In the United States, more frequent and intense storms have been threatening vital water infrastructure, including wastewater and drinking water systems. We worked with MassDEP to improve back-up power capabilities to respond to power outages in wastewater facilities. Using data from MassDEP and EPA, we assessed risks and vulnerabilities associated with power loss. We concluded that the lack of data inhibits the ability to assess vulnerability. In addition, we found that facility managers could benefit from an interactive digital map of back-up power capabilities at wastewater facilities and information about opportunities to obtain funding to support upgrades. We recommend the MassDEP take further action to increase data quality and improve informational resources for facilities.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Ross, Marylouise Katherine
• Kader, Faria
• Kirejczyk, Michael Jon

Subject

• Water
• Environment
• Sustainability
• Security

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-101118-144944

Stichwort

• Emergency management
• Energy policy
• Recycling (Waste, etc.)
• Water resources development

Advisor

• Tuler, Seth

Year

• 2018

Center

• Boston, Massachusetts Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Date created

• 2018-10-11

Ort

• Boston

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright