Ch.1 Water distribution system operation and maintenance
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1.0A
What do water distribution system operators do with water distribution facilities? -
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✔✔Water distribution system operators make sure water facilities do their intended job.
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Operators operate, maintain, repair , and manage these facilities.
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1.0B ||
What is the responsibility of water distribution system operators? - ✔✔Water distribution
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system operators have the responsibility of ensuring that safe and pleasant drinking water is
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delivered to everyone's tap. Also adequate amounts of water and pressure must be available
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during times of emergency, such as a fire.
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1.1A
List the two major sources of water supplies. - ✔✔The 2 major sources of water supplies are
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(1) groundwater and (2) surface water.
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1.1B
Why should surface waters be treated? - ✔✔Surface water is usually treated to remove
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suspended and dissolved materials and to remove,kill,or inactivate disease-causing
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organisms.
1.2A
Why should water distribution system operators discuss proposed facilities with engineers? -
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✔✔Water distribution system operators should discuss proposed facilities with engineers to
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find out how the engineer intends for these facilities to be operated, maintained and
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repaired, and also make suggestions on how these jobs could be done more easily. Be sure
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Exam with accurate detailed answers || || || ||
1.0A
What do water distribution system operators do with water distribution facilities? -
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✔✔Water distribution system operators make sure water facilities do their intended job.
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Operators operate, maintain, repair , and manage these facilities.
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1.0B ||
What is the responsibility of water distribution system operators? - ✔✔Water distribution
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system operators have the responsibility of ensuring that safe and pleasant drinking water is
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delivered to everyone's tap. Also adequate amounts of water and pressure must be available
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during times of emergency, such as a fire.
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1.1A
List the two major sources of water supplies. - ✔✔The 2 major sources of water supplies are
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(1) groundwater and (2) surface water.
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1.1B
Why should surface waters be treated? - ✔✔Surface water is usually treated to remove
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suspended and dissolved materials and to remove,kill,or inactivate disease-causing
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organisms.
1.2A
Why should water distribution system operators discuss proposed facilities with engineers? -
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✔✔Water distribution system operators should discuss proposed facilities with engineers to
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find out how the engineer intends for these facilities to be operated, maintained and
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repaired, and also make suggestions on how these jobs could be done more easily. Be sure
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