PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS EDUCATION SYSTEM

PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS EDUCATION SYSTEM

Title Picture For three-quarters of the U.S. population, getting a glass of water or watering the lawn is simply a matter of turning on the faucet and paying the monthly water bill on time. For the remaining one- fourth of the country, however, for whom a municipal water supply is not available, need to be aware some of the issues involved with planning, installing, and maintaining a private water supply system.

Water is an integral part of everyday life, both indoors and outdoors. Therefore, a wide range of topics need to be addressed in planning the installation of a private water supply system. Topics such as how much water is needed, how much pressure is needed, the quality of water needed, water for lawn gardening, swimming pools, and fire protection are a few of the many matters that need to be considered. A failure to properly plan for all water uses can result in a system with inadequate pressure and supply. Here are steps to take in planning and installing a private water system:

  1. Determine how much water is available and how much will be needed.

  2. Determine what is needed to provide safe water.
    • Determining water quality
    • Methods used for disinfecting water
    • Methods of protecting water from pollution

  3. Determining what pumping installation to make.
    • Pump capacity
    • Pump Types
    • Water Storage
    • Water system controls
    • Housing for pump and storage

  4. Planning the piping installation.
    • Piping types
    • Where to locate outlets
    • Piping layout
    • Pipe size
    • Pipe protection

  5. Information Contacts

  6. Glossary

  7. Bibliography

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