What Is Water Pump?
A water pump is a machine that moves water from one place to another.
It takes water in from one side (inlet / suction) and pushes it out from the other side (outlet / discharge), usually with more pressure or to a higher level.
Where are water pumps used?
Homes – to lift water from underground tank to overhead tank
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Buildings & apartments – for water supply and pressure boosting
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Agriculture – to pump water from wells, borewells, rivers to fields
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Industries & ETP/STP plants – to transfer process water, wastewater, sludge, etc.
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Municipal water supply – in pumping stations to send water to different areas
Main types (basic idea)
Centrifugal pump
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Most common type
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Has a rotating impeller that throws water outward
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Used in houses, industries, ETP plants, etc.
Submersible pump
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Kept inside water (like in borewells, sumps)
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Common for borewell water lifting
Booster / pressure pump
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Increases pressure in pipelines (for showers, high-rise buildings)
