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

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) - 100,001 - 500,0009
Pretreatment - Flow equalization basin1
Pretreatment - Mechanically cleaned screens2
Pretreatment - Comminutor, barminutor, grinders2
Secondary Treatment - Activated sludge: Diffused or dispersed aeration10
Secondary Treatment - Activated bio-filter without aeration8
Secondary Treatment - Secondary clarifiers4
Advanced Waste Treatment - Chemical and physical treatment following secondary treatment15
Advanced Waste Treatment - Biological or combined chemical and biological nutrient removal12
Solids Disposal - Off-site disposal1
Disinfection - Liquid and powdered hypochlorites3
Disinfection - Additional points if hypochlorites are generated on-site2
Effluent Discharge - Plant pumping of effluent2
Total71

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 FrerichsPrimaryWWT-412/31/2025No
Rainer BastianPrimaryWWT-312/31/2027No
Derrick FloresPrimaryWWT-212/31/2027No
Todd HuttemaPrimaryWWT-312/31/2027No
Michael D'AmourPrimaryWWT-312/31/2026Yes
Bruce TimmonsPrimaryWWT-412/31/2028No
Kevin DavisPrimaryWWT-212/31/2027No

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