Inframark WWTP Report

Ebensburg WWTP Monthly Report: October 2025

Date: November 24, 2025 Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Inframark

Executive Summary & Operations

• Wastewater Treated: The plant treated a total of 16,759,100 gallons in October, averaging 540,616 gallons per day.
• Sludge Disposal: 12. 9 tons of dry sludge were sent to the landfill.
• Major Repair: Inframark and RAM Industrial completed a significant liner replacement on the centrifuge auger. This project saved the authority $16,000 compared to a factory quote and restored equipment to normal operating condition.
• Sludge Hauling: Stutzman Hauling filled drying beds with sludge from the Somerset Water Authority.
• Equipment Issues:
  • Exhaust Fan: Dodson Electric is investigating a failed motor in the headworks building exhaust fan. Until repaired, doors are kept open for ventilation (a temporary measure not viable in winter).
  • UV Unit: Staff responded to a low coolant pressure fault. The issue was traced to an air lock, and levels were replenished.
• Testing: Annual Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing (WETT) was conducted and passed all parameters.
• Lift Stations: All three lift stations were inspected regularly. No leaks were found, and all floats/transducers are working properly.

Maintenance & Financials

• Work Orders: Staff completed 90 work orders in October.
• Key Maintenance Tasks: Included greasing decanters and screening units, cleaning UV channels and basins, tensioning grit blow belts, installing new LED bulbs, and general facility cleaning.
• Maintenance Expenditures:
  • Ludwig Electric: $1,224. 64 (Centrifuge motor rebuild)
  • Ametek: $677. 34 (UV Crane solenoids)
  • USA Blue Book: $401. 55 (Polymer pump head)
  • All-American Fire Equipment: $181. 26 (Annual fire extinguisher inspections)
  • Amazon: $138. 29 (Solenoid kit/hardware)

Budget Caps

• Maintenance Cap: $5,593. 88 remaining balance.
• Sludge Cap: $14,441. 07 remaining balance.
• Chemical Cap: $4,726. 47 remaining balance.

Health & Safety

• Accidents: There were no accidents in October.
• Safety Record: Personnel have worked 2,100 days (5 years, 10 months) without an accident or injury.
• Training: Recent topics included weekly tailgate meetings, seatbelt safety, working from heights, and hardhat requirements.

Personnel

• Randy Lauer: Operator II (PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4)
• Kyle Smiley: Operator III (PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1,10,11,12; Wastewater Subclass 1)
• Tony Perott: Operator I (PA Class C, E, Water Subclass 1,6,7,8,12)
• Shawn Jones: Mechanic II
• 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; Wastewater)