Study of municipal water distribution networks, pump stations, and storage facilities for safe potable water delivery.
Course overview
This course examines the infrastructure that delivers safe, pressurized potable water to communities. You will study the components of municipal water distribution networks, including pipe materials, valve placements, and the hydraulic principles that govern flow. The curriculum covers the design, operation, and maintenance of pump stations and water storage facilities that ensure consistent pressure and supply.
You will learn to perform hydraulic calculations for various network configurations, assess system performance under different demand scenarios, and identify potential points of failure. The course also addresses regulatory standards for water quality preservation within the distribution system, ensuring that water remains safe from source to tap.
Who takes this course
This course is part of the Water & Wastewater Technician program.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Analyze the hydraulic principles governing water flow through municipal pipe networks.
- Calculate pressure requirements and head losses for various distribution layouts.
- Evaluate the design and operation of pump stations and water storage facilities.
- Identify common failures in distribution systems and propose maintenance strategies.
- Apply provincial standards for potable water delivery infrastructure.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Midterm examination | 30 |
| Design project: network layout and hydraulic analysis | 35 |
| Final examination | 35 |