The WDSU First Warning Weather Team is tracking Tropical Depression Nine, which is showing signs of organization in the southwestern Gulf, and a tropical depression is expected to form within the next day or so.
It is unclear what impacts Louisiana residents could see, but preparations should be made for possible flooding and strong winds.
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Full pumping and power status
- The major drainage pumps have been revised from 99 to 93. The two pumps located at DPS 17 are dry weather constant duty pumps. Stormwater drainage from the Gentilly area is served by DPS 19. Four of the six major pumps located at DPS Grant have been classified as dry weather constant duty pumps.
- DPS 6 near Orpheum Ave and Hyacinth St: F Pump out of service.
- 11 additional drainage pumps available at this station.
- DPS 13 near Tall Timbers Algiers: No. 4 Pump on standby for emergency use only. No. 6 Pump out of service.
- 4 additional drainage pumps available at this station + one constant duty pump
- DPS 14 at Hayne Blvd and Jahncke Rd: No. 1 Pump out of service due to maintenance.
- 3 additional drainage pumps available at this station
- Drainage in this area can be addressed via DPS 10, DPS 16, and DPS Dwyer via the Morrison Canal
- DPS 18 near Maxent Canal and Michoud Bayou: No. 1 Pump out of service.
- Two temporary submersible pumps are at the station.
- Turbine 4 has been permanently removed from service.
- Turbine 5 is available for emergency use only.
- Turbine 6 is available for use.
- Turbine 7 is available for use.
- SFC1 is available for use.
- SFC2 is available for use.
- SFC3 is available for use.
- EMDs #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 are available for use.
- Frequency Changer #1 at Carrollton Frequency Changer Facility is available for use.
- Frequency Changer #2 at Carrollton Frequency Changer Facility available for use.
- Frequency Changer #3 at Station D is available for use.
- Frequency Changer #4 at Station D is out of service.
- Frequency Changer #3 at Algiers Water Treatment Facility out of service.
- Plant Frequency Changer at Carrollton Water Plant out of use due to an electrical issue.
Major Drainage Pumps: 88 of 93 Major Drainage Pumps Available For Use
Underpass Stations:
At Old Carrollton Underpass Station, 3 out of 3 pumps are out of service. A temporary pump has been deployed in the interim.
All other underpass pumps are in service.
Click here for an overview and an interactive map of our drainage system.
Power Status:
EMDs are back-up generators that provide 25Hz power.
Frequency changers convert modern 60Hz power generated by T6 and Entergy into the 25Hz power.
To see if your neighborhood’s pumping station is in service ahead of the weather this week, check the city’s drainage system map here.
READ MORE:How to check the status of your pumping station ahead of tropical weather
