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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)
Jeremy Schulz
Director of Public Works at Bayfield, Town of
Scott Johnson
Public Works Director at Creede, City of
Dave Diss
EPA WasteWater/Training Specialist at Colorado Rural Water Association
Jay Johnson
Plant Operator C at Loveland, City of
Patrick Arguello
Waste Water Apprentice at Trinidad Correctional Facility
Scott Weber
Superintendent at Kremmling Sanitation District
David Gardner
Plant Operator A at Loveland, City of
Joe Huffaker
Water Operator/ORC at Northern Colorado Water Association
Mike Santonastaso
Water Operator at Curecanti/Black Canyon National Park
Corey Griffis
District Manager at Forest Lakes Metro District
Kevin Rhoades
Plant Operator A at Loveland, City of
Tim Allen
Utility Maintenance Technician at Baca Grande Water and Sanitation Dist.
Jolee Huffaker
Water Operator at Northern Colorado Water Association
Gage Montoya
Waste Water Manager at Trinidad Correctional Facility
Jimmy Zerby
Clear Water Products LLC
Sheri Desciak
Business Development Manager at LiquidTEK LLC
+25 other Attendees