DISTRIBUTION 1
EXAM
Which method for controlling nitrification problems in a distribution
system would result in a temporary increase in trihalomethanes -
ANSWERS-super chlorinating reservoirs and storage tanks
Which is the available chlorine concentration used for disinfecting a
water storage tank using a method that involves spraying or painting all
of the interior tank surfaces? - ANSWERS-20 mg/L
When following a two step process for disinfecting a water storage tank,
the initial dosage of 50 mg/L available chlorine should be held in a
partially filled tank for - ANSWERS-at least six hours
Why are altitude valves used on water storage tanks? - ANSWERS-To
stop the flow of water into the tank when it is full
If iron bacteria are causing corrosion problems in the distribution
system, which is the most probable solution? - ANSWERS-Use a
corrosion chemical as treatment
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DISTRIBUTION 1
EXAM
Which type of chlorine gas feeder is most commonly used? -
ANSWERS-Vacuum
When concentration cell corrosion occurs in iron pipes the electrons will
move through the - ANSWERS-iron pipe from the anode to the cathode
Which type of corrosion occurs when two types of dissimilar metals are
electrically connected and immersed in a common flow of water, where
one metal becomes the anode and the other the cathode? - ANSWERS-
Galvanic corrosion
What chemical is used to dechlorinate water quality samples?
Sodium Thiosulfate
What Primary drinking water standard is established to minimize the
risk of (blue baby)
NITRATE
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DISTRIBUTION 1
EXAM
What is the term for all the processes that convert liquid water into the
gaseous form?
Evapotranspiration
Nutating disk p,d,
2 metals constitutee in water that we call hardness?
Calcium & Magnesium (Total Hardness)
What is the term for a water bearing layer of soil?
AQUIFIER
Another term for aquifier under pressure....
ARTESIAN
Term for the height to which the water will rise in a well tapped into an
artesian aquifier?
PIEZIOMETRIC SURFACE
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