# Inframark Report

- Summary: Ebensburg Municipal Authority Water Treatment Plant Monthly Report (April 2022) Report Date: May 23, 2022 Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Plant Manager Facility: Ebensburg Water Treatment Facility…
- Source: Ebensburg Borough
- Published: 2022-05-23
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Ebensburg Municipal Authority Water Treatment Plant Monthly Report (April 2022) Report Date: May 23, 2022 Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Plant Manager Facility: Ebensburg Water Treatment Facility Operations Summary The plant operated continuously for the entire month of April. Total operating hours: 720 hours Water produced: 28,824,000 gallons Saltlick pump station supplemented: 1,934,950 gallons All routine monthly compliance samples were collected. All required state reports were submitted on time. Work Orders & Maintenance Inframark staff completed 47 work orders during April. Key maintenance tasks included: Calibrated all online compliance analyzers and lab instruments weekly. Adjusted chemical feed rates based on system demand. Performed comparative grab samples for chlorine analyzers. Verified turbidity measurements against benchtop analyzer weekly. Repaired lagoon vault float ball bracket. Lowered valve box in driveway. Replaced damaged ventilation screens on building exterior. Programmed SCADA for filter #1 influent valve. Installed new seal kit on raw water valve. Conducted Method 334. 0 testing on benchtop and handheld instruments. Exercised sump pumps. Tested chlorine room alarm. Greased finished water pumps/motors. Alternated finished water pumps weekly. Performed jar testing to optimize chemical usage. Cleaned pH and turbidity meters weekly. Monitored filter beds for deficiencies. General facility cleaning performed. Financial Update Maintenance Expenditures Vendor Expense Description Dave Hazlet $1,050. 00 Raw water valve seal kit installation Ace Hardware $138. 42 Plumbing supplies for raw water valve Maintenance Cap Budget (WTP) Contract Total per Year: $26,010. 00 Previous Balance: $23,368. 09 Total Spent This Month: $1,188. 42 Remaining Balance: $22,179. 67 Health & Safety No accidents occurred in April. Personnel have worked 820 days without an accident or injury. Training & Presentations Held: Weekly tailgate meetings COVID-19 news and updates Personal Protective Equipment training Safety coordinator meeting Noteworthy Events April 3 : Staff drained North Hillcrest tank with borough assistance. April 12 : Installed new seal kit on raw water valve; discovered worn crown seat causing bypass flow when closed. Recommendation made to replace aged valve. April 20 : Hosted tour for Saint Francis University’s environmental engineering class led by Professor Mr. Tasker. Class appreciated the experience. April 22 : Drained South Hillcrest tank with borough support. April 26 : Lagoon pump station float ball bracket failed due to bolt corrosion, releasing pump control floats. Staff manually closed valves, pumped down vault, and completed repairs. Personnel Name Title Wastewater Operator 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 (No certifications listed) Note: April 2022 lab results are available upon request. This report provides a comprehensive overview of operations, finances, safety, and key events at the Ebensburg Water Treatment Facility for April 2022.