ID
7-508-1102
Name
Water Pump, Water Distribution
Status
Published
Version
1.5
Updated
11/5/2019 9:18:20 AM
Original Release
05/26/2005
Last Major Release
11/05/2019
Description
The Water Pump, Water Distribution is equipment that pumps potable water to a pressurized/elevated water system
Resource Category
Public Works
Primary Core Capability
Infrastructure Systems
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Equipment
Overall Function
The Water Pump, Water Distribution is equipment that pumps water through the water distribution system to bypass disrupted areas
Composition and Ordering Specifications
1. Requestor specifies desired/comparable pump manufacturer and model, as necessary 2. Requestor specifies gallons per minute (GPM) capacity, net positive suction head (NPSH), and discharge head 3. Requestor specifies any materials and equipment necessary to meet potable water deployment requirements 4. Requestor specifies specialized pipe material needs, such as flexible pipe for connections across fault lines 5. Requestor specifies any dimensional limitations 6. Requestor specifies the size and suction of discharge connections 7. Requestor specifies pump and parts disinfection certification, as necessary 8. Can be ordered with staff using the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Utility Worker Specialist – Water Sector Infrastructure
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Components
Component Notes  
Equipment DescriptionEquipment weight varies between manufacturers. Requestor specifies any weight restrictions.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3, PLUS: Weight: 10,500 lbs. (approximately)
Type 3Same as Type 4, PLUS: Weight: 5,000 lbs. (approximately)
Type 41. Dry-prime pump 2. Self-contained diesel power with fuel supply 3. Weight: 6,500 lbs. (approximately) 4. Skid mounted
EQUIPMENT PUMP CAPACITY (GALLONS PER MINUTE)Not Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 16,000 to 8,000
Type 24,000 to 6,000
Type 32,000 to 4,000
Type 4500 to 2,000
EQUIPMENT HEAD (FEET)Not Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1145
Type 2160
Type 3168
Type 4150
EQUIPMENT SUCTION DEPTH (FEET)Not Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 3Same as Type 4
Type 410
PERSONNEL ON-SITE SETUP TEAMNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 3Same as Type 4
Type 42
Personnel Trained OperatorNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 3Same as Type 4
Type 42
735
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Repair Team – Water Distribution System
FEMA, NIMS 509: Utility Worker Specialist – Water Sector Infrastructure
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016