Spanning over 1 million miles in the United States, drinking water supply system infrastructure in the U.S. is generally the major asset of a water utility. The AWWA (American Water Works Association, 1974) defines the water distribution system as “including all water utility components for the distribution of finished or potable water by means of gravity storage feed or pumps though distribution pumping networks to customers or other users, including distribution equalizing storage.” These systems must also be able to provide water for nonpotable uses, such as fire suppression and irrigation of landscaping.

With our many years of experience, Whitlock can create drinking water supply systems that are custom designed for you that include:

• Drinking Water Supply, Storage, and Distribution Systems
• Sustainable Design
• Wastewater Treatment, Collection, and Pumping Systems
• Site Development
• Subdivisions
• Environmental Compliance
• Storm Water Management
• Surface Hydrology and Hydraulics
• Construction Engineering, Administration, and Inspection

WHAT IS THE INFRASTRUCTURE of the DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS?

Distribution system infrastructure of the typical Drinking Water Supply System is generally considered to consist of the pipes, pumps, valves, storage tanks, reservoirs, meters, fittings, and other hydraulic appurtenances that connect treatment plants or well supplies to the consumers’ taps.