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Facility Name: Teck Red Dog Port Facility Water Treatment System
Location: Red Dog Mine
Owner/Employer: Teck Red Dog Port Facility
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 - Seawater10
Pretreatment - Roughing filter: Cartridge filter2
Pretreatment - Roughing filter: Backwashable granular media filter8
Pretreatment - Add-heat system to heat raw water2
Adjustment and Corrosion Control - Limestone or calcite contactor2
Filtration - Membrane filtration8
Disinfection - Liquid and powdered hypochlorites3
Sludge Treatment - Discharge to sewer or other off-site treatment0
Storage - Water storage tank, for achieving CT3
Total40

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
Randy JohnsonPrimaryWT-312/31/2024Yes
Raymond StonebreakerPrimaryWT-412/31/2025No

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