The mountains, forests and clear waters of Kachemak Bay make Homer a favorite spot for Alaska’s summer tourists. Year-round residents enjoy those features, too, along with a municipal water and wastewater infrastructure that protects the natural resources, while delivering reliable and efficient service.
The Homer Wastewater Treatment Plant is a case in point. Situated near the shore of the bay, the plant uses an innovative deep-shaft aeration system that provides effective biological treatment in this cold climate and lowers the plant’s profile so it doesn’t interfere with the town’s travel-brochure views.
The deep shafts are the central part of a treatment train
