Inframark WWTP Report

Ebensburg WWTP Monthly Report: February 2026

Date: March 23, 2026 Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Project Manager

This report details the operations and maintenance of the Ebensburg wastewater treatment facility for February 2026.

Executive Summary & Operations

• Wastewater Treated: The plant treated a total of 27,549,100 gallons, averaging 983,896 gallons per day.
• Sludge Disposal: 8. 1 tons of dry sludge were sent to the landfill.
• Compliance: All samples collected in February were in compliance with regulations. Testing for pH, dissolved oxygen, and other parameters was conducted as scheduled.

Maintenance & Repairs

Staff completed 82 work orders during the month. Key activities included:

• Frozen Line Repair: The well water line froze due to extreme cold. Staff thawed the 2-inch line using warm water and installed a new hose bib. Plumbing modifications were made to isolate the headworks and centrifuge lines in case of future breaks.
• Pump Repairs: Packing flange bolts on sludge pump #1 were replaced after the old ones corroded. Process water pump #1 was pulled for evaluation due to recurring faults; a rebuild kit has been ordered.
• Grit Blower Rebuild: Grit blower #2 was taken out of service, rebuilt with new bearings and seals, and is now running well.
• Other Maintenance: Work included greasing decanters, cleaning screening units and UV channels, installing LED lights in the basement, and performing monthly safety inspections.

Financial Update

Maintenance Expenditures:

• Amazon: $1,086. 48 (Foot valve/blower/battery tenders/computer screen)
• The Meter Guy: $500. 00 (Annual meter calibrations)
• Lubrication Engineers: $190. 83 (Oil/grease)
• YSI: $223. 06 (Dissolved air probe cover)
• Long Barn: $181. 35 (Heat tape/tarp)
• Ace Hardware: $150. 80 (Heat tape compression fittings)
• Vevor: $142. 55 (Welding Cart)
• Tractor Supply: $69. 88 (Hose repairs/hose bib/well line)
• Wal-Mart: $49. 11 (Centrifuge liner hold downs/folders)
• Uni-mart: $42. 40 (Propane)
• Automation Direct: $54. 06 (UV fitting)

Budget Caps:

• Maintenance Cap: $2,690. 52 spent this month; $23,806. 73 remaining balance.
• Sludge Cap: $6,823. 72 spent this month; $74,496. 24 remaining balance.
• Chemical Cap: No spending this month; $21,893. 58 remaining balance.

Health & Safety

• There were no accidents in February.
• Personnel have worked 2,219 days (6 years and 2 months) without an accident or injury.
• Ongoing safety activities include weekly tailgate meetings, safety flash reports, and weekly process control meetings.

Personnel

The following staff members are certified for their roles:

• 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; PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1
• Tony Perott (Operator I): PA Class C, E, Water Subclass 1,6,7,8,12
• Shawn Jones (Mechanic II): NA
• 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; PA Class A, E, Wastewater