Emergency Power Planning Guide for Water and Wastewater Utilities

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