Inframark WTP Report

Ebensburg Municipal Authority: November 2025 WTP Monthly Report

Date: December 15th, 2025 Submitted by: Luke Byrne, Inframark

Executive Summary & Operations

During November 2025, the Ebensburg water treatment plant (WTP) treated a total of 33,071,000 gallons of reservoir water. This averages to approximately 1,102,367 gallons per day. Additionally, an average of 63,501 gallons per day were purchased from Saltlick and blended into the distribution system.

Key operational events included:

• DAF Maintenance: The Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) unit was taken offline on November 3rd for semiannual cleaning and maintenance.
• Mainline Break: On November 4th, Inframark provided oversight for a mainline break repair in Crestwood. A boil water advisory was issued and subsequently lifted, with all paperwork submitted to the PA DEP.
• Reservoir Repairs: Inframark and Borough staff met with Greenland Construction to plan repairs for the upper reservoir intake structure. The work will be split into smaller projects, starting with draining the tower to inspect valve operating stems and develop a materials list.
• Equipment Replacement: Staff replaced an aged chlorine scale at the WTP facility that had failed due to bad load cells. A new dual-cylinder scale has been installed and is operational.
• Water Levels: The upper reservoir water level is currently 8 feet below full pool level.
• Routine Maintenance: All pumping stations were inspected, pumps/motors greased, and packing glands checked. The Hillcrest generator was found to be in good condition. Weekly sampling, flow recording, and instrument calibrations were completed.

Maintenance & Repair

Inframark staff completed 66 work orders in November. Activities included:

• Fire extinguisher and ladder inspections.
• Sump pump exercises and DAF draining/cleaning.
• Repair of the #2 lagoon pump seat valve.
• DAF air tower maintenance and installation of a new chlorine scale.
• Lagoon vault cleaning and eye wash/safety shower inspections.
• Greasing clarifier drives, finished water pumps/motors, and cleaning clarifier troughs.
• Weekly cleaning of pH and turbidity meters.
• Jar testing to optimize chemical usage and verification of DAF sump level sensors.

Financial Update

Maintenance Expenditures:

• Heritage Environmental: $1,226. 32 for chlorine room repairs.
• The Long Barn: $37. 90 for LMI pump repairs.

Caps for WTP Budget Status:

• Maintenance Cap:
  • Contract Total per Year: $25,950. 84
  • Previous Balance: $3,861. 29
  • Total Spent This Month: $1,264. 22
  • Remaining Balance: $2,597. 07
• Chemical Cap:
  • Contract Total per Year: $93,423. 12
  • Previous Balance: $0
  • Total Spent This Month: $10,378. 30
  • Remaining Balance: $0

Health & Safety

• There were no accidents in November.
• Personnel have worked 2,130 days (5 years and 11 months) without an accident or injury.
• Training Topics Covered: Weekly tailgate meetings, winter weather driving, and PPE usage.

Personnel & Certifications

The following staff members are listed with their titles and certifications:

• 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 (Mechanic II): Training for PA DEP exam.
• Joseph Pompa (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.