APDES Permit
Our Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) discharges stormwater into more than 30 waterways and wetlands within the Municipality of Anchorage (Municipality) and in State of Alaska rights-of-way owned or operated by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF). The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program originated under section 402 of the Clean Water Act (CWA, 33 USC §1251), which requires that pollutant discharges to surface water be authorized by permit. Together, the Municipality and the DOT&PF are authorized to do so through an Authorization to Discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. This authorization, Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) Permit No. AKS 05255-8, is effective from August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2025. The new permit will require an update to the Term III Quality Assurance Plan (QAP).
The APDES Permit also allows discharge of certain non-stormwater flows, as well as stormwater discharge associated with industrial activity and construction. It outlines compliance responsibilities, limitations, and the requirement of a Stormwater Management Program. The permit incorporates a schedule for compliance, and outlines strict monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements. Civil, administrative, and even criminal penalties can apply if the conditions of the permit are not met.
2020 Annual Meeting
The 2020 APDES Annual Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 26th at the BP Energy Center. This year, the format for the meeting was an open house and including a poster display session with breakout discussions on permit related topics. An agenda for the meeting is availible here. If you would like more information on the the 2020 Annual Meeting or future Annual Meetings, please contact us at 907-343-8135.
2019 Annual Report
Read our 2019 APDES Annual Report for more detailed information about the permit and actions taken to meet permit requirements. The 2019 Annual Report was submitted to the Alaska Department of Conservation on February 5th, 2020. Last year's annual report can be found HERE.
2019 APDES Annual Report | 637 KB |
2019 APDES Annual Report Certification Documents | 1.4 MB |
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