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Section 2.5
Water Supply
Contents
The Contents of this Section are as follows:
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2.5.1
Introduction
2.5.2
Performance Criteria
2.5.3
2.5.4
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2.5.5
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2.5.6
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2.5.7
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2.5
Water Supply
2.5.1
Introduction
2.5.2
Performance Criteria
2.5.2.1 Hygiene
A water reticulation facility shall:
a) Deliver water to the point of supply which complies with the Drinking-Water Standards
for New Zealand (DWSfNZ), 1995.
b) Minimise the risks of contamination being introduced into the water.
c) Meet the water supply performance criteria of the New Zealand Building Code.
2.5.2.2 Capacity and Layout
A water reticulation facility shall:
a) Have sufficient capacity to provide adequate flow and pressure to meet the
anticipated demand over its lifetime.
b) Meet the fire protection requirements of the NZ Fire Service Code of Practice for Fire
Fighting Water Supplies
c) Be located in such a way as to adequately service each lot, and provide reasonable
access for maintenance.
d) Minimise adverse effects on, and be compatible with, the existing water reticulation
network.
e) Minimise disruption to other parts of the network during maintenance; by having
adequate interconnections, valves, and separating trunk main supplies from local
reticulation.
f) Where practical utilise mechanical, electrical, alarm and telemetry equipment which is
compatible with existing equipment used by HDC.
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g) Where the expected life of any component is less than that of the system of which it is
a part, make provision for access and removal of that component.
h) Ensure that mechanical and electrical equipment is either designed for submergence,
or located above the 100 year design flood level (refer Section 2.3 Stormwater).
2.5.2.3 Structural integrity
A water reticulation facility shall:
a) Be constructed of materials compatible with the chemical properties of the water
being conveyed, suitable for the intended duty with a minimum design life of 50 years,
and with a proven record of performance.
b) Minimise leakage, the ingress of contaminants, and the penetration of roots.
c) Provide electrical and mechanical equipment with a life span and quality of the best
currently available technology.
d) Withstand all anticipated superimposed loads and network pressures (including those
from transient surges which could reasonably be expected from pump failure, pump
starts, and sudden valve closure).
2.5.3
2.5.3.1 General
A reticulated water supply shall be installed in all subdivisions and provide a domestic
and fire fighting supply to each lot in the subdivision.
In localities where either the existing system is inadequate or where a higher pressure
supply system is required, the subdivider shall provide and meet the cost of all
pumping facilities, pumping mains, storage facilities and reticulation mains as required.
In the case of larger subdivisions, and/or areas difficult to supply, the proposal should be
discussed at an early stage with HDC who will advise of any special requirements or
conditions.
The approval of HDC shall be obtained for any proposed connection to a piped water
supply service under HDC control. Approval shall be obtained in writing before work
commences. Approval to connect will be based on the capacity available (which will be
checked by HDC staff using the HDC reticulation model), as well as the engineering
aspects for the proposed works. Connections to piped systems controlled by the HDC
will be carried out by HDC or their nominated representative at the applicants expense.
The requirements applicable for land zoned Rural or Heretaunga Plains where the urban
standard is not required, are covered in Section 2.5.4.3, Community Supplies.
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Risk
Class
C
Flow
(litres/sec)
100
D
E
50
25
2.5.3.3 Storage
If a storage reservoir is necessary to support the development it shall be provided to the
approval of HDC and at the expense of the developer.
Storage requirement shall be based on:
a)
b)
c)
fire storage as given in the NZ Fire Service Code of Practice for Fire Fighting
Water Supplies.
Storage reservoirs shall have a maximum depth of 7 metres. Reservoirs shall have
scour and overflow connections and fall shall be provided in the floor to the scour outlet.
Depth monitoring and telemetry equipment shall be to the approval of the HDC and
installed in a separate area to the access hatch.
The water reticulation system shall be designed such that alternative sources can supply
the area when the reservoir or outlet main are out of action.
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In commercial and industrial areas pipe sizes shall be specifically designed for the likely
demand and shall recognise the minimum requirements for effective sprinkler systems.
The layout of the reticulation system shall provide adequate clearance from other
services. Acceptable minimum clearances are:
Horizontal
Where water mains are laid on slopes steeper than 1 in 4, they shall be of steel pipe
suitably tied and anchored.
In roads which may be extended in the future, mains shall be laid to within 4 metres of
the end of the legal road.
Drawing 2.5.1 provides guidance on the typical layout for water reticulation services, and
Drawing 2.5.2 Ridermain details.
2.5.3.7 Service Pipe Sizes
In general the internal diameter of a domestic water service pipe shall be as follows:
20mm
12mm
Drawing 2.5.3 shows high and low pressure areas in the Hastings District
Any domestic service supply pipe totalling more than 50m in length shall be regarded as
a special case and pipe sizes specifically calculated.
The diameter of industrial and commercial connections shall be based on water demand
but shall not less than 20mm internal diameter. The requirements for internal fire fighting
with reference to hose reels and sprinkler systems shall be considered by the designer
when sizing connections.
Extraordinary supply connections (those above 50mm internal diameter) shall be made
only subject to a specific design check of the mains capacity and the network capacity.
2.5.3.8 Water Meters
Water meters will only be installed as required by the Council Water Supply Bylaw 1995.
Each application for a metered water supply shall be subject to Council approval.
Where meters are required, they will be supplied and installed at the developers
expense by Council staff. The meters will become Council property.
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90 metres
135 metres
In no-exit streets the last hydrant shall be no more than 65 metres from the dead end.
The furthermost portion of any residential building site shall be no more than 135m from
the nearest hydrant. If necessary, a 100mm diameter fire main shall be constructed and
a hydrant placed within a private way to ensure this condition is met.
In commercial and industrial areas the same conditions shall apply except the maximum
distance to a hydrant shall be 90 metres.
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Tees
Changes in size of main e.g. tapers
Blank ends
Bends and curves (horizontal and vertical)
All valves 50 mm diameter and larger
The design of thrust blocks shall be based on the site soil strength (to a maximum of 75
kPa). Thrust blocks shall be sized according to test pressure or estimated water
hammer whichever requires the greater. The inner face of the block shall be larger than
the diameter of fittings/pipework and constructed so not to impair access to fittings, bolts,
joints or future main extensions. Thrust blocks shall be poured against natural ground.
Refer to Drawing 2.5.9 for standard thrust block details.
2.5.4
2.5.4.1 General
Where reticulated public water supply is available, or is planned to be available within 5
years, a new subdivision shall reticulate and connect to (or make provision to connect
to) that supply. Any such works shall be designed in accordance with Section 2.5.3.
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Where the water supply is not solely used for domestic supply an approved backflow
preventer or an air gap is required at the supply point of the non-domestic connection.
2.5.4.4 Wells
Wells shall be constructed to the requirements of the Regional Council.
The well shall be pump tested and bore recovery characteristics shall be recorded. A
member of the New Zealand Well Drillers Federation shall certify the production from the
well. A copy of test results and the well bore log shall be supplied to the HDC upon
request.
The chemical and bacteriological water quality shall be established by a Telarc
registered laboratory which shall provide the HDC with a copy of results upon request.
All wells shall be;
positioned to allow ready vehicle access in the event of a fire, and
fitted with a 51mm female Camlok fitting for fire fighting, positioned between 300mm
and 650mm above ground level, but at least 100mm above the invert of the tank to
prevent debris entering the fire service pump.
2.5.4.5 Storage Tanks
Concrete storage tanks greater than one cubic metre capacity shall comply with NZS
3106 for water retaining structures. Storage tanks of timber or plastic shall be subject to
HDC approval. Tanks shall be watertight, bird and vermin proof, cleaned and disinfected
before use and roofed to exclude daylight.
Precast concrete tanks may be used up to a capacity of 45 m3. Where storage greater
than 60 m3 is required a purpose built reservoir to NZS 3106 shall be constructed.
All storage tanks greater than 2m3 shall be;
positioned to allow ready vehicle access in the event of a fire, and
fitted with a 51mm female Camlok fitting for fire fighting, positioned between 300mm
and 650mm above ground level, but at least 100mm above the invert of the tank to
prevent debris entering the fire service pump.
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2.5.5
2.5.5.1 General
The following clauses relate specifically to construction specifications which apply to
water supply works. Reference should also be made to Section 2.7 of this Code of
Practice which provides a general overview of construction specifications.
Specifications must clearly explain, in combination with the related construction
drawings, the scope of works. They shall indicate the circumstances and conditions the
contractor may expect to face during the works and requirements the work shall comply
with. While standard clauses may be used the whole specification must be prepared and
edited for each specific work.
Due attention shall be given to safety aspects. All excavations shall be in accordance
with the requirements of Excavation 1988, a booklet published by the Department of
Labour, and Guide for Safety with Underground Services of the Department of Labour
shall be referred to.
The following topics are included in the discussion of guidelines for specifications:
2.5.5.1 General
2.5.5.2 Standards
2.5.5.3 Supply Mains and Rider Mains
2.5.5.4 Pipe Laying
2.5.5.5 Service Connections
2.5.5.5 Hydrants
2.5.5.7 Valves
2.5.5.8 Valve and Hydrant Boxes
2.5.5.9 Testing
2.5.5.10 Cleaning and Disinfection
2.5.5.2 Standards
The Standards and Codes of Practice listed below are referred to in this section. The
design, materials and methods of construction shall comply with these standards and
codes as applicable.
The standards used shall incorporate the latest amendments. Standards superseding
those listed shall automatically apply:
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Ministry of Health
NZ Fire Service
NZS/BS 750
NZS 4402
NZS 4452
NZS 4501
NZS 7643
NZS 7648
AS 1830
AS 2129
BS 5154
BS 5163
Gibault joints shall be used wherever a flexible or dismantlable joint is required. Steel
pipes are normally welded.
The pressure rating used shall be one class above the maximum anticipated service
pressure, but not less than Class D (120m water head, except note section 2.5.3.5).
Joints for uPVC pipes shall be spigot and socket rubber ring type (Z joint). Solvent
cement joints shall not be used.
Steel pipe may use either flanges to AS2129 Table E, drilled to Table D, (Blakeborough
pattern) or gibault joints, or be welded by a certified welder.
Polythene pipe shall be joined as per the manufacturers recommendations.
Pipe fittings shall be manufactured from high quality grey iron in accordance with AS
1830 T220. External coating shall be a bonded epoxy (e.g. Rilsan or equal and
approved).
Fittings for uPVC pipe shall be Milnes or similar approved manufacture.
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Location
Mains 100 mm
NB or greater
Rider mains
Service
Connections
toby)
(at
Minimum Cover to
Crown
750 mm
Maximum
to Crown
1200 mm
750mm
450 mm
1200mm
650 mm
600mm
300 mm below
finished level
800mm
500 mm
Cover
Pipes in rural water supply systems shall have a minimum ground cover of 600mm.
Setting Out of Mains
The watermains in new subdivisions shall be laid with reference to permanent or
temporary land transfer pegs placed by a Registered Surveyor responsible for the final
land transfer pegging.
Bedding and Pipe Surround
Pipe bedding shall be selected for suitability under the design loading conditions. The
type of bedding shall be in accordance with NZS 7643 and the appropriate pipe material
standard, or the manufacturers pipe laying publication. In general, with good ground
conditions bedding and other trench details shall be as shown in Drawing 2.5.10.
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Minimum FAC
(mg/litre)
10
12
15
20
30
60
After the disinfection period the sterilising solution in the pipeline must be flushed into the
sewerage system with water from the HDC reticulation. The flushing will need to be
carefully controlled to avoid surcharging the existing sewers.
Alternatively the
Developer may de-chlorinate the discharge and dispose of it to the stormwater system or
a natural watercourse. If de-chlorination is undertaken, testing shall be carried out to
confirm that the chlorine concentration of the wash-out water has been reduced to less
than 0.5 mg/litre.
The FAC of the wash-out water shall be tested at regular intervals during the flushing
period to confirm the uniformity of the disinfection solution and to avoid unnecessary
waste of flushing water.
The flushing shall continue until the FAC residual has been reduced to less than 0.2
mg/litre, and the main left to stand for at least 6 hours. At the completion of the standing
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2.5.6
To ensure that the drinking-water reticulation systems are constructed to the specified
standards, inspection by an appropriate professional during construction shall cover at
least the following details:
Pipe sizes
Horizontal and vertical pipe alignment
Trench depth and width, if specified
Trench backfill material
Compaction of trench fill material
Materials and workmanship of joints between pipes
Inspection after the pavement or berm surface has been completed
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2.5.7
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