Documents May 22, 2023

Inframark Reports

Ebensburg Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Report - April 2023

Submitted by: Inframark Water Infrastructure Operations Date of Report: May 22, 2023

Water Treated: The plant treated 15. 585 million gallons of clean water, averaging 0. 5195 million gallons per day.
Compliance: All testing and operational requirements were met for the month.
Sludge Disposal: 3. 094 tons of sludge were sent to the landfill.
Maintenance: The centrifuge was operated as needed.

Valve Replacement: The Hickes contractor completed the influent valve replacement. Inframark staff assisted and managed the plant around the clock during this project.
SBR Tanks: All four SBR tanks remained online and operating well.
Testing Schedule:
- SBR tank testing for process control occurred on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
- Influent and effluent compliant testing for DEP reporting occurred on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Routine Tasks: Daily plant rounds, equipment checks, cleaning of influent screening units and building floors, and weekly grass/weed cutting were completed.
Safety: The monthly plant safety inspection was completed.

Maintenance Cap:
- Contract Total per Year: $25,691. 76
- Spent in March 2023: $1,899. 84
- Contract Year-to-Date: $2,684. 73
- Remaining Balance: $23,007. 03
Sludge Disposal Cap:
- Contract Total per Year: $84,782. 76
- Spent in March 2023: $4,602. 55
- Contract Year-to-Date: $13,123. 11
- Remaining Balance: $71,659. 65

There were no accidents in April.
Personnel have worked 6,663 days (18 years and 1 month) without an accident or injury.
Training Topics: Weekly tailgate meetings, COVID-19 updates, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and cyber security updates.

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)

Submitted by: Inframark Water Infrastructure Operations Date of Report: May 22, 2023

Water Treated: The plant treated 27,276,000 gallons of reservoir water, averaging 909,202 gallons per day.
Production Drop: This represents a 51,598 gallon per day reduction compared to April 2022.
Purchased Water: An average of 61,276 gallons per day was purchased from Saltlick and blended into the distribution system.

Power Outage (April 1st): A power loss caused issues with the generator transfer switch and DAF VFDs. The electrical board for the transfer switch was replaced, and the DAF unit was taken offline for annual maintenance and cleaning. Both issues were resolved by April 17th.
Brush Fire (April 10th): A brush fire at the lower reservoir required the use of a foaming agent. Inframark shut off the intake from that source to prevent foam contamination, allowing for natural dilution before returning the source to service.
Planned Outage (April 23rd): A planned outage from 2 AM to 6 AM was handled smoothly with no damage.
Work Orders: Staff completed 83 work orders, including ladder inspections, greasing pumps and drives, fire extinguisher checks, and cleaning clarifier troughs.

Bacteriological Samples: Nine samples were collected; zero were found to be total coliform positive.
Chlorine Levels: Four samples were collected in the distribution system, all meeting the minimum requirement of 0. 20mg/L free chlorine.
Other Tasks: Inframark submitted a study on historical water loss to PA DEP, created a chemical tracking report in HACH WIM, and calibrated online instrumentation.

Maintenance Cap:
- Contract Total per Year: $26,522. 00
- Previous Balance: $25,944. 96
- Total Spent This Month: $1,592. 55
- Remaining Balance: $24,352. 41
Maintenance Expenditures:
- Ram Industrial Services: $1,075. 66 (1/2HP sump pump)
- Amazon: $419. 45 (2 lab faucets)
- Tractor Supply: $97. 44 (Clarifier grease and oil drain pan)

There were no accidents in April.
Personnel have worked 1,185 days (3 years and 4 months) without an accident or injury.
Training Topics: Weekly tailgate meetings, COVID-19 updates, PPE, and CMP updates/review.