Overview
KNIGHT OIL TOOLS LLC is an operational stormwater outfall in Kenai, Alaska, managing industrial runoff in the Kenai Peninsula region under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
KNIGHT OIL TOOLS LLC operates a stormwater outfall facility located at 46941 Kenai Spur Hwy in Kenai, Alaska. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial site within the Kenai Peninsula Borough, serving the local oil and gas support sector. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into nearby waterways, subject to federal and state permitting requirements. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) framework, which governs stormwater discharges in urbanized areas. Industrial stormwater outfalls in Alaska typically handle runoff from equipment yards, storage areas, and vehicle maintenance zones. The facility's location in a cold climate with seasonal snowmelt influences its operational patterns and treatment needs. Environmental significance lies in its role managing stormwater quality from an industrial site in the Cook Inlet watershed. Proper stormwater management helps protect local water bodies from pollutants such as sediment, oil, and heavy metals. The facility contributes to community resilience by reducing flood risks and maintaining compliance with Clean Water Act standards for industrial stormwater discharges.
Environmental context
The Kenai Peninsula features diverse ecosystems including salmon-bearing streams and coastal wetlands. Stormwater runoff from industrial facilities like KNIGHT OIL TOOLS LLC can carry pollutants that impact aquatic habitats. Local environmental concerns include protecting spawning grounds for Pacific salmon and maintaining water quality in the Cook Inlet estuary. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act requires industrial stormwater outfalls to implement best management practices to minimize pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
KNIGHT OIL TOOLS LLC is located at 46941 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, Alaska 99611, in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
It is a stormwater outfall facility that manages industrial stormwater runoff from an oil tools manufacturing and service site.
The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which requires permits for stormwater discharges from industrial sites to protect water quality.
Proper management reduces pollutant loads in runoff, protecting salmon habitats and water quality in the Cook Inlet watershed.
The facility is currently operational, actively managing stormwater runoff from the industrial site.
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