Risk: Medium Stormwater Outfall Operational

STEINER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Bayou La Batre, Alabama

BAYOU LA BATRE, Alabama, United States

Overview

STEINER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC operates a stormwater outfall in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial construction site under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.

STEINER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at 14000 Shell Belt Road in Bayou La Batre, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and handles stormwater runoff from an industrial construction site, contributing to local stormwater management in the Gulf Coast region. As a stormwater outfall, this facility discharges collected stormwater into nearby water bodies. It operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. The facility is subject to Alabama's NPDES program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), ensuring compliance with Clean Water Act standards. The facility's location in Bayou La Batre, a coastal community on the Gulf of Mexico, means its discharge may affect local waterways and the Mississippi Sound. Proper management of stormwater runoff is critical to prevent pollution from construction activities, including sediment, debris, and chemicals, thereby protecting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.

Environmental context

Bayou La Batre is a coastal city in Mobile County, Alabama, situated on the Gulf of Mexico. The area's stormwater outfalls discharge into local bayous and the Mississippi Sound, which are sensitive estuarine environments. Industrial construction activities can introduce pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons into stormwater runoff. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Alabama's NPDES program aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and permit compliance.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located at 14000 Shell Belt Road, Bayou La Batre, Mobile County, Alabama, United States.

It is a stormwater outfall that manages and discharges stormwater runoff from an industrial construction site, operating under an NPDES permit.

Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the US EPA NPDES program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Industrial facilities must obtain permits and implement best management practices to control pollution.

Discharges from stormwater outfalls can carry pollutants like sediment and chemicals into local bayous and the Mississippi Sound, impacting water quality and aquatic habitats. Proper management helps protect these estuarine ecosystems.

Common pollutants include sediment, debris, oil and grease, heavy metals, and chemicals from construction activities. These can harm aquatic life and degrade water quality if not controlled.

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