Overview of environmental and hydrogeologic conditions at Saint Marys, Alaska
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) owns or operates airway support facilities near Saint Marys along the Yukon River in west-central Alaska. The FAA is evaluating the severity of environmental contamination and options for remediation of environmental contamination at their facilities. Saint Marys is on a flood plain near the continence of the Yukon and Andreafsky Rivers and has long cold winters and short summers. Residents obtain their drinking water from an infiltration gallery fed by a creek near the village. Surface spills and disposal of hazardous materials combined with potential flooding may affect the quality of the surface and ground water. Alternative drinking-water sources are available, but would likely cost more than existing supplies to develop.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1994 |
---|---|
Title | Overview of environmental and hydrogeologic conditions at Saint Marys, Alaska |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr94481 |
Authors | Allan S. Nakanishi, Joseph M. Dorava |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Open-File Report |
Series Number | 94-481 |
Index ID | ofr94481 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |