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Water Network Distribution
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Water Network 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…
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…
Decentralised Supply
Centralised drinking water systems serve millions of households around the world. However, these systems do often not reach the poorest or the most…
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…
Hydropower (Small-scale)
Hydropower is a method of generating electricity that uses moving water (kinetic energy) to produce electricity. Small-scale hydropower has been used…