Inframark WWTP Report
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Ebensburg Municipal Authority WWTP Monthly Report (September 2025)
Report Date: October 27, 2025
Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Project Manager, Inframark Water Infrastructure Operations
Executive Summary
- The Ebensburg wastewater treatment plant treated 15,721,500 gallons of wastewater in September — averaging 524,050 gallons per day.
- The centrifuge ran once; 8 tons of dry sludge were sent to landfill.
- Staff cleaned out drying beds, which are now ready for filling in 2026. Tracy notified Somerset Water Authority about coordinating hauled sludge deliveries for October.
- New limit switches were installed on the UV hoist after old ones corroded and failed during 2025 crane inspections. An electrical connection was replaced to fix moisture issues.
- One power outage occurred in September — a trend noted over the past year. Inframark is working with Penelec to install monitoring equipment to diagnose recurring outages.
- Dodson Electric helped decommission 10 MCC buckets no longer in service.
- Inframark partnered with a local fabricator to save ~$10,000 on centrifuge liners: factory price was $13,264; secured same product for $3,360. Liners have been cut, formed, delivered — installation planned for next month.
- Sewer lift stations inspected regularly. Cummins performed annual maintenance on all three onsite generators.
- New block heater installed at Marine pumping station. Dialer at Emerald Estates had bad relay — repaired. Broken lid at CAT lift station fixed.
- Pump runtime hours documented; generators inspected for normal operation. Wet wells pumped down; flanges/seats checked for leaks — none found.
- Floats/transducers at all three lift stations working properly. Basket screeners pulled and cleaned. Lift station buildings swept and cleaned.
On the Radar:
- SCADA programming
- Grit blower repairs
- Drying bed filling
- Centrifuge liner installation
Operations & Compliance
Testing Schedule:
- Effluent pH, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen: analyzed 7 days/week.
- SBR tank testing (Settleability, MLSS): Mon/Wed/Fri on all four units.
- Influent/effluent compliant testing for DEP: Tuesdays & Thursdays — includes TSS, BOD, CBOD, Phosphorus, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Nitrate-Nitrite, Ammonia as N, fecal coliform samples.
- UV intensity recorded daily. Composite samples collected. All data entered into WIMS daily for E-DMR reporting. Monthly reports sent to DEP electronically by 28th.
Compliance Note:
- All September samples compliant except one TSS sample missed by contracted lab. Inframark requested formal explanation from lab; PA DEP notified.
Plant Operations Highlights:
- Inspected Industrial Park and Emerald Estates pump stations.
- Daily screening unit cleanouts; grit removal optimization.
- Sludge pumped to digesters for thickening; decanted to allow more thickening.
- Centrifuge operations, polymer feed system optimized.
- Floating debris removed from SBR tanks; aeration cycles optimized.
- UV operational checks completed daily.
Maintenance & Repair
Inframark staff completed 113 work orders in September. Key tasks included:
- Greased decanters on SBR tanks and screening unit.
- Hosed/cleaned influent screening unit daily; Trojan UV channel cleaned.
- Skid steer hydraulic lift bar replaced; new tires installed.
- Process water maintenance; headworks bypass channel cleaned.
- Grit removal inspections; wet well pump floats cleaned.
- UV basin and bulb covers cleaned; #3/#4 digester weirs/troughs cleared.
- Monthly safety inspections completed.
- Blowers’ oil/belts checked daily; greased weekly.
- Centrifuge building floor hosed; centrifuge greased.
- Lawn maintenance; State School weir box inspected.
- Control building floors swept/mopped weekly.
Financial Update
Maintenance Expenditures:
- United States Plastics: $964. 73 (Polymer mixing chamber)
- ONE Hydraulic: $598. 64 (UV Hoist limit switches)
- Amazon: $674. 11 (Compressed air/solenoid rebuild/oil filter/headworks)
- Wal-Mart: $218. 56 (Skid Steer Battery)
- SQ Total SP LLC: $360. 00 (Scale calibrations)
- Integrity HDR: $397. 50 (Crane Inspections)
Caps for WWTP:
| Category | Contract Total per Year | Previous Balance | Total Spent this Month | Remaining Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Cap | $25,950. 84 | $11,430. 50 | $3,213. 54 | $8,216. 96 |
| Sludge Cap | $83,042. 76 | $22,832. 56 | $3,845. 00 | $18,987. 56 |
| Chemical Cap | $23,251. 92 | $10,846. 84 | $3,054. 12 | $7,792. 72 |
Health & Safety
- Zero accidents in September.
- Personnel have worked 2,069 days (5 years 9 months) without an accident or injury.
Training & Presentations:
- Weekly tailgate meetings
- Heavy equipment safety
- Electrical shock prevention
Personnel
| Name | Title | Operator Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| Randy Lauer | Operator II | PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1,2,3,4 |
| Kyle Smiley | Operator III | PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1,10,11,12; PA Class A, E, Wastewater Subclass 1 |
| Tony Perott | Operator I | PA Class C, E, Water Subclass 1,6,7,8,12 |
| Shawn Jones | Operator in Training | Training for PA DEP exam |
| Cody Williams | Operator | PA Class E Water Subclass 12 |
| Luke Byrne | Project Manager | PA Class A, E, Water Subclass 1,7,8,10,11,12; PA Class A, E, Wastewater |
This report reflects routine operations, proactive maintenance, cost-saving initiatives, and strong safety performance at the Ebensburg WWTP during September 2025.