Alaska Online Public Notices #AK0023213

Notice of Review for APDES Preliminary Draft Permit – Juneau-Douglas Wastewater Treatment Facility

This opportunity involves a notice of review for a preliminary draft APDES permit for the Juneau-Douglas Wastewater Treatment Facility: - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - Purpose: - Review of a preliminary draft individual Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) permit - Permit would authorize discharge of secondary treated domestic wastewater (average monthly rate: 2.76 million gallons per day) into Gastineau Channel - Technical Details: - Proposed mixing zone for total ammonia as nitrogen, copper, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform bacteria, enterococci bacteria, temperature, and whole effluent toxicity - No procurement activity: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are requested or mentioned - Notice is for public review and comment only - Unique Requirements: - Focus on environmental compliance and water quality standards for wastewater discharge

Description

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has prepared a preliminary draft individual Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) permit for the Juneau-Douglas Wastewater Treatment Facility. The permit covers the discharge of secondary treated domestic wastewater at an average monthly rate of 2.76 million gallons per day to Gastineau Channel. A mixing zone is proposed for several parameters including total ammonia as nitrogen, copper, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform bacteria, enterococci bacteria, temperature, and whole effluent toxicity. The draft permit is available for a 10-day applicant review period followed by a 30-day public review period. Public comments will be accepted during the formal 30-day review period.

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