Characteristics of a protected
water supply
The water source is fully
enclosed or capped and no
surface water can run directly
into it.
People do not step into the water
while collecting it.
Latrines, solid waste pits,
animal excreta and other sources
of pollution are located as far
away as possible from the water
source and on ground lower in
elevation than the water source.
There is no stagnant water
within 5 metres of the water
source.
The water collection buckets or
hand pump at the source are
kept clean.
Basic Principles of Water Supply?
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 fire
fighting.
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
Water Supply losses due to leakage to the minimum.
System