Airplane General - Potable Water
The following notes are from the Maintenance Manual
The potable water system has three water tanks which store and supply fresh water to the galley units and lavatory wash basins.
The potable water is also supplied to the lavatory toilets for use in the water flush cycle
The two main tanks are located behind the bulk cargo compartment (behind the sidewall) lining and each have a capacity of 120 gallons (454 litres). The auxiliary tank is located to the right of the aft cargo compartment (behind the sidewall lining) and has a capacity of 45 gallons (170 litres).
Each galley and lavatory has water shutoff valves above the floor, allowing any one unit or combination of units, to be isolated while the rest of the units remain operating. Each lavatory has a water heater in the supply line to the wash basin faucet.
Potable water quantity indicators at the aft attendant panel and at the ground servicing panel show ground service personnel and the flight crew how much water is in the potable water tank.
The potable water tank is pressurised to force water from the tank to the lavatories and galleys. The pressurisation system utilises a Potable Water air compressor, augmented by bleed air from the Centre pneumatic system.
