water_supply_system. a detailed presentation on water supply system

water_supply_system. a detailed presentation on water supply system

1. WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS

2. What is water supply system? Water supply is the provision of water by public utilities, commercial organizations, community endeavors or by individuals, usually via a system of pumps and pipes. Irrigation is covered separately.

3. PARTS OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS A  raw water collection point (above or below ground) where the water accumulates, such as a lake, a river, or  ground water from an underground  aquifer(water bearing permeable rock).

4. PARTS OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS Water purification facilities. Treated water is transferred using water pipes (usually underground). Water storage facilities such as reservoirs,  water tanks.

5. PARTS OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS Additional water pressurizing components such as pumping stations may need to be situated at the outlet of underground or above ground reservoirs . A pipe network for distribution of water to the consumers.