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WATER SUPPLY
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
• Why Treat Water? 
• Uses of Water 
• Water Supply System 
• Sources of Water 
• Water Treatment 
• Water Storage 
• Distribution System 
• Definitions 
• Calculating Water Supply Pressure
Why Treat Water? 
• Society realized long ago that human health 
and the welfare of the general population are 
improved if public water supplies are treated 
prior to use. 
• Nearly all structures require a water supply. 
• Appropriate flow rate, pressure, and water 
quality are necessary for effective use.
Uses of Water 
• Bathing 
• Toilets 
• Cleaning 
• Food preparation 
• Cooling 
• Fire protection 
• Industrial purposes 
• Drinking water = Potable water 
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Water Supply System
Sources of Water 
Aquifers (Groundwater) 
• Primary source of drinking water 
• Porous consolidated rock or 
unconsolidated soil 
• Groundwater fills spaces 
• Wells and pumps used to remove 
water 
Aquifer 
Courtesy USGS at 
http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/circ1139/htdocs/boxa.htm 
This image was reproduced from groundwater.org with the permission of 
The Groundwater Foundation. © 2010 The Groundwater Foundation. All 
Rights Reserved
Sources of Water 
Surface Water 
• Lakes, reservoirs, rivers 
• Rivers dammed to create reservoirs 
• Reservoirs store water during heavy 
rain/snow 
Courtesy NASA 
http://www.ghcc.msfc.nasa.gov/surface_hydrology/water_ma 
nagement.html 
Courtesy USDA 
http://www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/news/highlights/2006_april.html 
©iStockphoto.com 
Lake Tuscaloosa Dam
Water Treatment 
• Amount of treatment 
depends on quality of the 
source 
• Ground water requires less 
treatment than surface 
water 
Courtesty USGS http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2004/3069/ 
The city of Salem water treatment 
facility withdraws water from the 
North Santiam River.
Water Storage 
Pumped to Storage Tank 
• Storage 
• Water pressure 
opsi 
o1 psi = 2.31 feet of water 
NOAA 
http://www.csc.noaa.gov/alternatives/infrastructure.html
Water Distribution System 
• Consists of water lines, 
fittings, valves, service lines, 
meters, and fire hydrants 
• Loop system more desirable 
than branch system 
– Isolation valves 
– Water flows in more than 
one direction LOOP 
SYSTEM 
BRANCH 
SYSTEM
Water Distribution System 
• Typical new system pipe 
– Thermoplastic or ductile iron 
– Reinforced concrete in larger mains 
• Older system pipe 
– Cast-iron or asbestos cement 
• Typical distribution pressure of 65 – 75 psi 
• Designed for less than 150 psi wikimedia
Consumer 
• Residential, commercial, and 
industrial facilities 
• Residential 
– Min. distribution pressure = 40 psi 
– Max. distribution pressure = 80 psi 
• Pressure-reducing valve 
• Commercial or industrial facilities 
– May require higher pressure 
– Pumps can increase pressure 
©iStockphoto.com 
©iStockphoto.com
Definition 
Head 
Relates energy in an incompressible 
fluid (like water) to the height of an 
equivalent column of that fluid
Definition 
Static Head 
• Potential energy of the water at rest 
• Measured in feet of water 
• Change in elevation between source 
and discharge 
• Ex: What is the static head at a 
residential supply line if the water 
level in the elevated tank is 943 ft 
and the elevation at the supply line 
is 890 ft? 
943 ft – 890 ft = 53 feet of water 
EPA at 
http://www.epa.gov/region02/superfund/npl/mohonkr 
oad/images.html
Definition 
Static Pressure 
• Pressure of water at rest 
• Measured in pounds per square inch (psi) 
• 2.31 feet of water = 1 psi 
• Ex: What is the static pressure at distribution if the 
static head is 53 ft of water? 
psi 
1 
ft psi 
  
53 22.9 
ft 
2.31 
• Is this the pressure at which water would exit a 
faucet in the house?
Water Pressure Calculations 
• How far above the supply line must the 
water level in a water tower be in order 
to provide a minimum 40 psi? 
40 psi 2.31 ft = 92.3 ft of water 
• Except water loses pressure as it 
travels through pipe. 
NOAA 
http://www.csc.noaa.gov/alternatives/in 
frastructure.html
Definitions 
Head Loss 
• Energy loss due to friction as water moves through 
the distribution system 
− Pipes 
− Fittings 
• Elbows, tees, reducers, etc. 
− Equipment (pumps, etc.) 
• Major losses = head loss associated with friction per 
length of pipe 
• Minor losses = head loss associated with bends, 
fittings, valves, etc.
Calculating Head Loss 
Hazen-Williams formula 
1.85 
10.44   
 
h 
 f 
L Q 
1.85 4.8655 
C d 
Where: hf = head loss due to friction (ft) 
L = length of pipe (ft) 
Q = flow rate of water (gpm) 
C = Hazen-Williams constant 
d = diameter of the pipe (in.)
Hazen-Williams Constant, C
Calculating Head Loss 
Minor Losses 
• Hazen-Williams formula used for straight pipe 
• Need equivalent length for each fitting to account for 
minor losses. 
• Accepted equivalent length values published 
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Equivalent Length in feet of pipe (Generic)
Calculating Total Equivalent Length 
Example 
A 10 inch flanged cast iron water supply line provides service to 
a home. The pipe between the water tower and the meter 
includes seven regular 90 degree elbows, three line flow tees, 
eleven branch flow tees, and six gate valves between the water 
tower and a service connection to a residence. What is the 
equivalent length of the fittings and valves? 
Fitting Quantity Equivalent 
Length (ft) 
Total Equiv. 
Length (ft) 
Reg. 90 deg elbow 7 14.0 98.0 
Line flow tee 3 5.2 15.6 
Branch flow tee 11 30.0 330.0 
Gate valve 6 3.2 19.2 
Total 462.8
Calculating Head Loss 
Example 
What is the head loss in the 10 inch cast iron 
supply line with a flow rate of 110 gpm if the pipe 
is 3.2 miles long and includes the fittings from the 
previous slide? 
ft  
mile Pipe Length = (3.2 miles)(5280 ) 16896 ft 
Total Equiv. Length = Pipe Length + Equiv. Length of Fittings 
Total Equiv. Length = 16896 ft + 462.8 ft = 17358.8 ft
Calculating Head Loss 
Hazen-Williams Formula 
1.85 
10.44 
  
1.85 4.8655 
f 
L Q 
h 
C d 
 
 
10.44 (17358.8 ft)(110 gpm) 
 
h 
 
f (100) (1 
0 in) 1.85 
1.85 4.8655 
= 2.94 ft
Definition 
Dynamic Head 
• Head of a moving fluid 
• Measured in feet of water 
Courtesy Constructionphotographs.com 
Dynamic Head = Static Head – Head Loss
Definition 
Dynamic / Actual Pressure 
• Measured in psi 
Dynamic Pressure = Actual Pressure 
Actual Pressure = Dynamic Head  
psi 
ft 
1 
2.31
Water Pressure Calculations 
Example 
The water level in the water tower supplying the 
home in the previous example is 1487 ft. The 
elevation of the supply line at the residence is 
1246 ft. Find the static head, the static pressure, 
the dynamic head, and the actual pressure of the 
water as it enters the residence.
Example 
Static Head= 
1487 ft – 1246 ft  241 ft 
Static Pressure = 
1 psi 
241 ft 104.3 psi 
Head Loss (major and minor) = 2.94 ft 
Dynamic Head = Static Head – Head Loss 
 241 ft – 2.9 ft  238.1 ft 
Dynamic Pressure = 
  
2.31 ft 
1 psi 
238.1 ft 103.1 psi 
  
2.31 ft
References 
Dion, T. (2002). Land development for civil engineers (2nd Ed.). 
New York: John Wiley & Sons. 
Lindeburg, M. (2008). Civil engineering reference manual for the 
PE exam (11th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Professional Publications, Inc.
Image Sources 
USDA at 
http://www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/news/highlights/2006_april.html 
NASA at 
http://www.ghcc.msfc.nasa.gov/surface_hydrology/water_mana 
gement.html 
NOAA at http://www.csc.noaa.gov/alternatives/infrastructure.html 
www.istock.com 
The Groundwater Foundation at www.groundwater.org 
USGS at http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2004/3069/ 
EPA at 
http://www.epa.gov/region02/superfund/npl/mohonkroad/im 
ages.html 
Wikimedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Largediapvc.jpg 
www.constructionphotographs.com

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  • 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS • Why Treat Water? • Uses of Water • Water Supply System • Sources of Water • Water Treatment • Water Storage • Distribution System • Definitions • Calculating Water Supply Pressure
  • 3. Why Treat Water? • Society realized long ago that human health and the welfare of the general population are improved if public water supplies are treated prior to use. • Nearly all structures require a water supply. • Appropriate flow rate, pressure, and water quality are necessary for effective use.
  • 4. Uses of Water • Bathing • Toilets • Cleaning • Food preparation • Cooling • Fire protection • Industrial purposes • Drinking water = Potable water ©iStockphoto.com
  • 6. Sources of Water Aquifers (Groundwater) • Primary source of drinking water • Porous consolidated rock or unconsolidated soil • Groundwater fills spaces • Wells and pumps used to remove water Aquifer Courtesy USGS at http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/circ1139/htdocs/boxa.htm This image was reproduced from groundwater.org with the permission of The Groundwater Foundation. © 2010 The Groundwater Foundation. All Rights Reserved
  • 7. Sources of Water Surface Water • Lakes, reservoirs, rivers • Rivers dammed to create reservoirs • Reservoirs store water during heavy rain/snow Courtesy NASA http://www.ghcc.msfc.nasa.gov/surface_hydrology/water_ma nagement.html Courtesy USDA http://www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/news/highlights/2006_april.html ©iStockphoto.com Lake Tuscaloosa Dam
  • 8. Water Treatment • Amount of treatment depends on quality of the source • Ground water requires less treatment than surface water Courtesty USGS http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2004/3069/ The city of Salem water treatment facility withdraws water from the North Santiam River.
  • 9. Water Storage Pumped to Storage Tank • Storage • Water pressure opsi o1 psi = 2.31 feet of water NOAA http://www.csc.noaa.gov/alternatives/infrastructure.html
  • 10. Water Distribution System • Consists of water lines, fittings, valves, service lines, meters, and fire hydrants • Loop system more desirable than branch system – Isolation valves – Water flows in more than one direction LOOP SYSTEM BRANCH SYSTEM
  • 11. Water Distribution System • Typical new system pipe – Thermoplastic or ductile iron – Reinforced concrete in larger mains • Older system pipe – Cast-iron or asbestos cement • Typical distribution pressure of 65 – 75 psi • Designed for less than 150 psi wikimedia
  • 12. Consumer • Residential, commercial, and industrial facilities • Residential – Min. distribution pressure = 40 psi – Max. distribution pressure = 80 psi • Pressure-reducing valve • Commercial or industrial facilities – May require higher pressure – Pumps can increase pressure ©iStockphoto.com ©iStockphoto.com
  • 13. Definition Head Relates energy in an incompressible fluid (like water) to the height of an equivalent column of that fluid
  • 14. Definition Static Head • Potential energy of the water at rest • Measured in feet of water • Change in elevation between source and discharge • Ex: What is the static head at a residential supply line if the water level in the elevated tank is 943 ft and the elevation at the supply line is 890 ft? 943 ft – 890 ft = 53 feet of water EPA at http://www.epa.gov/region02/superfund/npl/mohonkr oad/images.html
  • 15. Definition Static Pressure • Pressure of water at rest • Measured in pounds per square inch (psi) • 2.31 feet of water = 1 psi • Ex: What is the static pressure at distribution if the static head is 53 ft of water? psi 1 ft psi   53 22.9 ft 2.31 • Is this the pressure at which water would exit a faucet in the house?
  • 16. Water Pressure Calculations • How far above the supply line must the water level in a water tower be in order to provide a minimum 40 psi? 40 psi 2.31 ft = 92.3 ft of water • Except water loses pressure as it travels through pipe. NOAA http://www.csc.noaa.gov/alternatives/in frastructure.html
  • 17. Definitions Head Loss • Energy loss due to friction as water moves through the distribution system − Pipes − Fittings • Elbows, tees, reducers, etc. − Equipment (pumps, etc.) • Major losses = head loss associated with friction per length of pipe • Minor losses = head loss associated with bends, fittings, valves, etc.
  • 18. Calculating Head Loss Hazen-Williams formula 1.85 10.44    h  f L Q 1.85 4.8655 C d Where: hf = head loss due to friction (ft) L = length of pipe (ft) Q = flow rate of water (gpm) C = Hazen-Williams constant d = diameter of the pipe (in.)
  • 20. Calculating Head Loss Minor Losses • Hazen-Williams formula used for straight pipe • Need equivalent length for each fitting to account for minor losses. • Accepted equivalent length values published ©iStockphoto.com
  • 21. Equivalent Length in feet of pipe (Generic)
  • 22. Calculating Total Equivalent Length Example A 10 inch flanged cast iron water supply line provides service to a home. The pipe between the water tower and the meter includes seven regular 90 degree elbows, three line flow tees, eleven branch flow tees, and six gate valves between the water tower and a service connection to a residence. What is the equivalent length of the fittings and valves? Fitting Quantity Equivalent Length (ft) Total Equiv. Length (ft) Reg. 90 deg elbow 7 14.0 98.0 Line flow tee 3 5.2 15.6 Branch flow tee 11 30.0 330.0 Gate valve 6 3.2 19.2 Total 462.8
  • 23. Calculating Head Loss Example What is the head loss in the 10 inch cast iron supply line with a flow rate of 110 gpm if the pipe is 3.2 miles long and includes the fittings from the previous slide? ft  mile Pipe Length = (3.2 miles)(5280 ) 16896 ft Total Equiv. Length = Pipe Length + Equiv. Length of Fittings Total Equiv. Length = 16896 ft + 462.8 ft = 17358.8 ft
  • 24. Calculating Head Loss Hazen-Williams Formula 1.85 10.44   1.85 4.8655 f L Q h C d   10.44 (17358.8 ft)(110 gpm)  h  f (100) (1 0 in) 1.85 1.85 4.8655 = 2.94 ft
  • 25. Definition Dynamic Head • Head of a moving fluid • Measured in feet of water Courtesy Constructionphotographs.com Dynamic Head = Static Head – Head Loss
  • 26. Definition Dynamic / Actual Pressure • Measured in psi Dynamic Pressure = Actual Pressure Actual Pressure = Dynamic Head  psi ft 1 2.31
  • 27. Water Pressure Calculations Example The water level in the water tower supplying the home in the previous example is 1487 ft. The elevation of the supply line at the residence is 1246 ft. Find the static head, the static pressure, the dynamic head, and the actual pressure of the water as it enters the residence.
  • 28. Example Static Head= 1487 ft – 1246 ft  241 ft Static Pressure = 1 psi 241 ft 104.3 psi Head Loss (major and minor) = 2.94 ft Dynamic Head = Static Head – Head Loss  241 ft – 2.9 ft  238.1 ft Dynamic Pressure =   2.31 ft 1 psi 238.1 ft 103.1 psi   2.31 ft
  • 29. References Dion, T. (2002). Land development for civil engineers (2nd Ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons. Lindeburg, M. (2008). Civil engineering reference manual for the PE exam (11th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Professional Publications, Inc.
  • 30. Image Sources USDA at http://www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/news/highlights/2006_april.html NASA at http://www.ghcc.msfc.nasa.gov/surface_hydrology/water_mana gement.html NOAA at http://www.csc.noaa.gov/alternatives/infrastructure.html www.istock.com The Groundwater Foundation at www.groundwater.org USGS at http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2004/3069/ EPA at http://www.epa.gov/region02/superfund/npl/mohonkroad/im ages.html Wikimedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Largediapvc.jpg www.constructionphotographs.com