What is a Bulk Water Transmission System?

A bulk water transmission system is the large-scale infrastructure network that transports treated or raw water from its source (reservoir, river, bore well field, or water treatment plant) to storage facilities or distribution networks that serve cities, towns, villages, and industrial areas.

Components of a Bulk Water Transmission System

• Intake structure: Dam, river intake, reservoir or bore well field
• Raw water transmission main: Large pipeline from source to WTP
• Water Treatment Plant (WTP): Treatment and purification
• Clear water transmission main: Treated water pipeline from WTP to storage
• Balancing reservoirs: Service reservoirs or overhead tanks at key nodes
• Pump stations: Booster pumps to maintain pressure at delivery points