The city of New Orleans today briefed residents on preparations for Hurricane Delta.
New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board officials said 98 of 99 drainage pumps are operational. The one pump out of service, at Drainage Pumping Station 7 on the Orleans Ave. Canal, should be back in service by Friday, according to officials.
Sewerage & Water Board General Superintendent Bob Turner said crews were woking "double shifts" to get the pump working.
The system also has three turbines in service, one available for emergency service, and five electromotive generators available to provide backup.
