Module 2 — Planning Your Water System
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Worksheet
Sizing of Water Systems
Water System Fixtures
Peak Use Rates
Automatic cattle waterers
____
X
2
gpm = ______ gpm
(100
head size)
Hog nipple waterer
____
X 1 gpm = ______ gpm
Poultry fountain
____
X
1
gpm = ______ gpm
Yard hydrants
____
X 5 gpm = ______ gpm
Household (number of households) ____ X 5-10 gpm = ______ gpm
Fire hydrant
____
X 10 gpm = ______ gpm
Other
____
X ____gpm = ______ gpm
Note: The minimum design flow rate of the system must exceed the peak use rate of the fixture that uses the largest amount of water.
Note: If the well is not solely capable of providing enough water for your peak use demand, you will need to install additional water storage.
The well can be operated without overpumping, and the added water storage provided will ensure water for all your activities during peak
demands.
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Working copies of this worksheet are found in the pocket on the back cover.
gpm = gallons per minute