Water supply network

Water Supply Network

A Water supply network is a system of engineered hydrologic and hydraulic components which provide water supply. A water supply system typically includes:

• A drainage basin (see water purification)
• A raw water collection point (above or below ground) where the water accumulates, such as a lake, a river, or groundwater from an underground aquifer. Raw water may be transferred using uncovered ground-level aqueducts and covered tunnels (see water transportation)
• Water purification facilities. Treated water is transferred using water pipes (see pipeline transport)
• Water storage facilities such as reservoirs, water tanks, or water towers. Smaller water systems may store the water in cisterns or pressure vessels. Tall buildings may also need to store water locally in pressure vessels in order for the water to reach the upper floors.
• Additional water pressurizing components such as pumping stations may need to be situated at the outlet of underground or above ground reservoirs or cisterns (if gravity flow is impractical).
• A pipe network for distribution of water to the consumers (which may be private houses or industrial, commercial or institution establishments) and other usage points (such as fire hydrants)
• Waste water must be collected and redirected to a sewage treatment plant.

See also

• Drinking water quality standards
• ISO 24512
• Water quality
• Water treatment
• Water distribution system
• Water supply

External links

• World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for drinking-water quality (GDWQ)

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