Inframark WTP Report

Ebensburg Municipal Authority: May 2025 WTP Monthly Report

Date: June 23rd, 2025 Submitted by: Luke Byrne, Inframark Water Infrastructure Operations

Executive Summary & Plant Operations

During May 2025, the Ebensburg water treatment plant treated a total of 36,835,000 gallons of reservoir water. This represents an average daily production of 1,188,226 gallons, which is a significant increase compared to the previous year.

• Water Sourcing: An average of 63,854 gallons per day was purchased from Saltlick and blended into the distribution system.
• Production Range: Daily plant production fluctuated between 1,097,000 and 1,317,000 gallons.
• Reservoir Levels: The upper reservoir water level is currently at -1 ft and is rising due to recent precipitation.

Maintenance & Repairs

Inframark staff completed 65 work orders in May. Key activities included:

• Equipment Servicing:
  • Hillcrest generator serviced (May 19th); found in good condition.
  • DAF permanganate pump taken offline for maintenance; injector valve cleaned and lines cleared.
  • DAF Recycle pump rebuilt.
  • Ogden vault pumped out due to groundwater infiltration.
• Inspections & Cleaning:
  • Fire extinguisher and ladder inspections performed.
  • Clarifier troughs cleaned; grease applied to clarifier drives and finished water pumps/motors.
  • pH and turbidity meters cleaned weekly.
  • Facility swept and cleaned.
• Repairs:
  • Two cable bolts replaced on the gas chlorine scale.
  • Chlorine scale bolt repair completed.
  • Two light bulbs replaced at Saltlick.

Compliance & Sampling

All samples collected in May were found to be in compliance with state regulations.

• Bacteriological: Nine samples collected; zero total coliform positives.
• Chemical: Annual sampling of inorganic (IOC), volatile organic (VOC), and synthetic organic compounds (SOC) completed.
• Chlorine: Five samples collected in the distribution system; all met the minimum requirement of 0. 20mg/L free chlorine.
• Lead and Copper: Sampling scheduled for upcoming months ("On the Radar").

Financial Update

Maintenance Expenditures:

• eBay: $111. 40 (Indicator lights)
• Lowes: $183. 29 (Screening unit cleaning project)
• Ace Hardware: $23. 19 (Pressure washer fittings)

Budget Caps (WTP):

• Maintenance Cap:
  • Contract Total: $25,950. 84
  • Spent This Month: $318. 60
  • Remaining Balance: $14,492. 25
• Chemical Cap:
  • Contract Total: $93,423. 12
  • Spent This Month: $13,260. 25
  • Remaining Balance: $35,740. 53

Health & Safety

• Accidents: None reported in May.
• Safety Record: Personnel have worked 1,947 days (5 years, 5 months) without an accident or injury.
• Training: Weekly tailgate meetings and PPE Program updates were conducted.

Personnel

The following staff members are certified for operations:

• Kyle Smiley (Operator): PA Class A, E, Subclass 1, 10, 11, 12
• Tony Perott (Operator): PA Class C, E, Water Subclass 1, 6, 7, 8, 12
• Cody Williams (Operator in Training): Training for PA DEP exam
• Shawn Jones (Operator in Training): Training for PA DEP exam
• Luke Byrne (Project Manager): PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12; PA Class A, E, Wastewater

Upcoming Items ("On the Radar")

• DAF Spare parts
• Upper reservoir gate valves
• Online pH probe replacement
• Lead and Copper sampling