*TM 5-813-1/AFM-88-10, Vol. 1
CHAPTER 9
WATER SYSTEM DESIGN PROCEDURE
Current policies of the Department of the Army and
9-1. General
Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, with respect to energy
Water supply is an essential feature of any large project
conservation and the use of critical materials will be
and water system planning should be coordinated with
observed in the planning and construction of any water
the design of the project elements in order to insure
system. To avoid delivery delays, standard equipment
orderly progress toward project completion.
Major
that can be supplied by several manufacturers should be
elements of the water system, such as supply works,
specified. Delivery schedules must be investigated prior
usually can be located and designed in advance of
to purchase commitments for mechanical equipment. As
detailed project site planning. On the other hand, the
a general rule, patented equipment, furnished by a single
design of the distribution system must be deferred until
manufacturer, should be placed in competition with
completion of topographic surveys and the development
functionally similar equipment available from other
of the final site plan. The preparation of plans and
suppliers. Equipment of an experimental nature or
specifications for water supply works, pumping stations,
equipment unproved by actual, full-scale use should not
treatment works, supply lines, storage facilities and
be used unless specifically approved by the Chief of
distribution systems requires the services of professional
Engineers or Headquarters, U.S. Air Force.
engineers thoroughly versed in water works practice.
9-3. Energy conservation
9-2. Selection of materials and equipment
For each water supply alternative considered, energy
Selection of materials, pipe, and equipment should be
requirements will be clearly identified and the design
consistent with system operating and reliability
analysis will include consideration of all energy
considerations, energy conservation, and the expected
conservation measures consistent with system adequacy
useful life of the project. For Air Force Projects refer to
and reliability.
AFM 88-15, for material and component requirements.
9-1
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