// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 💧 Water Treatment Facility |
| Operator / Branch | Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans |
| Host County | Orleans Parish LA |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 30 miles |
// Strategic Significance
New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board operates in the most challenging conditions of any US water utility serving a city below sea level protected only by levees. Katrina 2005 destroyed the system completely for weeks. The system relies on 24-hour pumping operations to keep New Orleans dry. Any pump failure during heavy rain causes immediate flooding.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
New Orleans metro with 400,000 residents below sea level. The continuous pump operation requirement means any failure causes immediate flooding. Katrina destroyed the system requiring complete rebuilding.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Multiple pump stations. Orleans Parish Emergency Management coordinates hurricane and pump station emergency protocols.