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Beyond the Surface: Navigating Sludge Dynamics in Facultative Lagoon Systems
19th Mar
9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Elderberry-Wastewater
41 attended
Session Description
In the wastewater treatment process, clean water is only half of the equation. The remaining byproduct—sludge—presents one of the most significant logistical, financial, and regulatory challenges for modern municipalities. Accounting for up to 50% of a facility's operating budget, the management of these solids often dictates the overall sustainability of wastewater treatment lagoons. This presentation provides a technical deep-dive into the lifecycle of facultative sludge and offers solutions to transform sludge from a passive operational burden into a managed component of a resilient, cost-effective treatment system.
Attendees (41)
Dave Diss
EPA WasteWater/Training Specialist at Colorado Rural Water Association
Tyler Munday
14484 at Wolf Compliance Consulting LLC
Scott Weber
Superintendent at Kremmling Sanitation District
Andrew Huntley
CLSTS ll at Colorado Department Of Corrections
Steven Bush
operator at Springfield, Town of
Josh Egle
Plant Operator A at Loveland, City of
Travis Loberg
plant operator at Mountain Coal Co LLC - West Elk Mine
Autumn Schulz
Intern at Town of Bayfield
Joe Creaghe
Wastewater Plant Manager at Loveland, City of
David Gardner
Plant Operator A at Loveland, City of
Corey Griffis
District Manager at Forest Lakes Metro District
Jeremiah Gaynor
Public Works Manager at Kit Carson, Town of
Jeff Couch
Powell Water Systems Inc.
Kevin Rhoades
Plant Operator A at Loveland, City of
Mike Santonastaso
Water Operator at Curecanti/Black Canyon National Park
Eric Schumann
Clear Water Products LLC
+25 other Attendees