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AOWIS Reference Implementation: 10 m Concrete Water Tower with 5,000 L nylon tank. Designed for '''locally-buildable construction''' using available materials.

This blueprint is '''non-normative''' and intended as a '''practical, low-tech reference''' for local water infrastructure.

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== Functional Purpose ==

* Store 5,000 L of water in a tank elevated ~10 m for gravity-fed irrigation
* Provide a higher-head water supply for greater pressure
* Integrate optionally with AOWIS Field Controllers for water level monitoring

== Structural Concept ==

* 10 m high simple reinforced concrete frame tower
* Supports a standard 5,000 L nylon tank (locally available)
* Open-top tank for inspection and filling
* Integrated Ladder for maintenance
* Tank is secured to the tower by being fully enclosed by a brick or concrete wall
* Designed to be assembled with available tools and local labor

== Hydraulic Layout ==

* Tank outlet supplies water to outlets, homes, irrigation zones by gravity
* Isolation valve allows manual control
* Optional integration with a small pump for secondary supply zones

== Safety Considerations ==

* Ladder and hatch should be used carefully
* Ladder should be protected from being accessed by children
* Ensure the foundation is anchored down to the bedrock
* Ensure good quality concrete and enough reinforcing steel of acceptable quality
* Basic manual valve operations keeps it operational during brownouts

== Manual Operation Pathways ==

* Tank filling and emptying can be done manually if electronics fail
* Simple paper-based logs or measurements supported

== Controller Integration Points ==

* Optional water level sensor for Field Controller logging
** AOWIS control can read tank level for irrigation scheduling
* Manual bypass always available - water supply continues even if electronics are offline

== Versioning Note ==