Overview
RAVN ALASKA-NOME is a stormwater outfall in Cape Nome, Alaska, United States. It operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit framework for stormwater discharge management.
RAVN ALASKA-NOME is a stormwater outfall located at #1 Airport Road in Cape Nome, Alaska, within the Nome Census Area. This facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial or airport-related catchment, discharging into the local environment. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater infrastructure regulated under the US Clean Water Act. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program, which applies to stormwater discharges in urbanized areas. The facility is subject to federal and state regulations aimed at controlling pollution from stormwater runoff. In Alaska, stormwater management is particularly important due to sensitive ecosystems and permafrost conditions. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving waters near Cape Nome, which may include the Bering Sea or local streams. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil, and heavy metals. Proper management and monitoring are essential to protect water quality and aquatic habitats in this remote Arctic region.
Environmental context
Cape Nome is located on the Seward Peninsula in western Alaska, bordering the Bering Sea. The region experiences a subarctic climate with permafrost, which influences stormwater runoff patterns. Stormwater discharges from industrial facilities like RAVN ALASKA-NOME can affect nearby water bodies, which may support salmon and other cold-water species. The area is also subject to seasonal ice cover and snowmelt, which can concentrate pollutant loads during spring thaw.
Frequently asked questions
RAVN ALASKA-NOME is located at #1 Airport Road in Cape Nome, Alaska, within the Nome Census Area, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, likely an industrial or airport catchment, into the local environment.
Stormwater outfalls in Alaska are regulated under the US Clean Water Act through the NPDES MS4 permit program, which requires permits for discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems.
Cape Nome's sensitive Arctic ecosystem, including permafrost and nearby Bering Sea waters, requires careful stormwater management to prevent pollution from runoff that could harm aquatic life.
Common pollutants include sediment, oil and grease, heavy metals, nutrients, and pathogens, which can originate from industrial activities, roads, and urban areas.
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