Uncover the Secrets of Sanitary Sewers
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Which type of sewer system is specifically designed to transport sewage from houses and commercial buildings?

  • Sanitary sewer system (correct)
  • Storm sewer system
  • Industrial sewer system
  • Combined sewer system

    • What is the purpose of a sanitary sewer system?

  • To transport industrial wastewater
  • To transport both stormwater and sewage
  • To transport sewage only (correct)
  • To transport stormwater runoff

    • What can happen if excessive stormwater inflow or groundwater infiltration occurs in a sanitary sewer system?

  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • Combined sewer overflows (correct)
  • Decreased risk of backups
  • Improved sewage treatment

    • Which type of sewer system may also carry industrial wastewater in addition to sewage?

    <p>Sanitary sewer system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage do sanitary sewer systems have over combined sewer systems?

    <p>Avoiding combined sewer overflows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sewer system is part of an overall system called a 'sewage system' or sewerage?

    <p>Sanitary sewer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if excessive stormwater inflow or groundwater infiltration occurs in a sanitary sewer system?

    <p>Raw sewage backups can occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of separate storm drains in municipalities served by sanitary sewers?

    <p>To convey surface runoff directly to surface waters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage do sanitary sewer systems have over combined sewer systems?

    <p>They avoid combined sewer overflows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of sewage treatment?

    <p>To treat sanitary waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

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