Power outages and water pressure - Noobie question
 

Happy Tuesday, all!

Hopefully this is a straightforward question with a straightforward answer.

When we lose power, in The Villages, do we simultaneously lose water pressure for the duration of the outage?

Many thanks, in advance.

No.

Depends on area of village’s, in my area rarely loose power and when did didn’t effect water pressure. Water pressure in my area runs 55 PSI, early morning may drop some with all irrigation water running, not on pond water for irrigation in my area.

Water pressure has nothing to do with a power outage. But you should buy a pressure gauge that will screw onto an outside hose bib so you can monitor your water pressure.

You will not lose water pressure. (Chances are good you will not lose power either)

A good answer would require you to let us know where you live in TV. We are in the area around Brownwood with power provided by SECO, and VERY reliable. We have been here for around 13 years, longest outage around 1-hour, total number of outages probably less than 6, and never lost water pressure.

Accoding to a source who works in the Villages, our water system has double redundant power generators in case of a power outage which very rarely happens here. So the chances of loosing water during a power outage is basically close to zero. No need to fill up the bathtub when a storm is coming.

The Villages Also Have back up Power and Generators
 

The Villages also have a backup electric power generation and distribution to supply critical power to utilities such as firewater, potable water, and sewer lift stations. The details are complicated combinations but have worked well in my 13 years here. These facilities further reduce the probability of potable water and sewage return outages beyond the base reliable electric power.

For example, if you pass by a sewer lift station in your village you may see a diesel pump or generator at the station. If you travel Drake road, there is a pump station with a diesel generator there to supply firewater. These are just a couple of utility situations with back up power in case of electrical grid outage

never has lost power in the 10 years I have been here, I have SECO electricity.

I have lived in Pennecamp 14 years and experienced an outage of 20 min caused by a faulty switch on the power grid.
Question is non applicable for my experience

Your in the Villages and we can get hurricanes etc. We should all expect to will loose power and we should have an emergency kit available including non perishable food and bottled water on hand regardless of the potential for loosing water and needing to shelter in place.

Post above claimed never lost power in 10 years. I have noticed power problems three times times in the six years I have been here full time and once lasted over an hour.

My "emergency kit" is a spare refrigerator full of frosty beverages.

We have SECO in Linden Isle and have rarely lost power. SECO has a great reputation. We are not worried. We also have water pressure. If your water depends on a pump and is private, you might be in trouble. Not here.

Where you live is very important since some poles are still above the ground. I was without power for one week in late December and three weeks in late January in Michigan. People with large dogs and good comforters did quite well! As a result we have a small generator to run a separate refrigerator for meds, and a good cooler. We also have a small Weber grill for cooking. Our concern is more tornadoes and electrical storms, both of which can knock out power.

I am impressed with the ethics of power companies down here and quick responses.
In our seven years, the concern has been tornadoes and flooding if the TV system can not keep up with newer storms. A 1000 yr storm turned the lake in my home town into a river. Most designs are for a 100 year storm event. Check your home elevation. We are at 83 ft. Bring in your chairs and pots, charge your power banks, gas your vehicles, and fill a few jugs of water. Then find the quiet room your pets have taken over.

Soooo... we can assume you don't need one of those $18000.00 Generic generator backup systems? 😏

No.