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OIL-FIRED POWER PLANTSWater Filter Plant #2
Water Filter Plant #2 is a 1.8 MW operating oil-fired power plant in Burke County, North Carolina, operated by City of Morganton - (NC).
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Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1299 | Petroleum Liquids | 1.8 MW | |
| 3516 | Petroleum Liquids | 1.6 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- City of Morganton - (NC)
- Location
- Burke County, North Carolina
- Balancing authority
- DUK
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 1.8 MW
Retired: 1.6 MW - First unit online
- Apr 1992
- EIA plant ID
- 55534
Location
35.7377, -81.7278
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem