Inframark WWTP Report
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Ebensburg Municipal Authority WWTP Monthly Report (May 2025)
Report Date: June 23rd, 2025
Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Project Manager (Inframark)
Submitted to: Ebensburg Borough Authority Members
Executive Summary
During May 2025, the Ebensburg wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) treated a total of 31,425,900 gallons of wastewater — averaging 1,013,739 gallons per day.
Key operational highlights:
- The centrifuge was operated semiweekly; 15. 1 tons of dry sludge were sent to landfill.
- Staff inspected the centrifuge for long-term reliability and installed a new drive motor belt. Bearings are being checked with a local electric motor company.
- A worn centrifuge conveyor liner was identified; quotes are being obtained from Centrisys for repair or replacement.
- Bank A of the UV unit was raised and three bulbs replaced.
- The polymer feed system experienced shutdowns during centrifuge operation. An electric solenoid and start/stop relay in the PLC cabinet were replaced, resolving the issue.
- A new pH probe was installed in the WWTP lab after the old one failed calibration checks.
- A new electrical control board was installed on the influent auto sampler to fix temperature regulation issues.
- Sewer lift stations were inspected regularly: pump runtime documented, generators exercised, wet wells pumped down, flanges/seats checked for leaks (none found), floats/transducers verified working, basket screeners cleaned, and buildings swept.
On the Radar (Upcoming Items):
- Screening unit repairs
- Grit blower repairs
- SCADA programming
- Process water cover
Operations & Compliance
Testing Schedule:
- Effluent pH, alkalinity, and dissolved oxygen: analyzed daily.
- SBR tank testing (Settleability, MLSS): performed Monday, Wednesday, Friday on all four SBR units.
- Influent/effluent compliance testing for DEP: completed Tuesdays and Thursdays, including TSS, BOD, CBOD, Phosphorus, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Nitrate-Nitrite, Ammonia as N, and fecal coliform samples.
- UV intensity recorded daily.
- Composite samples collected.
- All data entered into WIMS daily for E-DMR reporting.
- Monthly reports submitted electronically to DEP by the 28th of each month.
- All samples collected in May were in compliance.
Plant Operations Performed:
- Inspected Industrial Park and Emerald Estates pump stations.
- Composite samplers inspected and samples collected.
- Screening unit cleanouts performed daily.
- Grit removal process inspections/optimization conducted.
- Process SBR phases recorded and adjusted.
- Utility water pumping managed.
- WAS pumps operated vs. settleability monitored.
- Sludge pumped to digesters for thickening; decant digesters allowed more thickening.
- Process control lab work completed daily.
- Centrifuge operations maintained.
- Polymer feed system optimized.
- Sludge dumpster prepared.
- Floating debris removed from SBR tanks.
- Aeration cycles optimized.
- Influent and effluent samplers checked daily.
- UV operational checks performed.
Maintenance & Repair
Inframark staff completed 121 work orders in May. Key maintenance activities included:
- Greased decanters on SBR tanks and screening unit.
- Hosed and cleaned influent screening unit daily.
- Cleaned Trojan UV channel.
- Replaced centrifuge belt and solenoid.
- Cleaned screening unit channel, process water system, headworks bypass channel, and UV basin/bulb covers.
- Cleaned out #3 and #4 digester weirs and troughs.
- Completed monthly safety inspections.
- Checked oil and belts on blowers daily; greased weekly.
- Hosed centrifuge building floor.
- Greased centrifuge.
- Inspected State School weir box.
- Swept and mopped control building floors weekly.
Financial Update
Maintenance Expenditures (May 2025):
| Vendor | Amount | Item Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Long Barn | $35. 78 | SBR WAS pump line repairs |
| Exxon | $19. 00 | Skid steer fuel |
| Amazon | $165. 78 | Solenoid rebuild kit |
| LB Water | $121. 37 | SBR WAS line repairs |
| eBay | $347. 80 | Centrifuge relay/PLC card |
| USA Bluebook | $506. 10 | Polymer pump head |
| BLT*DURAWEAR | $285. 99 | Winch bracket for mixers/pumps |
| Northern Tool | $423. 98 | Electric winch for mixers/pumps |
Caps For WWTP (Budget Tracking):
| Cap Type | Contract Total per Year | Previous Balance | Total Spent this Month | Remaining Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Cap | $25,950. 84 | $17,210. 61 | $1,905. 80 | $15,304. 81 |
| Sludge Cap | $83,042. 76 | $39,038. 58 | $6,667. 00 | $32,371. 58 |
| Chemical Cap | $23,251. 92 | $16,955. 28 | $3,054. 44 | $13,900. 84 |
Health & Safety
- No accidents occurred in May.
- Personnel have worked 1,947 days (5 years 5 months) without an accident or injury.
- Inframark Training and Presentations included:
- Weekly tailgate meetings
- Power outage start-up SOP review
Personnel
| Name | Title | Operator Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| Randy Lauer | Operator II | PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4 |
| Kyle Smiley | Operator II | PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1,10,11,12 |
| 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 |
| Cody Williams | 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 |
This report reflects routine operations, proactive maintenance, and full regulatory compliance for the Ebensburg WWTP during May 2025.