Overview
XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. - NDO is a stormwater outfall in Dothan, Alabama, United States. It manages runoff from freight logistics operations under EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. - NDO is a stormwater outfall located in Dothan, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from freight and logistics activities, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit system. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, with its operations subject to Clean Water Act requirements. The facility's technical specifications include NAICS codes 484122 (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance) and 488999 (All Other Support Activities for Transportation), indicating an industrial catchment with potential pollutant loads from vehicle maintenance, fueling, and cargo handling. Stormwater management at such sites typically involves best management practices (BMPs) like sediment basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring to comply with permit limits. Environmental significance lies in its role in managing urban runoff from a major logistics hub in Dothan, Alabama. Discharges from industrial stormwater outfalls can impact local water quality, particularly if they reach impaired water bodies. The facility's compliance with its NPDES permit is critical to minimizing pollution and protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Dothan, Alabama, within the Choctawhatchee River watershed. This region experiences a humid subtropical climate with frequent heavy rainfall, increasing stormwater runoff volumes. Industrial catchments like freight terminals can contribute pollutants such as sediments, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. Discharge to local streams may affect water quality and aquatic habitats, especially if the receiving water body is listed as impaired under the Clean Water Act.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, United States, at Conway Freight.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from freight logistics operations, including trucking and transportation support activities.
Stormwater outfalls in Alabama are regulated under the EPA NPDES MS4 permit system, which requires permits for discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems and industrial facilities.
Common pollutants include sediments, oil and grease, heavy metals from vehicle wear, and chemicals from cargo handling. Best management practices are used to control these.
The Clean Water Act prohibits unauthorized discharges of pollutants into waters of the United States. This facility must comply with its NPDES permit to ensure its stormwater discharges meet water quality standards.
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