Overview
NORTHERN ALASKA TOUR COMPANY-SOUTH K is a stormwater outfall in Fairbanks, Alaska, managing runoff from a commercial area. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework.
NORTHERN ALASKA TOUR COMPANY-SOUTH K is a stormwater outfall located at 4230 University Ave South, East Ramp, in Fairbanks, Alaska. This facility manages stormwater runoff from a commercial tour company site within the Fairbanks North Star Borough. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, playing a key role in managing urban stormwater in the region. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program. Fairbanks is designated as a Phase II small MS4 community, requiring a stormwater management program to reduce pollutant discharges. The outfall likely serves an industrial or commercial catchment, with typical controls such as sediment basins or oil-water separators to manage runoff quality. This outfall contributes to local flood control and water quality protection in the Chena River watershed. Proper management of stormwater from commercial sites is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and pollutant loading into receiving waters. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with Clean Water Act requirements and local stormwater regulations.
Environmental context
The facility discharges into the Chena River watershed, a subarctic river system that flows through Fairbanks. Stormwater runoff from commercial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals. The region experiences extreme seasonal variations, including snowmelt and freeze-thaw cycles, which affect runoff patterns and pollutant transport. Permitting under the NPDES MS4 program requires best management practices to mitigate these impacts and protect aquatic habitat.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 4230 University Ave South, East Ramp, in Fairbanks, Alaska, within the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
It collects and discharges stormwater runoff from the Northern Alaska Tour Company commercial site, helping to manage urban runoff and prevent flooding.
It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires stormwater management plans to reduce pollutant discharges to local waterways.
Fairbanks is a Phase II small MS4 community, meaning it must implement a stormwater management program including public education, illicit discharge detection, and construction site runoff control.
The outfall discharges into the Chena River watershed, where proper stormwater management helps protect water quality and aquatic habitat from urban runoff pollutants.
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