California Water Service Prepared for Power Outages
California Water Service (Cal Water) is actively addressing power outages affecting water delivery due to rolling blackouts across the state. The utility has installed permanent generators at critical locations and is deploying portable backup generators to maintain water service. Customers are urged to conserve water to alleviate strain on the electrical grid. The Emergency Operations Center is activated to manage responses, ensuring minimal disruption to service. Serving around 2 million people, Cal Water emphasizes collaboration with customers to mitigate impacts on the community.
- Installation of permanent generators enhances service reliability.
- Activation of Emergency Operations Center ensures effective response to outages.
- Proactive communication with customers fosters community cooperation.
- Significant reliance on electricity for water delivery could lead to service interruptions.
- Current rolling power outages pose a risk of temporary water service disruptions.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As much of the state is enduring rolling power outages to ease demand on the electrical grid, California Water Service (Cal Water) is reassuring its customers that it is taking all possible steps to prevent any interruptions in water service due to the power outages.
The utility has been installing permanent generators at critical stations over recent years and has positioned additional, portable backup generators at key stations to keep water flowing if power is interrupted. Cal Water is also monitoring local water system levels and has activated its Emergency Operations Center to help mobilize extra personnel needed to support any district.
Because delivering water requires a significant amount of electricity, Cal Water is also urging customers to conserve water during this time to lower demand on the electrical grid. Cal Water will continue to reach out directly to customers in affected areas of any important water system updates related to the power outages.
“Water systems rely on power to deliver water to our customers; however, we are doing everything we can to prevent any temporary water service interruptions caused by power outages,” said Marty Kropelnicki, President and CEO. “And, by working together and reducing our water use, we can all help ease the strain on the electrical grid and reduce the impact to our communities.”
California Water Service serves approximately 2 million people through 489,600 customer connections in California. The utility has provided water service in the state since 1926. For more information, visit www.calwater.com.
Yvonne Kingman, 310-257-1434
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