Question: 8 . 2 1 A small water system in a rural area has a population of 8 0 0 , and its daily per capita

8.21 A small water system in a rural area has a population of
800, and its daily per capita usage is estimated to be 100 gpcd
(379Lpcd). The required fire flow determined by the village
engineer is 500gpm(32Ls) for a duration of 2 h . There is no
particular hazard to the water supply works. Determine the re-
quired water storage to be provided for the village using the
Recommended Standards for Water Works, 2007 Edition. Visit
the website or contact the local health department for the latest
edition of these Ten-States Standards for water works. Use USCS units. Assume equilizing storage=25% of one day's demand and that emergency reserve=one day's demand.
8 . 2 1 A small water system in a rural area has

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