Problem: Some of the common components someone would typically find in public water systems should consist of the following. 1. Water source: this is the main source of water for the community it serves. The source can come from a well, lake, or a river. 2. Water treatment plant: This is needed to turn the water source into potable water and safe for consumption. 3. Storage tank: this is necessary to maintain a consistent water supply under heavy demand times to prevent a lack of water to consumers and fire personnel. 4. Pump stations: this is needed to maintain consistent water pressure in public water systems to prevent a lack of water pressure to customers that are located near the end of a water system. This is also important for systems that may see heavy use of water due to it being a large system or firefighting activities. 5. Valves: these are very important parts of a water system as they allow water flow to be controlled and stopped when needed. They also allow water to be redirected to other sections of main lines when there are repairs that are needed so that customers can still have water. 6. Water mains: