This document discusses various aspects of water supply schemes including water intake structures, quantity requirements, and components. It describes the different phases of a water supply scheme including source selection, raw water collection and conveyance, treatment, pumping and storage, and distribution. Key factors considered for designing water supply schemes are identified such as population served, water demands, quality requirements, and survey data. Common intake structure types and their factors are outlined. Methods for estimating water quantity needs like domestic, industrial, public and firefighting demands are provided. Population forecasting methods and factors affecting per capita water demand are also summarized.