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Generator Preparedness for Water Utilities

This brochure provides tools and prompts utilities to better prepare for emergency generator needs, provides tips on running and maintaining generators, and includes an easy-to-copy form to determine and document backup power needs.

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Water Utility Generator Preparedness Brochure (PDF)(6 pp, 1 MB)