Alaska Certified Water/Wastewater Operator Database
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Facility Name: Nuiqsut Wastewater Treatment System
Location: Nuiqsut
Owner/Employer: North Slope Borough
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) - 10,000 - 50,0002
Pretreatment - Influent pumping2
Pretreatment - Flow equalization basin1
Pretreatment - Fine screens, including microscreens3
Secondary Treatment - Activated sludge: Diffused or dispersed aeration10
Secondary Treatment - Secondary clarifiers4
Advanced Waste Treatment - pH adjustment3
Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Sludge bagger3
Sludge Stabilization and Conditioning - Aerobic digestion5
Solids Disposal - Off-site disposal1
Disinfection - Liquid and powdered hypochlorites3
Disinfection - Dechlorination with dechlorination agents other than gas3
Effluent Discharge - Plant pumping of effluent2
Total42

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
Timothy KallenbachPrimaryWWT-112/31/2025Yes
Steve HarveyPrimaryWWT-412/31/2025No
Kelly BiasPrimaryWWT-212/31/2026No

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