This article presents the findings of research comparing
two modes of water supply, continuous water
supply (CWS) versus intermittent water supply (IWS),
in distribution systems in four cities in India. This realistic
appraisal of the behavior of water distribution
system design parameters, including pressures, per
capita consumption, and peak factors during these two
modes of water supply, taking into account the intangibles
associated with the two systems, indicates that
these parameters remain within the design limits during
CWS. A high peak factor during IWS affects pressure
and flow in the distribution system. IWS practice does
not promote public hygiene and is, therefore, not recommended
from the standpoint of public health safety
as well as consumer convenience and satisfaction. Shifting
to a CWS mode provided that the water system is
metered and that nonrevenue water is within a permissible
limit is recommended. Includes 9 references, tables, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. 99 - No. 8 |
| File Size : | 1
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, 260 KB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 8 |
| Published : | 08/01/2007 |
