WILTEW INC Stormwater Outfall, Semmes, Alabama | Industrial Stormwater Management

WILTEW INC is a stormwater outfall located at 2650 Schillinger Rd N, Semmes, Alabama, in Mobile County. The facility is operational and serves industrial activities classified under NAICS codes 332420 (Metal Tank Manufacturing) and 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from industrial operations, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges. Industrial facilities in Alabama are required to obtain Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits to control pollutants in stormwater runoff. The outfall likely discharges to local waterways, with monitoring and best management practices in place to mitigate environmental impact. Stormwater management at WILTEW INC is critical for protecting water quality in Mobile County, which includes sensitive watersheds draining to Mobile Bay. The facility's location in an industrial area necessitates robust pollution prevention measures to reduce sediment, metals, and other contaminants from entering receiving waters. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions helps safeguard local aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.

The facility is located in Mobile County, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed, a region with significant ecological importance. Industrial stormwater discharges can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, sediment, and hydrocarbons into local streams and rivers, potentially impacting water quality and aquatic life. The area experiences a subtropical climate with high rainfall, increasing the volume of runoff and the risk of pollutant transport. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through permit conditions requiring monitoring, treatment, and pollution prevention.