JUNEAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COASTAL FUEL INC Stormwater Outfall, Juneau, Alaska

JUNEAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COASTAL FUEL INC is a stormwater outfall located at 8995 YANDUKIN DR in Juneau, Alaska. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving the Juneau International Airport and associated coastal fuel operations. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater runoff into receiving waters, likely Gastineau Channel or nearby water bodies. The facility operates under the United States regulatory framework, which includes the Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities, such as airports and fuel storage facilities, are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits. The facility's location in Alaska subjects it to specific considerations related to cold climate hydrology and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. This stormwater outfall plays a critical role in managing runoff from the airport and fuel storage areas, helping to prevent flooding and control the release of pollutants such as hydrocarbons, deicing chemicals, and sediment. Proper operation is essential to protect water quality in the surrounding marine environment, which supports fisheries and wildlife. The facility's performance is subject to monitoring and reporting requirements under its NPDES permit.

Juneau is located in the temperate rainforest of Southeast Alaska, characterized by high annual precipitation and steep terrain. Stormwater runoff from the airport and industrial areas can carry pollutants such as petroleum hydrocarbons, deicing fluids, and sediment into nearby water bodies. The receiving waters, likely Gastineau Channel, support important salmon runs and marine habitats. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent degradation of these sensitive ecosystems, particularly given the region's heavy rainfall and potential for erosion.