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DIRECT PUMPING SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Distribution (Water Supply)
DEF

A water supply system supplied directly by a system of pumps rather than elevated storage tanks.

CONT

A direct pumping system is used when the surface water source lacks the required elevation to create adequate pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution de l'eau
DEF

Système d'approvisionnement en eau alimenté directement par un système de pompes plutôt que par des réservoirs de stockage surélevés.

CONT

Le système à pompage direct est utilisé lorsque la source d'eau de surface n'est pas assez élevée pour créer la pression appropriée.

Spanish

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