UOP A Honeywell Company Saraland Warehouse Stormwater Outfall, Saraland, Alabama

UOP A Honeywell Company Saraland Warehouse is a stormwater outfall located at 207 Jacintoport Blvd in Saraland, Alabama, within Mobile County. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial warehouse site, classified under NAICS code 493110 for general warehousing and storage. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits, which govern discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. The facility's stormwater management involves controlling runoff from an industrial catchment area, which may include impervious surfaces such as parking lots and building roofs. Typical stormwater outfalls in this region are designed to reduce pollutant loads through best management practices (BMPs) like detention basins or filtration systems. The regulatory context for this facility includes compliance with Alabama's water quality standards and potential requirements for stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) under the industrial stormwater permitting program. Environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing urban runoff from an industrial area, which can carry pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. Proper stormwater management helps protect downstream water bodies, including the Mobile River and Mobile Bay, which are ecologically important for fisheries and wildlife. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing management of stormwater discharges to minimize environmental impact.

The facility is located in Saraland, Alabama, an industrial area near the Mobile River and Mobile Bay. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants like sediments, oils, and chemicals, potentially impacting water quality in these sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The region's humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall increases the importance of effective stormwater management to prevent flooding and erosion, and to protect downstream habitats.