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Ebensburg Municipal Authority: September 2022 Monthly Report Summary
Submitted by: Inframark Water Infrastructure Operations
Date of Letter: October 24, 2022
Recipient: Ebensburg Borough (300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931)
Prepared by: Luke Byrne
Executive Summary – Key Operational Highlights
Water Treated in September:
- Total: 31,418,000 gallons from reservoir
- Daily average: 1,047,267 gallons/day
- Ebensburg supplied water to Nanty Glo throughout September.
Purchased Water:
- Average of 94,319 gallons/day purchased from Saltlick and blended into Ebensburg’s system.
- Higher than usual due to increased demand from Nanty Glo and Jackson Township.
Ogden Tank Site:
- Increased flows allowed collection of data on disinfection by-product formation.
- Samples taken first week of September showed levels reduced to half the maximum contaminant level at sample site 701 (airport).
SCADA Battery Backup:
- Repaired and tested to prevent power loss during outages.
Reservoir Bypass Line:
- Closed to supplement downstream flow requirement of 270,000 gallons/day.
- Recent weather provided adequate flows to meet this requirement.
Chemical Spill Incident (Sept 6):
- Inframark notified Public Works Director Josh of a chemical spill at Ogden tank pump station.
- Strong chlorine odor detected; sodium hypochlorite found on walls/floor.
- Cause: Broken chemical feedline.
Backwash Tank Inspection:
- Visual exterior and interior inspection completed at WTP facility.
- Tank found to be in excellent condition.
DEP Site Visit (Sept 26):
- Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Bureau of Safe Drinking Water visited to collect raw source water samples for cyanotoxin analysis.
- No detections found in August samples.
Hillcrest Elevated Tank:
- Drained; painting work scheduled to begin first week of October.
- Inframark met with Public Works Director to provide remote SCADA controls/data access — critical for monitoring during power loss.
- Noted possible leak on low system; trending indicated 30 gallons/minute overnight flow increase.
Health & Safety
- No accidents occurred in September.
- Personnel have worked 6,450 days (17 years 7 months) without an accident or injury.
Inframark Training & Presentations:
- Weekly tailgate meetings
- COVID-19 news and updates
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training
- Cyber security updates
Personnel & Certifications
| Name | Title | Wastewater Operator 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 | (No certifications listed) |
Financial Caps for WWTP (Wastewater Treatment Plant)
| Category | Contract Total per Year | September 2022 | Contract Year to Date | Remaining Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Cap | $23,895. 24 | $150. 30 | $2,514. 72 | $3,324. 70 |
| Sludge | $78,854. 40 | $6,381. 86 | $35,409. 63 | $49,826. 63 |
This report provides residents with transparency into operations, safety records, personnel qualifications, and financial management of the Ebensburg water treatment facility for September 2022. All activities reflect proactive maintenance, regulatory compliance, and community service commitments.