CHAPTER V

 

. A. WATER SUPPLY 
501 General 
502 Preparation of Schemes for New Water Supply/Augmentation of Existing Water Supply 
503 Review of Water Supply Arrangements on the Railways 
504 Data for a Estimating Requirements of Water 
505 Capacity of Source 
. B. OPEN WELLS 
506 Preliminary Measures for Sinking 
507 Determination of Size 
508 Improving Yield in Open Wells 
509 Shallow Tube-Wells 
.  C. DEEP TUBE WELLS 
510 Consultation with Geological Department 
511 Stages of Work for Sinking 
512 Checking Vertically of Tube-Wells 
513 Failure of Wells and the Remedial Measures 
514 Disinfection of Wells  
.  D. IMPOUNDING RESERVOIRS 
515 Governing factors 
516 Storage Capacity 
517 Cracks in Reservoir Walls 
518 Reservoir Management  
.  E. INFILTRATION GALLERIES AND WELLS  
519 Infiltration Gallery 
520 Infiltration Well 
521 Radial Collector Wells 
522 Intake Arrangements 
523 Water Supply from Outside Sources 
.   F. PUMPS 
524 Types and Selection of Pumps 
525 Pump Installation 
526 Driving Units 
527 Capacity of Pumping 
528 Pump Horse Power  
. G. AQUEDUCTS AND PIPELINES 
529 Conveyance of Water from Source 
530 Pipe Laying Fitting of Valves and Meters 
.  H. WATER TREATMENT 
531 Quality of Water 
532 Water Samples for Analysis 
533 Method of Treatment 
534 Disinfections of Water 
535 Residual Chlorine 
.  I. HIGH LEVEL STORAGE
536 Storage Capacity 
537 Maintenance and Cleaning of Storage Tanks 
538 Float Gauges and Scouring Sluices 
539 Protection Against Pollution 
. J. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER 105-108
540 Distribution System 
541 Layout of Distribution Systems 
542 Rising Mains not to be used for Distribution 
543 Separate Supplies for Drinking and Other Purposes 
544 Service Pipes from Mains 
545 Residual Pressure 
546 Preventive Maintenance 
547 Protection Against Pollution Near Sewer and Drains 
548 Carriage Watering System 
. K. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATIONS
549 Engineering Department's Responsibilities 
550 Mechanical Department's Responsibilities 
551 Electrical Department's Responsibility 
552 Inspections by Assistant Engineer and Staff 
553 Water Supply Plans 
554 Water Purification Works 
Annexure5.1 Check List for Water Supply Scheme
Annexure 5.2  Standards of Quality of Drinking Water