ANCORAGE OPERATIONS CENTER 2- GUARDIAN FLIGHT, INC Stormwater Outfall, Anchorage, Alaska

ANCORAGE OPERATIONS CENTER 2- GUARDIAN FLIGHT, INC is a stormwater outfall located in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. The facility is situated at 3474 Old International Airport Road and is currently operational. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from the site, which is associated with Guardian Flight, Inc., an air medical transport company. The facility operates under the U.S. EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alaska, the EPA directly administers the NPDES program, and facilities like this one must comply with the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The outfall likely serves an industrial catchment area, including aircraft operations and maintenance areas. Stormwater management at this facility is important for protecting local water quality in the Anchorage area. Runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as oil, grease, and heavy metals. Proper treatment and best management practices help minimize impacts on receiving waters, which may include nearby creeks or the Cook Inlet. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements ensures that stormwater discharges meet applicable water quality standards.

Anchorage is located in south-central Alaska, with a subarctic climate that includes significant snowfall and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles. Stormwater runoff from industrial facilities in this region can carry pollutants such as deicing chemicals, petroleum products, and sediment into local waterways. The receiving waters may include tributaries of the Cook Inlet, which supports salmon runs and other aquatic life. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent contamination and protect these sensitive ecosystems.