Ebensburg WWTP Monthly Report (April 2024)
Submitted by: Inframark Water Infrastructure Operations
To: Ebensburg Borough Authority Members
Date of Report Submission: May 20th, 2024
Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Project Manager
Executive Summary
- The plant treated 33,735,600 gallons of wastewater in April — averaging 1,124,500 gallons per day.
- All operational and testing requirements were met.
- One fecal coliform exceedance occurred on April 2nd due to hydraulic overload from heavy rainfall (~5 inches over 4 days).
- Centrifuge ran twice weekly; 12. 703 tons of dry sludge sent to landfill.
- Staff repaired centrifuge electrical disconnect switch with Dodson Electric on April 1st; spare ordered.
- Extensive cleaning of process water channel chamber completed to remove duckweed buildup; skimmer installed.
- On April 30th, SBR#1 air valve actuator failed during decant cycle. Motor rebuilt but failed again — underlying gear issue identified. New actuator ordered with expedited shipping; two additional actuators ordered to replace antiquated SG series.
- Sewer lift stations inspected regularly; basket screeners cleaned, heaters reduced for summer, vegetation cleared. Repairs at industrial park Marine lift station scheduled with RAM.
Operations & Compliance
Testing Schedule:
- SBR Tank Testing (Mon/Wed/Fri): Settleability, MLSS, MLVSS.
- Influent/Effluent Testing (Tue/Thu): TSS, BOD, CBOD, Phosphorus, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Nitrate-Nitrite, Ammonia as N, fecal coliform.
- Daily: Effluent pH, Dissolved Oxygen, UV intensity recording, composite samples.
- All data entered into WIMS daily; monthly reports sent to DEP by 28th.
Plant Operations:
- Inspected Industrial Park and Emerald Estates pump stations.
- Collected composite samples; inspected screening units, grit removal processes.
- Adjusted SBR phases; managed WAS pumps vs settleability.
- Sludge pumped to digesters for thickening; decanted digesters.
- Daily lab work, centrifuge ops, polymer feed optimization, sludge dumpster prep.
- Removed floating debris from SBR tanks; altered aeration cycles to optimize sludge.
- Checked influent/effluent samplers daily; performed UV operational checks.
Maintenance & Repair
- Completed 115 work orders in April.
- Greased decanters on SBR tanks and screening unit.
- Cleaned out process water chamber; installed duckweed skimmer.
- Cleaned #3 and #4 digester weirs/troughs.
- Sludge pump check valve leaking — parts ordered.
- Disassembled and cleaned polymer feed system.
- Changed oil in mowers; replaced Auma actuator motor on SBR#1.
- Completed monthly safety inspections.
- Hosed/cleaned U. V. trough, bulbs, sensors.
- Influent screening unit hosed/cleaned daily.
- Checked oil/belts on blowers daily; greased weekly.
- Hosed centrifuge building floor; greased centrifuge.
- Inspected State School weir box.
- Swept/mopped control building floors weekly.
Financial Update
Maintenance Expenditures:
| Vendor |
Amount |
Item Description |
| VEVOR |
$215. 02 |
Water pump |
| Ace Hardware |
$129. 91 |
Hoses for centrifuge and digesters |
| Online Supply |
$166. 42 |
Screen for skimmer |
| Long Barn |
$287. 73 |
Plumbing, lumber for UV deck repairs |
| All American Fire Equipment |
$86. 92 |
Cam lock fittings for pumps |
| Tractor Supply |
$16. 95 |
HD suction gun |
| Amazon |
$208. 88 |
Hydraulic oil for UV/three-inch pump fittings |
Caps For WWTP:
| Category |
Contract Total/Year |
Previous Balance |
Spent This Month |
Remaining Balance |
| Maintenance Cap |
$25,000 |
$16,601. 47 |
$1,111. 83 |
$15,489. 64 |
| Sludge |
$80,000 |
$50,177. 29 |
$818. 68 |
$49,358. 61 |
Health & Safety
- Zero accidents in April.
- Personnel have worked 1,551 days (4 years, 4 months) without injury.
- Training activities included:
- Weekly tailgate meetings
- DMR SOP review
- Lock out tag out SOP review
Personnel
| 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 1,10,11,12 |
| 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 1,7,8,10,11,12; PA Class A, E, Wastewater |
On the Radar (Upcoming Items)
- Level sensors for SBR tanks
- UV chamber and SBR cleaning
- Centrifuge flow meter
- Screening unit bearings and brushes
- SBR air valve actuators
This report reflects full compliance, proactive maintenance, and transparent financial tracking for the Ebensburg Wastewater Treatment Plant during April 2024.