Alaska Certified Water/Wastewater Operator Database
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Facility Name: Homer Wastewater Treatment System
Location: Homer
Owner/Employer: Homer, City of
Type of Facility: Wastewater Treatment
Classification Level: Class 3

Wastewater treatment systems are classified according to a point rating system. Point values are recognized for each of the various components found in a treatment plant. Points are totaled once all components have been recognized. The total number of points determines the classification of the wastewater treatment system. Click here to view the entire list of components for which points can be counted for wastewater treatment. The specific components that have been recognized toward the classification of this wastewater treatment system are as follows:

Score CategoryScore
Size (Peak day design capacity, gallons per day) - 1,000,001 - 5,000,00016
Pretreatment - Influent pumping2
Pretreatment - Mechanically cleaned screens2
Pretreatment - Grit removal2
Secondary Treatment - Activated sludge: Diffused or dispersed aeration10
Secondary Treatment - Secondary clarifiers with chemical addition7
In-plant Odor Control - Odor-reducing sprays2
Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Sludge decant tank2
Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Evaporative sludge drying by means of drying beds2
Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Additional points if a polymer is added to sludge before the sludge is put in drying beds3
Sludge Stabilization and Conditioning - Aerobic digestion5
Solids Disposal - Sludge lagoon3
Solids Disposal - Off-site disposal1
Disinfection - Ultraviolet light3
Total60

Total Score    System Classification
1-30 Class 1
31-55 Class 2
56-75 Class 3
>75 Class 4

Operators:
NameRoleCert. LevelExpiration DateCEU Req. Met
Todd CookPrimaryWWT-412/31/2028No
Gerald LawverPrimary   
James NelsonPart-Time   
Joseph YoungPrimaryWWT-312/31/2028No
Manfred KirchnerPrimaryWWT-312/31/2026No
Jason HoffmanPrimaryWWT-412/31/2028No
Jon KeePrimary   

For more information, please review the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification and Training Regulation (18 AAC 74).
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