EVERTS AIR CARGO ANC-GP Stormwater Outfall, Anchorage, Alaska

EVERTS AIR CARGO ANC-GP is a stormwater outfall facility situated at 6111 Lockheed Ave in Anchorage, Alaska. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges stormwater runoff from the Everts Air Cargo industrial area into the local drainage system. The facility is operational and serves the Anchorage Municipality. Stormwater outfalls in Alaska are regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Industrial facilities like this one typically require coverage under an NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges. The facility's location in a cold climate with snowmelt presents unique challenges for stormwater management, including seasonal flow variations and potential contaminants from deicing operations. The facility's environmental significance lies in its role in managing stormwater from an industrial airport cargo operation. Proper stormwater treatment is critical to prevent pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and deicing chemicals from reaching receiving waters. The outfall likely discharges to a waterbody in the Anchorage area, which may be subject to water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.

Anchorage, Alaska, experiences a subarctic climate with significant snowfall and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas like the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport vicinity can carry pollutants including deicing fluids, petroleum hydrocarbons, and heavy metals. The facility's discharge may enter local streams or the Cook Inlet, which supports salmon runs and other aquatic life. Regulatory oversight under the NPDES program aims to minimize impacts on these sensitive water bodies.