Inframark WTP Report

Ebensburg Municipal Authority Water Treatment Report (May 2026)

Inframark has submitted the May 2026 monthly report for the Ebensburg water treatment facility (WTP). The report covers operations, maintenance activities, financial updates, and personnel certifications.

Executive Summary & Operations

• Water Production: The plant treated 31,350,000 gallons of reservoir water in May, averaging 1,000,000 gallons per day.
• Purchased Water: An average of 64,409 gallons per day was purchased from Saltlick and blended into the distribution system.
• Reservoir Status: The upper reservoir water level is currently 2 feet below the full pool level.
• Intake Maintenance: Inframark worked with Greenland Construction to clean debris from the upper reservoir intake.
  • A 4ft intake valve stem was retrieved and is being repaired due to excessive corrosion.
  • Approximately 30 feet of ladder and a 3-foot piece of grating were removed.
  • This work prevented blockages and provided data for future intake structure improvements.
• Calibrations: Annual flow meter calibrations were completed on May 6th; all meters were within compliance.
• Sampling: Annual sampling for Inorganic (IOC), Synthetic Organic (SOC), and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) was conducted.
• Incident Report: On May 13th, a brief power loss caused the finished water pump to fault. Staff manually closed the valve to prevent basement flooding and equipment damage. The plant was restarted without further issues.
• Future Planning: Inframark is collaborating with Borough staff and Stiffler to complete a five-year recertification of the risk and resilience assessment. Emergency response plans are being consolidated into a single document.

On the Radar (Upcoming Items)

• DAF Spare parts
• Upper reservoir intake valve repair
• SCADA upgrades
• Lighting improvements
• Loading dock rehabilitation

Financial Update

Maintenance Expenditures

• Hach: $203. 06 (Turbidimeter repairs)
• Cintas: $93. 30 (Fire extinguisher inspections)

Caps for WTP

• Maintenance Cap: $296. 36 spent this month; $17,805. 73 remaining balance.
• Chemical Cap: $2,995. 40 spent this month; $47,434. 16 remaining balance.

Health & Safety

• There were no accidents in May.
• Personnel have worked 2,312 days (6 years and 5 months) without an accident or injury.
• Ongoing training includes weekly tailgate meetings, safety flash reports, and process control meetings.

Personnel & Certifications

• Kyle Smiley (Operator III): PA Class A, E; Water Subclass 1, 10, 11, 12; 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.
• Luke Byrne (Project Manager): PA Class A, E; Water Subclass 1, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12; Wastewater Subclass 1, 3, 4.