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Down The Drain
Major power turbine for N.O. drainage pumps down again, causing more headaches ahead of Zeta
Turbine 4’s tortured history came to light as part of WWL-TV's Down the Drain Investigation.
David Hammer
Report: Turbine repair costs now exceed price of buying a new one
At the time of WWL-TV's "Down the Drain" special last month, the cost to repair Turbine 4 had reached $26 million. It's now more than $31 million, according to the new S&WB quarterly report.
Down The Drain
S&WB billing problems persist but director insists there's improvement
“Opening your monthly water bill should not create anxiety, but for so many people, that's a reality,” Giarrusso said.
Investigations
S&WB billing issues caused by meter reader shortage, director says
He said that out of about 45 meter readers on staff, only about 10 to 12 are in the field on any given day due to illness, vacation days and other attrition issues.
Orleans
Federal IG questions hundreds of millions in Sewerage & Water Board spending
The audit found the agency spent $134 million less than it was reimbursed by the state for Katrina repairs through 2017.
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Thursday morning tropical weather update: 2 tropical waves and a Central American Gyre
Down The Drain
S&WB: Failing turbine, mother nature caused street flooding; not human error
S&WB's Executive Director said the report ruled out human error on the part of his employees.
Down The Drain
City Council grills S&WB boss over Wednesday's flooding
Korban was short on answers about why the turbine tripped offline
Down The Drain
S&WB: Failing turbine, mother nature caused street flooding; not human error
S&WB's Executive Director said the report ruled out human error on the part of his employees.
Down The Drain
City Council grills S&WB boss over Wednesday's flooding
Korban was short on answers about why the turbine tripped offline
Down The Drain
Flooding would have happened without turbine failing, S&WB head says
"5-6 inches in two hours is an event that would overwhelm any system," Korban said. "So we have to recognize that."
Local News
S&WB generators and pumps survive Cristobal, but will they be enough for hurricane season
As Sunday ended, it became clear that the system was never really tested – not even as much as it has been during summer rainstorms in recent years.
Down The Drain
Flooding would have happened without turbine failing, S&WB head says
"5-6 inches in two hours is an event that would overwhelm any system," Korban said. "So we have to recognize that."
Local News
S&WB generators and pumps survive Cristobal, but will they be enough for hurricane season
As Sunday ended, it became clear that the system was never really tested – not even as much as it has been during summer rainstorms in recent years.
Local News
S&WB says New Orleans ready for Tropical Storm Cristobal
New Orleans' dilapidated drainage system faces an uphill battle against flooding during heavy rain events.
Down The Drain
S&WB: New Orleans' drainage system severely hampered going into hurricane season
Ghassan Korban said there was “no way” to replace the 20 megawatts of power provided by Turbine 5 without purchasing a replacement turbine for about $20 million.
Local News
S&WB says New Orleans ready for Tropical Storm Cristobal
New Orleans' dilapidated drainage system faces an uphill battle against flooding during heavy rain events.
Down The Drain
S&WB: New Orleans' drainage system severely hampered going into hurricane season
Ghassan Korban said there was “no way” to replace the 20 megawatts of power provided by Turbine 5 without purchasing a replacement turbine for about $20 million.
Severe Weather
Lightning knocks out power to 3 drainage pumps overnight, flooding Broadmoor
More than 2 feet of water sloshed into parked cars just blocks from the S&WB's Drainage Pump Station No. 1 as crews tried to get the pumps working again.
Coronavirus
S&WB relying on estimated water bills as coronavirus causes staff shortage
The utility says it cannot complete its meter-reading routes and will have to solely use its historically inaccurate bill estimating practice.
Local News
SB 390 changes how the S&WB reports to City Council, and that concerns Councilman Giarrusso
“What I'm concerned about is the public deserves accountability and transparency,” said Giarrusso.
Severe Weather
Lightning knocks out power to 3 drainage pumps overnight, flooding Broadmoor
More than 2 feet of water sloshed into parked cars just blocks from the S&WB's Drainage Pump Station No. 1 as crews tried to get the pumps working again.
Coronavirus
S&WB relying on estimated water bills as coronavirus causes staff shortage
The utility says it cannot complete its meter-reading routes and will have to solely use its historically inaccurate bill estimating practice.
Local News
SB 390 changes how the S&WB reports to City Council, and that concerns Councilman Giarrusso
“What I'm concerned about is the public deserves accountability and transparency,” said Giarrusso.
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