PREPARING THE DRAWING,

PLANS AND STANDARD

SYMBOLS FOR WATER
SUPPLY SYSTEM
The detailed design drawings should
contain the details and standard
drawings for water works consisting of
civil, mechanical and electrical works.

The preparation of detailed design drawings

shall be based on the final selected or final
configuration of the proposed water system.
Detailed Design Drawings should include at least the following:

Cover Page

Table of Contents with Index Plan

General Notes / Legends and Symbols

Site Development / Site Grading Plan

Plan of Water Supply Facilities

 Typical Title Block contains:

Name of the Project

Name of Municipality

Area to be served

Municipal Official s Name

Designers Name

Index Drawing
 Cover Page

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 Table of Contents with Index Plan

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 General Notes/Legends and Symbols

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 Typical General Layout Sheet contains:

Scale Map

North Arrow

Vicinity Map

Map of the entire Distribution System

Existing and Planned Utilities

 Site Development Plan

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 Site Grading Plan

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 TRANSMISSION PLAN AND PROFILE

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 Typical Detail Sheet:

Each details shall cover thoroughly the following:

Dimensions

Equipment

Materials

Methods of Construction

Clarification notes to aid in construction of the item

 Treatment Plant Plan

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 Fence/Gate Details

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 Pump Station Architectural Plan

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 Pump Station Mechanical Plan

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 Pump Station Electrical Plan

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 Bridge Crossing Details

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 Reservoir Plan

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 Reservoir Sections

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 Standard Drawings:

Thrust Block Details

Thrust Blocking Dimensions

Gate Valve and Valve Box

Blow-Off Hydrant Assembly

Air Release Valve Assembly

Air Vacuum/Release Valve Assembly

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 Reservoir Water Level Indicator

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 Road Cross Sections

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 Trench & Thrust Block Details

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 Trench & Thrust Block Details

1. Importance of trench details:

Adequate depth, proper backfill and compaction

To avoid damage from tire loads, etc.

2. Importance of thrust blocks:

To counter thrust forces on fittings and other devices

At changes in direction
 Culvert Crossing/Gate Valve Details

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 Gate Valves

1. Are GVs important in Distribution Systems?

Yes

To isolate sections for repair

2. Are GVs important in Transmission Lines?

Not so much

Only at source

Supply will be interrupted anyway during repair

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Thank You . . . .