Dedicated Line

Figure 43 also depicts the use of a “dedicated” potable water line. This line initiates immediately downstream of the water meter and is “dedicated” solely for human consumption i.e., drinking fountains, safety showers, eye wash stations, etc. It is very important that this piping be color coded throughout in accordance with local plumbing regulations, flow direction arrows added, and the piping religiously policed to insure that no cross-connections to other equipment or piping are made that could compromise water quality. In the event that it is felt that policing of this line cannot be reliably maintained or enforced, the installation of a containment device on this line should be a consideration.