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Facility Name: PBOC Water Treatment System
Location: Prudhoe Bay
Owner/Employer: Hilcorp North Slope, LLC
Type of Facility: Water Treatment
Classification Level: Class 3

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 - Surface water6
Adjustment and Corrosion Control - pH adjustment3
Adjustment and Corrosion Control - Corrosion inhibitor3
Coagulation - Primary coagulant5
Mixing - Mechanical mixers5
Flocculation - Mechanical flocculator8
Sedimentation - Tube settlers2
Filtration - Granular media8
Disinfection - Liquid and powdered hypochlorites3
Disinfection - Additional points if hypochlorites are generated on-site2
Storage - Water storage tank, for achieving CT3
Total57

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
James FrerichsPrimaryWT-412/31/2026No
Rainer BastianPrimaryWT-312/31/2025Yes
Derrick FloresPrimaryWT-212/31/2027No
Todd HuttemaPrimaryWT-312/31/2025Yes
Caleb AmbergPrimaryWT-212/31/2027No
Michael D'AmourPrimaryWT-312/31/2026No
Bruce TimmonsPrimaryWT-212/31/2025Yes

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