Dec. 2024 Raleigh Water Employee Newsletter

Little Creek (626): Contributed by: Kelvin Brown

The Little Creek RRF consist of mechanical screen, grit removal system, Equalization basin, Oxidation ditch, 2 secondary clarifiers, 2 effluent filters, post aeration tank, Ultraviolet disinfection system, aerobic digester, and sludge holding lagoon. The Little Creek staff consist of 3 operators, 1 mechanic helper and one plant operations supervisor. All 3 operators are licensed by the state.

Operators monitor wastewater treatment system operations; read charts and gauges; note operational problems; and recommend adjustments to maintain system balance, as well as Inspecting pumps, sump pumps, and air supplies; and priming pumps as needed. Follow ing proper procedures, they gather samples at appropriate sampling points and record information; and perform basic laboratory tests, as needed. Staff perform a variety of preventive maintenance tasks; clean and monitor the operations of automatic sampler checks and maintain proper oil levels in equipment; and fill oil reservoirs to maintain proper levels. They also check flow patterns of water and sludge; ensure proper operation of stand - by - generators; measure sludge depths and troubleshoot the sludge pumping system. Staff also handle Inspecting and cleaning lift stations facilities and grounds, maintain the facility in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; and perform routine grounds maintenance work as needed, including painting and landscaping work; and perform preventive maintenance as assigned. Staff safely operates a variety of equipment and hand power tools and use a variety of testing equipment following related procedures. As well as maintaining a variety of records and reports related to wastewater system operations. Under supervision, they operate computers for process control and monitor SCADA systems, and to maintain the daily operational logbook. In conclusion, Little Creek RRF stands on its Environmental Policy Statements to meet or exceed compliance obligations, seek continual improvement, promoting positive relations with interested parties, and protecting the environment including the prevention of pollution.

(pictured top left: Josh Eller , Plant Operations Specialist, cleaning aerator disk on the aeration basin, bottom left to right: Jennifer Holmes , Sr Plant Operations Specialist - Laboratory Testing, Kelvin Brown , Plant Operations Supervisor, Elliot Smith , Plant Operations Specialist– transferring sludge from aeration basin to the digester)

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