2007-04-05 05:08:00 · 2 answers · asked by Xavier L 1 in Environment
Whether the source is a well, or lake, or a river, the water is pumped from that source to a building that has large filters and purifiers (they add chorine to kill bacteria, and other harmful organisms). Then the water is pumped to a large water tank located on a hill above your house somewhere, or if it is flat where you live, to a water tank on a tower.
Gravity causes water to flow from the tank to your house in a pipe buried under the streets (water main) This pipe will be anywhere from 6 inches to 12 inches in diameter. At each house on the street, 1 inch pipes are tapped into the water main, and each 1" pipe runs under your house to all the faucets, toilet(s), and water heater.
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2007-04-05 05:15:36 · answer #1 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure you know about the storks bringing babies, correct? well theres one that carries water to everyones house, they deposit it on top of your house and it finds its way to your faucet, I hope this helps out..
2007-04-05 05:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by armando j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋