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Facility Name: Petersburg Water Treatment System
Location: Petersburg
Owner/Employer: Petersburg Borough
Type of Facility: Water Treatment
Classification Level: Class 3

Water 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 water treatment system. Click here to view the entire list of components for which points can be counted for water treatment. The specific components that have been recognized toward the classification of this water treatment system are as follows:

Score CategoryScore
Size (Peak day design capacity, gallons per day) - 1,000,001 - 5,000,00016
Water Supply Source - Surface water6
Adjustment and Corrosion Control - pH adjustment3
Coagulation - Primary coagulant5
Coagulation - Coagulant aid, flocculent, or filter aid (3 each up to 12)3
Mixing - Mechanical mixers5
Flocculation - Mechanical flocculator8
Sedimentation - Inclined-plate, Lamella-type or equivalent2
Filtration - Granular media8
Fluoride - Sodium fluoride saturator2
Disinfection - Liquid and powdered hypochlorites3
Sludge Treatment - Discharge to on-site pond, septic tank, or lagoon2
Storage - Water storage tank, for achieving CT3
Total66

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
Justin HaleyPrimaryWT-412/31/2027No
Michael BellPrimaryWT-312/31/2028No
Dennis JonesPrimary   
Blake BuottePrimaryWT-312/31/2028No

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