Module
15 min.
An Overview of Water Planning for Utilities
Module overview
Understanding how to plan a water system for utilities begins by identifying the end goals and creating a plan, which then helps define the model. Considerations include the pressure, velocity, supply, storage, fire flow, and water quality of the system. The more detailed the plan, the easier it is to begin building the water network model, establish pressure zones, and ultimately project water demand.
Once completed you'll be able to:
- Identify the reasons for creating a water system plan and the steps you should take to create one.
- Identify the planning and design criteria for creating water models.
- Establish pressure zones in new service areas and identify pressure zones in existing service areas.