Overview
ANGEL BABY TRUCKING GRAVEL PIT is a stormwater outfall located in Wasilla, Alaska, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
ANGEL BABY TRUCKING GRAVEL PIT is a stormwater outfall situated in Wasilla, Alaska, within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a gravel pit operation, discharging into local waterways. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, it falls under the regulatory purview of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permit program. The facility operates in a region characterized by cold climate and seasonal snowmelt, which influences stormwater flow patterns. Typical stormwater management for gravel pits involves sediment basins, ditches, and erosion control measures to mitigate runoff impacts. The regulatory framework requires compliance with water quality standards and best management practices to prevent pollution. Located near the Parks Highway, this outfall serves an industrial catchment area. Its environmental significance lies in controlling sediment-laden runoff from gravel extraction activities, which can affect nearby water bodies. Proper stormwater management helps protect aquatic habitats and downstream water quality in the Matanuska-Susitna region.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater from a gravel pit operation in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, an area with numerous lakes and rivers. Runoff from industrial sites like this can carry sediment and pollutants, potentially impacting water quality. The region's cold climate and freeze-thaw cycles pose additional challenges for stormwater management, requiring robust erosion control and sediment capture systems.
Frequently asked questions
ANGEL BABY TRUCKING GRAVEL PIT is located at Parks Highway, Mile 53, in Wasilla, Alaska, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall managing runoff from a gravel pit operation, regulated under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program.
Stormwater outfalls in Alaska are regulated under the Clean Water Act through NPDES MS4 permits, which require compliance with water quality standards and implementation of best management practices.
Gravel pit runoff can carry sediment and pollutants, potentially impacting local water bodies. Proper management through sediment basins and erosion control helps protect aquatic ecosystems.
Common practices include sediment basins, ditches, silt fences, and erosion control measures to reduce runoff velocity and capture sediment before discharge.
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