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Illustration
of the Components of a Water Distribution System
The
Water pumps are run during the nighttime hours to
save on electricity costs. The water is pumped to
the storage tanks, which are located in high
elevation areas. During the day, water is
then feed back into to the system by gravity.
1. WATER MAINS
Miles of water mains carry water from our well
fields to you premises.
2. SERVICE LINE
These are pipes that go from the water main to
your building. The water department owns from the
water main to the curb line. The customer owns the
remaining portion-to and into the building.
3. TAP This is
the connection at the water main for the service
line to our building.
4. CURB VALVE
The valve that controls the flow of water to your
building.
5. CURB BOX OR
ROD BOX A cylindrical cast iron box with a cover,
at the property line, that provides access to the
curb valve.
6. CURB BOX
COVER Protects the valve and keeps the box free of
dirt and foreign matter.
7. CELLAR VALVE
Controls the flow of all water coming into the
premises
8. WATER METER
Records how much water you use. Usually is located
inside the building.
9. PRESSURE
REDUCING VALVE (only in high pressure area. see PSI map.
Controls
and regulates the pressure of water coming into
the building.
10. REMOTE METER
REGISTER Permits us to obtain meter reading
without entering the premises.
11. FIRE HYDRANT
Provides water for fire protection and permits the
department to flush the water mains to maintain
water quality.
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