ROYAL STREET JUNK COMPANY, INC. Stormwater Outfall, Mobile, Alabama

ROYAL STREET JUNK COMPANY, INC. operates a stormwater outfall located at 800 South Royal Street in Mobile, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial scrap recycling operation, classified under NAICS 423930 (Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers). As a stormwater outfall in a Phase II MS4 area, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES permitting program. The facility's stormwater management involves controlling runoff from an industrial catchment, which may include pollutants typical of scrap metal recycling such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. The outfall discharges into the Mobile Bay watershed, a sensitive estuarine environment. Regulatory compliance requires implementation of best management practices (BMPs) and monitoring to meet water quality standards. Environmental significance lies in the facility's location within the Mobile Bay estuary system, which supports diverse aquatic life and commercial fisheries. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent contamination of these waters. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with stormwater regulations, contributing to local water quality protection efforts.

Mobile, Alabama, lies within the Mobile Bay watershed, a large estuarine system that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The region experiences a subtropical climate with heavy rainfall, particularly during hurricane season, increasing stormwater runoff volumes. Industrial facilities like scrap recycling operations can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments into local waterways. The Mobile Bay estuary is ecologically significant, supporting fisheries and wildlife, making stormwater management crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.