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What is the name of the State Agency responsible for enforcing the Safe Drinking Water Program in Texas?
What minerals are associated with water hardness?
A public water system MUST at all times provide -
A source of Groundwater would be -
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Fecal Coliform organisms sometimes found in water supplies are an indication that -
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A common chemical used in the disinfection of a small water supply is -
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A public water supply system should maintain a system residual pressure of 20 psi and a minimum normal operating pressure of -
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A disease that may be spread by inadequately disinfected water is -
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The amount of Chlorine in mg/L that is used up by reacting with iron, organics, or bacteria is called?
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The MOST important treatment in water is?
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Which of the following would be considered a part(s) of a hypo-chlorinator system?
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According to state requirements, all public water supply wells shall be provided with a raised concrete sealing block, screened vents and -
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One method to determine the drawdown of a water well is -
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The pH of water indicates -
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Assuming you collect more than one bacteriological sample monthly and your system receives notification from the lab that one of the samples taken in the distribution system comes back positive - your repeat sample(s) must be taken within _____ hours (excluding weekends) and a total of repeat samples must be collected for each positive?
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Water that is considered neutral is expressed on the pH scale at -
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Which of the following is a required step in collecting a routine distribution sample for bacteriological testing?
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Potable water means the water is -
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Should a public water supply systems distribution system drop below 20 psi what is required of the operator?
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Before a new or repaired water line is placed into service, it must be properly disinfected by providing a chlorine dosage of _______ and proper detention time.
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In a groundwater system if the operator knows the 'standing' water level in the well when the pump is off and he/she knows the water level in the well during 'pumping' - he/she will be able to determine the __ of the well.
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TCEQ requires community water systems to have a minimum production capacity of _________ per connection at peak demand.
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The mesh size is an important feature of a well screen because properly sized openings should -
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Which of the following is an acceptable disinfection residual at the far reaches of the distribution system?
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Study Notes
Texas Drinking Water Agencies and Standards
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversees enforcement of the Safe Drinking Water Program in Texas.
- TCEQ was formerly known as TNRCC (Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission).
Water Hardness
- Water hardness is primarily caused by Calcium and Magnesium minerals.
Public Water System Requirements
- A public water supply must maintain:
- Adequate quantity of water
- Adequate water pressure
- Adequate disinfection
Groundwater Sources
- An Aquifer is a primary source of groundwater.
Fecal Coliform Significance
- Fecal coliform organisms indicate contamination and potential presence of harmful bacteria in water, marking it unsuitable for drinking.
Water Disinfection Chemicals
- Common chemical for small water supply disinfection: Calcium Hypochlorite.
Water Supply Pressure Standards
- A public water supply system should have a residual pressure of 20 psi with a minimum normal operating pressure of 35 psi.
Diseases from Contaminated Water
- Diseases such as Dysentery, when inadequately disinfected water is consumed, can pose significant health risks.
Chlorine Demand in Water Treatment
- Chlorine demand refers to the amount of chlorine consumed by reactions with impurities present in water.
Key Water Treatment Process
- The most critical treatment for water safety is disinfection.
Hypochlorinator System Components
- Essential components may include a solution feed pump and a rotameter, but specifics vary.
Public Water Supply Well Requirements
- Wells must have a concrete sealing block, screened vents, and may require additional safety devices.
Determining Water Well Drawdown
- Water well drawdown can be measured by monitoring discharge pressure and timing pump cycles.
pH Level Importance
- pH measures the acidity or alkalinity of water, which is crucial for determining its quality for consumption.
Bacteriological Testing Procedures
- Routine sampling requires approved containers and strict adherence to sample collection best practices to ensure accuracy.
Definition of Potable Water
- Potable water must be free of pathogens, maintain adequate pressure, and possess a chlorine residual for safety.
Operator Responsibilities Under Low Pressure
- If pressure drops below 20 psi, operators must address the cause immediately and notify relevant authorities.
Water Line Disinfection Standards
- Before service initiation, new or repaired water lines must undergo disinfection with a minimum chlorine dosage of 20 mg/L.
Well Water Level Measurements
- Knowing static and pumping water levels assists in calculating well performance, including drawdown and flow rates.
Community Water Production Capacity
- TCEQ mandates community systems to maintain a minimum production capacity of 0.4 gallons per minute per connection during peak demand.
Well Screen Mesh Size Importance
- Proper mesh size is vital to reduce sand pumping and enhance the effectiveness of well screens.
Disinfection Residual Levels
- Acceptable disinfection residuals in a distribution system include:
- 0.2 mg/L free chlorine
- 0.5 mg/L chloramine for surface water
- 0.8 mg/L chloramine under specific treatment
- 0.5 mg/L free chlorine for groundwater systems.
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