Alaska Certified Water/Wastewater Operator Database
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Facility Name: Northern Star Pogo Wastewater Treatment Plant
Location: Delta Junction
Owner/Employer: Northern Star Pogo
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: Sequencing batch reactor (SBR), intermittent cycle extended aeration system (ICEAS), or other batch treatment method 20
Advanced Waste Treatment - Polishing pond or effluent flow equalization2
Advanced Waste Treatment - Membrane filtration8
Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Sludge decant tank2
Solids Disposal - Off-site disposal1
Disinfection - Ultraviolet light3
Effluent Discharge - Plant pumping of effluent2
Effluent Discharge - Effluent aeration2
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
Joseph SmithPrimaryWWT-312/31/2025No
Dale AndersonPrimaryWWT-112/31/2024Yes
Kevin DavisPrimaryWWT-212/31/2024No
Jacob TuckerPrimaryWWT-212/31/2026No
Jeffrey RossPrimaryWWT-112/31/2024Yes
Michael DiemerPrimaryWWT-212/31/2025No
Jeremiah KirchhoferPrimaryWWT-Provisional12/31/2025Yes
Caleb AmbergPrimaryWWT-212/31/2025Yes

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