Alaska Certified Water/Wastewater Operator Database
Regulated System Record

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Facility Name: Seward Water Treatment System
Location: Seward
Owner/Employer: Seward, City of
Type of Facility: Water Treatment
Classification Level: Class 1

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 - Groundwater2
Disinfection - Liquid and powdered hypochlorites3
Disinfection - Additional points if hypochlorites are generated on-site2
Total23

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
Michael McHonePrimary   
Richard AdelmannPrimary   
John ShankPrimary   
Jason CournoyerPrimary   
James ConantPrimaryWT-112/31/2026No
William PikePrimaryWT-Provisional12/31/2025Yes

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