This Session has ended
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)
Gibbs Bedenbaugh
Field Tech at Round Mountain Water & Sanitation
Jeff Couch
Powell Water Systems Inc.
Steven Bush
operator at Springfield, Town of
Mike Billingsley
District Manager at Skyland Metro District
Mike Santonastaso
Water Operator at Curecanti/Black Canyon National Park
Eric Schumann
Clear Water Products LLC
Scott Weber
Superintendent at Kremmling Sanitation District
Jay Mullison
Water/wastewater operator at Akron, Town of
Jay Johnson
Plant Operator C at Loveland, City of
Katherine Merewether
Water Treatment Operator at La Junta, City of
Jeremiah Gaynor
Public Works Manager at Kit Carson, Town of
Corey Griffis
District Manager at Forest Lakes Metro District
Patrick Arguello
Waste Water Apprentice at Trinidad Correctional Facility
Dave Diss
EPA WasteWater/Training Specialist at Colorado Rural Water Association
Randy Holland
Administrator at Holly, Town of
Andrew Huntley
CLSTS ll at Colorado Department Of Corrections
+25 other Attendees