Treatment in Depth

A deep-shaft activated sludge system helps the Homer treatment plant produce consistently good effluent despite Alaska’s chilly climate.
Treatment in Depth
Operating team members in Homer split their time between the Deep Shaft Treatment Facility and the Bridge Creek Water Treatment Facility. They include, from left, Dave Welty, operator; Paul McBride and Bob Kosiorek, building maintenance; Joe Young, operator III; Jerry Lawver, lead operator; and Todd Cook, wastewater superintendent. (Photography by M. Scott Moon)

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...

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