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Facility Name: Goose Creek Correctional Center Wastewater Treatment Facility
Location: Wasilla
Owner/Employer: Valley Utilities, LLC
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) - 100,001 - 500,0009
Pretreatment - Influent pumping2
Pretreatment - Flow equalization basin1
Pretreatment - Fine screens, including microscreens3
Pretreatment - Comminutor, barminutor, grinders2
Advanced Waste Treatment - Membrane filtration8
Advanced Waste Treatment - Biological or combined chemical and biological nutrient removal12
Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Belt filter press, plate-and-frame press, or vacuum filter8
Solids Disposal - Off-site disposal1
Effluent Discharge - Plant pumping of effluent2
Total48

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
Gary AlcockPrimaryWWT-212/31/2027Yes
Daniel PotterPrimaryWWT-212/31/2027No

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