Network
After treatment, the drinking water is distributed to our homes through a network of interconnected pipes. This network is made up of large-diameter transmission mains, along which the water flows (by gravity or using mechanical pumps) to the distribution network. Along route, there may be reservoirs (either underground/semi-underground or elevated such as water towers) which allow for the storage of a sufficient volume of water to provide for the variable consumption required at different times of day.
The last stretch of the network (distribution network) is then divided up into a complex system of pipes of a smaller diameter connected to houses and factories.
To guarantee the efficiency and the continuity of the service, the network is kept constantly monitored and undergoes regular maintenance: broken pipes are repaired and those that are too old are replaced. Finally, before arriving in our homes, the water passes through a meter which calculates the volume used.
