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Chlorine gas causes suffocation,
What is the general definition of an
constriction of the chest, tightness in
1 ion? An _________ with a positive or 2
the throat, and edema of the
negative charge
______________.
What does a backsiphonage
What is a possible cause of a scored
condition usually cause? __________
3 4 shaft sleeve? The _____________ has
pressure or negative pressure on the
broken down
service or supply side.
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What is the general definition of an Atom
ion? An _________ with a positive or
negative charge
A continuous positive pressure in a Backflow Event
distribution system is essential for
preventing what event?
_____________ water pressure must be Minimum
maintained to ensure adequate
customer service during peak flow
periods. However, minimum positive
pressure must be maintained in
mains to protect against backflow or
backsiphonage from cross-
connections.
Name the most common CAUSE for Backflow
public water supply contamination.
_________________ or cross-connection
What does a backsiphonage Reduced
condition usually cause? __________
pressure or negative pressure on the
service or supply side.
What does a double check valve Pollution
backflow assembly provide effective
protection from? Both backpressure
and backsiphonage of ____________.
, What is equipment that utilizes water Cross-Connection
for cooling, lubrication, washing or
as a solvent always susceptible to?
What is the difference between a Relief Valve
reduced pressure principle backflow
device and a double check backflow
device? The RP has a ______________.
What is the maximum time period 1
between having a backflow device
tested by a certified backflow
tester? ______________ year.
What is the regulatory definition of a PWS
cross-connection in a water supply?
A physical connection between a
public water system and any source
of water or other substance that may
lead to contamination of the water
provided by the _____________ through
backflow.
What is the name of a type of valve Bypass Valve
that reduces the differential pressure
across a closed disk making the main
valve easier to open and close?