This document provides an overview of several topics related to water supply systems including surface water collection and transportation, pumping machinery, water quality, and alternative water supply technologies. Specifically, it discusses different types of water intakes, how water is transported through pressure and gravity pipes, common types of corrosion in metal pipes, the purposes of pumps and different types of pumps. It also outlines various types of water impurities, drinking water standards, and alternative water supply technologies such as tubewells, filters, and rainwater harvesting. The document concludes by asking about current water quality parameters in Bangladesh according to national standards and WHO guidelines.