Design of level III water distribution system at Sitio Taupan, Barangay Salaysay, Marilog District, Davao City

Abstract

Water is essential for maintaining life and is a vital human body component. Water is a crucial resource that serves as food, drink, and fuel. Without a water supply system, having clean, healthy drinking water would not be possible. Hence, this study endeavors to design a level III water distribution system in Sitio Taupan, Barangay Salaysay, Marilog District, Davao City. The Philippine Eagle Foundation sought a collaboration with the University of Mindanao – College of Engineering Education to provide a sufficient and sustainable water system to the people and community of Barangay Salaysay. Thus, this study intends to gather necessary data and develop a schematic plan by presenting a detailed engineering design (DED) with EPANET 2.0, MyTracks, Google Earth Pro, AutoCAD 2019, and STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition V22, RCDC CONNECT V11, and Excel programs. By collecting data through demographic profiling, elevation profiling, water source profiling, conducting hydraulic analysis, and using the aforementioned software for the standards in Rural Water Supply Manual and National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) 2015, it was proved to be feasible to sustain water supply to its beneficiaries. This study demonstrates a detailed plan for designing and implementing Sitio Taupan’s water distribution system.