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A Server Administrator’s approach to this problem:

Have two pumps side by side that are in-line for supply (via a splitter with valves), and output (via a splitter with valves), but not in-line with each other. Both have capacity that far exceeds normal throughput. Both operate all the time, but at half capacity (slower, but lines still fully charged), so the combination output equals 100 percent. Should one pump fail the other ramps up to full 100% capacity immediately and automatic valves isolate the bad pump side until fixed. Sensors automatically alert the Water company to start the fix. Have two pumps ready in reserve for immediate replacement, re-order new pump to restock while still having a backup just in case. Result, no downtime, no loss of pressure to allow introduction of contaminants, no loss of service, no loss of capacity. Problem solved.

PS A whole lot less expensive than the cost of a water tower, I would think.

What do you think? Indigob2016 (talk) 01:41, 4 March 2016 (UTC)