Inframark WWTP Report
Ebensburg WWTP Monthly Report: September 2023
Submitted by: Inframark Water Infrastructure Operations
Date of Report Submission: October 23, 2023
Recipient: Ebensburg Borough Authority Members
Executive Summary
During September 2023, the Ebensburg wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) treated 14,893,600 gallons of wastewater — averaging 496,500 gallons per day. All operational and testing requirements were met.
Key maintenance activities included:
- The centrifuge was operated once weekly; 2. 771 tons of sludge were sent to landfill.
- Mixer #2 in SBR tank #2 could not be lifted due to a tangled stainless-steel cable around the slide rail. Staff cut the cable and installed a new one.
- On September 13, an alarm at the CAT pumping station was traced to a tangled float. It was untangled, restoring normal operation.
- On September 15, a failing pump at Emerald Estates pump station was disassembled. Two pieces of green plastic disc were found lodged in the impeller. After removal and reassembly, all four pumps at the lift station are now operational.
Items on the Radar:
- Screener unit discharge auger
- Level sensors for SBR tanks
- UV lighting burnt wire
Operations & Compliance
Testing Schedule:
- SBR tank testing: Monday, Wednesday, Friday — includes Settleability, MLSS, and MLVSS.
- Influent/effluent compliance testing: Tuesdays and Thursdays — includes TSS, BOD, CBOD.
- Effluent pH and Dissolved Oxygen: Tested daily (7 days/week).
- All data entered into WIMS daily for E-DMR reporting.
- Monthly reports submitted electronically to DEP by the 28th of each month.
Plant Operations:
- Industrial Park and Emerald Estates pump stations checked daily.
- Compliance samples collected daily.
- Process control lab work completed daily.
- Centrifuge operated; sludge pumped to digesters for thickening.
- Aeration cycles adjusted to optimize sludge.
- Influent and effluent samplers checked daily.
Maintenance & Repair:
- Inframark staff completed 216 work orders in September.
- Greased decanters on SBR tanks.
- Monthly safety inspections completed.
- Hosed and cleaned U. V. trough, bulbs, sensors.
- Influent screening unit hosed and cleaned daily.
- Checked oil and belts on blowers daily.
- Centrifuge building floor hosed.
- Cut grass and weeds around facility premises.
- Control building floors swept and mopped weekly.
Financial Update
Maintenance Expenditures (September):
- Dollar General: $11. 66 — Cleaning supplies
- EXXON: $75. 90 — Gas for mower
- Tractor Supply: $91. 14 — Garbage cans for pump stations
- Ray’s Lawnmower: $661. 04 — New push mower/oil
- Ace Hardware: $23. 00 — Nozzle for garden hose
- Applied Technologies: $294. 28 — Oil for U. V. unit
Budget Caps (WWTP):
| Category | Contract Total per Year | Previous Balance | Total Spent This Month | Remaining Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Cap | $25,691. 76 | $7,116. 37 | $1,157. 11 | $5,959. 26 |
| Sludge | $84,782. 76 | $57,008. 28 | $12,198. 87 | $44,809. 41 |
Health & Safety
- No accidents occurred in September.
- Personnel have worked 1,338 days (3 years 9 months) without an accident or injury.
Inframark Training & Presentations:
- Weekly tailgate meetings
- COVID-19 news and updates
- Personal Protective Equipment training
- SCADA UV trending
Personnel
| Name | Title | Wastewater Operator Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Montgomery | Plant Manager | PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4 |
| Sharon Burkett | Lab Supervisor | PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Kyle Smiley | Operator | PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1 |
| Luke Byrne | Plant Manager | PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1,7,8,10,11 |
| Jacob Dumm | Operator in Training | Preparing for Exam |
This report reflects full operational compliance, proactive maintenance, and strong safety performance during September 2023. Residents can expect continued reliable service from the Ebensburg WWTP under Inframark’s management.