THORNE BAY WATER & SEWER UTILITY
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applications for water and sewer service are available online by downloading the applications online, or at City Hall, 120 Freeman Drive, Thorne Bay, AK 99919.
FACILITY INFORMATION:
Facility Name: Thorne Bay Wastewater Treatment System
Community: Thorne Bay
Classification Level: Class 1
UTILITY OPERATOR:
Samuel Sawyer, Primary Operator, Level II Water Treatment/Distribution Operator
William Jennings, Backup Operator
UTILITY CLASSIFICATION DOCUMENTS:
Waste Water Treatment Classification
Wastewater treatment systems are classified according to a point rating system. Point values are recognized for each of the various components found in a treatment plant. Points are totaled once all components have been recognized. The total number of points determines the classification of the wastewater treatment system. Click here to view the entire list of components for which points can be counted for wastewater treatment. The specific components that have been recognized toward the classification of this wastewater treatment system are as follows:
| Score Category | Score |
| Size (Peak day design capacity, gallons per day) – 100,001 – 500,000 | 9 |
| Pretreatment – Mechanically cleaned screens | 2 |
| Secondary Treatment – Activated sludge: Oxidation ditch | 8 |
| Secondary Treatment – Secondary clarifiers | 4 |
| Sludge Thickening and Dewatering – Screw press | 5 |
| Solids Disposal – Off-site disposal | 1 |
| Total | 29 |
| Total Score | System Classification |
| 1-30 | Class 1 |
| 31-55 | Class 2 |
| 56-75 | Class 3 |
| >75 | Class 4 |
For more information, please review the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification and Training Regulation (18 AAC 74).
THORNE BAY WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT INFORMATION
Water Lake, north of Thorne Bay, supplies water, which is treated and stored in a tank before piped distribution. The gravity sewage system includes secondary treatment before discharge into the Bay. Approximately 75% of households are connected to the piped systems and are fully plumbed. Residents on the south side of the community use rain catchment, streams or springs, and a central water source is being designed for this area. Funds have not been secured to construct it. The City provides refuse collection services, a regional baler, a recycling facility and landfill, and participates in annual hazardous waste disposal events. Construction is underway to connect Thorne Bay and Kasaan to the Black Bear Lake Hydroelectric facility.
Water Quality/Consumer Confidence Reports:
The City of Thorne Bay Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants on Tuesday & Wednesday each week between the hours of 10am and 2pm.
Customers may experience fluctuations in pressure and/or discoloration of their water during flushing. If your residence has a history of water service interruptions during hydrant flushing’s, we encourage you to avoid doing laundry or performing other tasks which require large water consumption between these hours.
If you wish to be notified if we deviate from our regular schedule of Tuesdays and Wednesdays, you may sign up for text alerts by texting the word “thornealert” to 79516 or email cityclerk@thornebay-ak.gov, with the subject line to read “hydrant flushing notifications” to receive email alerts.
2021/2022 Schedule
Flushing is generally conducted between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
PUBLIC NOTICE – WATER CHARGES
PLEASE REMEMBER THE MINIMUM CHARGE FOR TEMPORARY WATER/SEWER DISCONNECTION IS $30.00 (plus tax).
REMINDER!!! All unimproved lots or discontinued services on the water line will be charged a monthly service availability fee, according to the current rate schedule established by Resolution and incorporated in this chapter by reference, to help offset the cost of operating and maintaining the water system. No unimproved lots or discontinued services will be allowed to connect to the system until all fees are paid. This amount may include interest and penalties on delinquent accounts. In the event of a change of ownership in the property, it will be the responsibility of the customer to disclose any amount owed to the new owner.
SEE THORNE BAY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS:
- 13.04.145 STUB OUT – UNPLUMBED:
- 13.28.095 UNIMPROVED OR DISCONTINUED.
- 13.52.010 TEMPORARY DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE.
For Water/Sewer service (disconnect, reconnect, or new), please call City Hall at (907) 828-3380.
Our Location
- 120 Freeman Drive, Thorne Bay, AK 99919
- 907-828-3380
- Contact City Hall
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