Alaska Certified Water/Wastewater Operator Database
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Facility Name: Valdez Wastewater Treatment System
Location: Valdez
Owner/Employer: Valdez, City of
Type of Facility: Wastewater Treatment
Classification Level: Class 2

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 - Manually cleaned screens1
Secondary Treatment - Aerated lagoon8
Advanced Waste Treatment - Polishing pond or effluent flow equalization2
Solids Disposal - Off-site disposal1
Disinfection - Gas chlorine12
Effluent Discharge - Effluent aeration2
Total42

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
David ToomeyPrimaryWWT-212/31/2025No
Brad KochPrimaryWWT-212/31/2025No
Paul NylundPrimaryWWT-212/31/2026Yes
Jack HozeyPrimaryWWT-212/31/2027Yes
Isaac CainPrimaryWWT-Provisional12/31/2026Yes

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