OSSF Installer 1 UPDATED Exam Questions
And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
In the hydrologic cycle, water moves by evaporation and transpiration into
the
Atmosphere
evaporation where it comes in contact
Ground Water
The term refers to water that collects beneath the surface of the earth in
porous, permeable, water-bearing geologic formations or aquifers.
Surface water
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
Local percolation
Sepage pits
sepage pits
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
Pits constructed in permeable soil with open-jointed material along the sides
to the bottom of the pit that receive a direct discharge of raw wastewater are
called
How are waterborne diseases transmitted?
, Microorganisms (pathogens) that live in the intestine are passed in the feces
and get into the water supply
What are the three primary routes of contamination for pathogenic
microorganisms and harmful chemicals from on-site sewage systems to our
environment?
Neighborhood pollution
Groundwater contamination
Surface water pollution
What problems are a result of neighborhood pollution?
Diseases that can be spread by direct or indirect contact with the standing
wastewater.
Vectors, such as roaches and flies, that can also spread diseases after coming
in contact with the wastewater.
Unsightly and unpleasant living conditions that result from the standing
wastewater and odors.
Feuds and bad relationships between neighbors that can result from the
wastewater problems.
Property values drop and real estate transactions fall through. No one benefits
and everyone suffers when neighborhoods are fouled by wastewater.
Why is acceptable quality water vital?
No resource in Texas or elsewhere is more valuable than water. Acceptable
quality water is not only vital in sustaining human life, but is also vital in
sustaining the natural environment and the economic life of Texas.
Ground water that is obtained via a well can be used for
Drinking, industrial, or agricultural
And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
In the hydrologic cycle, water moves by evaporation and transpiration into
the
Atmosphere
evaporation where it comes in contact
Ground Water
The term refers to water that collects beneath the surface of the earth in
porous, permeable, water-bearing geologic formations or aquifers.
Surface water
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
Local percolation
Sepage pits
sepage pits
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
Pits constructed in permeable soil with open-jointed material along the sides
to the bottom of the pit that receive a direct discharge of raw wastewater are
called
How are waterborne diseases transmitted?
, Microorganisms (pathogens) that live in the intestine are passed in the feces
and get into the water supply
What are the three primary routes of contamination for pathogenic
microorganisms and harmful chemicals from on-site sewage systems to our
environment?
Neighborhood pollution
Groundwater contamination
Surface water pollution
What problems are a result of neighborhood pollution?
Diseases that can be spread by direct or indirect contact with the standing
wastewater.
Vectors, such as roaches and flies, that can also spread diseases after coming
in contact with the wastewater.
Unsightly and unpleasant living conditions that result from the standing
wastewater and odors.
Feuds and bad relationships between neighbors that can result from the
wastewater problems.
Property values drop and real estate transactions fall through. No one benefits
and everyone suffers when neighborhoods are fouled by wastewater.
Why is acceptable quality water vital?
No resource in Texas or elsewhere is more valuable than water. Acceptable
quality water is not only vital in sustaining human life, but is also vital in
sustaining the natural environment and the economic life of Texas.
Ground water that is obtained via a well can be used for
Drinking, industrial, or agricultural
