IN TAKE WELL
What are Intake Structures? Intake structures are used for collecting water from the surface sources such as river, lake, and reservoir and conveying it further to the water treatment plant. These structures are masonry or concrete structures and provides relatively clean water, free from pollution, sand and objectionable floating material.
Components in Intake well Screen to prevent living and non living things from entering Foundation Conveying pipe or conduit Pump with suction pipe with stand by Sump well Maintenance platform Level indicator
Power source Lighting Arrangement MWL warning system Approach road Proper Security system
Locating Intake Well To be close to the water treatment plant To be located in turbulent and silt free zone On the upstream of WW disposal point Away from navigation channel Future possible expansion Easily accessible at all times
TYPICAL CANAL INTAKE WELL
RESEVOIR INTAKE WELL
RIVER INTAKE WELL
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DESIGN OF IN TAKE WELL