Plumbing systems

 Plumbing Systems


    When working with the plumbing systems, there are three types of water that go through the systems: the potable water that is drinkable, the second type is black water that contains sewage, and lastly gray water that is waste water from sinks, bathrooms, and the washing machine.



There are many different types of pieces used in plumbing systems, such as septic tanks, which often have a sewer treatment plan. Plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, are the largest users of water in the plumbing system. There are many different types of toilets, such as low-flow toilets, high-efficiency toilets, and dual-flush toilets, that are found in various restaurants. This type of toilet allows for the option of using more or less water if required.


Some urinals used in men's bathrooms come in two different types: waterless urinals, which don't require water, and low-water urinals. Since most sinks in commercial settings are starting to use automatic sinks, and in residential settings, the use of manual sinks is being replaced by those that the homeowner manually shuts off, they also fall under gray water use since the water that comes off the sinks can be reused for toilet water.





What makes all of this bathroom accessible is that they all open space, and the shower doesn't have high ledges, that make it easier for people to get in and not trip or fall and the two sinks of the first two images don't have a full bottom which make it easier for people to with wheelchairs to get close to wash their hands and the last image in the shower space and the toilet space their are hand rails for people to hold on while the middle and top image have seating inside the shower for people that can stand for long period of time,

Comments

  1. Gina ChristopherOctober 31, 2025 at 12:18 PM

    Hi Irma, I really enjoyed reading your blog this week. You provided a concise example as well as great photos. I really like the last photo you provided for the accessible bathroom. Good job!

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  2. Professor VanderNoordaaNovember 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM

    Irma,
    Excellent Blog post. You covered the most important parts of plumbing and provided excellent images. I enjoyed your section on ADA bathrooms. 50/50 points

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  3. Anna ShultsNovember 25, 2025 at 5:38 AM

    Irma, great job this week you gave a great overview of all the information that was covered as well as the ADA bathrooms!

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