Inframark WWTP Report

Ebensburg WWTP Monthly Report - March 2024

Report Date: April 22, 2024 Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Inframark Water Infrastructure Operations

Executive Summary

During March 2024, the Ebensburg wastewater treatment plant treated a total of 22,618,500 gallons of wastewater. This equates to an average daily flow of 729,629 gallons. All operational and testing requirements were met for the month.

Key maintenance activities included:

• Replacing a failing UV panel touch screen (covered under warranty).
• Replacing leaking hydraulic hoses on the UV system.
• Cleaning overflow chambers for digesters #3 and #4.
• Repairing unsafe east wet well access hatches by replacing hinges and installing props.
• Cleaning rags and debris from basket screeners at pumping stations.
• Installing three new pressure gauges at the Emerald Estates pumping station.
• Fixing a wiring issue with louvers at the Industrial Park Caterpillar pumping station.
• Installing and starting up a new automatic transfer switch for Emerald Estates on March 14th.
• Replacing the expired battery backup system for the dialer at Emerald Estates.

Operations & Maintenance

Inframark staff completed 113 work orders in March. Routine operations included:

• Daily inspections of screening units, grit removal processes, and influent/effluent samplers.
• Weekly greasing of centrifuges and blowers.
• Daily hosing and cleaning of the influent screening unit, UV trough, bulbs, and sensors.
• Weekly safety inspections.
• Snow removal and salting as needed.

Upcoming Maintenance ("On the Radar"):

• Level sensors for SBR tanks.
• Cleaning of UV chamber and SBR tanks.
• Centrifuge flow meter.
• Screening unit bearings and brushes.
• Process water duckweed issues.

Financial Update

Maintenance Expenditures: The following items were purchased or services rendered during the month:

• Custom Controls Unlimited: $600. 00 (SCADA Programming)
• GP Portable Johns: $510. 00 (Grit chamber pumping)
• Amazon: $520. 86 (Blower repair items)
• Applied: $261. 77 (Bearings for brushes)
• Grainger: $261. 48 (SBR thermometer)
• SP WIHA: $225. 24 (Insulated electrical items)
• Foster Wineland: $192. 33 (UV hoses)
• Best Materials: $155. 71 (Props rods for doors)
• State Chemic: $158. 38 (Degreaser)
• Automation Direct: $126. 14 (Heater for UV PLC)
• Long Barn: $104. 31 (Wash sink plumbing)
• NAPA: $99. 62 (Grating texture)
• Scanlan Supply: $78. 75 (Electrical meter clamp)

Budget Caps:

• Maintenance Cap:
  • Contract Total per Year: $25,000
  • Previous Balance: $19,896. 06
  • Spent This Month: $3,294. 59
  • Remaining Balance: $16,601. 47
• Sludge Cap:
  • Contract Total per Year: $80,000
  • Previous Balance: $65,732. 10
  • Spent This Month: $15,554. 81
  • Remaining Balance: $50,177. 29

Health & Safety

• There were no accidents in March.
• Personnel have worked 1,521 days (4 years and 3 months) without an accident or injury.
• Training activities included weekly tailgate meetings and a session on the Settleability SOP.

Personnel

The following staff members are currently assigned to the facility:

• 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)