We have contacted our product and service providers who have assured us of their ability to maintain service into the new year. With the best of planning, however, no one can be sure what will happen. Water and Wastewater services are heavily dependent on other external entities including power, transportation and telecommunications infrastructure. To address any unforeseen issues which may effect service we are preparing contingency plans. Such plans will include emergency power supplies, water conservation plans and disposal alternatives for raw sewage which will ensure public safety and welfare.
Water supply is a key issue.
MWW has developed a Y2K Readiness Report which outlines their efforts to provide uninterrupted service. Although we are confident that MWW will continue to meet Derry s water supply needs, we will be ready with water conservation measures and water use restrictions, should they become necessary to cope with any short term supply shortages, to ensure adequate supplies for drinking and sanitary uses. Power supply is another key issue. PSNH has also assured us of their preparedness. Although we, too, have confidence in their ability to provide uninterrupted electrical service, our water and wastewater pumping stations have emergency standby generators which will be fully operational.