Overview
ANCHOR POINT GRAVEL QUARRY is an operational stormwater outfall in Anchor Point, Alaska, USA. It manages runoff from gravel quarrying and construction activities under the Clean Water Act.
ANCHOR POINT GRAVEL QUARRY is a stormwater outfall located at Sterling Highway - Mile 160 in Anchor Point, Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula County. The facility is operational and serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from gravel quarrying and related construction activities. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of facilities managing industrial stormwater discharges in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Industrial stormwater discharges, such as those from gravel quarries, are typically regulated under NPDES permits that require implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and best management practices (BMPs) to control pollutants. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (212321 for construction sand and gravel mining, 237310 for highway/street/bridge construction, and 237990 for other heavy/civil engineering construction) indicate a mix of mining and construction activities that generate stormwater runoff. Located in a rural area of Alaska, the facility's stormwater discharges may affect local water bodies in the Kenai Peninsula region. The environmental significance lies in managing sediment and potential pollutants from quarry operations to protect downstream aquatic habitats. Proper stormwater management at this facility helps maintain water quality in a region known for its natural resources and recreational fisheries.
Environmental context
The Kenai Peninsula in Alaska features numerous rivers, streams, and coastal waters that support salmon runs and other aquatic life. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like gravel quarries can carry sediment, heavy metals, and other pollutants that may impair water quality. The facility's location near the Sterling Highway corridor means runoff could potentially reach sensitive water bodies. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through site-specific controls.
Frequently asked questions
ANCHOR POINT GRAVEL QUARRY is located at Sterling Highway - Mile 160 in Anchor Point, Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula County, USA.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges runoff from gravel quarrying and construction activities, regulated under the Clean Water Act NPDES program.
Stormwater outfalls in Alaska are regulated under the Clean Water Act via NPDES permits, which require stormwater pollution prevention plans and best management practices for industrial sites.
Common pollutants include sediment, suspended solids, and potential heavy metals from mining and construction activities, which are controlled through erosion and sediment control measures.
The Clean Water Act requires industrial stormwater discharges to obtain NPDES permit coverage, implement monitoring, and use best management practices to protect water quality.
Other Stormwater Outfall plants in United States · 6 nearby