RECYCLABLE LLC Stormwater Outfall, Whistler, Alabama | United States

RECYCLABLE LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 3134 West Main Street in Whistler, Alabama, within Mobile County. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from an industrial site. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region, handling runoff from impervious surfaces and industrial activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater outfalls like this one are typically covered under NPDES permits for industrial activities, requiring compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans and monitoring of discharge quality. The site's industrial nature suggests potential exposure to pollutants such as sediment, oils, or chemicals, necessitating best management practices to minimize environmental impact. Located in Whistler, near Mobile Bay, the outfall discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall increases the volume of stormwater runoff. Proper management of this outfall is important for protecting water quality in downstream ecosystems, including estuaries and coastal habitats that support diverse aquatic life.

The facility is situated in Mobile County, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate characterized by high annual rainfall and frequent thunderstorms. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sediment into local waterways. The outfall likely discharges into a tributary of the Mobile River or directly into Mobile Bay, which is part of the larger Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. These waters support important fisheries and are subject to water quality standards under the Clean Water Act. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of these sensitive aquatic environments.