What Happens When The Power Drops Out?

By Tom Walski, Ph.D.

Power outages don’t happen often in developed countries, but they do happen. Pump stations are fed by the power grid, so when the power goes out, it also goes out for water pumping stations. And water utilities don’t like their systems losing pressure.

In this article, explore what happens when the power is lost and how water systems can mitigate or prevent damage from depressurization during a power outage.