NOTICE OF REVIEW OF AN
ALASKA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (APDES)
PROPOSED FINAL INDIVIDUAL PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE TO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES

Following the close of a 30-day public notice period, DEC has prepared an APDES proposed final individual permit for the Kodiak Wastewater Treatment Facility. Prior to making the final decision to issue the individual permit, DEC invites you to view the proposed final individual permit and associated documents. You can access the proposed final individual permit and associated documents at DEC’s Wastewater Discharge Authorization Program web page at: https://dec.alaska.gov/water/wastewater/.

Proposed Final Permit Review

Start Date: April 4, 2024

End Date: April 10, 2024

Permit No.: AK0021555

Proposed Permit Coverage:

Facility Activity: The discharge of secondary treated domestic wastewater from the Kodiak Wastewater Treatment Facility at a maximum rate of 6.2 million gallons per day.

Discharge Location: Woody Island Channel at 57° 48.172’ north latitude and 152° 20.919’ west longitude

Mixing Zone: Mixing zones are proposed for fecal coliform bacteria, total ammonia as nitrogen, copper, temperature, and whole effluent toxicity. The proposed chronic mixing zone measures 77 meters long and 40 meters wide. The proposed acute mixing zone, contained within the chronic mixing zone, measures 29 meters long and 39 meters wide.

Determination:

The DEC has determined to reissue the above listed general permit.

Administrative Record:

The APDES proposed final permit, fact sheet, and associated documents are available for public review at the DEC offices located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Soldotna, and Wasilla. Please contact the office of your choice to arrange for hard copies of the documents to be available for your review.

The documents are also accessible from the ADEC website at: https://dec.alaska.gov/water/wastewater/ 

Disability Reasonable Accommodation Notice

The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a person with a disability who may need a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this public process, please contact Megan Kohler at 907-269-4198 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided in a timely manner.