An Introduction to Water Supply Systems

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI

Course Outline

1.  INTRODUCTION
2.  WATER REQUIREMENTS
3.  CAPACITY OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
4.  WATER SUPPLY SOURCES
5.  GROUND WATER SUPPLIED
6.  SURFACE WATER SUPPLIES
7.  INTAKES
8.  RAW WATER PUMPING FACILITIES
9.  WATER SYSTEM DESIGN PROCEDURE
APPENDIX A:  BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX B:  SAMPLE WELL DESIGN
APPENDIX C:  DRILLED WELLS

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

• Learn how to estimate domestic water requirements;
• Learn how to determine the capacity of water systems using effective population and capacity factors;  
• Learn how environmental and water quality considerations are incorporated in the water supply system planning and design process;
• Learn how to use a check list when investigating existing water sources; 
• Learn an evaluation process for ground water supplies;
• Learn about the different types of wells, when and where they are used, and methods for their construction;
• Learn the parameters for selecting well sites;
• Learn about well discharge formulas and how to apply them;
• Learn the fundamentals of aquifer testing;
• Learn the relationship between anticipated well yield and optimum well casing size; and
• Learn how to specify well screens for optimum performance.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for civil engineers and other infrastructure design and construction professionals who want to learn about the basic technology, design guidelines and materials and equipment used in design and construction of ground and surface water supply systems.

Benefit for Attendee

This course will give engineers and others an introduction to selecting water sources and determining water requirements for developing suitable sources of supply from ground or surface water sources.

Course Introduction

This course will introduce you to basic considerations in design and construction of facilities for ground and surface water supplies including wells and intake structures.

About Course Author

Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure.  For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues.  He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies.  He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.

Course Content

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An Introduction to Water Supply Systems

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Course Summary

Upon completion of this course you will have an understanding of the basic considerations you need to know about to develop ground and surface water supplies for all types of developments.

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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