Overview
The City of Kodiak - Pier 2 Used Oil Facility is a stormwater outfall in Kodiak, Alaska, managing runoff from industrial and municipal activities. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
The City of Kodiak - Pier 2 Used Oil Facility is a stormwater outfall located at 727 Shelikof Street in Kodiak, Alaska, within the Kodiak Island Borough. This facility manages stormwater discharge from an area that includes used oil handling and related industrial activities, as well as municipal infrastructure. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader urban drainage system serving the city of Kodiak. Operational under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), this outfall is subject to regulations under the Clean Water Act. It likely falls under a Phase II Small MS4 permit, given Kodiak's population size. The facility's catchment includes industrial operations (NAICS 212221 for gold mining, 484110 for trucking, and 921190 for local government) and urban runoff, requiring best management practices to control pollutants. The facility's environmental significance lies in its discharge to local waters, potentially including the Gulf of Alaska. Stormwater from industrial areas can carry oil, heavy metals, and sediments. Proper management is critical to protect marine ecosystems and comply with water quality standards. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing regulatory oversight.
Environmental context
Kodiak, Alaska, is a coastal community on Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska, with a maritime climate and significant precipitation. Stormwater runoff from industrial and urban areas can carry pollutants such as oil, grease, and heavy metals into nearby marine waters, which support fisheries and wildlife. The facility's discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to minimize impacts on receiving water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 727 Shelikof Street in Kodiak, Alaska, within the Kodiak Island Borough.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges runoff from industrial and municipal areas, including used oil handling, into local waters under an NPDES MS4 permit.
The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES program, likely as part of a Phase II Small MS4 permit, requiring stormwater management practices to control pollution.
Potential pollutants include oil, grease, heavy metals, and sediments from industrial activities and urban runoff, which are managed through best management practices.
Proper stormwater management protects marine ecosystems in the Gulf of Alaska, supporting fisheries and wildlife by reducing pollutant loads from urban and industrial areas.
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