Overview
SOUTHEAST STEVEDORING MARINE SERVICE CENTER is a stormwater outfall in Ketchikan, Alaska, United States. It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial marine facility.
SOUTHEAST STEVEDORING MARINE SERVICE CENTER is a stormwater outfall located at 2712 Bear Clan St in Ketchikan, Alaska, United States. It serves an industrial marine service center and is operational under local stormwater management regulations. As a stormwater outfall, this facility discharges runoff from the industrial site into nearby waters. In the United States, such outfalls are typically regulated under the Clean Water Act and may require an NPDES permit, particularly for industrial activities. The facility operates within the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, an area with significant maritime and industrial activity. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on local water bodies, including the Tongass Narrows and surrounding marine ecosystems. Proper management of stormwater from industrial sites is critical to prevent pollution from metals, oils, and other contaminants common in marine service operations.
Environmental context
Ketchikan is located in the Tongass National Forest, a temperate rainforest with high annual precipitation. Stormwater runoff from industrial areas like the marine service center can carry pollutants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and sediment into nearby marine waters. The facility's discharge may affect local water quality and aquatic habitats, including salmon streams and shellfish beds. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through best management practices and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2712 Bear Clan St, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that discharges runoff from an industrial marine service center.
In the United States, stormwater outfalls from industrial activities are regulated under the Clean Water Act, typically requiring an NPDES permit for stormwater discharges.
Ketchikan's high rainfall and sensitive marine ecosystems make proper stormwater management essential to prevent pollution from industrial sites, protecting salmon habitats and water quality.
The EPA oversees NPDES permitting for stormwater discharges, ensuring compliance with water quality standards and implementation of best management practices to reduce pollution.
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