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UNIT 1 - PLANNING FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

Public water supply system
The primary objective of water treatment for public supply is to take the water
from source , treat the water which are free from unpleasant taste and odour.
Municipal water systems consist of the following units.
1. Collection works.
2. Transmission works.
3. Purification works.
4. Distribution works.
1.Collection works
Collection works are meant for the development of surface water or ground water
resources.
2. Transmission works
These form the connecting link between the collection works and the purification
works.
3. Purification works
Filtration plants to remove objectionable colour, turbidity, bacteria and other
harmful organisms.
Deferrization and demanganization plants to remove excessive amounts of scale
forming, soap consuming ingredients like calcium and magnesium ions.
Softening plants to remove excessive amounts of scale forming, soap consuming
ingredients like calcium and magnesium ions.
4. Distribution Works
There are two patterns of water distribution
Branching pattern with dead ends.
Grid iron pattern.
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Design period & population forecasting.

Design period
Generally ,water supply projects are designed for a design period of 20 40
years, after the completion.
The time lay between the design and completion should not be more than 2
years.
Design period for
project components
Component
1. Storage by dams
2. Infiltrations works
3.Pump sets
(i) All prime movers except
electric motors
(ii) Electric motors and
pumps
4.water treatments units
5.pipe connections to the several
treatment units and other small
appurtenances
6. Raw water and clear water
converging mains
7. Clear water reservoirs at the
head works, balancing tanks and
service reservoirs.
8. Distribution system

Design period
(Years)

50
30
30
15

15
30
30
15
30