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Plumbers are responsible for installing and maintaining pipes that convey water, gas, and waste within a building or structure. They also work with customers to understand their needs and provide advice on plumbing solutions.
The water supply is the infrastructure for the collection, transmission, treatment, storage, and distribution of water to homes, commercial buildings, and public utilities for use in drinking, cooking, washing, and flushing toilets. It includes water from natural sources such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, and it may also be obtained through desalination or the exploitation of underground aquifers. It is vital for human health and wellbeing, and the destruction of its infrastructure by natural disasters or wars can have severe consequences.
Most urban and suburban areas get their water from large, networked systems of pipes, called water mains, that run under the streets. These pipes are normally buried several feet below ground level to protect them from freezing in the winter. They begin at a water source, such as a river, lake, or dam, and then branch out into tributaries until they reach individual homes or other buildings. They then enter the building and pass through a water meter, which records how much water is used.
Many of these water systems are designed to operate using gravity, although the water pressure may be supplemented with pumps, particularly for rapid distribution from one part of a network to another. The piping network is usually designed as a grid to avoid dead ends, and it may be circular or rectangular in shape. This allows individual sections to be isolated for maintenance or repair without disrupting the rest of the network.
The piping network is normally pressurised to ensure that water flows through the network, and to prevent untreated water in the ground from entering it. This is typically achieved by pumping water into a storage tank constructed at the highest point in the network.
In some countries, local governments are responsible for the water supply, but in others it is a matter for regional or national government, or even private enterprise (see water privatization). The operation of such networks requires good management and maintenance, including regular inspections to ensure that they continue to function properly. In the case of a pipe network, these inspections should include checking that the pipes are free from damage, and that they have the correct water quality. If a pipe is damaged, it must be repaired before water can flow through it again.
Drainage
Drainage is the natural or artificial removal of excess surface and subsurface water. It is vital for soil health, preventing flooding and stormwater runoff, maintaining groundwater quality and managing water resources effectively.
The drainage system within a structure consists of piping that conveys wastewater to a waste treatment system or sewage disposal system. Typically, the piping is made of metal or plastic and includes open drains as well as closed drains. Open drains allow drainage water to flow downhill, while closed drains trap the water and sewage within them until it is discharged.
A drainage system also includes a pumping station to move wastewater, which is then transported to the sewer system through a series of pipes. A pumping station is powered by electricity or diesel fuel and operates using a positive-displacement pump or a centrifugal pump. It can also be operated manually by a person.
Drainage systems are used for residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They are designed to remove excess water from the building and keep wastewater and sewage away from the structures. This type of plumbing system is essential for ensuring the safety and health of the occupants, as it eliminates contaminated water and prevents the buildup of dangerous bacteria.
In hospitals, drainage is important to reduce the risk of infection and improve patient outcomes. Proper drainage is achieved through a combination of appropriate drain indication, selection, placement and monitoring. This involves knowledge of basic hygienic design principles, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of different drain types.
The most common drains are Jackson-Pratt drains, thoracostomy tubes and peritoneal catheters. These are placed under direct vision, and the site is regularly inspected and cleaned to ensure proper drainage. In addition, a negative pressure should be maintained in the vicinity of the drain to maximize fluid evacuation and collapse dead space.
When changing a drain, it is important to wear disposable gloves, as this will prevent the spread of microorganisms from one hand to another. When the drain is removed, the site should be thoroughly cleansed and covered with a sterile dressing. It is also important to document the procedure and findings according to agency policy.
Ventilation
Ventilation is the movement of air into and out of a space. It provides for the exchange of fresh air, diluting pollutants such as fumes, dusts and odours and controlling temperature and humidity in a space. Ventilation can be achieved naturally through openings such as windows or doors, or mechanically through ventilation fans. Ventilation is a key engineering control for maintaining acceptable indoor air quality, and should not be used as a substitute for source control of pollutants.
During construction and renovation, it is important to maintain adequate ventilation in any work area. This will ensure that the work environment is not contaminated with dust, vapours and gases generated by various activities such as welding, grinding, soldering, sanding and spray painting. It will also help to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and other infectious agents by ensuring that waste materials are properly disposed of.
A plumbing system has two main components: the drainage system and the venting system. The drainage portion consists of pipes that lead from the water fixtures in a building to the sewer system. It also includes traps at each fixture to prevent foul odours from entering the house. Ventilation pipes are also required to connect the drainage system to the outside air so that fresh make-up air can be introduced into the house.
Good ventilation will keep the pollutant concentrations below the exposure limits in the occupant breathing zone. It will also help to dilute metabolic pollutants such as carbon dioxide and odours. It will also allow for heat recovery and cooling (especially in dwellings) and will supply oxygen to combustion appliances.
The ventilation system should be designed so that the air distribution is efficient and the amount of pollutants produced in each work area are controlled. This will require careful consideration of the type and size of equipment and the nature of the work to be undertaken, in addition to the worksite layout. It will also be necessary to identify the hazards that could result from poor ventilation and consider appropriate controls such as a portable fume hood or exhaust systems.
