Section 7: DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE

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7.

7.1

Section Overview. The distribution system is a network of pipes, storage

reservoirs, valves and hydrants, water meters, and backflow preventers. This section

covers pipes and storage facilities. The remaining distribution system components are

covered in Sections 8, 9, and 10.

7.2

References. Publications containing additional information on water

distribution and storage are listed below. Subsequent references within Section 7 use

only the number shown in parentheses after the title. This number corresponds to the

document's paragraph number in Section 2, Applicable Documents.

Useful water distribution and storage publications include the following:

a)

AFOSH Standard 91-25, Confined Spaces (par. 2.4.1.8)

b)

Distribution System Maintenance Techniques (par. 2.2.41)

c)

Disinfecting Water Mains AWWA Standard C651-92 (par. 2.2.40)

d)

Manual of Water Supply Practices: Automation and

e)

Manual of Water Supply Practices: Cleaning and Lining Water

Mains (par. 2.2.20)

f)

Manual of Water Supply Practices: Concrete Pressure Pipe (par.

2.2.7)

g)

Manual of Water Supply Practices: Distribution Network Analysis

for Water Utilities (par. 2.2.23)

h)

Manual of Water Supply Practices: Distribution System

Requirements for Fire Protection (par. 2.2.22)

i)

Manual of Water Supply Practices: Ductile-Iron Pipe Fittings (par.

2.2.29)

j)

Manual of Water Supply Practices: PVC Pipe Design and

Installation (par. 2.2.16)

k)

Manual of Water Supply Practices: Safety Practices for Water

Utilities (par. 2.2.2)

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