Hampton plant water pumps operate 24/7 and have surpassed useful life; energy upgrades proposed

The Presenter described the plant water system that supports equipment operations, wash water, pump sealing and yard hydrants. He said, "The plant water system includes 2 pumps, which circulate 200,000 to 300,000 gallons of water per day throughout the plant. The plant water pumps operate 24 hours a day. They have surpassed their useful life."

To improve reliability and reduce energy use, the Presenter said the town would like to replace the two pumps with more reliable and efficient pumps and install variable speed drives in pressure tanks to reduce electricity consumption. The video did not provide specific cost estimates or a purchase schedule; the upgrades were listed among potential items for the March warrant article.