Government of Karnataka

Department of Technical Education

Board of Technical Examinations, Bengaluru

Course Title: WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING

Credits (L:T:P) : 4:0:0 Total Contact Hours: 52 Course Code: 15CE32T

Type of Course: Lectures, Self

Credit :04 Core/ Elective: Core
Study & Student activities
CIE- 25 Marks SEE- 100 Marks
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of environmental science and mathematics.

Course Objectives: It aims at enabling the student to understand the various components of
environment in and around the earth crust and understand the effects of it over plants, animals,
etc.
1. Understand the important concepts of good water supply system to a city/town or a
village.
2. To understand the need of conservation of rain water and its applications.
3. To understand the sources, effects, prevention and control measures of water pollution
and its legislative aspects.

On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to

CL Linked Teaching Hrs
Course Outcome PO
Relate the relations between the
CO1 environment and ecology, estimating R/U/A 1,2,5,6,10 15
water requirement for public water
supply scheme.
Ascertain the quality of water as per
CO2 BIS and select the appropriate R/U/A 1,2,3,6,10 14
treatment method required for the
water source.
Study and Establish the suitable
CO3 distribution system for a locality and U/A 2,4,5,8 07
know the appurtenances used.
Identify and summarize the
CO4 arrangement of water supply and U/A 2,4,6,8,9 06
fittings in a building.
C05 Determine the need of conservation of 1,2,4,5,6,7,
U/A 05
water and rural water supply. 10
C06 Identify the sources of water pollution
U/A 1,5,6,7,10 05
and suitable control measures.
C06 Perform suggested activity U/A 1 to 10 *
Total sessions 52

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 Legend- R; Remember U: Understand Ap: Application Ay: Analysis C:Creation E: Evaluation
* Related to Student activity beyond classroom hours.
Programme outcome Attainment Matrix

PROGRAMME OUTCOME
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10

Mapping of COs with POs

WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING 3 3 2 2 3 3 1 2 1 3

Level 3- Highly Addressed, Level 2-Moderately Addressed, Level 1-Low Addressed.

Method is to relate the level of PO with the number of hours devoted to the COs which address the given PO.
If >40% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 3
If 25 to 40% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 2
If 5 to 25% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 1
If < 5% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is considered not-addressed.

DETAILED COURSE CONTENT

UNIT COURSE CONTENT HOURS

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY: Atmosphere, Lithosphere,
Hydrosphere, Biosphere. Relation between Plant, Animals and Environment.
Eco System, Man and Ecology.
WATER REQUIREMENT: Necessity of water supply, Methods of
population forecasting (Arithmetical, Geometrical and Incremental Increase
method), Water Requirements for a) Domestic Purpose b) Industrial Use c)
Fire Fighting d) Public Purpose e) Losses. Per Capita Demand and Factors
affecting it. Total Quantity of Water Required for a Town.
1 SOURCES OF WATER: Surface Sources - Lakes, Streams, Rivers.
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Impounded Reservoirs. Underground Sources - Infiltration Galleries,
Infiltration Wells and Springs.
INTAKE AND CONVEYANCE OF WATER: Types of intakes i)
Reservoir intake ii) River intake iii) Canal intake, Conveyance of Water -
Open Channels and Pipes. Pipe Materials - Cast Iron Pipes, Steel Pipes,
Concrete Pipes, Pre-Stressed Concrete Pipes, Merits and Demerits. Pipe
Joints - Spigot and Socket Joint, Flange Joint, Universal Pipe Joint,
Expansion Joint, Flexible Joint, Various stages of pipe laying and its testing.
Pipe corrosion and remedial measures
QUALITY OF WATER: Impurities of water - organic and inorganic
classification and examination of water. Physical - temperature, colour,
turbidity, taste and odour. Chemical - pH Value, Total Solids, Hardness,
Chlorides, Iron and Manganese, Fluoride and Dissolved Oxygen. 14
2 Bacteriological - E-coli, Most Probable Number (MPN), Quality Standards
for Domestic purpose as per BIS.
TREATMENT OF WATER: Flow diagram of different units of treatment,
brief description of constructional details, working and operation of the

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UNIT COURSE CONTENT HOURS
following units - plain sedimentation, sedimentation with coagulation,
flocculation, filtration-Slow sand filters, Rapid sand filters and pressure
filters (no design) Disinfection of water, Chlorination.
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM: General Requirements, Systems of
Distribution - Gravity System, Combined System, Direct Pumping.
Methods of Supply - Intermittent and Continuous. Maintenance of
required pressure in Distribution Systems. Storage - Underground,
Ground Level And Overhead Service Reservoirs – Sketch, Necessity
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and Accessories. Types of lay-out : dead end, grid iron, radial and ring
systems, their merits and demerits and their suitability
APPURTENANCES IN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM: Use of Sluice
Valves, Check Valves, Air Valves, Scour Valves, Zero Velocity
Valves, Fire Hydrants, Water Meter.
WATER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT IN BUILDINGS: General
lay-out of water supply arrangement for single and multi- storied
buildings as per B.I.S code of practice. Pipe Materials - Plastic Pipes,
High Density Polythene Pipes, Densified cast iron pipes, Merits and
4 Demerits. Connections from water main to buildings. Water supply 6
fittings - their description and uses, water main, service pipes, supply
pipe, distribution pipe, domestic storage tank, stop cock, ferrule, goose
neck, water tap, Modern systems of Potable water purification-( RO, UV,
Activated carbon), Hot water supply - electric and solar water heaters.
WATER CONSERVATION: Conservation of rain water, roof water
harvesting, recharging of ground water.
5 5
RURAL WATER SUPPLY: Rural water supply systems,
Disinfection of well water.
WATER POLLUTION AND CONTROL: Sources of water
6 pollution, types and its effects, Prevention and control measures of 5
water pollution, Legislation with regards to water pollution control.

Course Delivery: The course will be delivered through lectures and Power point presentations/
Video

SUGGESTED LIST OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES

1. Collect the information about biotic and abiotic components of surrounding
environment and frame relation among them.
2. Estimate the total quantity of water required for a town/locality/Institute.
3. Prepare map and written report for surface and underground sources of water in the
neighbourhood.
4. Visit nearby Intake works of water of your place and collect details.
5. Charts are prepared for BIS and WHO quality standards for drinking water.
6. Visit nearby Certified Water testing laboratories and identify various tests conducted on
water.
7. Visit Water Treatment Plant and collect details of unit operations and processes
involved in it.
8. Study the distribution system of water supply of your locality.
9. To visit a newly constructed building for plumbing works.
10. Prepare a mini project report for roof top rain water harvesting for existing building

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 11. Study about Solar water heater and collect data
12. Prepare report/presentation on issues related to water pollution.

NOTE:

1. Students should select any one of the above or other topics relevant to the subject approved
by the concerned faculty, individually or in a group of 3 to 5. Students should mandatorily
submit a written report and make a presentation on the topic. The task should not be repeated
among students. Report will be evaluated by the faculty as per rubrics. Weightage for 5 marks
Internal Assessment shall be as follows: (Unsatisfactory 1, Developing 2, Satisfactory 3, Good
4, Exemplary 5)

1. Reports should be made available along with bluebooks to IA verification officer

Example of model of rubrics / criteria for assessing student activity

Students score
(Group of five students)

Dimension

Rubric Scale Unsatisfactory 1, Developing 2, Satisfactory 3, Good 4, Exemplary5

1.Literature 1

2.Fulfill team’s roles 4

& duties
3.Conclusion 3

4.Convensions 5

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Total
Average=(Total /4) 3.25

Note: Concerned faculty (Course coordinator) must devise appropriate rubrics/criteria for
assessing Student activity for 5 marks One activity to attain last CO (course outcome) may be
given to a group of FIVE students
Note: Dimension should be chosen related to activity and evaluated by the course faculty

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 Rubric Scale
Dimension 1 2 3 4 5
Unsatisfactory Developing Satisfactory Good Exemplary
1.Literature Has not Has Has Has included Has included
included included included many relev all relevant
relevant info few relev some relev ant info info needed
ant info ant info
2. Fulfill team’s Does not Performs Performs Performs Performs all
roles & duties perform any very little partial nearly all duties of
duties duties duties duties assigned
assigned team roles
3.Communication Poor Less Partially Effective Most
Effective effective Effective
4.Convensions Frequent Error More Error Some Error Occasional No Error
Error

COURSE CONTENT AND BLUE PRINT OF MARKS FOR SEE

Questions to be set
for SEE
Unit Major Topics A* B*
Cognitive Levels

R U Ap
16% 35% 47%
Environment and ecology,
1 water requirement, sources 15 42 29 2 3
of water, collection and
conveyance of water, 7 15 20

2 Quality & treatment of 14

16% 35% 50%
39 27 2 3
water 6 14 20
0% 25% 75%
3 Appurtenances and 7 20 13 2 1
distribution system 0 5 15
0% 100% 0%
4 Water supply arrangement 6 17 12 1 1
in buildings 0 17 0
0% 50% 50%
5 Water conservation, rural 5 14 10 1 1
water supply 0 7 7
0% 50% 50%
6 5 14 10 1 1
Water pollution and control 0 7 7
5% 49% 45%
Total 52 145 100 9 10
13 64 68
Legend: R; Remember, U:Understand A:Application Ay: Analysis C:Creation E: Evaluvation
A*-SEE QUESTIONS TO BE SET FOR (05MARKS ) in PART – A

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B*- SEE QUESTIONS TO BE SET FOR (10MARKS) in PART – B

Questions for CIE and SEE will be designed to evaluate the various educational
components such as:
Sl. Bloom’s taxonomy % in Weightage
No
1 Remembering and Understanding 55
2 Applying the knowledge acquired from the course 45
3 Analysis 0
4 Synthesis ( Creating new knowledge) 0
5 Evaluation 0

Course Assessment and Evaluation Scheme:

When/Where
To Max Evidence
What (Frequency in the Course outcomes
whom Marks collected
course)
Three IA tests
Test 1 1,2,
(Average of
three tests will Blue
IA Test 2 20 3,4
CIE be computed) books
Test 3 5,6
Student activities 05 Report 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
SEE End End of the course Answer
Exam 100 scripts at 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
BTE
Student Middle of the course
Feedback 1 & 2,3Delivery of
Feedback on
forms course
course
End of Course End of the course 1,2,3,4,5,6
Survey Effectiveness of
Questionn Delivery of
aires instructions &
Assessment
Methods
*CIE – Continuous Internal Evaluation *SEE – Semester End Examination
Note: I.A. test shall be conducted for 20 marks. Average marks of three tests shall be rounded off to the next
higher digit.

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 FORMAT OF I A TEST QUESTION PAPER (CIE)
Test/Date and Time Semester/year Course/Course Code Max Marks

Ex: I test/6 th weak of I/II SEM

20
sem 10-11 Am
Year:
Name of Course coordinator : Units:__
CO’s:____

Question
Question MARKS CL CO PO
no
1
2
3
4
Note: Internal choice may be given in each CO at the same cognitive level (CL).

MODEL QUESTION PAPER (CIE)

Test/Date and
Semester/year Course/Course Code Max Marks
Time

Ex: I test/6 th weak III SEM WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING

20
of sem 10-11 Am
Year: 2015-16 Course code:15EN32T
Name of Course coordinator
CO1,CO2
Answer all questions
Question M CL CO PO
1 List the methods of forecasting population. 3 R 1 1,2,5,6,10
Explain with sketch Infiltration Galleries and Infiltration
2 7 U 1 1,2,5,6,10
Wells.

Explain with sketches the function, constructional details,

working and operations of Aeration & Slow sand filter
3 10 A 2 1,2,6,10
OR
Clarifier & Rapid sand filter

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® TEXT BOOKS & REFERENCES
1. Water Supply & Sanitary Engineering- by Rangwala.
2. Water Supply Engineering Vol-I - by S.K.Garg.
3. Water Supply & Sanitary Engineering- by Birde.
4. Water Supply Engineering Vol-I - by Gurucharan Singh.
5. Environmental Engg.-Vol-I –by P.N. Modi.
6. Water Supply Engg.-Vol-I – by Fair & Geir.
7. Water Supply, Waste Disposal and Environmental Pollution
Engineering-(Khanna publication) A.K.chatterjee .
8. Water Supply Engineering by Dr B.C.Punmia, Jain & Jain.

MODEL QUESTION PAPER (SEE)

Code: 15CE32T
Diploma in Civil Engineering
III Semester
Course title: WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING

Time: 3 Hours] [Max Marks: 100]

Note: i) Answer any SIX questions from PART - A. Each question caries 05 marks.
ii) Answer any SEVEN Questions from PART - B. Each question caries 10 marks.

PART – A

1. State the factors affecting Per Capita Demand.

2. Explain(i) Hydrosphere (ii) Biosphere
3. State any five BIS standards for drinking water.
4. Describe Break point chlorination
5. Distinguish intermittent system with continuous system of water supply?
6. Explain the functions of Sluice Valves with sketches
7. Distinguish between HDP pipe and CI pipe
8. Explain rural water supply systems.
9. List the Legislative acts to water pollution control

PART – B
1. a) List the sources for pipe corrosion
b) List the important points in any water supply
2. The following data have been observed from the census department
Sl No Year Population
1 1955 6000
2 1965 10000

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 3 1975 15000
4 1985 20500
5 1995 27000
6 2005 35500
7 2015 45000
Estimate the population for the year 2025 and 2035 by Arithmetical Increase method.
3. Explain with sketch Infiltration Galleries.
4. Summarise the merits and demerits of different systems of lay-out in a distribution
system
5. Explain with sketches the function, constructional details, working and operations of
Rapid sand filter
6. Explain Chemical tests conducted on water and their significances
7. Explain with sketches the following systems of lay-outs in distribution system
i) Dead end; ii) Grid iron;
8. Sketch the constructional details and uses of following water supply fittings:
i) Ferrule; ii) Goose neck
9. Explain the methods of Recharging ground aquifer
10. Explain the prevention and control of water pollution

MODEL QUESTION BANK

CO 1: Understand relations between the environment and ecology ,estimating water

requirement for public water supply scheme.
REMEMBER LEVEL QUESTIONS
1. Define the terms Ecology and ecosystem?
2. Describe how the animals depend on plants?
3. Explain the relations between plant, animals and Environment.
4. List the important points in any water supply scheme.
5. List the methods of forecasting population.
6. State the factors affecting Per Capita Demand.
7. List the sources of water
8. State the different methods of conveyance of water.
9. List the sources for pipe corrosion

UNDERSTANDING LEVEL QUESTIONS

1. Explain Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Biosphere?

2. Explain briefly the importance of Ecosystem and ecology.
3. Explain the necessity of water supply.
4. Explain about Per Capita Demand
5. Explain the major sources of water supply scheme?
6. Explain different types of pipe materials used for conveyance of water.

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 7. Summarise the merits and demerits of (i) C.I pipes (ii) Concrete pipes (iii) Plastic pipes
8. Describe pipe corrosion and its effects?

APPLICATION LEVEL QUESTIONS

1. The following data have been observed from the census department
Sl No Year Population
1 1955 6000
2 1965 10000
3 1975 15000
4 1985 20500
5 1995 27000
6 2005 35500
7 2015 45000
Estimate the population for the year 2025 and 2035 by Arithmetical Increase method.
2. Estimate the requirement of water for various uses in a) Domestic uses b) Industrial
Use c) Fire Fighting d) Public uses e) Losses.
3. Estimate the total quantity of water required for a town
4. Explain with sketch Infiltration Galleries and Infiltration Wells.
5. Explain with neat sketches, reservoir intake, river intake and canal intake.
6. Explain with neat sketches, different types of pipe joints.
7. Explain the procedure of laying pipes.
8. Explain the method of testing of pipe lines.

CO 2: Ascertain the quality of water as per BIS and select the appropriate treatement method
required for the water source.
REMEMBER LEVEL QUESTIONS

1. List the impurities present in water.

2. State any five BIS standards for drinking water.
3. List the different chemicals used in the treatment of water?
UNDERSTANDING LEVEL QUESTIONS

1. Explain Chlorination and its advantages.

2. Explain different forms of chlorination and explain any one.
3. Describe Break point chlorination
APPLICATION LEVEL QUESTIONS

1. Explain physical tests conducted on water and their significances

2. Explain Chemical tests conducted on water and their significances
3. Explain Bacteriological tests conducted on water.
4. Sketch the flow diagram for the water treatment works.

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 5. Explain with sketches the function, constructional details, working and operations
of i) Aeration; ii) Flash Mixer; iii) Flocculator; iv) Clarifier v) Slow sand filter; vi)
Rapid sand filter, vii) Pressure filters viii) chlorinating chamber
6. Explain with sketch the chemical feeding devices?
7. Explain the method of determining the dosage of coagulants?
8. Estimate the quantity of alum required by 15MLD of water at treatment plants.
When 12 mg/L of alum is required.
9. Calculate the amount of bleaching powder to be required per day to treat 3.0 MLD
of water for a town. The percentage of chlorine in bleaching powder is 30%. The
chlorine required is 0.4 mg/l to maintain residual chlorine of 0.15 mg/l.

CO 3: Study and Establish the suitable distribution system for a locality and know the
appurtenances used.
UNDERSTANDING LEVEL QUESTIONS
1. Distinguish intermittent system with continuous system of water supply?
2. Explain the necessity of service reservoirs.
3. Distinguish underground service reservoirs with overhead service reservoirs
4. Summarise the merits and demerits of different systems of lay-out in a distribution
system
APPLICATION LEVEL QUESTIONS

1. Explain with sketches the different systems of distribution i) Gravity distribution; ii)
Combined gravity and pumping system; iii) pumping system.
2. Sketch the following i) Rectangular overhead service reservoir; ii) Intz tank showing all
the accessories
3. Explain with sketches the following systems of lay-outs in distribution system i) Dead
end; ii) Grid iron; iii) Radial; iv) Ring.
4. Judge the suitability of the system of lay-out for a given locality.
5. Explain the functions of the following appurtenances with sketches i) Sluice Valves ii)
Check valves or reflex valves; iii) Air valves iv) Drain valves or blow-offs; v) Fire
hydrants; vi) water meters.

CO 4: Know the arrangement of water supply and fittings in a building.

UNDERSTANDING LEVEL QUESTIONS
1. Explain the modern systems for portable water treatment
2. Distinguish between HDP pipe and CI pipe.
3. Describe requirements of water supply arrangement for single storied buildings as
per B.I.S code of practice

APPLICATION LEVEL QUESTIONS

1. Sketch a general lay-out to show suitable water supply buildings with mains.
2. Explain interior water supply arrangements for a single and multi-storied building
as per I. S. Code

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 3. Sketch the constructional details and uses of following water supply fittings: i)
Water main; ii) Service pipe; iii) supply pipe; iv) distribution pipe; v) domestic
storage tank; vi) stop cock; vii) Air gap; viii) ferrule; ix) Goose neck; x) Water tap
4. Sketch the general lay-out for hot water supply for a domestic building using both
electric water heaters and solar water heaters.

CO 5: Know the conservation of water and rural water supply.

UNDERSTANDING LEVEL QUESTIONS
1. Explain rural water supply systems.

APPLICATION LEVEL QUESTIONS

1 Explain the methods of harvesting of Rain water

2 Explain the methods of Recharging ground aquifer
3 Explain disinfection of well?

CO 6: Identify the sources of water pollution and suitable control measures..

UNDERSTANDING LEVEL QUESTIONS
1 Write Water pollution control acts
APPLICATION LEVEL QUESTIONS
1 Write the causes of water pollution, Sources - Point and Non-point sources, effects on
plants and animals
2 Explain the prevention and control of water pollution

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