what are water towers really for?

Question

Ok, i know this is kinda a dumb question, but what is the purpose of water towers? do they actually hold water? if so, y do they have to be in the air? if they don't hold water, then what is in them? yes, this is a random and stupid question, but i've always wondered.

Answer 1

Yes, they contain water. They are elevated to produce water pressure by gravity, and they permit the pumps to be turned off for maintenance and to save energy.

For much more information including pictures and diagrams, try an internet search on "city water system."

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure that they hold water, and up high so that the water rushes down through pipes and comes out of the faucet. If it wasn't that high, then the water wouldn't have enough energy to get all the way to the places that tower supplies. Hell, if it were lower than the houses the water would just sit stagnant in the tank because gravity wants it to go down and if it's already down, it's not going to go anywhere.

Answer 3

It's to provide water pressure. Most municipalities like to be able to deliver about 50 psi water pressure, give or take. Most domestic water fixtures like showerheads are designed to work with that kind of pressure. LIkewise, it makes practical the use of standard 1/2" pipe for long runs on private property, because pressure drops can be quite significant in such cases. For 50 psi, you need a tower just about a hundred feet high to generate it.

Answer 4

Yes water towers hold water. They have to be up in the air to provide water pressure to the pipes to bring water to your house and force it out of the faucet when you turn it on.
moving water has kinetic energy.KE= 1/2 mass x velocity ^2
stored water has potential energy, PE=mass x height x gravity

Answer 5

Of course water towers hold water.That holds all the water that people use.Including u.Haven't u seen the movie "Aquamarine."

Answer 6

yes