Water supply network
Water Supply Network
A Water Supply Network (pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtər səˈplaɪ ˈnɛtwɜːrk/) is a system of engineered hydrologic and hydraulic components which provide Water supply.
Etymology
The term "Water Supply Network" is derived from the English words "water" (from Old English "wæter"), "supply" (from Latin "supplere" meaning 'to fill up') and "network" (from Latin "net" meaning 'net' and "work" from Old English "weorc" meaning 'work').
Definition
A Water Supply Network is a system that includes infrastructure necessary to extract raw water from the environment, treat it to make it potable, and deliver it to consumers. The components of a water supply network include Water source, Water treatment, Water purification, Water storage, Water pipe, and Water meter.
Related Terms
- Water source: The original location from which water is extracted. This could be a lake, river, well, or other body of water.
- Water treatment: The process of making water more acceptable for a desired end-use, such as drinking, industry, or medicine.
- Water purification: The process of removing undesirable chemicals, biological contaminants, suspended solids, and gases from water.
- Water storage: The holding of water in a reservoir or tank for later use.
- Water pipe: A pipe that carries water from the water source to the consumer.
- Water meter: A device used to measure the volume of water usage.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Water supply network
- Wikipedia's article - Water supply network
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