109-year-old Turbine 4 in New Orleans' drainage system will be out of service for 5-7 weeks due to operator error, reducing the city's drainage capacity during hurricane season.
New Orleans' drainage pumps will remain at reduced capacity until May due to operator error delaying repairs to Turbine 4, a 109-year-old turbine that helps power the city's drainage system. The turbine will be out of service for 5-7 weeks, affecting the city's ability to operate its drainage system at full capacity during the upcoming hurricane season. The Sewerage & Water Board is building a $300 million power complex, but it won't be online until next year, meaning the city will have to manage at least one more hurricane season with unreliable drainage power.
March 20, 2024
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