Alaska Certified Water/Wastewater Operator Database
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Facility Name: Petersburg Wastewater Treatment System
Location: Petersburg
Owner/Employer: Petersburg Borough
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) - 1,000,001 - 5,000,00016
Pretreatment - Mechanically cleaned screens2
Pretreatment - Fine screens, including microscreens3
Pretreatment - Grit removal2
Primary Treatment - Primary clarifiers4
Sludge Thickening and Dewatering - Belt filter press, plate-and-frame press, or vacuum filter8
Sludge Stabilization and Conditioning - Aerobic digestion5
Sludge Stabilization and Conditioning - In-vessel composting, if controlled and operated by the operator as part of routine system operations10
Sludge Stabilization and Conditioning - Static pile composting, if controlled and operated by the operator as part of routine system operations5
Solids Disposal - Off-site disposal1
Disinfection - Chlorination using tablets1
Total57

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
Matthew DuddlesPrimary   
Justin HaleyPrimaryWWT-312/31/2024Yes
Curtis RodgersPrimary   
Kevin HessPrimary   
Michael CisneyPrimary   
Duane PowersPrimary   
Blake BuottePrimaryWWT-112/31/2025No
Dennis JonesPrimary   
Gambier SandersPrimary   

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