Potable Water

  • Potable water is stored in a 200 L water tank located in front of the wing box, behind the FWD cargo compartment.
  • On ground, pressurized by the air from the service panel pressure port
  • In flight, the water system is pressurized by the bleed air.
  • Potable water is piped to the galleys and lavatories.
  • Manual shutoff valves isolate wet galleys, the FWD lavatory, the MID lavatory and the AFT lavatory from the water system.
  • Manual shutoff valves are located under the washbasins or toilet bowls.
  • The system can be filled or drained from the service panel under the fuselage.
  • The indication of the water quantity in the water tank is displayed on the FAP and the aft service panel.