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3.1 Water Distribution in Building

WATER DISTRIBUTION IN BUILDING

The system must provide adequate supply of water with adequate pressure up to the extremities
of the building
The safety and quality of water should not be impaired by the system.
There should be no unprotected open reservoir or cross connection with interior water system to
enter the distribution system.
The water system should be tight against leakage.
The water system shall be afford effective circulation of water with minimum number of dead end
mains.
The system shall be guarded by against contamination in any part resulting from repair works,
replacement or extension of the mains.
When new mains are installed, old mains repaired, should be filled with strong chlorine solution
up to 40 to 60 mg. for at least 24 hours and then flushed with water supplied normally from the
main.
Water main should be laid above the elevation of concrete sanitary sewers or crossover points ,
and at least 3 m. horizontally from such sanitary sewer when they are laid parallel.

CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLIC WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

A. Direct Pressure Distribution

- Water is obtained through a large intake installed on the lake basin & extended into deep
water.

B. Indirect Pressure Distribution

- Water is taken form a drilled well or underground water. Involves individual special
mechanical equipment.

TYPES OF COLD WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Upfeed System

- Water is provided by the city water companies using normal pressure from public water
main.

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Pneumatic System

- When pressure supplied by city water supply is not strong enough. Compressed air is
used to raise and push water into the system

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Downfeed System

- Water is pumped into a large tank on top of the building and is distributed to the fixtures
by means of gravity

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REFERENCES:

Fajardo, M.B. & Fajardo, L.R. (2000). Plumbing Design and Estimate (2nd Edition). Philippines: 5138
Merchandising

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Salvan, G.S. (2005). Architectural Utilities 1. Plumbing and Sanitary. Philippines: Goodwill Trading
Co., Inc.

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