Inframark WWTP Report
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Ebensburg WWTP Monthly Report - March 2026
Report Date: April 27, 2026
Prepared by: Luke Byrne, Project Manager (Inframark)
Submitted to: Ebensburg Borough Authority Members
Executive Summary
During March 2026, the Ebensburg wastewater treatment plant treated a total of 37,959,300 gallons of wastewater, averaging 1,224,493 gallons per day. The centrifuge operated weekly, sending 11. 91 tons of dry sludge to the landfill.
Key maintenance and repair activities included:
- Installation of a new six-inch floor drain in the basement rear area (replacing a blocked, uneven old drain).
- New plumbing for suction lines on process water pumps and installation of a new foot valve.
- Repairs to the polymer pump, including work on the suction line and drilling/tapping the pump head with a valve.
- Rebuilding of the sewer jetter (originally non-functional due to freezing damage) for approximately $6,500, replacing oils, filters, and damaged hydraulic hoses. Guidance on antifreeze use was provided. Tire wear issues were noted and recommendations made for adjusting haul height.
Items “On the Radar” include SCADA programming, lawn repairs, and influent splitter box lid repair.
Operations & Compliance
Compliance Testing:
- Effluent pH, alkalinity, and dissolved oxygen analyzed daily.
- SBR tank testing (Settleability, MLSS) performed Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays.
- Influent/effluent compliant testing for DEP reporting on Tuesdays and Thursdays, including TSS, BOD, CBOD, Phosphorus, Nitrogen compounds, Ammonia, and fecal coliform samples.
- UV intensity recorded; composite samples collected.
- All data entered into WIMS daily; monthly reports sent electronically to DEP by the 28th.
- All samples collected in March were in compliance.
Plant Operations:
- Inspections and cleanouts of screening units, grit removal systems, SBR tanks, digesters, UV basins, and wet well floats.
- Process control lab work completed daily; aeration cycles optimized.
- Sludge pumped to digesters for thickening; decanters adjusted.
- Centrifuge operations, polymer feed optimization, and dumpster preparation completed.
- Floating debris removed from SBR tanks; UV operational checks performed.
Maintenance & Repair
Inframark staff completed 135 work orders in March. Key tasks included:
- Greasing decanters, screening units, and centrifuge.
- Jetter rebuild (as noted above).
- Process water suction line repairs and basement floor drain installation.
- Polymer pump repairs.
- Cleaning Trojan UV channel, headworks bypass channel, and digester weirs/troughs.
- Monthly safety inspections completed.
- Daily checks on blower oil/belts; weekly greasing.
- Sweeping and mopping control building floors weekly.
Financial Update
Maintenance Expenditures (March):
- MRO Supply: $660. 68 (Process water pump kit)
- EBAY: $524. 48 (Goulds seal kits)
- Napotnik welding: $139. 60 (Welding wire/shop rags)
- LB Water: $259. 79 (Process water flanges)
- Tractor Supply: $92. 18 (Jetter tool) — listed twice
- Amazon: $297. 16 (Process water/puller set)
Caps for WWTP Budget Tracking:
| Category | Contract Total per Year | Previous Balance | Total Spent this Month | Remaining Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Cap | $26,664. 12 | $23,806. 73 | $1,973. 89 | $21,832. 84 |
| Sludge Cap | $85,325. 04 | $74,496. 24 | $4,120. 52 | $70,375. 72 |
| Chemical Cap | $23,890. 92 | $21,893. 58 | $2,808. 00 | $19,085. 58 |
Health & Safety
- No accidents occurred in March.
- Personnel have worked 2,250 days (6 years and 3 months) without an accident or injury.
- Inframark conducted weekly tailgate meetings, safety flash reports, and weekly process control meetings.
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; Wastewater Subclass 1 |
| Tony Perott | Operator I | PA Class C, E, Water Subclass 1,6,7,8,12 |
| Shawn Jones | Mechanic II | NA |
| Joseph Pompa | 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; Wastewater |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of operations, maintenance, finances, safety, and staffing for the Ebensburg WWTP during March 2026.