MASTER MARINE INC Stormwater Outfall, Bayou La Batre, Alabama

MASTER MARINE INC is a stormwater outfall located at 14284 Shell Belt Road in Bayou La Batre, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater outfall category, managing runoff from an industrial site classified under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing). As a stormwater outfall in a coastal industrial area, it plays a role in controlling discharges to local waterways. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Given its industrial catchment, the outfall is likely subject to industrial stormwater permitting requirements, including the development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to minimize pollutant runoff. The site's location in a shipbuilding area suggests potential exposure to metals, solvents, and other industrial pollutants common to marine manufacturing. Bayou La Batre is a coastal community on the Gulf of Mexico, where stormwater management is critical for protecting sensitive estuarine habitats and shellfish fisheries. The outfall's discharge may affect local water quality, particularly during heavy rainfall events. Proper maintenance and compliance with permit conditions are essential to mitigate impacts on receiving waters and support the ecological health of the region.

Bayou La Batre is located on the Gulf Coast of Alabama, an area characterized by wetlands, estuaries, and marine habitats that support fisheries and wildlife. Stormwater runoff from industrial facilities like shipyards can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments, which may impair water quality in receiving waters. The region is subject to the Clean Water Act's NPDES program, requiring stormwater discharges to be managed through permits and best management practices to protect aquatic ecosystems.