Inframark WTP Report

Ebensburg Municipal Authority - November 2023 WTP Monthly Report

Date: December 18th, 2023 Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Inframark

Executive Summary

During November 2023, the Ebensburg water treatment plant (WTP) treated a total of 27,718,000 gallons of reservoir water. This averages to approximately 923,933 gallons per day.

• An additional average of 60,300 gallons per day was purchased from Saltlick and blended into the distribution system.
• The Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) unit has been returned to service and is operating well.
• Annual boiler cleaning and preventive maintenance were completed on both natural gas boilers.
• Inframark continues to monitor WTP pumping stations (Saltlick, Ogden, and Hillcrest). A failing signal converter on the Saltlick meter was repaired by Inframark and LB Water’s meter specialist.
• On November 29th, an annual fourth-quarter filter bed evaluation with media analysis was completed. The filter was found to be in excellent condition, though the final detailed report is pending.
• The downstream by-pass flow valve was operated multiple times to meet the instream flow requirement of 270,000 gallons per day (GPD).

Upcoming Items ("On the Radar"):

• Service clarifiers
• PA DEP inspection correctives
• Drought Contingency Plan updates
• Lagoon pond pumps

Operations & Compliance

• Reporting: The Monthly Operating Report (MOR) containing over 20,000 data points was submitted to the PA DEP.
• Water Quality Testing:
  • Nine bacteriological samples were collected; zero were total coliform positive.
  • Four chlorine samples were collected in the distribution system; all met or exceeded the minimum requirement of 0. 20mg/L free chlorine.
• Instrumentation: Online and lab instruments were calibrated to meet PA DEP requirements. Comparative grab samples were taken to ensure the accuracy of continuous chlorine, turbidity, and pH analyzers.
• Plant Production: Daily production fluctuated between 821,000 and 1,045,000 gallons.
• Maintenance: Filters are washed every 144 hours (once per week). Clarifiers are monitored for sludge content and settling capability.

Maintenance & Repair

Inframark staff completed 95 work orders in November. Key activities included:

• Inspections of fire extinguishers, SCBA equipment, ladders, and eye wash/safety showers.
• Exercise of sump pumps.
• DAF repairs and inspections.
• Boiler maintenance and blower lubrication.
• Finished water pump packing inspections and greasing of finished water pumps/motors.
• Hillcrest chlorine analyzer cleaning/calibration.
• SCADA/instrument adjustments for Daylight Savings Time.
• Greasing of clarifier drives and cleaning of clarifier troughs.
• Chlorine room alarm test.
• Weekly cleaning of pH and turbidity meters.
• Jar testing to optimize chemical usage.
• DAF sump level sensor verifications.

Financial Update

Maintenance Expenditures:

• Water service professionals: $2,420 (Annual filter bed inspection/media analysis)
• USA Blue Book: $1,568. 79 (Sodium permanganate LMI pump/rebuild kit)
• Heritage Environmental: $298 (Chlorine regulator gaskets)
• Harbor Freight: $220. 87 (Shelving organizer/hardware/anchors/extension cord)
• Long Barn: $109. 60 (Plumbing supplies)
• Tractor supply: $93. 24 (Generator fuel treatment/backup cards/snow shovel)
• KAZA (All American Fire): $8. 48 (SCBA air)

Caps for WTP:

• Contract Total per Year: $26,522. 00
• Previous Balance: $11,604. 49
• Total Spent This Month: $4,718. 97
• Remaining Balance: $6,885. 52

Health & Safety

• There were no accidents in November.
• Personnel have worked 1,399 days (3 years, 11 months) without an accident or injury.
• Training & Presentations: Weekly tailgate meetings, COVID-19 updates, Winter weather SOP review, and Lab quality manual updates.

Personnel

• 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)
• Tony Perott: Operator (PA Class C, E, Water Subclass 1,6,7,8,12)