Overview
LYNDEN TRANSPORT FAIRBANKS SERVICE CENTER is a stormwater outfall in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. It manages runoff from a transport facility in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
LYNDEN TRANSPORT FAIRBANKS SERVICE CENTER is a stormwater outfall located at 3001 Peger Rd, Fairbanks, Alaska, within the Fairbanks North Star Borough. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a transport service center, contributing to local drainage management in the region. As a stormwater outfall, the facility operates under the U.S. EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, which regulates discharges to waters of the United States. In Alaska, stormwater discharges from industrial facilities like transport centers are typically covered under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and best management practices to control pollutants. The facility's location in Fairbanks, a city in interior Alaska, means it experiences a subarctic climate with significant seasonal variations, including snowmelt and permafrost influences. Proper stormwater management is critical to protect local water bodies, such as the Chena River, from potential contaminants like sediment, oil, and grease associated with transport operations.
Environmental context
The facility discharges stormwater in a subarctic region where permafrost and seasonal snowmelt significantly influence runoff patterns. The Chena River, a tributary of the Tanana River, is a receiving water body that supports aquatic life and recreational uses. Industrial stormwater discharges from transport centers can introduce pollutants such as hydrocarbons and heavy metals, necessitating robust treatment and monitoring under NPDES permits to protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 3001 Peger Rd, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709, in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from a transport service center, operating under the U.S. EPA's NPDES stormwater permitting program.
The facility is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely covered under an NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, requiring compliance with effluent limits and best management practices.
Fairbanks has a subarctic climate with permafrost and seasonal snowmelt, which can cause high runoff volumes during spring thaw and require special design considerations for stormwater infrastructure.
The outfall discharges to local water bodies like the Chena River, making proper stormwater treatment important to prevent pollution from transport-related activities and protect aquatic ecosystems.
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