Inframark WWTP Report

Ebensburg Municipal Authority: August 2025 WWTP Monthly Report

Date: September 22, 2025 Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Project Manager

This report details the operations and maintenance of the Ebensburg wastewater treatment facility for August 2025.

Executive Summary & Operations

• Wastewater Volume: The plant treated a total of 16,173,900 gallons, averaging 521,738 gallons per day.
• Sludge Disposal: The centrifuge was operated twice, resulting in 8. 69 tons of dry sludge being sent to the landfill.
• Equipment Repairs:
  • UV Unit: A faulty contactor was identified and replaced after the UV unit's coolant pump failed. A spare part was purchased.
  • Centrifuge: An emergency stop was required when the polymer mixing chamber became clogged and broke.
• Maintenance Activities:
  • Ongoing duckweed removal was performed.
  • The process water control valve became clogged, requiring maintenance on the effluent tank.
  • A new faucet was installed in the lab sink.
  • Sewer lift stations were inspected regularly; no leaks were found, and basket screeners were cleaned.
  • Dodson Electric continued work on conduit projects in the headworks.

Financial Update

Maintenance Expenditures:

• Teledyne Instruments: $272. 42 (Sampler tubes)
• Amazon: $203. 65 (Lab faucet/plumbing fixtures)
• Tractor Supply: $184. 40 (Weed killer/hydraulic fluid)
• Sheetz: $49. 29 (Fuel for mower/pumps)
• Ace Hardware: $46. 57 (Toilet repairs)
• Grainger: $38. 16 (SBR hoist clamps)
• Long Barn: $13. 99 (UV Hose)

Budget Caps:

• Maintenance Cap: $11,430. 50 remaining (of a $25,950. 84 annual contract).
• Sludge Cap: $22,832. 56 remaining (of an $83,042. 76 annual contract).
• Chemical Cap: $10,846. 84 remaining (of a $23,251. 92 annual contract).

Health & Safety

• There were no accidents or injuries reported in August.
• Personnel have worked 2,039 days (5 years and 8 months) without an accident.
• Training: Weekly tailgate meetings were held, along with training on the UV coolant electrical schematic and headworks wash bar function.

Personnel

The following staff members are certified for their respective roles:

• 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; Wastewater

Upcoming Items ("On the Radar")

• SCADA programming
• Process water cover installation
• Grit blower repairs
• Drying bed clean out
• Scheduled Maintenance: Cummins generator annual maintenance is scheduled for all three onsite generators on September 24th.