A water tower.
In water distribution networks, a distribution network is the source for all end users who receive drinking water or drinking water at their home or business property through the water system provided by the community water system. The distribution main is the largest pipe in the entire water system, it is generally considered to be the source of exit for all the different methods that many communities use to keep their excess treated water in holding tanks or water towers. . The reason why these pipes are called a distribution network is because of their main function, which is to distribute the water treated by the system to users in the community.
Civic plumbing applications have changed a lot over time, and the use of distribution systems that are adaptable and interchangeable has become necessary as an efficient means of providing safe drinking water to everyone in the community. The use of a distribution manifold allows for interchangeability of pipes within a community system in the event of a pipe breakage or when a new pipe system needs to be integrated into an existing one. This makes repairing and expanding the system much easier.
Materials have also been adapted for use as the distribution network is implemented in water distribution systems and, with time and research, technologies have been developed to better meet the needs of a water distribution system. in expansion. The standard water distribution systems that were installed in many older communities were all metal pipes and prone to breakage and joint failure in terrain that experiences frequent changes and uplifts. This was especially true in temperate zones, where the ground experienced freezing and thawing throughout the year. Newer piping materials have created distribution duct piping systems that are more flexible, allowing for ground displacement and uplift without breaking within the piping system.
Scalability is also a key factor in main distribution network planning, as these pipelines and distribution network design are used to determine how easily the power grid can be accessed to supply water to new areas within the network. of a community. With the rate of growth in many communities, scalability is critical in determining how distribution networks are distributed in areas that require new water services. As a result, many of the tubes used as distribution lines are pre-installed with union openings that allow for the easy application of smaller capillaries at a later time.