Inframark WWTP Report
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Ebensburg WWTP Monthly Report (July 2025)
Date: August 25th, 2025
Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Project Manager, Inframark Water Infrastructure Operations
Submitted to: Ebensburg Borough Authority Members
Executive Summary
- The plant treated 21,638,100 gallons of wastewater in July — averaging 698,000 gallons per day.
- 14. 09 tons of dry sludge were sent to the landfill after centrifuge operation.
- Staff fabricated and installed an internal spray bar for the screening unit to keep brushes clean and flush debris automatically. This has improved removal of large solids/debris, with visible improvement in SBR tanks.
- An emergency stop occurred during centrifuge operation due to broken shear pins on the conveyor auger. Repair took ~8 hours and required a hydraulic press to realign motor shaft pins.
- Warm overnight temperatures caused the #4 decanter VFD to fault. Modifications included installing an air filter in the cabinet for better airflow, and a spare VFD with its own cooling fan was purchased.
- Dodson Electric is addressing electrical issues in the headworks building and SBR junction box.
- Duckweed is flourishing in the process water tank; staff are using a custom surface skimmer to manage it.
- All three sewer lift stations were inspected regularly:
- Brush/weeds removed.
- Pump runtime documented, generators exercised.
- Wet wells pumped down; flanges/seats checked for leaks — none found.
- Floats/transducers working properly at all stations.
- Basket screeners cleaned out; buildings swept and cleaned.
On the Radar (Upcoming Items):
- SCADA programming
- Process water cover
- Grit blower repairs
- Centrifuge liners
- #4 Decanter VFD
Operations & Compliance
Testing Schedule:
- Effluent pH, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen: analyzed daily.
- SBR tank testing (Settleability, MLSS): performed Mon/Wed/Fri on all four units.
- Influent/effluent compliance testing (for DEP reporting): done Tuesdays & Thursdays.
- Includes: TSS, BOD, CBOD, Phosphorus, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Nitrate-Nitrite, Ammonia as N, fecal coliform samples.
- UV intensity recorded daily.
- Composite samples collected.
- All data entered into WIMS daily for E-DMR monthly 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.
- Daily inspections/cleanouts of screening units.
- Grit removal process optimized.
- SBR phases recorded/adjusted.
- Utility water pumping managed.
- WAS pump operations monitored vs. settleability.
- Sludge pumped to digesters for thickening; decanted to allow more thickening.
- Daily process control lab work completed.
- Centrifuge operated weekly.
- Polymer feed system optimized.
- Sludge dumpster prepared.
- Floating debris removed from SBR tanks.
- Aeration cycles optimized.
- Influent/effluent samplers checked daily.
- UV operational checks performed.
Maintenance & Repair
- 101 work orders completed in July.
- Key maintenance tasks:
- Greased decanters on SBR tanks and screening unit.
- Hosed/cleaned influent screening unit daily.
- Cleaned Trojan UV channel, wet well pump floats, UV basin/bulb covers.
- Cleaned out #3 and #4 digester weirs/troughs.
- Completed monthly safety inspections.
- Checked oil/belts on blowers daily; greased weekly.
- Hosed centrifuge building floor; greased centrifuge.
- Lawn maintenance performed.
- Inspected State School weir box.
- Swept/mopped control building floors weekly.
Financial Update
Maintenance Expenditures:
| Vendor | Amount | Item |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware | $28. 61 | Lawn mower fuel |
| Long Barn | $96. 88 | Screener spray bar |
| Amazon | $154. 63 | Screener spray bar |
| LB Water | $132. 39 | Screener spray bar |
| APPLIED IND TECH | $441. 22 | Centrifuge |
Caps for WWTP (Budget Tracking):
| Category | Contract Total/Year | Previous Balance | Spent This Month | Remaining Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Cap | $25,950. 84 | $13,092. 71 | $853. 73 | $12,238. 98 |
| Sludge Cap | $83,042. 76 | $32,371. 58 | $9,539. 02 | $22,832. 56 |
| Chemical Cap | $23,251. 92 | $13,900. 84 | $3,054. 00 | $10,846. 84 |
Health & Safety
- Zero accidents in July.
- Personnel have worked 2,008 days (5 years 7 months) without an accident or injury.
Training & Presentations:
- Weekly tailgate meetings held.
- Training on centrifuge auger schematic.
- Training on screening unit spray bar operations.
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 |
Report prepared by Inframark Water Infrastructure Operations for the Ebensburg Municipal Authority.