Alaska Online Public Notices #AK0023451

Preliminary Draft Permit for Fairbanks Wastewater Treatment Facility Discharge

This notice announces the release of a preliminary draft permit for the City of Fairbanks and Golden Heart Utilities Wastewater Treatment Facility by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - City of Fairbanks and Golden Heart Utilities, Inc. - Purpose: - Regulatory notice for public review and comment on wastewater discharge permit (AK0023451) - Facility Details: - Wastewater Treatment Facility serving Fairbanks - Discharge of secondary treated domestic wastewater - Maximum daily discharge rate: 11.2 million gallons per day - Discharge location: Tanana River - Permit Provisions: - Proposed mixing zone for total ammonia as nitrogen, copper, temperature, and whole effluent toxicity - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement opportunity - Notable Requirements: - Public review and comment period - Associated documents available at DEC offices and online - No products or services are being requested; this is a regulatory process

Description

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has prepared an individual APDES Preliminary Draft Permit for the City of Fairbanks and Golden Heart Utilities, Inc. Wastewater Treatment Facility. The draft permit allows for the discharge of secondary treated domestic wastewater at a maximum daily rate of 11.2 million gallons per day to the Tanana River. A mixing zone is proposed for total ammonia as nitrogen, copper, temperature, and whole effluent toxicity. The draft permit and associated documents are available for a 10-day applicant review period from August 20, 2026, through September 2, 2026, after which a formal 30-day public review period will be held.

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