Heat supply systems in Moscow completely switched to winter mode

Moscow heat supply systems are fully switched to winter operation, Deputy Mayor of Moscow Petr Biryukov said.

“In early October, measures were taken to transfer heating systems to winter operation. Thanks to the previous preparation, everything went smoothly and in accordance with the established schedules. Currently, all heat supply systems operate in winter mode, he said.

Several thousand specialists of engineering companies and prefectures were involved in the heat launch, emergency crews were on duty around the clock. In total, more than 74 thousand objects were prepared for the autumn-winter period, including more than 34 thousand residential buildings. All work was completed by September 1.

On the eve of the season, hydraulic and temperature tests of heat networks were conducted, which allowed to detect unreliable areas in advance and repair them. For the new heating season, 13 CHPs, 38 district and 42 quarterly thermal stations, as well as 97 small boiler houses were prepared.

In addition, routine work was carried out on more than 130 thousand kilometers of electric, about 3.5 thousand kilometers of gas, more than 13.2 thousand kilometers of water supply and 9.8 thousand kilometers of sewerage networks.

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