PACIFIC SEAFOOD - SEWARD, LLC SEWARD PLANT Stormwater Outfall, Seward, Alaska

PACIFIC SEAFOOD - SEWARD, LLC SEWARD PLANT is a stormwater outfall located at 200 Lowell Point Rd. in Seward, Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula County. The facility supports a seafood processing operation (NAICS 311710) and is classified as a stormwater outfall under the stormwater sector. As an operational facility in the United States, it falls under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. The facility's stormwater outfall manages runoff from the seafood processing site, a common practice in the industry to control pollutants. Typical seafood processing facilities in Alaska handle moderate flows due to seasonal operations. The outfall is designed to meet state and federal water quality standards, with permits requiring monitoring and best management practices to minimize environmental impact. Located in Seward, a coastal community on the Kenai Peninsula, the plant's stormwater management is critical to protecting local water bodies, including Resurrection Bay. The facility contributes to the local economy through seafood processing while adhering to stormwater regulations that aim to preserve water quality in this ecologically sensitive area. Its operational status ensures ongoing compliance with NPDES requirements.

The facility discharges stormwater in Seward, Alaska, a region with sensitive marine ecosystems including Resurrection Bay. The local environment is influenced by seasonal rainfall and snowmelt, which can carry pollutants from industrial sites. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act requires the facility to implement stormwater pollution prevention plans to protect water quality in receiving waters.