Watertown hydro plant review focuses on operations, license and future work
Watertown City Council members received an update on the city-owned hydroelectric plant on Marble Street, including operating procedures, its federal license and possible repairs or expansion.
By Jessica Hale, ClickNNY North Country Desk
Watertown City Council members received an update Monday night on several issues involving the city-owned hydroelectric plant on Marble Street.
Michele Stottler and Jason George, engineers with Gomez & SullivanEngineers D.P.C., presented information on the plant’s Standard Operating Procedures, matters related to its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license, and whether the facility should be repaired or expanded.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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