This standard provides minimum requirements for submersible vertical turbine pumps utilizing a discharge column pipe assembly. Pumps applicable to this standard will be limited to a range of driver horsepower of 5 horsepower (3.75 kW) or larger. Electric motors are the only type of prime movers addressed in this standard. This standard applies to vertical submersible turbine pumps manufactured and specified for use in the drinking water industry for the conveyance of raw and finished waters.