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Facility Name: Eielson Wastewater Treatment System
Location: Eielson AFB
Owner/Employer: US Air Force
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 - Mechanically cleaned screens2
Pretreatment - Grit removal2
Primary Treatment - Primary clarifiers4
Secondary Treatment - Aerated lagoon8
Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Evaporative sludge drying by means of drying beds2
Sludge Stabilization and Conditioning - Heated anaerobic digestion10
Disinfection - Liquid and powdered hypochlorites3
Disinfection - Additional points if hypochlorites are generated on-site2
Total49

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
Ameer RafeekPrimaryWWT-212/31/2026No
Adolph TallmanBackup   
Seth SwearingenPrimary   
Christian HerreraPrimary   
Jesse MarquezPrimary   
Daniel WaggenerPrimaryWWT-112/31/2026No
Cole UlrichPrimaryWWT-112/31/2027Yes

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