Overview
KINGSBERRY MATERIAL SITE is a stormwater outfall located in Nome, Alaska, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater management.
KINGSBERRY MATERIAL SITE is a stormwater outfall located at MP 5.5 Nome Council Road in Nome, Alaska, United States. This facility is part of the stormwater management infrastructure serving the Nome area, a remote community on the Seward Peninsula. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater runoff into local receiving waters, playing a key role in managing urban and industrial runoff in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. While Nome is not a designated MS4 community under Phase I or Phase II, stormwater outfalls in Alaska are subject to state and federal regulations to protect water quality. The facility's operational status indicates it is actively managing stormwater discharges from the Kingsberry material site, which likely supports local construction or mining activities. Given its location in Nome, Alaska, the facility faces unique environmental challenges, including permafrost conditions and a short construction season. Stormwater management in this Arctic region is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination of nearby water bodies, such as the Bering Sea. The facility contributes to local flood control and water quality protection, supporting the community's infrastructure resilience.
Environmental context
Nome, Alaska, is located on the southern coast of the Seward Peninsula along the Bering Sea. The region experiences a subarctic climate with permafrost, which influences stormwater runoff patterns. Stormwater discharges from industrial sites like Kingsberry Material Site can carry sediments, heavy metals, and other pollutants into local waterways. The facility's proximity to the Bering Sea raises concerns about potential impacts on marine ecosystems, including fish and wildlife habitats. Effective stormwater management is essential to minimize environmental degradation in this sensitive Arctic environment.
Frequently asked questions
KINGSBERRY MATERIAL SITE is located at MP 5.5 Nome Council Road in Nome, Alaska, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges collected stormwater runoff from the Kingsberry material site into local receiving waters, helping manage urban and industrial runoff.
Stormwater outfalls in Alaska are regulated under the Clean Water Act through NPDES permits, including general permits for stormwater discharges from industrial and construction activities.
Permafrost limits infiltration and can cause rapid runoff during thaw, increasing erosion and pollutant transport. Stormwater systems must be designed to handle these conditions.
Arctic stormwater outfalls can impact sensitive ecosystems, including marine habitats and fish spawning areas. Proper management prevents contamination and supports ecological health.
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