Documents Nov 21, 2022

nframark Reports

Ebensburg Water Treatment Facility Report (October 2022)

Submitted by: Inframark Date of Letter: November 22, 2022 Submitted to: Ebensburg Borough Authority Members

Production Volume: The plant treated 29,433,000 gallons of reservoir water in October. This averages to 949,452 gallons per day.
Water Purchases: An average of 124,066 gallons per day was purchased from Saltlick and blended into the system. This increase is attributed to Nanty Glo purchasing water at the end of the month.
Water Quality & Compliance:
- On October 4th, fourth-quarter disinfection by-product samples were collected. Results exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL). A public notice was issued on November 9th.
- Follow-up samples taken on October 27th showed significantly lower by-product levels when additional water was moved through the Ogden tank site.
- On October 25th, PA DEP representatives collected raw water samples for cyanotoxins. A low detection was found, but it did not exceed the Health Advisory Level for finished water (0. 3 micrograms/Liter).
Infrastructure Updates:
- A new water line was installed into the treatment facility, a recommendation made in 2020. Inframark is currently working on interior plumbing connections.
- The elevated tank at Hillcrest has been drained for repairs, with work nearing completion. Inframark is coordinating with the public works director to return it to normal operation.

Compliance:
- Monthly Operating Reports (MOR) containing over 20,000 data points were submitted to the PA DEP.
- Nine bacteriological samples were collected; zero were total coliform positive.
- Four chlorine level samples were taken, all meeting the minimum requirement of 0. 20mg/L.
Plant Operations:
- Daily production fluctuated between 700,000 and 1,350,000 gallons.
- Nanty Glo purchased between 360,000 and 576,000 gallons per day.
- Routine maintenance included daily filter washing, clarifier monitoring, and DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation) adjustments.
Maintenance & Repair: Staff completed 87 work orders in October, including:
- Lubricating blowers and pumps.
- Inspecting ladders, fire extinguishers, and SCBA equipment.
- Cleaning pH and turbidity meters weekly.
- Replacing fluorescent light bulbs and an ASCO solenoid on a raw water valve.

Maintenance Expenditures:
- Scanlan Electric: $117. 47 (4-foot fluorescent lights/photo eye)
- Ace Hardware: $424. 16 (Pressure reducer/back flow preventer/fittings)
Maintenance Cap Status:
- Contract Total per Year: $26,010. 00
- Previous Balance: $13,171. 63
- Total Spent This Month: $541. 63
- Remaining Balance: $13,713. 26

Safety Record: No accidents occurred in October. Personnel have worked 1,004 days (2 years, 9 months) without an injury.
Training: Weekly tailgate meetings, COVID-19 updates, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) reviews were conducted.
Staff 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

Submitted by: Inframark Date of Letter: November 21, 2022 Submitted to: Ebensburg Borough Authority Members

Production Volume: The plant treated 21. 179 million gallons of clean water to Howells Run, averaging . 683 million gallons per day.
Sludge Management: The centrifuge was run two times a week, resulting in 9. 075 tons of sludge sent to the landfill.
Upcoming Projects: The Borough Engineer is investigating the installation of a new 20" influent valve for SBR tank #2.

Compliance:
- SBR tank testing for process control was performed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
- Influent and effluent compliant testing for DEP reporting was done on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- All data is entered daily, and monthly reports are sent electronically to the DEP by the 28th of each month.
Plant Operations:
- Daily plant rounds and equipment checks were performed multiple times per shift.
- The influent screening unit was hosed and cleaned daily.
Maintenance & Repair:
- Cleaned U. V. banks and refilled with lime.
- Greased decanters on SBR tanks.
- Completed monthly safety inspections.
- Cleaned centrifuge and control building floors.

Maintenance Expenditures:
- EXXONMOBIL: $36. 00 (Mower gas)
- Ace Hardware: $152. 12 (Batteries, snow shovel, drain opener, flashlight, caulking, adjustable wrench)
- Kone Cranes: $650. 00 (Crane inspection)
- Home Depot: $36. 96 (4 - 5-gallon buckets)
Caps for WWTP Status:
- Maintenance Cap:
  - Contract Total per Year: $23,895. 24
  - October 2022 Spend: $1,311. 26
  - Contract Year to Date: $21,825. 98
  - Remaining Balance: $2,069. 26
- Sludge:
  - Contract Total per Year: $78,854. 40
  - October 2022 Spend: $13,508. 89
  - Contract Year to Date: $48,918. 02
  - Remaining Balance: $29,936. 38

Safety Record: No accidents occurred in October. Personnel have worked 6,480 days (17 years, 7 months) without an injury.
Training: Weekly tailgate meetings, COVID-19 updates, PPE reviews, and cyber security updates were conducted.
Staff Certifications:
- Michael Montgomery (Plant Manager): PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4
- Sharon Burkett (Lab Supervisor): PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4,5
- Kyle Smiley (Operator): PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1
- Ryan Lanzendorfer (Operator in Training): Certification details not listed.