Checklist for data required to design a WTP (Water Treatment Plant)

  • May 22, 2026

The following details are required prior to commencing the design of the plant:

  • Tender documents with all the corrigendum and files
  • Survey Requirements:
    • Contour mapping of the entire plant plot boundary, extending 50 metres on all four sides.
    • Ground level (GL) of the discharge pipeline.
    • High Flood Level (HFL) of both the plant location and the discharge point (these are separate items).
    • Ground water table below NGL
    • L Section of the ground level profile of discharge pipeline route as well as rising main
    • Discharge condition
  • Geotechnical investigation: Please request the SBC testing provider to furnish a report with the following specifications:
    • Depth of investigation: 10 metres for all structures (except for MPS, which should be invert level minus 10 metres).
    • Required values for various foundations:
    • Continuous Strip Foundation at depths of 1, 1.5, 2.5, 3, and 3.5 metres; widths of 1, 1.5, 2, and 2.5 metres.
    • Isolated Footing at depths of 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3 metres; widths of 1.2 x 1.2, 1.5 x 1.5, 2 x 2, and 2.5 x 2.5 metres.
    • Raft Foundation at depths of 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3 metres; width greater than or equal to 6 metres.
    • Pile Foundation capacity for piles with diameters of 250, 300, 350, and 400 mm at depths of 3 and 4 metres. (In case if required)

Disclaimer – This however is the most exhaustive list, based on new information received from after the survey & SBC, more information may be required to be collected at latter stage