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Down The Drain
N.O. S&WB admits leak at turbine the cause of oil residue in neighborhood
Down The Drain
Gentilly drainage pumps failed during June 10 flooding, S&WB director admits
“We had three pumps we couldn’t start and when we tried to start them, they tripped offline,” Ghassan Korban said at the regularly scheduled S&WB director's meeting.
Down The Drain
Several pumps in Gentilly weren't working during Friday's flood
It took more than two hours to get the pumps back on after "operator error" caused them to shut down Friday during heavy rain.
Mike Perlstein
New Orleans man takes S&WB to court over $50k water bill
Anthony Marullo said he hopes his efforts in court can now pave the way for a more permanent solution for others facing the same billings headaches.
Down The Drain
Businessman files suit against S&WB citing $50,000 in excess bills
Anthony Marullo said his bills were forwarded to a collection agency and his credit rating and ability to do deals have suffered as a result.
Down The Drain
A fire took out a crucial S&WB turbine for a month but few knew
A Declaration of Extreme Emergency was needed to put T6 back in service as quickly as possible, said S&WB General Superintendent Ron Spooner.
Investigations
S&WB power plant neighbors unhappy again
“Give us a break,” he said as he surveyed the oily residue on his porch and pickup truck. “Let us know what's going on."
Down The Drain
Down the Drain: S&WB power plant neighbors unhappy again
A report by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality indicates oil leaking from one of the old power turbines at the plant began showering neighbors.
Investigations
Two S&WB officials ousted following WWL-TV investigation
Jay Arnold resigned as the head of the S&WB’s Plumbing Department last Thursday. Plumbing Inspection Supervisor Assistant Vernon Marcotte, was fired the same day.
David Hammer
S&WB director Ghassan Korban gets raise to $322k
The raise and the praise come in spite of a slew of problems at the utility that have mounted over the last year.
Down The Drain
Entergy appears to pull out of major deal to fortify New Orleans' drainage system
Entergy said the cost of repairing its own system from Hurricane Ida damage made fronting the money too difficult right now.
Down The Drain
Entergy drops out of deal to help fund power substation at S&WB plant
Entergy pulls out of deal to help fund substation at Sewerage and Water Board. The company said losses after Hurricane Ida changed the game.
Down The Drain
Gentilly drainage pumps failed during June 10 flooding, S&WB director admits
“We had three pumps we couldn’t start and when we tried to start them, they tripped offline,” Ghassan Korban said at the regularly scheduled S&WB director's meeting.
Down The Drain
Several pumps in Gentilly weren't working during Friday's flood
It took more than two hours to get the pumps back on after "operator error" caused them to shut down Friday during heavy rain.
Mike Perlstein
New Orleans man takes S&WB to court over $50k water bill
Anthony Marullo said he hopes his efforts in court can now pave the way for a more permanent solution for others facing the same billings headaches.
Down The Drain
Businessman files suit against S&WB citing $50,000 in excess bills
Anthony Marullo said his bills were forwarded to a collection agency and his credit rating and ability to do deals have suffered as a result.
Down The Drain
A fire took out a crucial S&WB turbine for a month but few knew
A Declaration of Extreme Emergency was needed to put T6 back in service as quickly as possible, said S&WB General Superintendent Ron Spooner.
Investigations
S&WB power plant neighbors unhappy again
“Give us a break,” he said as he surveyed the oily residue on his porch and pickup truck. “Let us know what's going on."
Down The Drain
Down the Drain: S&WB power plant neighbors unhappy again
A report by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality indicates oil leaking from one of the old power turbines at the plant began showering neighbors.
Investigations
Two S&WB officials ousted following WWL-TV investigation
Jay Arnold resigned as the head of the S&WB’s Plumbing Department last Thursday. Plumbing Inspection Supervisor Assistant Vernon Marcotte, was fired the same day.
David Hammer
S&WB director Ghassan Korban gets raise to $322k
The raise and the praise come in spite of a slew of problems at the utility that have mounted over the last year.
Down The Drain
Entergy appears to pull out of major deal to fortify New Orleans' drainage system
Entergy said the cost of repairing its own system from Hurricane Ida damage made fronting the money too difficult right now.
Down The Drain
Entergy drops out of deal to help fund power substation at S&WB plant
Entergy pulls out of deal to help fund substation at Sewerage and Water Board. The company said losses after Hurricane Ida changed the game.
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