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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)
Scott Johnson
Public Works Director at Creede, City of
Josh Egle
Plant Operator A at Loveland, City of
Thomas Yoder
Manager/ORC at Tabernash Meadows Water & San Dist
Lucas Nugent
Water and Wastewater Operator at Teton Village Water and Sewer District
David Crace
Town of Ovid
Paul Garel
ORC at Manassa, Town of
Kurt Nielsen
Plant Manager at Meeker Sanitation Dist.
Scott Thomas
EPA Water/Training Specialist at Colorado Rural Water Association
Katherine Merewether
Water Treatment Operator at La Junta, City of
Sheri Desciak
Business Development Manager at LiquidTEK LLC
Joe Creaghe
Wastewater Plant Manager at Loveland, City of
Gage Montoya
Waste Water Manager at Trinidad Correctional Facility
Mike Billingsley
District Manager at Skyland Metro District
Joe Huffaker
Water Operator/ORC at Northern Colorado Water Association
Andrew Huntley
CLSTS ll at Colorado Department Of Corrections
Patrick Arguello
Waste Water Apprentice at Trinidad Correctional Facility
+25 other Attendees