Inframark WTP Report

Ebensburg Municipal Authority: February 2026 WTP Monthly Report

Date: March 23rd, 2026 Submitted by: Luke Byrne, Inframark

Executive Summary

During February 2026, the Ebensburg water treatment plant treated a total of 34,716,000 gallons of reservoir water. This equates to an average daily production of 1,239,857 gallons.

• Water Purchases: An average of 111,357 gallons per day were purchased from Saltlick and blended into the distribution system. This volume was higher than normal due to Nanty Glo purchasing water.
• Nanty Glo Supply: On February 24th, Nanty Glo began buying water at a rate of 150 GPM.
• Filter Evaluation: A quarterly evaluation of Filter #1 was conducted on February 9th. The troughs, filter media, and air scour system were found to be in excellent condition with no deficiencies or anomalies.
• Maintenance: Staff replaced a failing pH probe on the raw water line.
• Water Quality: Annual PFAS samples were collected with no detectable results.
• Reservoir Status: The upper reservoir water level is currently 7 feet below full pool level.
• Construction Delays: Weather conditions have delayed Greenland Construction from working on the upper reservoir intake valves. A downed tree also needs removal to gain access to the intake.
• Community Engagement: Inframark hosted a tour of the WTP facility for the Saint Francis University Environmental Engineering class.

Operations & Compliance

• Reporting: Monthly compliance reports (Monthly Operating Report) containing over 20,000 data points were submitted to the PA DEP.
• Monitoring: Turbidity levels were continuously monitored for each filter, with 2,688 readings collected in February; all were in compliance. Primary and secondary contaminant levels were monitored with no exceedances of maximum contaminant levels.
• Instrumentation: Online and lab instruments were calibrated to meet PA DEP requirements. Comparative grab samples were collected to ensure the accuracy of continuous chlorine analyzers, turbidimeters, and pH analyzers.
• Plant Production: Daily production fluctuated between 1,197,000 and 1,288,000 gallons.
• Routine Tasks: Daily process control analysis, backwash flow monitoring, clarifier sludge content checks, and chemical feed adjustments were performed.

Maintenance & Repair

Inframark staff completed 82 work orders in February, including:

• Fire extinguisher and ladder inspections.
• Sump pump exercises.
• Painting of the lab floor.
• Replacement of the raw water pH probe.
• Cleaning of the DAF unit, clarifier troughs, and facility.
• Eye wash/safety shower inspections.
• Greasing of clarifier drives and finished water pumps/motors.
• Chlorine room alarm test.
• Weekly cleaning of pH and turbidity meters.
• DAF sump level sensor verifications.
• Monitoring of filter bed expansion.

Financial Update

Maintenance Expenditures:

• Ace Hardware: $218. 25 for fittings/tubing for frozen water line repairs.
• Long Barn: $156. 45 for water line fittings.

Caps for WTP Budget Status:

• Maintenance Cap:
  • Contract Total per Year: $26,664. 12
  • Previous Balance: $25,896. 20
  • Total Spent This Month: $374. 70
  • Remaining Balance: $25,521. 50
• Chemical Cap:
  • Contract Total per Year: $95,990. 76
  • Previous Balance: $81,082. 71
  • Total Spent This Month: $8,264. 45
  • Remaining Balance: $72,818. 26

Health & Safety

• There were no accidents in February.
• Personnel have worked 2,220 days (6 years and 2 months) without an accident or injury.
• Ongoing safety activities include weekly tailgate meetings, safety flash reports, and weekly process control meetings.

Personnel

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

• Kyle Smiley (Operator III): PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1,10,11,12; PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1.
• Tony Perott (Operator II): 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.

On the Radar (Upcoming Items)

• DAF Spare parts
• Upper reservoir inlet valves
• SCADA upgrades
• Lighting