Sites should be selected for the water sources, pumping station, storage tanks, and distribution network. A description of these requirements is provided in Section C1 (Design considerations for local water systems).
The water source and design of the wells are dependent on the hydrogeologic conditions of the area. Choice of the well site and type should be driven by purely technical considerations.
For the deep-wells and pumping station, a 400 square meter fenced lot is required. Design requirements of the pumping station are discussed in Section C1.1.1.
Storage tanks are located together with the wells, thus requiring no additional land area. The distribution network is discussed in Section C.1.3. According to the primary siting requirement, pipes are placed on the same side of the street so they can be easily located when repairs or maintenance are required.