Inframark WWTP Report

Ebensburg WWTP Monthly Report: September 2024

Report Date: October 28, 2024 Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Project Manager (Inframark)

Executive Summary & Operations

During September 2024, the Ebensburg wastewater treatment plant treated a total of 13,752,100 gallons of wastewater (averaging 458,400 gallons per day).

• Sludge Management: The centrifuge was operated twice, resulting in 5. 98 tons of dry sludge sent to the landfill. Additionally, the plant received 215,700 gallons of hauled-in sludge from the Somerset Co. Water System, which is currently being processed in drying beds.
• Equipment Issues: Staff faced significant challenges operating the centrifuge due to a clogged sludge feed line and a hose blowout on September 11th. After several failed attempts and coordination with Centrisys, the clog was removed, and operations were restored.
• Water Supply: The facility continues to battle air in its well water supply, as there is no connection to city water. A small leak on the well line was repaired, but the air issue persists; a well company may need to inspect the pump.
• Upcoming Maintenance: Dodson Electric has ordered two new unit heaters with an estimated arrival date of November 7th.

Maintenance & Repairs

Inframark staff completed 78 work orders in September. Key activities included:

• Greasing decanters on SBR tanks and the screening unit.
• Repairing the centrifuge feed line and sludge feed line check valves.
• Installing isolation valves on the process water line for centrifuge flushing.
• Cleaning wet well pump floats and the UV basin.
• Inspecting stormwater basins and State School weir boxes.
• Performing monthly safety inspections and cleaning control building floors.

Financial Update

Maintenance Expenditures:

• Tractor Supply: $55. 10 (Blower room exhaust fan belts)
• All American Fire Equipment: $42. 40 (Centrifuge line repairs)
• USA Blue Book: $9. 72 (Effluent sampler dipper)

Budget Caps:

• Maintenance Cap: Contract total is $25,000/year. With $107. 22 spent this month, the remaining balance is $1,863. 97.
• Sludge Cap: Contract total is $80,000/year. With $10,658. 12 spent this month, the remaining balance is $11,115. 83.

Health & Safety

• There were no accidents in September.
• Personnel have worked 1,704 days (4 years and 9 months) without an accident or injury.
• Training included weekly tailgate meetings and procedures for handling hauled-in sludge.

Personnel

The following staff members are certified operators:

• Randy Lauer: Operator II (PA Class A, E; Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4)
• Kyle Smiley: Operator II (PA Class A, E; Water Subclass 1,10,11,12)
• Tony Perott: Operator I (PA Class C, E; Water Subclass 1,6,7,8,12)
• Shawn Jones: Operator in Training (Training for PA DEP exam)
• Luke Byrne: Project Manager (PA Class A, E; Water Subclass 1,7,8,10,11,12; PA Class A, E; Wastewater)