RAVN-BETHEL AIRPORT Stormwater Outfall, Bethel, Alaska

RAVN-BETHEL AIRPORT is a stormwater outfall located at 3119 N APRON RD in Bethel, Alaska, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from airport operations, serving the Bethel area. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the US EPA NPDES MS4 permit program, which regulates stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems. Given its location in Alaska, the facility must comply with both federal Clean Water Act requirements and state-specific stormwater regulations. The airport's stormwater system likely includes features such as detention basins, oil-water separators, and vegetated swales to treat runoff from aircraft parking areas, runways, and other impervious surfaces. Stormwater management at airports is critical to prevent pollutants like de-icing fluids, fuel residues, and sediment from entering nearby water bodies. The Bethel area is ecologically sensitive, with numerous rivers and wetlands that support salmon and other wildlife. Proper operation of this outfall helps protect local water quality and aquatic habitats.

Bethel is located in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska, a vast wetland area with numerous rivers, lakes, and streams. The region supports important salmon runs and migratory bird populations. Stormwater runoff from the airport could potentially carry pollutants such as de-icing chemicals, petroleum hydrocarbons, and sediment into nearby water bodies, impacting aquatic ecosystems. The facility's discharge is subject to NPDES permit limits to protect these sensitive waters.