Ebensburg WWTP January 2024 Monthly Report Summary
Report Date: February 26, 2024
Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Project Manager (Inframark)
Submitted to: Ebensburg Borough Authority Members
Wastewater Treatment Volume & Performance
- Treated 29,982,300 gallons of wastewater in January.
- Average daily flow: 967,170 gallons per day.
- All operational and testing requirements were met for the month.
Key Maintenance & Repairs
- Grit System: Grit classifier was full of sludge; grit lift pump was damaged. Pump was repaired and reinstalled — system now working well.
- Centrifuge: Bearing temperatures ran high due to clogged auto greaser. Lines flushed, refilled with new grease — temps normalized.
- Screw Pump: Rebuilt failing screw pump (used to move sludge through plant processes including centrifuge). Stator, rotor, and pressure valve replaced. Facility operated on one pump during repair — urgency due to limited sludge movement capacity.
- Screening Unit: Two bearings hanging up due to wear — new bearings purchased, repair planned.
- Basket Screeners: Cleaned rags/debris at Industrial Park Marine Center and Emerald Estates locations.
- Industrial Park Sewer Lift Station: Approved project to replace discharge elbows, slide rails, and machine/balance pump impellers — awaiting parts.
- Emerald Estates: Automatic transfer switch arrived; Inframark coordinating with ASCO and Dodson for installation/startup date.
Upcoming Items (“On the Radar”)
- Level sensors for SBR tanks
- UV chamber cleaning
- Centrifuge flow meter
- Screening unit bearings
Operations & Compliance Testing
- SBR Tank Testing: Done Mon/Wed/Fri — includes Settleability, MLSS, MLVSS.
- Influent/Effluent Testing: Done Tue/Thu — includes TSS, BOD, CBOD.
- Daily Checks: Effluent pH, Dissolved Oxygen, UV intensity, composite samples.
- All data entered into WIMS daily for E-DMR reporting.
- Monthly reports sent electronically to DEP by 28th of each month.
Plant Operations Highlights
- Inspected Industrial Park and Emerald Estates pump stations.
- Screened units, grit removal processes, WAS pumps, digesters, centrifuge, polymer feed system all operated/inspected.
- Floating debris removed from SBR tanks; aeration cycles adjusted to optimize sludge.
- Influent/effluent samplers checked daily; UV operational checks performed.
Maintenance Work Orders
- Completed 170 work orders in January.
- Included: greasing decanters/screening unit, garage door repair, inlet filter replacement (grit blower B200), grit airlift pump repairs, cleaned grit pit, process water strainer repairs, conduit support valve control repair, monthly safety inspections, UV trough/bulbs/sensors cleaned, influent screening unit hosed/cleaned daily, blower oil/belts checked daily (greased weekly), centrifuge building floor hosed, centrifuge greased, case tractor maintenance, snow removal/salting, State School weir box inspected, control building floors swept/mopped weekly.
Financial Update
Maintenance Expenditures (January)
- Ace Hardware: $459. 33 — Tubing for blowers/samplers, grease guns
- Advanced Auto: $236. 62 — Battery charger, degreasers
- Tractor Supply: $151. 43 — Stainless steel hardware, wire wheels, cleaner solvent
- LB Water: $77. 45 — Grit repair plumbing supplies
- Foster Wineland: $190. 31 — UV hydraulic hose
Caps for WWTP (Budget Tracking)
| Category |
Contract Total/Year |
Previous Balance |
Spent This Month |
Remaining Balance |
| Maintenance Cap |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
$1,115. 14 |
$23,884. 86 |
| Sludge |
$80,000 |
$80,000 |
$7,121. 69 |
$72,878. 31 |
Health & Safety
- Zero accidents in January.
- Personnel have worked 1,461 days (4 years 1 month) without an accident or injury.
- Training/Presentations: Weekly tailgate meetings, Cyber security.
Personnel & Certifications
| Name |
Title |
Operator Certifications |
| Sharon Burkett |
Lead Operator |
PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Kyle Smiley |
Operator II |
PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1 |
| Randy Lauer |
Operator II |
PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4 |
| Tony Perott |
Operator |
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 |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of operations, maintenance, finances, and personnel for the Ebensburg Wastewater Treatment Plant in January 2024. All systems are functioning within compliance, with proactive repairs and upcoming projects ensuring continued reliability.