Question

Different type of water distribution system for water and wastewater

Answer 1

Water Distribution Systems

The purpose of distribution system is to deliver water to consumer with appropriate quality, quantity and pressure. Distribution system is used to describe collectively the facilities used to supply water from its source to the point of usage.

Requirements of Good Distribution System

Water quality should not get deteriorated in the distribution pipes.It should be capable of supplying water at all the intended places with sufficient pressure head.It should be capable of supplying the requisite amount of water during firefighting.The layout should be such that no consumer would be without water supply, during the repair of any section of the system.All the distribution pipes should be preferably laid one metre away or above the sewer lines.It should be fairly water-tight as to keep losses due to leakage to the minimum.

Answer 2

Answer:

There are, in general, four different types of pipe networks; any one of which either singly or in combinations, can be used for a particular place. They are: Grid, Ring, Radial and Dead End System.