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Beyond the Surface: Navigating Sludge Dynamics in Facultative Lagoon Systems
19th Mar
9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Elderberry-Wastewater
37 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 (37)
Scott Thomas
EPA Water/Training Specialist at Colorado Rural Water Association
Jay Mullison
Water/wastewater operator at Akron, Town of
Andrew Huntley
CLSTS ll at Colorado Department Of Corrections
Joe Huffaker
Water Operator/ORC at Northern Colorado Water Association
Steven Bush
operator at Springfield, Town of
Scott Weber
Superintendent at Kremmling Sanitation District
Mike Billingsley
District Manager at Skyland Metro District
Jolee Huffaker
Water Operator at Northern Colorado Water Association
Tim Allen
Utility Maintenance Technician at Baca Grande Water and Sanitation Dist.
Jay Johnson
Plant Operator C at Loveland, City of
Thomas Yoder
Manager/ORC at Tabernash Meadows Water & San Dist
David Gardner
Plant Operator A at Loveland, City of
Jeremiah Gaynor
Public Works Manager at Kit Carson, Town of
ASHLEY GARDNER
OPERATOR at CARTER LAKE FILTER PLANT
Josh Egle
Plant Operator A at Loveland, City of
Eric Schumann
Clear Water Products LLC
+21 other Attendees