Overview
RESOLVE ESCO MARINE INC ALBERT E WATTS is a stormwater outfall in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
RESOLVE ESCO MARINE INC ALBERT E WATTS is a stormwater outfall located at 101 Hardwood Lane in Mobile, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff in the Mobile area. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) that manages urban runoff. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permits. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees these permits. The outfall likely handles stormwater from industrial or urban catchments, given its location in Mobile, a major port city with industrial activity. The environmental significance of this outfall relates to its potential impact on local water bodies. Stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, and heavy metals. Proper management and compliance with NPDES permits are essential to protect water quality in Mobile Bay and surrounding ecosystems.
Environmental context
Mobile, Alabama, is located on the Gulf Coast with a humid subtropical climate, receiving significant rainfall that generates substantial stormwater runoff. The area includes sensitive estuarine environments like Mobile Bay, which is vulnerable to pollution from urban and industrial runoff. The outfall's discharge may affect local water quality, making compliance with Clean Water Act regulations critical for protecting aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 101 Hardwood Lane in Mobile, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges runoff from industrial and urban areas into local water bodies, regulated under the NPDES MS4 permit program.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the Clean Water Act through NPDES MS4 permits, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediment, oil, and heavy metals into Mobile Bay, affecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems. Proper management is essential to minimize these impacts.
Common pollutants include sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, oil and grease, pathogens, and debris, which can harm aquatic life and water quality.
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