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Facility Name: USAF Eareckson- Shemya Water Treatment System
Location: Shemya Island
Owner/Employer: USAF Eareckson- Shemya
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) - 100,001 - 500,0009
Water Supply Source - Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water4
Aeration / Ion Exchange - Aeration: Mechanical or diffused3
Aeration / Ion Exchange - Ion exchange4
Activated Carbon - Granular activated carbon contactors4
Oxidation - Potassium permanganate4
Coagulation - Primary coagulant5
Mixing - In-line static mixers0
Filtration - Granular media8
Disinfection - Liquid and powdered hypochlorites3
Disinfection - Additional points if hypochlorites are generated on-site2
Sludge Treatment - Discharge to sewer or other off-site treatment0
Storage - Water storage tank, for achieving CT3
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
Connie PhillipsPrimaryWT-212/31/2026No
Thomas ClouserPrimaryWT-212/31/2027No

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