924 residents hold commercial fishing permits. The fishing industry is not serviced from Anchorage, however. Most permit-owners fish elsewhere, such as in Bristol Bay, Kodiak or Cordova. Facilities Water is diverted from the Chugach Mountains and the Ship Creek Reservoir, and is also collected in deep water wells. In addition, the Eklutna water treatment plant has recently been completed.
Water is treated and piped throughout the municipality.
Piped sewage is processed at the Girdwood Wastewater Treatment Facility. Piped natural gas is available from Enstar Natural Gas Company, and is the most prevalent and cost-effective home heating method. Both the Municipality and a privately-owned company collect refuse. Transportation Controlled airports include the State-owned Anchorage International Airport and Lake Hood Float Plane Base, the Municipality's Merrill Field, and U.S. Army and Air Force facilities. Several barge and trucking companies are available.