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Facility Name: Alaska Wildlife Center Water Treatment System
Location: Girdwood
Owner/Employer: Alaska Wildlife Center
Type of Facility: Water Treatment
Classification Level: Class 2

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) - 10,000 - 50,0002
Water Supply Source - Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water4
Pretreatment - Roughing filter: Non-backwashable strainer or filter2
Adjustment and Corrosion Control - pH adjustment3
Aeration / Ion Exchange - Ion exchange4
Activated Carbon - Granular activated carbon contactors4
Oxidation - Potassium permanganate4
Mixing - In-line static mixers0
Filtration - Cartridge or bag filter - single unit2
Filtration - Granular media8
Filtration - Membrane filtration8
Disinfection - Liquid and powdered hypochlorites3
Sludge Treatment - Discharge to on-site pond, septic tank, or lagoon2
Disinfection - Ultraviolet light, for meeting required inactivation4
Storage - Water storage tank, for achieving CT3
Total53

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

Contract Operator:   Northern Utility Services
On-site Operators:
NameRoleCert. LevelExpiration DateCEU Req. Met
Matt HertelBackup   

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