IN TAKE WELL

What are Intake Structures?

• Intake structures are used for collecting water

from the surface sources such as river, lake,
and reservoir and conveying it further to the
water treatment plant. These structures are
masonry or concrete structures and provides
relatively clean water, free from pollution,
sand and objectionable floating material.
 Components in Intake well
• Screen to prevent living and non living things
from entering
• Foundation
• Conveying pipe or conduit
• Pump with suction pipe with stand by
• Sump well
• Maintenance platform
• Level indicator
• Power source
• Lighting Arrangement
• MWL warning system
• Approach road
• Proper Security system
 Locating Intake Well
• To be close to the water treatment plant
• To be located in turbulent and silt free zone
• On the upstream of WW disposal point
• Away from navigation channel
• Future possible expansion
• Easily accessible at all times
TYPICAL CANAL INTAKE WELL
RESEVOIR INTAKE WELL
RIVER INTAKE WELL
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• DESIGN OF IN TAKE WELL