Piping that runs from the water main or well to the building to be supplied.
Water softener
Appliance that removes minerals from water when it is installed in a water system.
Water source heat pump
A type of (geothermal) heat pump that uses well (ground) or surface water as a heat source. Water has a more stable seasonal temperature than air thus making for a more efficient heat source.
Water spot
Spot remaining on a surface after water has dissolved leaving minerals behind.
Water spotting
A paint appearance defect caused by water droplets.
Water stain
Water-based stain used on wood.
Water stop
Material placed over a joint and used to prevent water entry.
Water supply system
The collection of pipes and valves that deliver potable (drinkable) water to a building.
Water supply tube
Standard tubing comes in chrome covered copper, rough copper with no chrome, plastic and corrugated copper and are connected to the sinks, toilets, and other fixtures by compression fittings.
Water table
Horizontal member extending from the surface of an exterior wall to throw rainwater away from the wall; also, the level of subsurface water.
