Overview
INTEGRATED DEICING SERVICES LLC operates a stormwater outfall in Anchorage, Alaska, managing runoff from deicing operations at 6201 Boeing Ave. The facility is operational and serves the local aviation industry.
INTEGRATED DEICING SERVICES LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 6201 Boeing Ave. in Anchorage, Alaska. It operates within the ANCHORAGE MUNICIPALITY and manages stormwater runoff from deicing activities, which are critical for aviation safety in the region. The facility is classified as a stormwater outfall, indicating it discharges collected stormwater into receiving waters. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, the facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an NPDES MS4 permit, given its location in an urbanized area. The facility's focus on deicing services suggests its discharge may contain deicing fluids, which are regulated to prevent water quality impacts. The facility's scale is typical for industrial stormwater outfalls supporting airport operations. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its role in managing stormwater from deicing operations, which can contain pollutants such as glycols and other chemicals. Proper treatment and discharge are essential to protect nearby water bodies, including Cook Inlet. The facility's compliance with permit conditions helps mitigate risks to aquatic ecosystems in the Anchorage area.
Environmental context
Anchorage is located in a subarctic climate with significant snowfall, leading to extensive use of deicing fluids at airports. These fluids can enter stormwater systems and potentially impact receiving waters like Cook Inlet, which supports salmon and other wildlife. The facility's discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act to prevent pollution from deicing runoff, requiring best management practices to minimize environmental harm.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 6201 Boeing Ave. in Anchorage, Alaska, within the ANCHORAGE MUNICIPALITY.
It operates a stormwater outfall that collects and discharges runoff from deicing operations, primarily serving the aviation industry in Anchorage.
As a stormwater outfall in the US, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act and likely requires an NPDES MS4 permit, which sets limits on pollutants in discharges.
Deicing fluids contain chemicals like glycols that can harm aquatic life if discharged untreated. Proper management protects water quality in receiving waters like Cook Inlet.
The facility helps control pollution from deicing runoff, reducing risks to local ecosystems. Compliance with permit conditions is key to minimizing impacts on salmon habitats and other wildlife.
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