Overview
MOBILE ASPHALT COMPANY - BAY MINETTE is a stormwater outfall in Bay Minette, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permitting framework.
MOBILE ASPHALT COMPANY - BAY MINETTE is a stormwater outfall located in Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial site associated with asphalt and construction materials. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of regulated discharges under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The facility operates within the regulatory context of the US Clean Water Act, specifically under NPDES MS4 permits for industrial stormwater discharges. The site's industrial activities, indicated by NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) and 324121 (Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing), generate stormwater runoff that must be managed to prevent pollution of receiving waters. Typical stormwater management at such facilities includes sediment basins, oil-water separators, and erosion control measures. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies in the Baldwin County area. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. Proper management and compliance with NPDES permit conditions are essential to protect the water quality of nearby streams and rivers, which may ultimately drain into ecologically important areas like Mobile Bay.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Baldwin County, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall, which increases the volume of stormwater runoff. The region includes sensitive aquatic ecosystems such as Mobile Bay, which is a major estuary supporting diverse marine life. Industrial stormwater discharges from asphalt and construction material operations can introduce pollutants like total suspended solids, oil and grease, and heavy metals, potentially impacting water quality and aquatic habitats. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located in Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States, at coordinates 30.855953, -87.770983.
It is a stormwater outfall, which is a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial site, regulated under the US EPA NPDES program.
The facility is associated with NAICS codes 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) and 324121 (Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing), indicating construction materials and asphalt production.
The outfall is subject to the US Clean Water Act and NPDES MS4 permit requirements for industrial stormwater discharges, which mandate best management practices to control pollution.
Industrial stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediments, oil, and heavy metals into water bodies, harming aquatic life and water quality. Proper management protects local ecosystems and complies with environmental laws.
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