Emergency Power Source Planning for Water and Wastewater

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 equipment
• Evaluate options for on-site electrical-generating equipment
• Assess placement locations to facilitate integration with the existing electrical systems
• Determine current and historical electrical load demands and estimate future electrical demands

• Determine backup-power capacity needed to meet peak demand
  
  Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. History
3. An Overview of Emergency and Standby Power
4. Defining Water and Wastewater Utility Needs
5. Risk Factors and Scenario Planning
6. Planning, Evaluation, and Design
7. Conclusion

Appendices:
Standby Power Information Checklist
Survey Questions
Emergency Response
Scenario Planning
Case Studies
Cleveland Division of Water: Lessons Learned
Emergency Preparedness Checklist