how does water go upwards in pipes
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Water pressure, which is created by water towers or pumps in pumping stations to create the pressure needed for water to go upwards and in adequate pressure. For homes, small buildings, etc. the municpal pumps or tower pressure are sufficient. High rises have their own pumps providing pressure.
so it’s like magic but not really. it’s all about pressure and gravity working together. think of a straw when you suck on it. more pressure on the top pulls the water up. crazy huh
There are a couple of things that could make water go upwards in pipes. The easiest one to understand is pressure. If water is pressurized (for example, by a pump,) it can flow uphill.
The drinking water that comes in to your house is pressurized enough that it can easily flow upwards to the upper floors of your house, and still have enough pressure for you to have a good shower and run your appliances and stuff. Depending on where you live it is either pressurized by large pumps, by water towers, or by the reservoir being higher than the houses in the town.
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