22-09-2014, 02:39 PM
Abstracts: Water distribution networks are very important for development of an area as they serve many purposes in addition to the provision of water for human consumption, it directly influences to the nation's development. Therefore, the design of new and/or up-gradation of existing water distribution network becomes necessary. Water distribution system plays a vital role in preserving and providing a desirable life quality to the public, of which the reliability of supply is a major component. Analysis of a water distribution system is concerned with its ability to deliver water to individual consumers in the required quantity and under a satisfactory pressure.The study includes selection of a specific urban pocket of Surat city and analysis of the existing water distribution system in that area and further providing remedies to cope it.Limbayat zone is facing water scarcity problem. The reason behind this scarcity is the pressure fluctuation. There is large variation in pressure head. The pressure supplied is not sufficient to fulfill the water demand of Limbayat zone. There may be leakages in the pipes which results in the pressure difference which consequently results into the scarcity of water.