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Facility Name: Hilcorp Oliktok/Opp & Nikaitchuq/NOC Water Treatment System
Location: Prudhoe Bay
Owner/Employer: Hilcorp Alaska
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) - 10,000 - 50,0002
Water Supply Source - Groundwater2
Pretreatment - Add-heat system to heat raw water2
Adjustment and Corrosion Control - pH adjustment3
Adjustment and Corrosion Control - Limestone or calcite contactor2
Filtration - Cartridge or bag filters - staged, multiple units4
Filtration - Membrane filtration8
Disinfection - Liquid and powdered hypochlorites3
Disinfection - Ultraviolet light2
Storage - Tank capacity less than 50,000 gallons1
Total29

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
John BerberichPrimaryWT-212/31/2026Yes
Joshua WagenfehrPrimaryWT-112/31/2026Yes

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