Ebensburg Municipal Authority: January 2026 Monthly Report
Date: February 23rd, 2026
Submitted by: Luke Byrne, Inframark
Executive Summary & Operations
Inframark submitted its monthly report for January 2026, detailing operations and maintenance of the collection and distribution system. Key activities included:
- Leak Detection: Staff performed weekly leak detection using listening equipment. A leak was discovered at the intersection of Hillcrest and Elderwood Drive; repairs are scheduled pending weather.
- Investigations:
- On January 8th, staff investigated excessive groundwater on Pine Street with Borough crews. It does not appear to be a water leak at this time.
- A soft area in the parking lot behind Holy Name Church was investigated, but no water leak was found.
- Main Breaks: Two water main breaks occurred:
- A full circle break on a four-inch cast iron pipe on Forest Drive in Mylo.
- A ¾ circle break on an eight-inch cast iron pipe.
- Borough crews completed both repairs without service interruption.
- Metering: Zone meters on Anne Street were integrated into the meter reading software, generating daily usage reports to monitor system flows.
- Pump Stations: Drinking water pumping stations were inspected regularly. Tasks included greasing pumps/motors, inspecting packing glands and Ogden tank for leaks, calibrating instruments, and cleaning/sweeping stations. Stations were plowed and salted during winter weather.
- Sewer Lift Stations: All three lift stations were inspected. Tasks included documenting pump runtime, inspecting generators, pumping down wet wells, checking flanges/seats for leaks, and cleaning basket screeners. Floats/transducers were found to be working properly. Lift station buildings were swept and cleaned. Annual data was prepared for Chapter 94 reports.
Compliance & Maintenance
- Water Quality:
- Nine bacteriological samples were collected and analyzed; zero were total coliform positive.
- Five chlorine samples were collected, all meeting the minimum requirement of 0. 20mg/L free chlorine.
- Handheld instrumentation was calibrated to PA DEP requirements.
- Maintenance Tasks:
- Cleaned out water valve boxes and lift station baskets.
- Flushed fire hydrants at Lake View Inn and on Skyline Drive.
- Tightened packing nut on #2 pump at Hillcrest.
- Greased pumps and motors.
- Performed generator inspections.
- Conducted snow removal.
Zone Meter Water Usage (January 2025)
| Metric |
Flow Rate |
| Total High System Average |
663 GPM |
| High System Zone Meter Average |
177 GPM |
| Low System Meter Average |
200 GPM |
Financial Update
Maintenance Expenditures
| Vendor |
Expense |
Description |
| The Home Depot |
$290. 68 |
Hydrant impact/valve lid bars |
| Harbor Freight |
$242. 45 |
Impact sockets/batteries/cones/vests |
Maintenance Cap Status
| Item |
Contract Total per Year |
Previous Balance |
Total Spent This Month |
Remaining Balance |
| Maintenance Cap |
$5,000. 00 |
$5,000. 00 |
$533. 13 |
$4,466. 87 |
On the Radar
- Repair Hillcrest leak
- Dehumidifiers
- Battery Backups
- Leak Detection