Overview
ALASKA MARINE TRUCKING DUTCH HARBOR SERVICE CENTER is a stormwater outfall facility in Unalaska, Alaska, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
ALASKA MARINE TRUCKING DUTCH HARBOR SERVICE CENTER is a stormwater outfall facility located in Unalaska, Alaska, within the Aleutians West Census Area. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the Dutch Harbor service center area. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. Depending on the municipality's designation, it may fall under Phase I or Phase II MS4 permit requirements, which mandate stormwater management plans to control pollution from urban runoff. The facility is situated in a coastal region of Alaska, where stormwater discharge can impact sensitive marine ecosystems. Proper management of runoff is critical to prevent contamination from industrial activities and urban surfaces, protecting local water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Unalaska, Alaska, a coastal area with a subarctic climate and significant marine biodiversity. Stormwater runoff from the service center may contain pollutants such as oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediments from industrial and vehicular activities. Discharge into Captain's Bay could affect local fisheries and marine life, making compliance with NPDES permit conditions essential for environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at Mile 4 Captain's Bay Road in Unalaska, Alaska, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall facility that discharges stormwater runoff from the Dutch Harbor service center area.
As a stormwater outfall in the US, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act and likely subject to NPDES MS4 permit requirements for stormwater discharges.
Unalaska's coastal environment supports valuable fisheries and marine ecosystems. Proper stormwater management prevents pollution from entering Captain's Bay and protects local water quality.
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit regulates stormwater discharges from municipal systems to control pollution.
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