Methods of Water Distribution System


method of water distribution system


The following methods are used for distributing water in a distribution system :

1. Gravity flow of water :

gravity flow of water method is used to distribute water from the higher level to the consumers at a lower level. In this method, no pumping is involved.

2. Pumping methods :

In pumping method, treated water is not stored but it is pumped directly into the water mains. Since the demand of water is not constant, therefore, high power pumps are required in water pumping method.

3. combined gravity and pumping system of water distribution : 

In this method, the pump is connected to the mains and the elevated reservoirs. The water is pumped to the reservoir for storage and then it is supplied to the consumers by gravity flow.