Harnessing Water Power

Mohawk Valley Water Authority uses hydroturbines to cut electric bills and generate income, while plant upgrades keep things running efficiently.
Harnessing Water Power
The microturbine at the Deerfield reservoir.

Decades ago, the Mohawk Valley Water Authority (MVWA) used throttling valves in the drinking water transmission system to prevent excessive pressure down the line.

Seeing an opportunity to capture the power of water pressure and flow for electricity, MVWA installed two...

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