APDES Preliminary Draft Permit AK0023451 10-Day Review – City of Fairbanks and Golden Heart Utilities, Inc. Wastewater Treatment Facility

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued a Preliminary Draft Permit (APDES) for the City of Fairbanks and Golden Heart Utilities wastewater treatment facility (Permit # AK0023451). The draft is open for a 10‑day public comment period (August 20 – September 2, 2026). Commenters may submit feedback on the proposed discharge of secondary‑treated domestic wastewater (up to 11.2 MGD) to the Tanana River, including concerns about ammonia, copper, temperature, and toxicity. DEC will incorporate comments, then issue a formal 30‑day public review notice. This notice is informational; no procurement or contract award is involved. Interested parties should review the draft documents on DEC’s website or request hard copies from DEC offices. • Permit covers secondary‑treated domestic wastewater discharge at 11.2 MGD. • Review period: August 20 – September 2, 2026 (10 days). • Public comments accepted online or in writing; contact DEC for hard copies. • Primary DEC contact: Marie Klingman (907‑451‑2101, [email protected]). • No bid, award, or payment associated – this is a regulatory review process.