WM OF AL- FOLEY Stormwater Outfall, Foley, Alabama | USA

WM OF AL- FOLEY is a stormwater outfall facility located at 18110 EUREKA DRIVE in Foley, Alabama. The facility is operational and serves the stormwater management needs of the Foley area within Baldwin County. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) that collects and discharges stormwater runoff. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and the EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. As a Phase II small MS4, it is subject to requirements for stormwater management, including pollution prevention, public education, and illicit discharge detection. The facility's NAICS code 562111 indicates it is classified under solid waste collection, though its primary function is stormwater discharge. Stormwater outfalls like WM OF AL- FOLEY play a critical role in managing urban runoff, reducing flood risks, and protecting water quality in receiving water bodies. The facility's location in coastal Alabama means it may discharge into sensitive estuarine or Gulf Coast ecosystems, highlighting the importance of effective stormwater treatment and management.

The Foley area in coastal Alabama experiences a subtropical climate with high rainfall, leading to significant stormwater runoff. Urban development in Baldwin County can increase runoff volumes and pollutant loads, potentially impacting local water bodies such as the Gulf of Mexico or nearby estuaries. Effective stormwater management is crucial to prevent flooding, erosion, and contamination of sensitive coastal ecosystems.