TP – 1240 An Introduction to Quantity Requirements for Small Water Supply Systems for Professional Engineers

Description

The United States is blessed with an abundant supply of both ground and surface waters. Unfortunately, the population is not distributed in the same pattern as are the water resources, and the hydrologic cycle does not operate at steady-state. As a result, local water shortages have already occurred in most parts of the country and may be expected to increase in frequency and occur in other areas in the coming years. Thus, increasing importance is being attached to preparation of water use projections and the planning necessary to ensure that water demands are met in a manner that is both timely and cost-effective. In this chapter these problems are addressed specifically with respect to water supply systems serving municipal and rural communities, military installations, recreation areas, and highway rest areas. In addition, consideration is given to water conservation and its effect on water supply system design.