Alaska Certified Water/Wastewater Operator Database
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Facility Name: Skagway Wastewater Treatment System
Location: Skagway
Owner/Employer: Skagway, 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) - 500,001 - 1,000,00012
Pretreatment - Influent pumping2
Pretreatment - Mechanically cleaned screens2
Primary Treatment - Primary clarifiers with chemical addition7
Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Screw press5
Sludge Stabilization and Conditioning - Aerobic digestion5
Solids Disposal - Off-site disposal1
Disinfection - Chlorination using tablets1
Effluent Discharge - Effluent aeration2
Total37

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
Tyson AmesPrimaryWWT-212/31/2026No
Andrew MilesPrimaryWWT-112/31/2026No
Adam SmithPrimaryWWT-112/31/2025No
John CainPrimary   

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