Specifications Part 1 - Water Supply, Sewerage and Tube Well Works

Sullage waste Water:Spent water from baths, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and similar applianceswhich does not contain human or animal excreta.Sludge:The settled solid matter in semi solid condition.Socket:The female part of the spigot and socket joint.Soak Pit (Seepage Pit Soak Way):A pit through which effluent is allowed to seep or leach into the surroundingsoil.Spigot:Stop Cock:The male part of a spigot and socket joint.A control valve fixed at the end of a communication pipe which controls thesupply from the water main.Storage Tank:A tank or a cistern for storage of water which is connected to the water main bymeans of a supply pipe.Surface Water Drain:A drain conveying surface water including storm water.Surface Water:The run off from precipitation, other water that flows over surface of the ground.Sub Soil Water:Water occurring naturally below the surface of the ground.Trap:A fitting/device so designed and constructed as to provide, when properlyvented, a liquid seal which will prevent the back passage of air withoutmaterially affecting the flow of sewage or waste water through it.Union:A pipe fitting used for joining the ends of two pipes neither of which can beturned.Valve:A device used for controlling the flow of water in a pipe line.Ventilating Pipe (Vent Pipe):The pipe which provides a safe outlet into the atmosphere for the foul gases inthe drain or sewer.Urban Administration & Development Department Page 6