PANHANDLE IRON AND SCRAP INC. Stormwater Outfall, Dothan, Alabama

PANHANDLE IRON AND SCRAP INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 1004 N. Beverley Road in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial scrap recycling operation, classified under NAICS code 423930. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, playing a key role in managing industrial stormwater in the region. In the United States, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, specifically through Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. The facility's operations are subject to requirements for stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), best management practices (BMPs), and monitoring to minimize pollutant loads. The scrap recycling sector often faces challenges with sediment, metals, and other contaminants in runoff. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in the Dothan area. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to protect water quality in Alabama's streams and rivers. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps mitigate risks to aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.

The stormwater outfall from PANHANDLE IRON AND SCRAP INC. discharges into local waterways in the Dothan area, which are part of the larger Choctawhatchee River watershed. Industrial stormwater runoff from scrap recycling facilities can contain pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent degradation of aquatic habitats and to comply with Clean Water Act requirements. The facility's location in an urban-industrial area increases the importance of proper treatment and monitoring.