HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT OF SAMARA WATER PIPES

The article shows the history of the development of water supply in Samara. The main stages of the development of the Samara water pipeline, starting from 1885 (creation of the fi rst water pipeline project) to 2011 (completion of construction and commissioning of an ultraviolet water treatment plant), are presented. The historical background of the creation of the Samara water pipeline project and the construction of the water supply system is given. It is told about the need for continuous expansion and improvement of the water supply system, as a result of which city water treatment plants, pumping and fi ltering stations, pumping stations of the second and third lifting, as well as new water lines were built. It is concluded that the construction of the Samara water pipeline is due to the rapidly growing number of residents and the developing industry in the city.