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Facility Name: New Kasigluk Water Treatment System
Location: Kasigluk
Owner/Employer: Kasigluk Traditional Elders Council
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 - Groundwater2
Pretreatment - Add-heat system to heat raw water2
Oxidation - Potassium permanganate4
Coagulation - Primary coagulant5
Coagulation - Coagulant aid, flocculent, or filter aid (3 each up to 12)3
Mixing - In-line static mixers0
Filtration - Granular media8
Disinfection - Liquid and powdered hypochlorites3
Sedimentation - Batch sedimentation2
Storage - Tank capacity between 50,000 and 999,999 gallons2
Storage - Pressure tanks0
Total33

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
Nickefer NicholasPrimaryWT-112/31/2026No
Irvin BrinkBackup   
Michael BerlinPrimaryWT-Provisional12/31/2025Yes

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