Alaska Certified Water/Wastewater Operator Database
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Facility Name: Charcoal Point Wastewater Treatment System
Location: Ketchikan
Owner/Employer: Ketchikan, City of
Type of Facility: Wastewater Treatment
Classification Level: Class 2

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) - 5,000,001 - 10,000,00020
Pretreatment - Fine screens, including microscreens3
Primary Treatment - Primary clarifiers4
In-plant Odor Control - Odor-reducing sprays2
Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Sludge decant tank2
Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Belt filter press, plate-and-frame press, or vacuum filter8
Sludge Stabilization and Conditioning - Chemical stabilization with lime3
Solids Disposal - Off-site disposal1
Disinfection - Liquid and powdered hypochlorites3
Total46

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
Eddie LucasPrimaryWWT-112/31/2024Yes
Michael McMahonPrimaryWWT-212/31/2025Yes
Lloyd RuaroPrimaryWWT-112/31/2027No
Alexander KeplerPrimaryWWT-212/31/2025Yes
Joseph StollarPrimaryWWT-112/31/2026Yes
Steven PerroPrimary   

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