Alaska Certified Water/Wastewater Operator Database
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Facility Name: Soldotna Wastewater Treatment System
Location: Soldotna
Owner/Employer: Soldotna, 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 clarifiers4
In-plant Odor Control - Adsorption with activated carbon or equal adsorbent3
Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Belt filter press, plate-and-frame press, or vacuum filter8
Sludge Stabilization and Conditioning - Aerobic digestion5
Sludge Stabilization and Conditioning - Chemical stabilization with lime3
Solids Disposal - Off-site disposal1
Disinfection - Ultraviolet light3
Total59

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
Jon EssertPrimaryWWT-312/31/2025No
Robert HaysPrimaryWWT-212/31/2026No
John BurtonPrimaryWWT-312/31/2025Yes

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