When the power is off, it isn’t just the lights that are impacted; the water and sewer utilities can be as well.

Water tanks eventually need to be refilled and sewage pumps at lift stations can hold only so much before they overflow. A natural disaster could mean days before power is restored. To help keep faucets running and toilets flushing in dire times, the City of Tallassee has applied and been awarded a grant for a portable 60-kilowatt generator.

Cliff Williams is a staff writer for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. He may be reached via email at cliff.williams@alexcityoutlook.com.