Basic Municipal Water Backup System

A basic municipal water backup system consists of a buffer tank that is filled from the municipal line and a pump that can supply Water to the house or office at a maintained pressure.

Water is received from the municipal line and collected in a buffer tank. This supply is controlled by an automated shut-off valve when the tank is full. An automatic pressure switch turns the pump on and off when taps are opened or closed, maintaining constant pressure in the pipework.

A series of manually operated valves are used to bypass the system in case of maintenance or failure.