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FLORIDA WASTEWATER EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Starting this type of pump against a closed valve can cause major
damage to the pump, pump piping, the operator, or all three -
ANSWER-Positive displacement pump
These types of samples may be used for CBOD5 and nutrients at
flows less than 100,000 GPD, according to chapter 62-601 -
ANSWER-Grab samples
According to FDEP chapter 62-602, drinking water and
wastewater treatment plant operators, duties of operators
includes reporting to the permittee and the department, as soon
as possible, but within 24hrs: - ANSWER-Any major interruption
of service
What could cause a centrifugal above ground pump to be noisy
while running - ANSWER-Debris caught in the impeller housing
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According to FDEP chapter 62-601 FAC, Domestic wastewater
treatment plant monitoring, discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
for the previous month must be submitted to the department by
the ____________ day of the current month? - ANSWER-28th
day
FDEP chapter 62-600 FC, domestic wastewater facilities, states
that all treatment plants shall be____________ - ANSWER-
Fenced
As the operator of a primary clarifier, you notice a black and
odorous septic wastewater leaving the clarifier. What is the
probable cause? - ANSWER-Improper sludge removal
A fire has started in the maintenance shop due to an ignition of
petroleum oil. Which type of fire extinguisher should NOT be used
to fight the fire? - ANSWER-Pressurized water
Chlorine gas is how many times heavier than air - ANSWER-2.5
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The combination of methane and ____________ can be very
combustible - ANSWER-Oxygen
Plant effluent coliform count fails to meet the required standards
for disinfection. Chlorine residual is normal. Disinfectant supplies
ARE NOT a problem. What is the probable cause? - ANSWER-
Contact time too short
A fixed sample is: - ANSWER-A sample purposely spiked by the
lab technician for QA/QC
According to FDEP chapter 62-602 FAC, an operator could have
his license permanently revoked for: - ANSWER-Falsified or
misrepresented reports, logs, or lab sheets
What process do the bacteria perform in the stabilization(re-
aeration) tank in the contact stabilization process? - ANSWER-
Absorption and digestion of the waste material they collected
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A screenings dumpster at the head works of the treatment plant is
full at the end of the day. The dumpster is 6ft tall, 10ft long, and
8ft wide. How many cubic yards of screenings must be disposed
of in a 30 day month? - ANSWER-533 (6 x 10 x 8 = 480) (480 /27
= 17.7) (17.7 x 30 = 533)
When properly adjusted, the rope packing on a centrifugal pump
is designed to leak how much? - ANSWER-One drip per second
A confined space is defined as having a space large enough to
bodily enter and perform work, has limited entry and egress and is
___________? - ANSWER-Not designed for continuous
occupancy
You noticed that your bearings are excessively hot on a pump,
why? - ANSWER-Over lubrication
Where can you gain access for collection system maintenance? -
ANSWER-Man hole
FLORIDA WASTEWATER EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Starting this type of pump against a closed valve can cause major
damage to the pump, pump piping, the operator, or all three -
ANSWER-Positive displacement pump
These types of samples may be used for CBOD5 and nutrients at
flows less than 100,000 GPD, according to chapter 62-601 -
ANSWER-Grab samples
According to FDEP chapter 62-602, drinking water and
wastewater treatment plant operators, duties of operators
includes reporting to the permittee and the department, as soon
as possible, but within 24hrs: - ANSWER-Any major interruption
of service
What could cause a centrifugal above ground pump to be noisy
while running - ANSWER-Debris caught in the impeller housing
,2|Page
According to FDEP chapter 62-601 FAC, Domestic wastewater
treatment plant monitoring, discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)
for the previous month must be submitted to the department by
the ____________ day of the current month? - ANSWER-28th
day
FDEP chapter 62-600 FC, domestic wastewater facilities, states
that all treatment plants shall be____________ - ANSWER-
Fenced
As the operator of a primary clarifier, you notice a black and
odorous septic wastewater leaving the clarifier. What is the
probable cause? - ANSWER-Improper sludge removal
A fire has started in the maintenance shop due to an ignition of
petroleum oil. Which type of fire extinguisher should NOT be used
to fight the fire? - ANSWER-Pressurized water
Chlorine gas is how many times heavier than air - ANSWER-2.5
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The combination of methane and ____________ can be very
combustible - ANSWER-Oxygen
Plant effluent coliform count fails to meet the required standards
for disinfection. Chlorine residual is normal. Disinfectant supplies
ARE NOT a problem. What is the probable cause? - ANSWER-
Contact time too short
A fixed sample is: - ANSWER-A sample purposely spiked by the
lab technician for QA/QC
According to FDEP chapter 62-602 FAC, an operator could have
his license permanently revoked for: - ANSWER-Falsified or
misrepresented reports, logs, or lab sheets
What process do the bacteria perform in the stabilization(re-
aeration) tank in the contact stabilization process? - ANSWER-
Absorption and digestion of the waste material they collected
, 4|Page
A screenings dumpster at the head works of the treatment plant is
full at the end of the day. The dumpster is 6ft tall, 10ft long, and
8ft wide. How many cubic yards of screenings must be disposed
of in a 30 day month? - ANSWER-533 (6 x 10 x 8 = 480) (480 /27
= 17.7) (17.7 x 30 = 533)
When properly adjusted, the rope packing on a centrifugal pump
is designed to leak how much? - ANSWER-One drip per second
A confined space is defined as having a space large enough to
bodily enter and perform work, has limited entry and egress and is
___________? - ANSWER-Not designed for continuous
occupancy
You noticed that your bearings are excessively hot on a pump,
why? - ANSWER-Over lubrication
Where can you gain access for collection system maintenance? -
ANSWER-Man hole
