SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES Stormwater Outfall, Dothan, Alabama | US Stormwater Facility

SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES is a stormwater outfall located at 3106 Westgate Parkway in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a freight transportation site, classified under NAICS codes 484110 and 484122. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, playing a key role in managing urban stormwater in the Dothan area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. Alabama's stormwater program is administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which oversees compliance with Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities like Dothan. The outfall likely serves an industrial catchment, given the freight operations on site, and must adhere to stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) to control pollutants. As part of the broader stormwater infrastructure in Dothan, this outfall contributes to managing runoff from impervious surfaces, reducing flood risks, and protecting water quality in receiving waters. The facility's location in Houston County places it within the Choctawhatchee River watershed, where stormwater management is critical for maintaining aquatic habitat and downstream water quality. Proper operation of such outfalls helps mitigate the impacts of urban runoff on local ecosystems.

The stormwater outfall at SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES discharges into the Choctawhatchee River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Urban and industrial runoff from freight facilities can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, necessitating effective stormwater management to protect water quality. The facility's compliance with NPDES MS4 permits is essential to minimize environmental impacts in this ecologically sensitive region.