Week 10: Plumbing Systems

  Portable water is suitable for drinking

Black water contains sewage

Gray water is from sinks, bathtubs, and washing machines

Sewer treatment plan



Septic Tank


Toilets are ethe single largest use of interior water

    height efficiency toilets use less then 1.28 gallons of water per flush

    low flow toilets provided by all manufactures. Legislation requires that new toilets require less water then those of the past

    Dual flushing toilets use a mechanism that allows for two flushing possibilities. One flush when less water is required. Two flushes when more water is required


Automatic Faucets sensors activate water usage

Gray water use takes water from sinks and showers that can be reused to flush toilets or water closet

light powered faucets are light-powered automatic sensors so no electricity is required

Low-flow shower heads reduce the amount of water used during a shower. 


The location of plumbing lines within a building impacts space planning and interior design of a space. Good design requires that an interior designer understands the limitations of what is practical and economical. 


A window can allow for natural ventilation, and a ceiling or wall-mounted ventilation fan can be mechanically used for ventilation. 

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  1. Rebeca HerreraNovember 1, 2024 at 7:58 PM

    I really enjoyed your summary over the reading and the images you included also made it really easy to understand!

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  2. KatieNovember 1, 2024 at 9:01 PM

    Your summary is really good and the diagrams you included really help explain the concepts further.

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  3. Professor VanderNoordaaNovember 2, 2024 at 12:34 PM

    Eli, Excellent Summary with supportive images. 50/50 points

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