Overview
LOOKOUT COVE LTF is a stormwater outfall in PORT LIONS, Alaska, United States. It serves the KODIAK ISLAND area and is currently operational.
LOOKOUT COVE LTF is a stormwater outfall facility located in PORT LIONS, Alaska, United States. Situated on KODIAK ISLAND, this facility manages stormwater discharge from the surrounding area. As a stormwater outfall, it plays a key role in conveying runoff from urban and natural landscapes to receiving waters. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA NPDES MS4 program, which governs stormwater discharges in Alaska. While specific technical specifications are not detailed, the facility's location in a remote coastal environment suggests it handles runoff from a small community and forested catchment. The NAICS code 113310 indicates a connection to logging activities, which may influence the nature of stormwater runoff. Environmental significance includes managing stormwater to protect local water quality in the Gulf of Alaska. The facility helps mitigate potential impacts from urban and industrial runoff, supporting the health of nearby aquatic ecosystems. Its operation is essential for compliance with Clean Water Act standards in this sensitive coastal region.
Environmental context
The facility discharges into the coastal waters of the Gulf of Alaska, a region known for its rich marine biodiversity and productive fisheries. Stormwater runoff from the KODIAK ISLAND area can carry sediments, nutrients, and pollutants from logging and urban activities, potentially impacting water quality and aquatic habitats. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
LOOKOUT COVE LTF is located in PORT LIONS, Alaska, United States, on KODIAK ISLAND, approximately 15 miles north of Ouzinkie.
LOOKOUT COVE LTF is a stormwater outfall facility that manages the discharge of stormwater runoff from the surrounding area into local receiving waters.
LOOKOUT COVE LTF is currently operational, actively managing stormwater discharge in the PORT LIONS area.
As a stormwater outfall in the United States, LOOKOUT COVE LTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES MS4 permit requirements for stormwater discharges.
The facility helps protect water quality in the Gulf of Alaska by managing stormwater runoff, which can carry pollutants from urban and logging activities, thereby supporting local aquatic ecosystems.
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