MARTIN TRANSPORT - MOBILE TRUCKING TERMINAL Stormwater Outfall, Creola, Alabama

MARTIN TRANSPORT - MOBILE TRUCKING TERMINAL is a stormwater outfall located in Creola, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from a trucking terminal, classified under NAICS code 488490 for other support activities for road transportation. As a small-scale industrial stormwater outfall, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 program. The facility's stormwater management involves controlling runoff from impervious surfaces typical of trucking terminals, such as parking lots and loading areas. In Alabama, stormwater permits are administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under delegated authority from the EPA. The outfall likely discharges to local waterways, requiring compliance with water quality standards and best management practices for industrial stormwater. Environmental significance lies in the facility's location within Mobile County, an area with significant industrial activity and proximity to the Mobile River and Mobile Bay. Proper stormwater management helps prevent pollutants like oil, grease, and sediments from entering sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The facility contributes to regional stormwater control efforts under the MS4 program, which aims to reduce urban runoff impacts.

Creola, Alabama, is situated in the Mobile River watershed, which drains into Mobile Bay, a critical estuarine ecosystem. The region experiences a subtropical climate with heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of stormwater runoff carrying pollutants from industrial and urban areas. The facility's discharge may affect local water bodies, making compliance with NPDES permits essential for protecting aquatic life and water quality.