BAKER HUGHES ANCHORAGE JOINT FACILITY Stormwater Outfall, Anchorage, Alaska

BAKER HUGHES ANCHORAGE JOINT FACILITY is a stormwater outfall located at 795 E 94th Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska. The facility serves the industrial sector, specifically supporting oil and gas extraction activities (NAICS 213112). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the industrial site, discharging into local waterways under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alaska, the EPA administers the NPDES program, requiring facilities like this to implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and monitor discharge quality. The outfall is part of the broader municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in Anchorage, which manages urban and industrial runoff. As an operational stormwater outfall in Anchorage, the facility plays a role in managing runoff from industrial operations in a region with sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Alaska's cold climate and seasonal snowmelt present unique challenges for stormwater management, including handling high spring flows and potential contaminants from industrial activities. Proper operation helps protect downstream water quality in Cook Inlet and surrounding habitats.

Anchorage is located on the Cook Inlet, a large estuary that supports diverse marine life including salmon, beluga whales, and seabirds. Industrial stormwater discharges can carry pollutants such as sediments, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals, which may impact these sensitive ecosystems. The facility's location in an industrial area near urban infrastructure means runoff may also include road salts and other urban contaminants. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.