INTERNATIONAL PAPER DOTHAN CONTAINER Stormwater Outfall, Dothan, Alabama

INTERNATIONAL PAPER DOTHAN CONTAINER is a stormwater outfall located at 368 Technology Drive in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial paper container manufacturing plant, classified under NAICS codes 322211 and 322212. As a stormwater outfall, it is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically under the Clean Water Act. The facility operates within the regulatory context of Phase II MS4 permits, which require stormwater management programs for industrial facilities to control pollution in runoff. The outfall likely handles stormwater from impervious surfaces and industrial operations, with typical management practices including sedimentation basins, oil-water separators, or retention ponds to meet permit limits. Environmental significance lies in its role in preventing industrial runoff from impacting local water bodies. The facility's location in Dothan, within the Choctawhatchee River watershed, means effective stormwater management is critical to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and comply with water quality standards.

The facility is located in Dothan, Alabama, within the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which drains to the Gulf of Mexico. Industrial stormwater discharges from paper manufacturing can contain pollutants such as suspended solids, metals, and organic compounds. The outfall's proximity to receiving waters necessitates compliance with NPDES permit limits to prevent water quality degradation. Local environmental concerns include potential impacts on aquatic habitats and downstream recreational uses.