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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
Jeff Couch
Powell Water Systems Inc.
Corey Griffis
District Manager at Forest Lakes Metro District
Josh Egle
Plant Operator A at Loveland, City of
David Gardner
Plant Operator A at Loveland, City of
Mike Santonastaso
Water Operator at Curecanti/Black Canyon National Park
Joe Huffaker
Water Operator/ORC at Northern Colorado Water Association
Randy Holland
Administrator at Holly, Town of
Patrick Arguello
Waste Water Apprentice at Trinidad Correctional Facility
Kurt Nielsen
Plant Manager at Meeker Sanitation Dist.
Joseph Hewitt
wastewater ORC at Pagosa Area W & S
Autumn Schulz
Intern at Town of Bayfield
Jay Mullison
Water/wastewater operator at Akron, Town of
Jolee Huffaker
Water Operator at Northern Colorado Water Association
Jay Johnson
Plant Operator C at Loveland, City of
Kevin Rhoades
Plant Operator A at Loveland, City of
+25 other Attendees