Hatter's Pond Oil and Gas Stormwater Outfall, Creola, Alabama | USA

Hatter's Pond Oil and Gas is a stormwater outfall located at 1340 Radcliff Rd in Creola, Alabama, within Mobile County. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an oil and gas industrial site, classified under NAICS 213111 for support activities. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities regulated under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, specifically under MS4 permits that govern stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers these permits. The site's industrial catchment area likely includes impervious surfaces and potential pollutant sources typical of oil and gas operations, requiring best management practices to control runoff. Environmental significance lies in its discharge to local water bodies, which may include impaired waters. Proper management of stormwater from this facility helps protect water quality in the Mobile Bay watershed. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements, contributing to the region's stormwater management infrastructure.

The facility is located in Mobile County, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed, an ecologically important estuary. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like Hatter's Pond Oil and Gas can carry pollutants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediments. The area's climate includes heavy rainfall events, increasing the risk of runoff. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES MS4 program aims to minimize these impacts through stormwater pollution prevention plans.