Where is Water Filter Plant #2?

In Burke County, North Carolina (NC). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Water Filter Plant #2?

2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Water Filter Plant #2?

EIA-860M names City of Morganton - (NC) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Water Filter Plant #2 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Morganton - (NC) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Water Filter Plant #2 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Water Filter Plant #2 still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Water Filter Plant #2

Water Filter Plant #2 is a 2 MW oil-fired power plant in Burke County, North Carolina, operated by City of Morganton - (NC). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2013.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 1.8 MW; 1.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2013
EIA plant ID: 55534

Where it is

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County: Burke County, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35.7377, -81.7278
Balancing authority: DUK
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Morganton - (NC)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

Every plant City of Morganton - (NC) reports to EIA →

Water Filter Plant #2: FAQ

Where is Water Filter Plant #2?: In Burke County, North Carolina (NC). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Water Filter Plant #2?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Water Filter Plant #2?: EIA-860M names City of Morganton - (NC) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Water Filter Plant #2 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Morganton - (NC) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Water Filter Plant #2 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Water Filter Plant #2 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.