Overview
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE in Dothan, Alabama is an operational stormwater outfall facility. It manages runoff from an industrial parcel under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE is a stormwater outfall facility located at 4116 MONTGOMERY HWY in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, United States. As an operational stormwater outfall, it manages surface runoff from the UPS parcel, classified under NAICS 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services). The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial and municipal sources. Stormwater outfalls like this one are designed to collect and convey runoff from impervious surfaces such as parking lots, roofs, and loading areas. In Alabama, these facilities must comply with state and federal stormwater permits, including requirements for pollution prevention plans and best management practices (BMPs) to reduce pollutant loads. The site's location in Dothan, a city in the southeastern US, means it experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, necessitating effective stormwater management. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies. Runoff from industrial parcels can carry pollutants like oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediment. Proper operation and maintenance of stormwater controls are critical to protect receiving waters in the Houston County area. This facility contributes to the broader stormwater infrastructure serving Dothan's industrial sector.
Environmental context
Dothan, Alabama, experiences a humid subtropical climate with annual rainfall averaging over 50 inches, leading to substantial stormwater runoff. The facility's industrial catchment (courier services) may contribute pollutants such as vehicle fluids, sediment, and litter. Discharge from this outfall likely enters local streams or drainage systems that flow into the Choctawhatchee River watershed. Under the Clean Water Act, such discharges must comply with NPDES permit limits to protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 4116 MONTGOMERY HWY in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from the UPS industrial parcel, collecting and discharging surface water in compliance with NPDES MS4 permits.
A stormwater outfall is a point where collected runoff is discharged into a receiving water body, often from industrial or municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4).
It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges from industrial facilities to protect water quality.
Proper management reduces pollutant loads (e.g., oil, sediment) entering waterways, protecting aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
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