MOBILE FOREST PRODUCTS AND BIOMASS INC. Stormwater Outfall, Whistler, Alabama

MOBILE FOREST PRODUCTS AND BIOMASS INC. is an industrial stormwater outfall located at 1820 HAND AVE in Whistler, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from forest products and biomass operations, classified under NAICS codes 113210 and 484110. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, including Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) requirements for industrial activities. The site's industrial catchment includes forest product processing and biomass handling, which may involve exposure to pollutants such as sediment, organic matter, and chemicals. The outfall discharges into local waterways in the Mobile Bay watershed, a region with significant ecological importance. Effective stormwater management at this facility helps protect downstream water quality and supports compliance with Alabama's water quality standards. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing regulatory oversight and management of stormwater discharges.

The Mobile Bay watershed in Alabama is a biologically productive estuary that supports diverse aquatic life and commercial fisheries. Industrial stormwater discharges from facilities like MOBILE FOREST PRODUCTS AND BIOMASS INC. can introduce pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and chemicals, potentially impacting water quality and aquatic habitats. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES permits aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.