Inframark WTP Repor

Ebensburg Municipal Authority: October 2024 WTP Monthly Report

Date: November 25, 2024 Submitted by: Luke Byrne, Project Manager (Inframark) To: Ebensburg Borough Authority Members

Executive Summary & Operations

During October 2024, the Ebensburg water treatment plant treated a total of 37,542,000 gallons of reservoir water. This averages to approximately 1,211,032 gallons per day.

• Water Purchases: An average of 293,447 gallons per day were purchased from Saltlick and blended into the distribution system. This volume is higher than normal due to excessive water loss, contractor flushing for a water line project, and Nanty Glo purchasing water.
• Nanty Glo Supply: The plant supplied water to Nanty Glo for 17 days in October. On October 17th, Nanty Glo stopped purchasing water.
• Reservoir Levels: The upper reservoir level is currently down 10. 5 feet. Inframark is monitoring levels closely and investigating the functionality of lower intake valves.
• Water Quality:
  • Disinfection By-products: Samples from sites 700 Mini mall and 701 Airport were under the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for Haloacetic acids and Trihalomethanes. This is the 8th consecutive quarter under the MCL.
  • PFAS: Fourth-quarter monitoring on October 8th yielded no detects, concluding EMA’s PFAS monitoring for 2024.
  • Bacteriological: Nine samples were collected; zero were total coliform positive.
  • Chlorine: Five samples were collected, all meeting the minimum requirement of 0. 20mg/L free chlorine.

Maintenance & Repair

Inframark staff completed 69 work orders in October. Key activities included:

• Installation of a new 400lb motor in the lower level of the elevated tank (assisted by Dodson Electric).
• Annual inspection/service of the Hillcrest emergency generator by Cummin’s Generator Service (found in good condition).
• Routine inspections of fire extinguishers, ladders, sump pumps, DAF mixers, and safety showers.
• Cleaning of clarifier troughs, pH/turbidity meters, and the facility.
• Lubrication of blowers and finished water pumps/motors.

Financial Update

Maintenance Expenditures:

• Sealing Specialties: $1,103. 72 (Finished water pump packing and seals)
• Wal-Mart: $258. 99 (Batteries/lab binders/sampling supplies)
• LB Water: $269. 25 (Pipe flanges/brass fittings)
• Tractor Supply: $83. 69 (Hardware/pins/clips)
• Ace Hardware: $25. 03 (Pump station keys)

Maintenance Cap Status:

• Contract Total per Year: $25,000
• Previous Balance: $7,737. 46
• Total Spent This Month: $1,740. 68
• Remaining Balance: $5,996. 78

Health & Safety

• There were no accidents in October.
• Personnel have worked 1,735 days (4 years, 10 months) without an accident or injury.
• Training Conducted: Weekly tailgate meetings, upper reservoir intake operations review, and DCP (Disaster Control Plan) review.

Personnel & Certifications

• Kyle Smiley (Operator): PA Class A, E, Subclass 1, 10, 11, 12
• Tony Perott (Operator): PA Class C, E, Water Subclass 1, 6, 7, 8, 12
• Shawn Jones (Operator in Training): Training for PA DEP exam
• Luke Byrne (Project Manager): PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12; PA Class A, E, Wastewater