ALASKA GENERAL SEAFOODS Stormwater Outfall, Ketchikan, Alaska

ALASKA GENERAL SEAFOODS is a stormwater outfall located at 980 STEDMAN ST in Ketchikan, Alaska, within Ketchikan Gateway Borough. This facility manages stormwater discharge from a seafood processing plant, classified under NAICS codes 311710, 311711, and 311712. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit framework. In Alaska, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities like seafood processing plants are regulated to prevent pollutants from entering water bodies. The facility's stormwater outfall likely includes best management practices such as sedimentation basins or filtration to treat runoff. This outfall discharges into the waters near Ketchikan, a coastal community in Southeast Alaska. The region's heavy rainfall and sensitive marine ecosystems make proper stormwater management critical. The facility's compliance with NPDES permits helps protect local water quality and aquatic habitats.

Ketchikan is located in the Tongass National Forest, a temperate rainforest with high annual precipitation. Stormwater runoff from industrial facilities like seafood processors can carry pollutants such as organic waste, oils, and sediments. Discharge into nearby marine waters requires careful management to protect salmon habitats and other sensitive ecosystems. The facility operates under NPDES MS4 permits to mitigate these impacts.