MASTER BOAT BUILDERS, INC. Stormwater Outfall, CODEN, Alabama | Industrial Stormwater Management

MASTER BOAT BUILDERS, INC. is a stormwater outfall facility located in CODEN, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages industrial stormwater discharges from shipbuilding operations, classified under NAICS 336611. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of point sources regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for industrial activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires industrial stormwater discharges to be covered by NPDES permits. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, including general permits for industrial stormwater. The facility's location in Mobile County places it within a region with significant industrial and port activities, influencing the regulatory oversight and monitoring requirements. Environmental significance of this facility lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from a shipbuilding facility, which can contain pollutants such as metals, oils, and sediments. Proper management helps protect local water bodies, including those in the Mobile Bay watershed, from industrial pollution. The facility's compliance with permit conditions is critical for maintaining water quality in the region.

The facility is located in Mobile County, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed, an ecologically important estuary. Industrial stormwater discharges from shipbuilding activities can introduce pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and suspended solids into nearby waterways. The region's humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall increases the potential for runoff events, making stormwater management crucial for protecting aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.