Backup power for water system after storm vulnerability
Summary
After July's storm knocked out power, the utility is designing backup generators for the water treatment plant plus standby power reviews at two wellhouses, a boost station, and lift stations — keeping water flowing during outages.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The design amendment adds $72,300; construction costs come later.
All water customers get a more resilient system during power outages.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Utility Commission - Sep 21, 2026
After July's storm knocked out power, the utility is designing backup generators for the water treatment plant plus standby power reviews at two wellhouses, a boost station, and lift stations — keeping water flowing during outages.
Utility Commission - May 18, 2026
The Main Street plant's generator is nearly 65 years old and doesn't power everything in an emergency. MSA will study whether one big generator or several smaller parallel units makes sense, with construction hoped for 2027.
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