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News about the water and wastewater industries, with a special focus on Iowa and Nebraska
D.J. Gongol and Associates, Inc.
PO Box 180
4328 North Dawson
Cumming, IA 50061
515-223-4144
402-965-1306 text
515-981-0581 fax
www.gongol.net
info@gongol.net
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Winter storm can endanger public drinking water
February 27, 2007
The ice storm that hit Iowa this weekend left thousands of customers in scores of communities without electricity. That's caused some public water systems to lose pressure, since most pumps run on electricity, leading the DNR to warn that low water pressure can make water systems unsafe. The big risks come from backflow and infiltration of pipes passing underground. Water (and wastewater) system operators need to consider the availability of backup power systems for their pressure-booster stations and wastewater lift stations. They may not be needed often, but backup systems can be lifesavers in case of events like these.
Related products: engine-driven lift stations, portable engine-driven pumps
Past water and wastewater news updates
last revised February 2007
February 27, 2007
The ice storm that hit Iowa this weekend left thousands of customers in scores of communities without electricity. That's caused some public water systems to lose pressure, since most pumps run on electricity, leading the DNR to warn that low water pressure can make water systems unsafe. The big risks come from backflow and infiltration of pipes passing underground. Water (and wastewater) system operators need to consider the availability of backup power systems for their pressure-booster stations and wastewater lift stations. They may not be needed often, but backup systems can be lifesavers in case of events like these.
Related products: engine-driven lift stations, portable engine-driven pumps
Past water and wastewater news updates
last revised February 2007
DJ Gongol & Associates, Inc.
4328 North Dawson Avenue | PO Box 180 | Cumming, IA 50061
515-223-4144 | 402-965-1306 text | 515-981-0581 fax
info@gongol.net