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Adequate and reliable emergency and standby power is essential for all water and wastewater utilities. This book will provide guidance to help electrical power personnel

• Assess the vulnerability, condition, and reliability of primary electrical equipment
• Determine current and historical electrical load demands and estimate future electrical demands for water transmission, treatment, and distribution systems
• Evaluate various on-site electrical-generating equipment options, benefits, and costs and assess placement locations to facilitate integration with the existing electrical system
• Coordinate and communicate with local electric power provider to assure water utility priority and assess rate options
• Determine backup-power capacity needed to meet peak demand
• Understand and communicate the legal, health, and economic risks of not providing uninterrupted water or wastewater service

1. Introduction
2. History
3. An Overview of Emergency and Standby Power
4. Defining Water and Wastewater Utility Needs
5. Risk Factors and Scenario Planning
6. Planning, Evaluation, and Design
7. Conclusion