Inframark C&D Report
Ebensburg Municipal Authority: March 2026 Monthly Report Summary
Report Date: April 27, 2026
Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Inframark Water Infrastructure Operations
Executive Summary
Inframark conducted regular leak detection throughout March using listening equipment. Several leaks were identified and repairs are being scheduled by the Public Works Director.
March 2 Repair: Inframark and Borough crews repaired a leak on West Horner Street.
- Affected 28 customers.
- Replaced an 8 ft section of mainline (including old fire hydrant tee) with new plastic pipe.
- Boil water notice was lifted promptly after sampling confirmed safety.
- Required paperwork for loss of positive pressure submitted to PA DEP.
Fire Flow Flushing: Inframark supervised Cam Tran’s inspection (required for building permit). Public notice issued regarding expected dirty water.
Large Leaks Identified:
- One on 16-inch line down Beech Street.
- One on Highland Avenue (near storm water project area).
- Coordinating repairs with Borough staff.
Pumping Stations: Regular inspections, greasing of pumps/motors, packing gland checks, Ogden tank leak/operation check, Hillcrest & Ogden vault pumping, weekly sampling/calibration, and cleaning completed.
Sewer Lift Stations: Regular inspections; electrical fault cleared at CAT station after power outage. Pump runtime documented, generators inspected, wet wells pumped down, flanges/seats checked (no leaks found), floats/transducers verified working, basket screeners cleaned, buildings swept/cleaned.
On the Radar (Upcoming Tasks)
- Repair Beech Street leak
- Repair Hillcrest leak
- Repair Highland Avenue leak
- Repair leak at WTP Manor Drive Line
- Continue Leak Detection efforts
- Fire hydrant repairs
Operations & Compliance
- Assisted Borough crews with leak repairs.
- Submitted monthly compliance report to PA DEP.
- Collected and analyzed 9 bacteriological samples (zero total coliform positives).
- Monitored chlorine levels: collected 5 samples (all ≥ 0. 20 mg/L free chlorine, as required).
- Calibrated handheld instrumentation per PA DEP rules.
- Collected comparative grab samples to verify continuous chlorine analyzer accuracy.
- Ongoing monitoring of water quality in distribution system.
Zone Meter Water Usage (Average Flow in GPM)
| Date | Total High System | High System Zone Meter | Low System Meter |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 560 GPM | 177 GPM | 200 GPM |
| February 2026 | 618 GPM | 281 GPM | 202 GPM |
| March 2026 | 626 GPM | 300 GPM | 178 GPM |
Maintenance & Repair Activities
- Cleaned out water valve boxes.
- Located Emerald Estates mainline valves.
- Greased pumps and motors.
- Cleaned lift station baskets.
- Conducted generator inspections.
Financial Update
Maintenance Expenditures
| Vendor | Expense | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Long Barn | $89. 90 | Vault pump |
Caps For WTP (Water Treatment Plant)
| Item | Contract Total per Year | Previous Balance | Total Spent This Month | Remaining Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Cap | $5,000. 00 | $3,216. 45 | $89. 90 | $3,126. 55 |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of operations, maintenance, compliance, and financial status for Ebensburg’s water collection and distribution system during March 2026. Residents can expect ongoing efforts to address identified leaks and maintain infrastructure reliability.