Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Water

Welcome

• Director:
• Gene McCabe

What We Do

• Establish standards for water cleanliness
• Regulate discharges to waters and wetlands
• Provide financial assistance for water and wastewater facility construction and waterbody assessment and remediation
• Train, certify, and assist water and wastewater system operators
• Monitor and report on water quality

• Septic System Info
  907-262-3402
• Operator Certification
  907-465-1139
• Discharge Permits
  907-334-2288

Of Interest

• Alaska’s CWA Sec. 404 Dredge and Fill Permitting Program Development Updated: 04/20/2023
• DEC reminder letter to Vessel Owners and Operators 04/14/2023
• Donlin Gold Mine Certification Remand Decision 05/13/2022
• Permit Issuance Plan 2024-2025 01/10/2024
• Revised Onsite Wastewater Regulations are approved Effective October 1, 2023

Helpful Links

• Apply for a Grant
• Apply for a Loan
• Apply for a Permit
• Contact the Division of Water
• EDMS - Environmental Data Management System
• Find Septic System Information
• Tribal – Information for Tribes
• Learn about Drinking Water
• Report an Oil Spill
• Search for Permits in Effect
• Submit a Wastewater Complaint
• EDMS Subscriber Agreement

Water Quality Programs

• Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
• Compliance
• Cruise Ship
• SE Transboundary Water Protection
• Wastewater Discharge Authorization
• Water Quality

Facilities Programs

• Village Safe Water
• Technical Assistance
  • Operator Certification and Training
  • Capacity Development
  • Remote Maintenance Work
• State Revolving Fund