The small boat harbor has moorage for 650 boats. The Alaska Railroad provides over 1.4 billion pounds of cargo transit each year, importing cargo for the Interior and exporting coal to the Pacific Rim. Climate Seward experiences a maritime climate. Annual precipitation includes 66 inches of rain and 80 inches of snowfall. Facilities Water is supplied by eight wells, is treated and distributed throughout Seward.
Sewage is collected via pipes to a secondary treatment lagoon.
Almost all homes are fully plumbed. Seward Electric System purchases power from Chugach Electric, and owns five standby diesel generators. Funds have been requested to develop a new water well to keep up with demand. Your comments and questions are welcome.