Inframark WTP Report

Ebensburg Municipal Authority: September 2025 WTP Monthly Report

Date: October 27, 2025 Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Project Manager (Inframark)

Executive Summary & Operations

During September 2025, the Ebensburg water treatment plant treated a total of 32,972,000 gallons of reservoir water. This averages to approximately 1,099,067 gallons per day.

• Water Purchases: An average of 122,270 gallons per day was purchased from Saltlick and blended into the distribution system. This volume is higher than normal due to Nanty Glo purchasing water from Ebensburg.
• Nanty Glo Interconnect: The interconnect with Nanty Glo was shut off on September 4th and remained off until September 16th. Nanty Glo purchased water on September 16th–17th specifically to perform filter media cleaning.
• Boil Water Advisory (BWA): On September 10th, Inframark provided a licensed distribution operator and assisted with relocating a fire hydrant. A Boil Water Advisory was issued, and the PA DEP was notified. After collecting two rounds of bacteriological samples over two days, approval was granted to lift the advisory.
• Power Outage: A scheduled power outage occurred on September 15th at 12:00 AM. Service was only interrupted at the Hillcrest tank site. Staff successfully filled the tank to avoid service interruptions, and generator/pump inspections revealed no issues.
• Equipment Updates: A new lagoon wet well pump was installed to replace a failing unit discovered in July. The upper reservoir water level is currently six feet below full pool level.

Maintenance & Repair

Inframark staff completed 75 work orders in September. Key activities included:

• Inspections: Fire extinguishers, ladders, backwash tank exterior, eye wash/safety showers, and clarifier drives.
• Pump & Motor Work: Sump pumps exercised, lagoon pump installed, finished water pumps/motors greased, and alternated finished water pumps.
• System Adjustments: DAF air saturation adjustments, stream flow monitor maintenance, and lagoon vault cleaning/float adjustments.
• Cleaning & Calibration: Clarifier troughs cleaned, pH and turbidity meters cleaned weekly, and facility cleaned.
• Testing: Jar testing was conducted to optimize chemical usage, manganese levels, and reservoir turnover. DAF sump level sensor verifications were performed.

Financial Update

Maintenance Expenditures:

• Water Service Professionals: $2,860 (Annual filter/media analysis inspection)
• Integrity HDR: $397. 50 (Crane inspection)
• Custom Controls Unlimited: $112. 50 (SCADA turbidity scaling)
• The Home Depot: $33. 15 (Electrical conduit)
• Ace Hardware: $27. 97 (Reservoir gate chain/lock/hardware/batteries)

Contract Caps Status:

• Maintenance Cap: Total annual contract is $25,950. 84. Previous balance was $10,372. 46. Total spent this month was $3,431. 12, leaving a remaining balance of $6,941. 34.
• Chemical Cap: Total annual contract is $93,423. 12. Previous balance was $0. Total spent this month was $11,908. 40, leaving a remaining balance of $0.

Health & Safety

• There were no accidents in September.
• Personnel have worked 2,069 days (5 years and 9 months) without an accident or injury.
• Training: Weekly tailgate meetings were held, focusing on PPE (gloves, glasses, boots) and chlorine room safety.

Personnel & Certifications

The following staff members are certified for their respective roles:

• Randy Lauer (Operator II): PA Class A, E; Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4
• Kyle Smiley (Operator III): PA Class A, E; Water Subclass 1,10,11,12; PA Class A, E; Wastewater Subclass 1
• Tony Perott (Operator I): PA Class C, E; Water Subclass 1,6,7,8,12
• Shawn Jones (Operator in Training): Training for PA DEP exam
• Cody Williams (Operator): PA Class E; Water Subclass 12
• Luke Byrne (Project Manager): PA Class A, E; Water Subclass 1,7,8,10,11,12; PA Class A, E; Wastewater