Ebensburg Municipal Authority Monthly Reports (November 2022)
Inframark submitted two separate monthly reports for November 2022, dated December 19, 2022: one for the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and one for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Report
Executive Summary
- Treated 30,518,000 gallons of reservoir water in November.
- Average daily treatment: 1,017,267 gallons/day.
- Supplied water to Nanty Glo for several weeks.
- Purchased 122,045 gallons/day from Saltlick (higher than usual due to Nanty Glo’s purchases).
- Replaced failing pressure transmitter on upper reservoir transmission line.
- Replaced burnt-out indicator lights on plant generator.
- Discovered overlooked requirements in 2021 water allocation compliance report; working with borough staff and PA DEP to correct.
- Assisted county maintenance crew on Nov 30 with water leak repair at manor drive.
- DEP Bureau of Safe Drinking Water visited Nov 23 to collect raw source water sample for cyanotoxin analysis.
- Assisting with SCADA monitoring while refilling hillcrest elevated tank.
On the Radar
- Service clarifiers
- Plumbing changes for eye wash station
- DAF spare parts
Operations & Compliance
- Submitted Monthly Operating Report (MOR) with ~20,000 data points to PA DEP.
- Submitted 2021 annual water allocation compliance report.
- Collected nine bacteriological samples (zero total coliform positive).
- Monitored chlorine levels weekly; all five November samples met minimum requirement (≥0. 20mg/L free chlorine).
- Calibrated online/lab instrumentation per PA DEP requirements.
- Collected comparative grab samples for chlorine analyzers, turbidimeters, and pH analyzers.
- Performed method 334. 0 on chlorine analyzers.
- Monitored water quality in clear well.
Plant Operations
- Daily production ranged from 700,000–1,339,000 gallons/day.
- Nanty Glo purchased 360,000–432,000 gallons/day.
- One filter taken offline daily for washing and return to service.
- Conducted process control analysis, monitored backwash flow rates, observed filter media daily.
- Continuously monitored clarifiers for sludge content and settling capability.
- Adjusted flows and chemical feed rates daily; performed DAF scrapper and air saturation setpoint adjustments.
Maintenance & Repair
- Completed 82 work orders.
- Key tasks included: replacing pressure transmitter, ladder inspections, greasing DAF recycle pump/scraper, fire extinguisher inspection, SCBA testing, exercising sump pumps, inspecting eye wash/safety showers, greasing clarifier drives, testing chlorine room alarm, removing lagoon vault sludge, greasing finished water pumps/motors, alternating finished water pumps weekly, cleaning pH/turbidity meters, jar testing for chemical optimization, plumbing repairs, adjusting plant instrumentation for daylight savings, removing debris from spillway, monitoring filter beds, replacing generator indicator lights, cleaning lagoon screens, and general facility cleaning.
Financial Update
Maintenance Expenditures
| Vendor |
Expense |
Description |
| WPSG, INC. |
$197. 00 |
SCBA flow test |
| Ace Hardware |
$27. 10 |
Pressure reducer/Back flow preventer/fittings |
| USA Blue Book |
$660. 42 |
Pressure transmitter/Raw water solenoid |
| Cummins INC. |
$66. 12 |
Generator indicator lights |
| Lubrication Engineers |
$1,170. 73 |
DAF/Blower/Clarifier gear oils |
Caps For WTP
| Category |
Contract Total per Year |
Previous Balance |
Total Spent This Month |
Remaining Balance |
| Maintenance Cap |
$26,010. 00 |
$13,171. 63 |
$2,121. 37 |
$11,050. 26 |
Health & Safety
- No accidents in November.
- Personnel have worked 1,034 days (2 years 10 months) without an accident/injury.
- Training topics: Weekly tailgate meetings, COVID-19 updates, Personal Protective Equipment, AWWA disinfection of water storage facilities.
Personnel
| Name |
Title |
Wastewater Operator Certifications |
| Luke Byrne |
Water Plant Manager |
PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1,7,8,10,11 |
| Kyle Smiley |
Operator |
PA Class A, E, Subclass 1 |
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Report
Executive Summary
- Treated 26. 997 million gallons of clean water to Howells Run.
- Daily average: 0. 899 million gallons/day.
- All testing and operational requirements met.
- Centrifuge operated twice weekly; 5. 419 tons of sludge sent to landfill.
On the Radar
- Borough Engineer evaluating installation of new 20” influent valve for SBR tank #2.
- Contractor Hickes scheduled for site visit on 12-7-22 to assess upcoming valve replacement project.
Operations & Compliance
- SBR tank testing done Mon/Wed/Fri for process control.
- Influent/effluent compliant testing done Tue/Thurs for DEP reporting.
- All data entered daily into computer for monthly reporting.
- Monthly reports sent electronically to DEP by 28th of each month.
Plant Operations
- Made plant rounds and equipment checks daily (several times per shift).
- Ran centrifuge twice weekly.
- Hosed and cleaned influent screening unit daily.
- Completed all work orders for the month.
- Swept and hosed influent building floor, centrifuge building floor, and sludge dumpster area.
- Completed plant safety inspection for November.
Maintenance & Repair
- Cleaned U. V. banks and refilled with lime away.
- Greased decanters on SBR tanks.
- Completed monthly safety inspection.
- Hosed and cleaned centrifuge building floor as needed.
- Swept and mopped control building floors weekly.
Financial Update
Maintenance Expenditures
| Vendor |
Expense |
Description |
| — |
$650. 00 |
Yearly inspection for plant cranes |
| Ace Hardware |
$51. 77 |
Heat tape, insulation, tape for effluent sampler |
| Home Depot |
$57. 77 |
5-gallon buckets for centrifuge oil change |
Caps For WWTP
| Category |
Contract Total per Year |
November 2022 |
Contract year to date |
Remaining Balance |
| Maintenance Cap |
$23,895. 24 |
$823. 34 |
$22,649. 32 |
$1,245. 92 |
| Sludge |
$78,854. 40 |
$11,812. 29 |
$60,730. 31 |
$18,124. 09 |
Health & Safety
- No accidents in November.
- Personnel have worked 6,510 days (17 years 8 months) without an accident/injury.
- Training topics: Weekly tailgate meetings, COVID-19 updates, Personal Protective Equipment, Cyber security updates.
Personnel
| Name |
Title |
Wastewater Operator Certifications |
| Michael Montgomery |
Plant Manager |
PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4 |
| Sharon Burkett |
Lab Supervisor |
PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Kyle Smiley |
Operator |
PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1 |
| Ryan Lanzendorfer |
Operator in Training |
— |
Effluent Quality and Permit Compliance Summary (WWTP)
- Returned 26. 997 million gallons of clean water to Howells Run.
- All tests and operational requirements met for November.
Maintenance & Repair Highlights
- Daily equipment checks and plant rounds (multiple times per shift).
- Plant safety inspection completed.
- Centrifuge ran weekly.
- Grass cut and weeds eaten around plant.
- Control building floors swept and mopped weekly.
- U. V. banks cleaned and refilled with lime away.
Caps Summary (WWTP)
| Category |
This Month |
Contract Year to Date |
Remaining Balance |
| Maintenance Cap |
$823. 34 |
$22,649. 32 |
$1,245. 92 |
| Sludge Disposal Cap |
$11,812. 29 |
$60,730. 31 |
$18,124 |
Signed:
Michael J. Montgomery, Plant Manager – Ebensburg WWTP