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Power failure at Glens Falls wastewater plant prompts temporary switchgear purchase, generators deployed
Summary
A Dec. 23 power interruption damaged medium-voltage switchgear at the Glens Falls wastewater treatment plant. Staff secured used switchgear, deployed generators and reported estimates that full replacement could cost about $14 million; the board was briefed Jan. 6.
Glens Falls City Water and Sewer Board members were told Jan. 6 that an unexpected power interruption on Dec. 23 damaged medium‑voltage switchgear at the city wastewater treatment plant, forcing staff to secure temporary equipment and put portable generators on site to maintain operations.
Jeremy, a Water and Sewer Department staff member, said, "On the morning of December 23rd, 2024, around 9, 9:30, there was an unexpected power interruption here at the plant." He told the board a contractor with medium‑voltage expertise arrived the same day and staff restored power by about 1 p.m., then recommended steps to reduce the risk of a repeat failure.
The board heard that staff…
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