Inframark WWTP Report

Ebensburg WWTP Monthly Report - February 2024

Report Date: March 25, 2024 Submitted by: Luke Byrne, Project Manager

Executive Summary

During February 2024, the Ebensburg wastewater treatment plant treated a total of 17,318,100 gallons of wastewater. This equates to an average daily flow of 597,176 gallons. All operational and testing requirements were met for the month.

Key maintenance activities included:

• SBR #2 Mixer: A disconnect was installed after staff discovered a burnt-up switch and damaged wires. The mixer is now running well.
• Grit Blower: The #2 grit blower was removed from operation and is being rebuilt onsite.
• Process Water Pumps: Repairs were made to the suction side to prevent cavitation, allowing for continuous operation.
• New Installations: A laundry sink was installed near the process water pumps for cleaning screener baskets, and a new float ball switch replaced an old failing one.
• Centrifuge: A new pressure sensor was installed on the sludge feed pump, which is now operating three times more efficiently than the old pump.
• Electrical: Staff repaired a blown fuse on the DO probe SC100 controller with help from Dodson Electric.
• Emerald Estates: The automatic transfer switch has been installed, with a full startup scheduled for March 14th.

Operations & Compliance

• Testing Schedule:
  • SBR tank testing (Settleability, MLSS, MLVSS) occurs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
  • Influent and effluent compliant testing (TSS, BOD, Phosphorus, Nitrogen, Ammonia, Fecal Coliform) occurs Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Effluent pH and Dissolved Oxygen are tested daily.
• Reporting: All data is entered into WIMS daily for E-DMR monthly reporting. Monthly reports are sent to the DEP electronically by the 28th of each month.
• Plant Operations: Routine tasks included inspecting pump stations, screening units, and grit removal processes. Sludge was pumped to digesters for thickening, and the centrifuge was operated daily.

Maintenance & Repair

Inframark staff completed 101 work orders in February. Key tasks included:

• Greasing decanters on SBR tanks and the screening unit.
• Replacing a blown fuse on SC100 and installing a new float switch.
• Installing a pressure sensor on the centrifuge pump line.
• Replacing four DO probe caps and calibrating them.
• Installing a grit blower seal kit.
• Cleaning UV troughs, bulbs, and sensors.
• Daily hosing of the influent screening unit and weekly greasing of blowers.

Financial Update

Maintenance Expenditures:

• Hach: $1,098. 76 (DO sensor caps)
• Ram Industrial: $774. 39 (Flight sensors for process water)
• Applied: $417. 47 (Bearings for screener)
• Grainger: $334. 35 (Grit pump repairs)
• LB Water: $585. 07 (Grit pump repairs)
• Long Barn: $184. 22 (Wash sink for utility filter cleaning)
• Harbor Freight: $170. 60 (Grit pump repairs)
• eBay: $140. 62 (Disconnect for SBR)
• AutoZone: $37. 09 (Micrometer)
• Napa: $36. 01 (UV oil filter)
• Sheetz: $35. 95 (Diesel for pump)
• Ace Hardware: $72. 66 (Wash sink plumbing)
• Advance Auto: $66. 76 (Gasket sealer for screw pumps)
• Battery Guy: $21. 41 (Centrifuge battery)
• Uni-Mart: $13. 44 (Fuel for pump)

Budget Caps:

• Maintenance Cap: Contract total is $25,000/year. Previous balance was $23,884. 86. Total spent this month: $3,988. 80. Remaining balance: $19,896. 06.
• Sludge Cap: Contract total is $80,000/year. Previous balance was $72,878. 31. Total spent this month: $7,146. 21. Remaining balance: $65,732. 10.

Health & Safety

• There were no accidents in February.
• Personnel have worked 1,490 days (4 years, 2 months) without an accident or injury.
• Training and presentations covered weekly tailgate meetings, emergency procedures for chemical spills, and understanding Safety Data Sheets.

Personnel

• 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 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; PA Class A, E, Wastewater)