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What is the main purpose of wastewater treatment?
What is the main purpose of wastewater treatment?
- To add contaminants to water
- To contaminate the receiving water
- To remove and properly dispose of contaminants by the most practical and economic means (correct)
- To increase the acidity of wastewater
What type of water is typically found in industrial plants in Canada?
What type of water is typically found in industrial plants in Canada?
- Spring water
- Rain water
- Boiler blowdown water (correct)
- Potable water
What is a key factor affecting water quality?
What is a key factor affecting water quality?
- Oxygen demand levels (correct)
- Turbidity
- Salinity
- pH level
What is the term for the adverse effects of chemicals on human health and well-being?
What is the term for the adverse effects of chemicals on human health and well-being?
What is the purpose of controlling wastewater parameters?
What is the purpose of controlling wastewater parameters?
What is an example of wastewater that can come from agricultural activities?
What is an example of wastewater that can come from agricultural activities?
What is the maximum allowable concentration of Cadmium in water?
What is the maximum allowable concentration of Cadmium in water?
What is the pH range for wastewater to ensure it does not harm aquatic life?
What is the pH range for wastewater to ensure it does not harm aquatic life?
What is the effect of high temperature wastewater on receiving water?
What is the effect of high temperature wastewater on receiving water?
What is the purpose of retention ponds in wastewater treatment?
What is the purpose of retention ponds in wastewater treatment?
What does BOD measure?
What does BOD measure?
What is the role of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME)?
What is the role of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME)?
Which act includes wastewater quality regulations that apply only to federal government operations, federal lands, and aboriginal lands in Canada?
Which act includes wastewater quality regulations that apply only to federal government operations, federal lands, and aboriginal lands in Canada?
What is the effect of high BOD and COD levels on aquatic life?
What is the effect of high BOD and COD levels on aquatic life?
What is the maximum allowable concentration of Lead in water?
What is the maximum allowable concentration of Lead in water?
What is the purpose of cooling towers in wastewater treatment?
What is the purpose of cooling towers in wastewater treatment?
