Yakutat Airport Water Line Extension Adoption of a Categorical Exclusion Determination

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is issuing a notice of adoption of a Categorical Exclusion determination for the Yakutat Airport Water Line Extension project. The project involves constructing 18,000 feet of water distribution main and a booster pump station to extend piped water service from the existing public water system. The City and Borough of Yakutat has requested $20,700,000 in grant funds for this project. The key aspects of the project include: • Construction of 18,000 feet of water distribution main along Airport Road • Construction of a booster pump station • Extension of piped water service from the existing public water system • Addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination near the airport The project is eligible for a Categorical Exclusion because it will not significantly affect the degree of treatment or capacity of the existing facility, will not directly or indirectly affect cultural resources or environmentally important natural resources, and will not have a significant effect on the quality of the human environment.