What is the result of static water pressure in a treatment system?

Static water pressure in a treatment system refers to the pressure exerted by a column of water due solely to its elevation above a reference point, typically sea level or the base of the treatment facility. This pressure is fundamentally influenced by the height of the water source, meaning it remains constant as long as the water level does not change.

For example, in a water tower system, the static pressure is determined by the height of the water above the outlet; a taller tower produces higher static pressure. In a treatment system where water elevation remains stable, the static pressure will not vary with flow rate or other fluctuating conditions within the system—this is why it is considered constant due to water elevation.

This understanding underscores the significance of elevation in determining water pressure, distinguishing it from other factors like flow rates, chemical composition, or atmospheric pressure, which do not directly change the static pressure according to the principles of fluid mechanics.