MCCLEOD ROAD DIRT PIT Stormwater Outfall, Mobile, Alabama

MCCLEOD ROAD DIRT PIT is a stormwater outfall located at 10351 MCCLEOD RD in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It operates within the regulatory framework of the EPA NPDES MS4 program, which governs stormwater discharges in urbanized areas. As a stormwater outfall, it collects and discharges runoff from the surrounding catchment, playing a key role in managing local stormwater quantity and quality. The facility is situated in Mobile County, Alabama, a region with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall. Stormwater outfalls like this one are critical for preventing flooding and conveying runoff to receiving water bodies. The outfall likely serves an urban or suburban catchment, with potential contributions from roads, residential areas, and commercial properties. Regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act requires permits that address pollutant reduction and flow control. This outfall contributes to the overall stormwater management infrastructure of Mobile, helping to protect local waterways from erosion and pollution. Its operational status ensures continued service for the community, supporting flood mitigation and water quality goals in the Mobile Bay watershed.

Mobile, Alabama, experiences high annual rainfall and is located near the Gulf Coast, making stormwater management critical for flood control and water quality. The outfall discharges into local waterways that ultimately flow into Mobile Bay, an ecologically important estuary. Urban runoff from roads and developed areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and heavy metals, necessitating effective stormwater treatment and regulatory oversight under the EPA NPDES MS4 program.