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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)
Sheri Desciak
Business Development Manager at LiquidTEK LLC
David Crace
Town of Ovid
Gibbs Bedenbaugh
Field Tech at Round Mountain Water & Sanitation
Randy Holland
Administrator at Holly, Town of
Gage Montoya
Waste Water Manager at Trinidad Correctional Facility
Jolee Huffaker
Water Operator at Northern Colorado Water Association
Scott Weber
Superintendent at Kremmling Sanitation District
Earl Picard
Chief Plant Operator at Upper Blue Sanitation Dist.
Jimmy Zerby
Clear Water Products LLC
Patrick Espinoza
WW Operator at City of Walsenburg
Travis Loberg
plant operator at Mountain Coal Co LLC - West Elk Mine
Jeremiah Gaynor
Public Works Manager at Kit Carson, Town of
Tim Allen
Utility Maintenance Technician at Baca Grande Water and Sanitation Dist.
Kevin Rhoades
Plant Operator A at Loveland, City of
Kurt Nielsen
Plant Manager at Meeker Sanitation Dist.
Lucas Nugent
Water and Wastewater Operator at Teton Village Water and Sewer District
+25 other Attendees