Water reticulation refers to the design and upkeep of water distribution systems. This can include the pumps and pipes that send water to your kitchen taps, as well as storm water drains and other systems. Essentially, it covers the public system that sends water where it needs to go, and includes the pump systems, pipeworks and access chambers.
Every modern city and suburb has a water reticulation system in place, including Wellington, and it’s something we often take for granted. Being able to take showers and fill our cups with fresh clean water is something we’re all so used to, but is only possible because of our water reticulation system. And something we often forget is that it was all put in place by people who knew about water reticulation design. Continue Reading