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Water Towers
WI-05 Water Towers
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| water tower | a tank that holds water up high so that gravity can push the water down through pipes |
| virtual ocean line | an invisible “water line” that shows the highest point water can reach in the water system |
| pressurization | when pressure is built up in a water system causing water to flow when you open the tap in your home |
| positive pressure | when the pressure inside water pipes is higher than the air pressure outside, which keeps outside stuff from leaking into the water system |
| peak demand | the time of day when the most people are using water |