HAINES FERRY TERMINAL_3 Stormwater Outfall, Haines, Alaska | United States

HAINES FERRY TERMINAL_3 is a stormwater outfall located at 2112 Lutak Road in Haines, Alaska, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from the Haines Ferry Terminal, a key transportation hub in the region. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into nearby receiving waters, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and Alaska's water quality standards. The facility's NAICS code 483212 indicates it serves the deep-sea freight transportation sector, suggesting the catchment area includes industrial and port-related activities. Stormwater management at such facilities typically involves treatment systems like oil-water separators, sediment basins, or filtration to control pollutants. The outfall is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, including monitoring for pollutants such as total suspended solids, oil and grease, and metals. Located in the coastal community of Haines, this outfall discharges into the Lynn Canal, a fjord-like estuary with significant ecological value. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect local water quality and marine habitats. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with permit conditions and contributes to the environmental stewardship of the region's sensitive aquatic ecosystems.

The Haines Ferry Terminal stormwater outfall discharges into the Lynn Canal, a deep fjord in Southeast Alaska that supports diverse marine life including salmon, herring, and marine mammals. The region experiences heavy precipitation, increasing runoff volumes and pollutant loads. Industrial and port activities at the terminal contribute potential contaminants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediments. Effective stormwater management is essential to prevent degradation of this ecologically sensitive water body and to comply with Alaska's water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.