Alaska Certified Water/Wastewater Operator Database
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Facility Name: Palmer Wastewater Treatment System
Location: Palmer
Owner/Employer: Palmer, 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) - 1,000,001 - 5,000,00016
Pretreatment - Influent pumping2
Pretreatment - Mechanically cleaned screens2
Pretreatment - Comminutor, barminutor, grinders2
Secondary Treatment - Secondary clarifiers4
Advanced Waste Treatment - Biological or combined chemical and biological nutrient removal12
Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Evaporative sludge drying by means of drying beds2
Solids Disposal - Sludge lagoon3
Solids Disposal - Off-site disposal1
Disinfection - Ultraviolet light3
Total47

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
Matthew MidgettPrimaryWWT-212/31/2026Yes
Max WilsonPrimaryWWT-112/31/2026Yes
Evan KerkhofPrimaryWWT-Provisional12/31/2028No
Joseph PhillipsPrimaryWWT-212/31/2027Yes
Robert NicholsPrimary   
Katy LangstonPrimaryWWT-112/31/2026Yes

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