Alaskan Brewing Company Stormwater Outfall, Juneau, Alaska

Alaskan Brewing Company is a stormwater outfall located at 5429 Shaune Dr in Juneau, Alaska. The facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial brewing operation, classified under NAICS code 311213. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in Juneau, which is regulated under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alaska, the EPA oversees NPDES permits for stormwater outfalls, requiring compliance with effluent limitations and best management practices to control pollutants. The brewing industry typically generates stormwater runoff that may contain organic materials, cleaning agents, and other byproducts. Stormwater management in Juneau is influenced by the region's coastal temperate rainforest climate, with high annual precipitation. Proper management of industrial stormwater outfalls like this one helps protect downstream water quality in the Gastineau Channel and surrounding marine ecosystems. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.

Juneau's coastal location in Southeast Alaska experiences heavy rainfall, averaging over 90 inches annually, which increases stormwater runoff volumes. The outfall discharges into the Gastineau Channel, a marine waterbody that supports salmon runs and other aquatic life. Industrial stormwater from brewing operations may contain pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and organic waste, requiring treatment or best management practices to prevent impairment of receiving waters.