LATEST UPDATE 2026
What are the three primary routes of
contamination for pathogenic microorganisms
and harmful chemicals from on-site sewage
systems to our environment? - answer-
Neighborhood pollution
Groundwater contamination
Surface water pollution
In the hydrologic cycle, water moves by
evaporation and transpiration into the - answer-
Atmosphere
evaporation where it comes in contact - answer-
Ground Water - answer-The term refers to
water that collects beneath the surface of the
, earth in porous, permeable, water-bearing
geologic formations or aquifers.
Surface water - answer-refers to water that is
found above ground in containment areas, such
as lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, and
reservoirs.
Water table aquifers are recharged by - answer-
Local percolation
Sepage pits - answer-
sepage pits - answer-Rock-filled or lined pits
dug at least 4 feet deep at the end of a septic
tank absorption field system are called
Cess pools - answer-Pits constructed in
permeable soil with open-jointed material along