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Bookmark or Share- How Do Water Towers Work? - Live ScienceWater towers store not only water but also potential energy, which allows the water to flow out of the holding tank when needed.
- How Water Towers Work - HowStuffWorksA water tower is a large, elevated tank of water that pressurizes water for distribution to all of the houses and businesses in the area of the tower. They are typically located on high ground and are large enough to hold about a day's worth of water for the community served by the tower.
- Water tower - WikipediaA water tower is an elevated structure [1] supporting a water tank constructed at a height sufficient to pressurize a distribution system for potable water, and to provide emergency storage for fire protection. [2]
- What Is The Purpose Of Water Towers? - WaterWorldWater towers are used to store and deliver pressurized water to a community: First, water is sourced (usually from a reservoir, river, or well) and treated by a water treatment plant to remove suspended sediment, microorganisms, and other pollutants.
- How Water Towers Work - Practical EngineeringBut water towers aren’t just big tanks, they’re big tanks elevated above the ground. And that’s because water towers aren’t just storing water; they’re also storing energy. Water distribution systems rely on pressure to get the water where it’s going.
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