SWEDISH MATCH CIGARS INC DOTHAN Stormwater Outfall, Dothan, Alabama

SWEDISH MATCH CIGARS INC DOTHAN is a stormwater outfall located at 700 Columbia Highway in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a tobacco manufacturing site, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, with its scale tied to the industrial catchment area of the cigar manufacturing plant. The facility's technical specifications include NAICS codes 312229 (Other Tobacco Product Manufacturing) and 312230 (Tobacco Manufacturing), indicating the industrial nature of the catchment. Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are typically subject to Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities, though industrial facilities may have individual permits. The site's operational status is active, ensuring continuous management of stormwater runoff to mitigate flooding and pollutant transport. Environmental significance lies in its role in controlling runoff from an industrial facility, which can carry pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and organic compounds. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water bodies, such as the nearby Choctawhatchee River watershed, from contamination. The facility contributes to community resilience by reducing urban flooding risks and supporting regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act.

Dothan, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with high annual rainfall, making stormwater management critical to prevent flooding and water pollution. The facility's industrial catchment from tobacco manufacturing may introduce pollutants like nicotine, heavy metals, and suspended solids into runoff. Discharge into local streams ultimately reaches the Choctawhatchee River, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation. Effective stormwater treatment helps maintain water quality and ecosystem health in this region.