6 Questions
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes portable water from waste water?
Freedom from contamination and low saline material
What is the pH range that indicates very acidic to very alkaline conditions?
0 to 14
What is the significance of pH in water quality engineering?
It is used in calculations such as carbonate, bicarbonate, and carbon dioxide, and also affects processes like disinfection, coagulation, and biological treatment
What is the typical pH range of natural waters?
Close to neutral (pH 7)
What is the difference between blackwater and greywater in wastewater?
Blackwater consists of excreta, urine, and faecal sludge, whereas greywater includes kitchen and bathing wastewater
What is the temperature at which the pH scale is defined?
25°C
Learn about the differences between portable water, which is clean and safe to drink, and wastewater, which is a mixture of various types of contaminated water. Explore the characteristics and uses of each type of water.
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