Hurricane Francine
Current Operational Status
Equipment Status as of September 10, 2024
Drainage pumps - 90 of 99 Major pumps are available.
Water purification – our backup power sources are intended to keep potable water flowing, even if the electric grid is down. If a potable water interruption occurs, we will notify everyone. Turbine 6 is currently online and powering the Carrollton Water Treatment Plant
Sewer pumping and wastewater treatment – The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is experiencing impacts at several sewerage pump stations due to power outages and other issues. The public is urged to conserve water as we work to bring the sewer system back to full capacity.
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updated Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Pump and Power Status
Equipment Status as of September 10, 2024
5 of 5 EMDs are available for use.
90 of 99 Major Pumps are available.
25Hz Power Generation Capacity
Our older drainage pumps require 25Hz power. The modern standard is 60Hz. Turbine 4, Turbine 5 and our EMDs (back-up generators) generate 25Hz power. We also have Frequency Changers that convert 60Hz power provided by Entergy to 25Hz. The graphic below shows how much 25Hz power we can currently generate with the sources available.
70 MW
Currently Available
There are known communication issues with DPS 1, DPS 7, DPS 14, DPS 16, DPS 17, DPS 20, and DPS Grant that are preventing the Pumping and Power dashboard from reflecting the actual pump status.
This is not affecting the pumping capacity at these stations. In the event that there is a widespread power outage, there could be further communication issues that would prevent the Pumping and Power dashboard from updating in real time.
Contact Us
- To report a leak or other problem
- To pay a bill or contact customer service
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To submit a media inquiry
- Email media@swbno.org