Ebensburg Municipal Authority Monthly Report (July 2022)
Report Date: August 22, 2022
Prepared by: Inframark Water Infrastructure Operations
Submitted to: Ebensburg Borough Authority Members
Executive Summary
During July 2022, the Ebensburg water treatment plant treated 23,570,000 gallons of reservoir water — averaging 760,323 gallons per day. An additional 57,520 gallons per day were purchased from Saltlick and blended into the distribution system.
- One power outage occurred but was resolved promptly.
- Quarterly plant shutdown tests were completed successfully.
- Lead and Copper sampling bottles were distributed to residents for compliance monitoring under the 2022 schedule.
- Inframark provided complimentary leak detection services; five leaks were found (one repaired), plus one visual leak discovered by a weekend operator on South Center Street.
- Meetings held with Stiffler McGraw regarding chemical injection permits and raw water valve rebuild.
- Borough employees assisted with grass maintenance at the facility — appreciated by Inframark.
On the Radar (Upcoming Projects):
- Lagoon pond sludge removal
- Rebuild raw water valve
- Cleaning and painting elevated tank (will require temporary operational adjustments to maintain pressure)
- Service clarifiers
Operations & Compliance
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
- Treated 20. 582 million gallons in July.
- All NPDES permit requirements met — no violations reported.
- Effluent quality parameters (CBOD5, TSS, pH, DO, Fecal Coliform) all within limits.
- Daily average flow: 664,000 gallons; monthly total: 20,582,000 gallons.
- Sludge hauled to landfill: 9. 557 tons.
Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
- Currently treating 750,000–800,000 gallons/day.
- Backwash flow rates monitored daily.
- Filter media inspected daily for irregularities.
- Online instruments verified multiple times daily.
- Chemical feed rates adjusted daily to meet demand.
- Clarifiers monitored for sludge content and settling capability.
- Lagoons filling — process discussions ongoing.
Compliance Reporting
- Monthly Operating Report (MOR) compiled from ~20,000 data points sent to PA DEP.
- August MOR due by September 10, 2022.
- Disinfection by-product samples collected July 5, 2022 — Haloacetic acids (HAA5) exceeded MCL at Sample Site 701. Tier II public notice issued August 5, 2022.
- Nine bacteriological samples collected in July — zero total coliform positives.
- Four chlorine residual samples collected — all met minimum 0. 20 mg/L free chlorine requirement.
- Instrument calibration and comparative grab sampling performed for accuracy.
Maintenance & Repair
Preventive Maintenance Activities
- Daily equipment checks and plant rounds.
- Plant safety inspection completed for the month.
- Centrifuge run weekly.
- Grass cut and weeds removed around plant.
- Control building floors swept/mopped weekly.
- Mixers pulled from all SBR basins — oil changed and inspected.
- SBR decanters greased for the month.
Work Orders Completed (67 total in July)
- Lubricated blower motor
- Ladder inspections
- Greased DAF recycle pump and scrapper
- Fire extinguisher inspection
- SCBA inspections
- Sump pumps exercised
- Eye wash/safety shower inspections
- Greased clarifier drives
- Chlorine room alarm test
- Removed lagoon vault sludge
- Greased finished water pumps/motors
- Alternated finished water pumps weekly
- Cleaned pH and turbidity meters weekly
- Jar testing to optimize chemical usage
- Monitored filter beds for deficiencies
- Cleaned facility
Critical Project
- Centrifuge main bearings replaced — unit operating very well. Status: Complete. Priority: High. Approved: Yes. Estimated completion: July 11, 2022.
Financial Update
Maintenance Expenditures (July 2022)
| Vendor |
Expense |
Description |
| Long Barn |
$40. 07 |
Lumber for blocking up centrifuge |
| EXXONMOBIL |
$23. 45 |
Mower fuel, weed eater |
| Lee’s Hardware |
$19. 24 |
Fittings to repair water line |
| Ace Hardware |
$232. 80 |
PVC fittings, drain opener, etc. |
| Lubrication Eng. |
$425. 76 |
Hydraulic fluid for centrifuge |
| EXXONMOBIL |
$21. 27 |
Mower fuel, weed eater |
| Sheetz |
$23. 20 |
Mower fuel, weed eater |
| EXXONMOBIL |
$24. 83 |
Mower fuel, weed eater |
| Walmart |
$62. 37 |
Battery backup supply, markers |
| Sheetz |
$24. 80 |
Mower fuel, weed eater |
| Ebensburg NAPA |
$466. 33 |
Belts for blowers |
| E-Rigging |
$106. 68 |
Lifting straps for centrifuge |
| Lubrication Eng. |
$212. 83 |
Blower oil |
| Total |
$1,683. 63 |
Caps (Wastewater)
| Cap Type |
Monthly Cap |
July 2022 Spent |
Contract YTD |
Remaining Balance |
| Maintenance Cap |
$1,914. 47 |
$1,683. 63 |
$9,023. 84 |
$14,871. 40 |
| Sludge Cap |
$6,317. 77 |
$4,088. 38 |
$24,188. 35 |
$54,666. 05 |
Caps (Water Treatment Plant)
| Cap Type |
Contract Total/Year |
Previous Balance |
Spent This Month |
Remaining Balance |
| Maintenance Cap |
$26,010. 00 |
$19,701. 55 |
$91. 99 |
$19,609. 56 |
Additional Maintenance Expenditures (WTP)
| Vendor |
Expense |
Description |
| Kaza Fire Equip. |
$58. 72 |
Annual fire extinguisher insp. |
| Tractor Supply |
$33. 27 |
Bearing grease |
Health & Safety
- Wastewater Plant: Employees worked 6,390 days without a lost-time injury or recordable incident as of end of July. Daily tailgate meetings held.
- Water Treatment Plant: No accidents in July. Personnel have worked 912 days (2 years 6 months) without an accident/injury.
- Training topics covered: Weekly tailgate meetings, COVID-19 updates, PPE, workplace safety awareness.
Personnel
Wastewater Treatment Plant Staff
| Name |
Title |
Certifications |
| Jerry Shupe Jr. |
Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Region |
— |
| Mike Montgomery |
Plant Manager |
PA Class A, E Subclass 1,2,3,4 |
| Sharon Burkett |
Lab Manager |
PA Class A, E Subclass 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Randy Lauer |
Operator |
PA Class A, E Subclass 1,2,3,4 |
| Ryan Lanzendorfer |
Operator in Training |
None |
| Kyle Smiley |
Operator in Training |
None |
Water Treatment Plant Staff
| Name |
Title |
Certifications |
| Luke Byrne |
Water Plant Manager |
PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1,7,8,10,11 |
| Kyle Smiley |
Operator |
PA Class A, E, Subclass 1 |
| Ryan Lanzendorfer |
Operator in Training |
— |
Appendix
- July’s 2022 Discharge Monitoring Report is available upon request.
- Signed by: Michael J. Montgomery, Plant Manager (WWTP)
Report submitted via letter dated August 22, 2022, addressed to Ebensburg Borough, 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931. Letter signed by Luke Byrne.