PEAK OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANY, LLC - VALDEZ Stormwater Outfall, Valdez, Alaska

PEAK OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANY, LLC - VALDEZ is a stormwater outfall located at 2340 Richardson Highway in Valdez, Alaska. This facility operates within the Valdez-Cordova Census Area and is classified as a stormwater outfall, managing runoff from an industrial catchment area. As part of the United States' stormwater infrastructure, it falls under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. The facility's primary function is to collect and discharge stormwater from the surrounding industrial area. Typical stormwater outfalls in Alaska's industrial zones handle runoff from oilfield service operations, which may include contaminants such as sediment, oil, and grease. The facility is subject to state and federal stormwater management requirements, including pollution prevention plans and monitoring. Located in the coastal community of Valdez, this outfall discharges into the Prince William Sound, a sensitive marine ecosystem. The facility's environmental significance lies in its role in managing industrial runoff to protect local water quality. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical to minimize impacts on receiving waters, which support fisheries and wildlife in the region.

The Valdez area is characterized by a subarctic climate with heavy precipitation, leading to significant stormwater runoff. The outfall discharges into Prince William Sound, a pristine marine environment that supports salmon, herring, and marine mammals. Industrial activities, including oilfield services, pose risks of hydrocarbon and sediment pollution. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and Alaska's water quality standards aims to mitigate these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.