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Which type of sewer system is specifically designed to transport sewage from houses and commercial buildings?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of sewer system may also carry industrial wastewater in addition to sewage?
What advantage do sanitary sewer systems have over combined sewer systems?
What advantage do sanitary sewer systems have over combined sewer systems?
Which type of sewer system is part of an overall system called a 'sewage system' or sewerage?
Which type of sewer system is part of an overall system called a 'sewage system' or sewerage?
What can happen if excessive stormwater inflow or groundwater infiltration occurs in a sanitary sewer system?
What can happen if excessive stormwater inflow or groundwater infiltration occurs in a sanitary sewer system?
What is the purpose of separate storm drains in municipalities served by sanitary sewers?
What is the purpose of separate storm drains in municipalities served by sanitary sewers?
What advantage do sanitary sewer systems have over combined sewer systems?
What advantage do sanitary sewer systems have over combined sewer systems?
What is the main purpose of sewage treatment?
What is the main purpose of sewage treatment?
