Further Resources: Water Distribution
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Further Resources: Water Distribution
Network Design and Dimensioning
The aim of a distribution network is to supply a community with the appropriate quantity and quality of water. There are four network types: dead end…
Pumping Stations
Pumping stations in a water distribution system are necessary where water is pumped directly into the system (e.g. from a lake) or where pressure has…
Water Distribution Pipes
A water pipe is any pipe or tube designed to transport treated drinking water to consumers. The varieties include large diameter main pipes, which…
Trenches
Before an underground water pipe can be installed, a trench must be excavated. Trench dimensions depend on pipe size, soil, and climate. Mostly, the…
Human-Powered Distribution
Where there is no or not sufficient piped supply of freshwater and drinking water, nor any motorised vehicles to distribute it, water distribution…
Motorised Distribution
Where there is no or an insufficient supply of piped freshwater and drinking water, water has to be transported either by trucks or by human power.…
Leakage Control
Water leakage is an important component of water losses. Many methods for controlling leakage from urban water supply systems have emerged, but it…
Preventing Recontamination
Recontamination of clean or already treated water is a common problem in many countries. On the household level, there are several simple methods to…
Intermittent Water Distribution
Intermittent water supply is a piped water supply service delivering water to users for less than 24 hours in one day, and is used when the available…
Water Distribution Overview
A water distribution systems is one in which the drinking water is transported from the centralised treatment plant or well supplies to the service…