Mode of Water Supply:

Mode of water supply may be continuous or intermittent. In continuous system, water is supplied continuously for 24 hours, whereas in intermittent system, water is supplied at peak demand hours, in morning and evening. Sometimes when sufficient storage of water is available at the source, water is also supplied around noon hours. In both the systems, some advantages and disadvantages are there. In continuous supply, wastage of water may take place through open and cracked joints, whereas in intermittent supply, people leave taps open and when water supply is continued, water is wasted through these open taps. Generally, out of fear, people store more amount of water than required in intermittent supply, and when water supply is started, these collected water in pots and small tanks are thrown and again refilling is done. However, after getting confidence in the water supply system, this practice of temporary storage of water may be discontinued.