[Utilities – Water Supply and Drainage Section] 20181021

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The design flow rate of the raw water pipelines (canals) from the water source to the water treatment plant shall be determined according to ( ). a. Maximum daily average hourly water supply volume b. Maximum daily average hourly water supply volume plus the water used by the water plant itself c. Maximum daily average hourly water supply volume plus the water used by the water plant itself and the losses in the water transmission pipes (canals) d. Maximum daily average hourly water supply volume plus the water used by the water plant itself and the losses in the water transmission pipes (canals) and the distribution network. Answer: c. The design flow rate of the raw water pipelines (canals) from the water source to the water treatment plant should be determined based on the highest average daily water supply volume, taking into account the water loss in the pipelines (canals) as well as the water consumption at the water treatment plant.