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==Construction, operations and maintenance==

[[Image:Floating Intake Diagram.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A floating intake diagram. Click image to zoom. <br> Drawing: WHO.]]

A floating-intake system is usually operated by a caretaker. The pump and inlet pipe must be checked before and during pump operation, and any obstructing debris removed and damage repaired. This is particularly important during the rainy season. Every day, the mooring cables should be checked and adjusted if necessary, and the flexible pipe connections checked for leaks. Any damage to the mooring or the pontoon structure must be repaired immediately, which may require the assistance of several people. Depending on the materials used, the pontoon should be painted regularly, at least once a year for steel parts.