Description
Adequate and reliable emergency and standby power is essential for all water and wastewater utilities. This book provides guidance to Assess the vulnerability, condition, and reliability of primary electrical equipmentEvaluate options for on-site electrical-generating equipmentAssess placement locations to facilitate integration with the existing electrical systemsDetermine current and historical electrical load demands and estimate future electrical demandsDetermine backup-power capacity needed to meet peak demandTable of Contents IntroductionHistoryAn Overview of Emergency and Standby PowerDefining Water and Wastewater Utility NeedsRisk Factors and Scenario PlanningPlanning, Evaluation, and DesignConclusionAppendices: Standby Power Information Checklist Survey Questions Emergency Response Scenario Planning Case Studies Cleveland Division of Water: Lessons Learned Emergency Preparedness Checklist
