The related facilities for operation and maintenance of the water supply facility should include administrative offices, a laboratory, a locker room and a maintenance shop.
Table 3-20 Building Area Requirements
Structure | Area (in m2) |
Offices | 400 |
Laboratory | 50 |
Maintenance Shop | 100 |
Well Sites | 5,000 |
Offices - Office space must be provided for administration and matters such as billing, customer and staff relations, accounting, management and engineering.
Laboratory - Small room for water testing for residual chlorine, pH, temperature, turbidity and color should also be provided.
Maintenance Shop - This will house the repair services for utility vehicles, general maintenance on pumps and water meters. Provision should be made to provide space for the storage of spare parts and other consumable materials.