal city in the Gulf Coast region with high rainfall and vulnerability to flooding. Proper management of stormwater from automotive facilities is critical to prevent pollution of local water bodies, including Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The facility's location in an urban area underscores the importance of controlling runoff to protect downstream ecosystems and comply with NPDES permit requirements.

Mobile, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with heavy rainfall, making stormwater management crucial to prevent flooding and water pollution. The outfall discharges into local waterways that ultimately reach Mobile Bay, an ecologically significant estuary. Runoff from automotive facilities can carry pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediments, which can impair water quality and harm aquatic life. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permits aims to mitigate these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.