PETES AUTO SALVAGE AND REPAIR Stormwater Outfall, Theodore, Alabama | United States

PETES AUTO SALVAGE AND REPAIR is a stormwater outfall located at 5423 Carol Plantation Road in Theodore, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. As an industrial facility handling auto salvage and repair, it manages stormwater runoff from its site, discharging into local waterways under the regulatory framework of the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the Clean Water Act. The facility operates within the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and is subject to NPDES permitting requirements for industrial stormwater discharges. Typical controls include best management practices (BMPs) such as sediment basins, oil-water separators, and spill prevention measures to mitigate pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediments from the salvage yard. As part of the Mobile County stormwater management system, this outfall contributes to the overall water quality in the Mobile Bay watershed. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to protecting downstream aquatic habitats and ensuring compliance with Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements for impaired water bodies in the region.

The outfall is located in Theodore, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed, which is a large estuary system supporting diverse aquatic life and commercial fisheries. Stormwater runoff from industrial facilities like auto salvage yards can carry pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediment, potentially impacting water quality. The facility is subject to EPA NPDES regulations requiring stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and monitoring to minimize environmental harm.