ERA Helicopters Valdez Heliport Stormwater Outfall, Valdez, Alaska

ERA Helicopters Valdez Heliport is a stormwater outfall located at 400 Airport Rd, Valdez, Alaska, in the Valdez-Cordova Census Area. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from the heliport operations. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into the local drainage system or receiving waters. In the United States, stormwater outfalls are regulated under the Clean Water Act, specifically through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Industrial facilities like heliports are typically covered under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The facility must implement best management practices to control pollutants in runoff. The Valdez area is located in a coastal region of Alaska with significant precipitation and snowmelt, making stormwater management important for protecting local water quality. The outfall likely discharges into a nearby waterbody, and compliance with permit limits helps prevent adverse impacts on aquatic ecosystems.

Valdez is located in a coastal region of Alaska with high annual precipitation and snowmelt, which generates substantial stormwater runoff. The area's sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including salmon streams and marine habitats, require careful management of stormwater to prevent pollution from industrial activities. The heliport's stormwater outfall must comply with NPDES permit requirements to control pollutants such as oil, grease, and sediment.