T.D. West, Inc. Stormwater Outfall, Chunchula, Alabama | United States

T.D. West, Inc. is a stormwater outfall facility located at 8160 Chunchula-Georgetown Rd in Chunchula, Alabama, within Mobile County. The facility is operational and falls under the stormwater outfall category, managing discharge from industrial operations. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements, which regulate stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources. The facility's NAICS code 212321 indicates it is associated with construction sand and gravel mining, a sector that generates stormwater runoff containing sediment and potential pollutants. Stormwater outfalls in this industry typically employ best management practices such as sedimentation basins, erosion controls, and regular monitoring to comply with permit limits. The regulatory framework for such facilities in Alabama is enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under delegated authority from the EPA. Environmental significance of this outfall includes its potential impact on local waterways in the Mobile County area. Stormwater discharges from industrial sites can affect water quality through sediment loading and other pollutants. Proper management and compliance with NPDES permits are critical to protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and meeting water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.

The facility is located in Mobile County, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall, which increases stormwater runoff volumes. The region's waterways, including those in the Mobile Bay watershed, are sensitive to sediment and pollutant loads from industrial activities. The outfall's discharge may affect local streams and rivers, making compliance with NPDES permit limits essential for protecting aquatic habitats and downstream water quality.