Inframark WWTP Report
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Ebensburg WWTP Monthly Report - October 2023
Report Date: November 20, 2023
Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Plant Manager (Inframark)
Submitted to: Ebensburg Borough Authority Members
Executive Summary
During October 2023, the Ebensburg wastewater treatment plant treated 15,697,600 gallons of wastewater — averaging 506,374 gallons per day. All operational and testing requirements were met.
Key activities included:
- Centrifuge operated weekly; 6. 603 tons of dry sludge sent to landfill.
- Stutzman hauled 54,200 gallons of sludge from Somerset Co. Water system into drying beds.
- Kone Cranes performed annual hoist inspections.
- Staff installed two rebuilt mixers in SBR tanks and fabricated new stainless-steel lifting cables.
- Screening unit repaired locally for ~$1,900 (vs. $46,000 quote from pumpman).
- Trojan replaced burnt-out UV bulbs and one ballast; UV system now at 100% functionality.
- Generator maintenance plan developed after discovering lack of recent servicing. Transfer switch at Emerald Estates lift station found non-operational during generator start-up — manufacturer contacted, working with Dodson Electric for repair.
On the Radar:
- Level sensors for SBR tanks
- UV inventory check
- SBR#2 mixer fault investigation
Operations & Compliance
Testing Schedule:
- SBR tanks: Tested Mon/Wed/Fri for process control (Settleability, MLSS, MLVSS).
- Influent/effluent compliance: Tested Tue/Thu for DEP reporting (TSS, BOD, CBOD).
- pH & Dissolved Oxygen: Tested daily.
- Composite samples collected; all data entered into WIMS daily for E-DMR reporting.
- Monthly reports submitted electronically to DEP by 28th of each month.
Plant Operations:
- Industrial Park and Emerald Estates pump stations checked daily.
- Centrifuge operated; sludge pumped to digesters for thickening.
- Aeration cycles adjusted to optimize sludge.
- Influent/effluent samplers checked daily.
Maintenance & Repair
Inframark staff completed 218 work orders in October. Key tasks:
- Greased decanters on SBR tanks.
- Repaired screening unit.
- Investigated SBR#2 fault.
- Completed monthly safety inspections.
- Hosed/cleaned UV trough, bulbs, sensors.
- Daily cleaning of influent screening unit.
- Checked oil/belts on blowers daily.
- Hosed centrifuge building floor.
- Cut grass/weeds around facility.
- Swept/mopped control building floors weekly.
Financial Update
Maintenance Expenditures (October):
- Kone Cranes: $1,834 (safety inspection of 5 hoists)
- EXXON: $19. 75 (gas for mower)
- Harbor Freight: $358. 56 (lift jack)
- Foster Wineland: $5. 69 (mower top lock)
- Ace Hardware: $26. 24 (sampler tubing)
- Tractor Supply: $123. 17 (buckets/cables/hooks/anchors)
- Dollar General: $53. 74 (rags/cleaner)
Budget Tracking:
| Category | Contract Total/Year | Previous Balance | Spent This Month | Remaining Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Cap | $25,691. 76 | $5,959. 26 | $2,421. 15 | $3,538. 11 |
| Sludge | $84,782. 76 | $44,809. 41 | $6,439. 28 | $38,370. 13 |
Health & Safety
- Zero accidents in October.
- Personnel have worked 1,369 days (3 years 10 months) without injury.
- Training/presentations covered:
- Weekly tailgate meetings
- COVID-19 updates
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- UV training on HMI
- Compliance sample collection
Personnel & Certifications
| Name | Title | Wastewater Operator Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon Burkett | Lead Operator | PA Class A, E; Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Kyle Smiley | Operator | PA Class A, E; Water Subclass 1 |
| Randy Lauer | Operator | PA Class A, E; Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4 |
| Luke Byrne | Plant Manager | PA Class A, E; Water Subclass 1,7,8,10,11 |
This report reflects full operational compliance, proactive maintenance, cost-saving repairs, and strong safety performance for October 2023.