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What is the primary source of bacteria in water?
What is the primary source of bacteria in water?
- Soil erosion
- Rainwater run-off
- Human and animal wastes (correct)
- Industrial waste
Which of the following statements about viruses in water is true?
Which of the following statements about viruses in water is true?
- Viruses can cause diseases like poliomyelitis. (correct)
- They are the largest biological structures known.
- All viruses are harmless to human health.
- They can be seen with the naked eye.
Which protozoan is known to cause illness in humans?
Which protozoan is known to cause illness in humans?
- Entamoeba histolytica (correct)
- Tetrahymena thermophila
- Paramecium caudatum
- Amoeba proteus
What primarily poses a health hazard from worms in water?
What primarily poses a health hazard from worms in water?
What is the size range of bacteria that cannot be seen by the naked eye?
What is the size range of bacteria that cannot be seen by the naked eye?
What is the most effective method for removing solids from water in water treatment?
What is the most effective method for removing solids from water in water treatment?
Which component is primarily responsible for most turbidity in surface water?
Which component is primarily responsible for most turbidity in surface water?
What does turbidity primarily measure in water quality analysis?
What does turbidity primarily measure in water quality analysis?
What types of materials usually cause turbidity in water?
What types of materials usually cause turbidity in water?
What is the significance of background concentration in relation to turbidity increase?
What is the significance of background concentration in relation to turbidity increase?
What is the primary effect of excess nutrients in aquatic environments?
What is the primary effect of excess nutrients in aquatic environments?
Which factor is NOT typically associated with turbidity in water?
Which factor is NOT typically associated with turbidity in water?
Which of the following statements about filtration in water treatment is correct?
Which of the following statements about filtration in water treatment is correct?
Which of the following nutrients is most often a limiting factor in freshwater systems?
Which of the following nutrients is most often a limiting factor in freshwater systems?
Which type of organics are resistant to biological degradation and can be toxic?
Which type of organics are resistant to biological degradation and can be toxic?
Algal blooms primarily contribute to turbidity through which mechanism?
Algal blooms primarily contribute to turbidity through which mechanism?
What organisms are classified as waterborne pathogens?
What organisms are classified as waterborne pathogens?
What impact do biodegradable organics have on water quality?
What impact do biodegradable organics have on water quality?
Which nutrients are essential for healthy aquatic communities?
Which nutrients are essential for healthy aquatic communities?
What is a potential source of contamination in surface streams?
What is a potential source of contamination in surface streams?
In what way can chlorinated organic compounds impact aquatic life?
In what way can chlorinated organic compounds impact aquatic life?
What is the primary purpose of the penstock in a hydropower plant?
What is the primary purpose of the penstock in a hydropower plant?
Which component of a hydropower plant is responsible for turning potential energy into electricity?
Which component of a hydropower plant is responsible for turning potential energy into electricity?
What function does the forebay serve in a hydropower system?
What function does the forebay serve in a hydropower system?
In hydropower plants, what is typically used to manage the elevation difference between water channels?
In hydropower plants, what is typically used to manage the elevation difference between water channels?
What type of hydropower plant is characterized by water being diverted from a river?
What type of hydropower plant is characterized by water being diverted from a river?
Which project listed is located in Caagutayan, San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro?
Which project listed is located in Caagutayan, San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro?
What is a primary characteristic of the powerhouse in a hydropower facility?
What is a primary characteristic of the powerhouse in a hydropower facility?
What is the purpose of a desilting basin in a hydropower plant?
What is the purpose of a desilting basin in a hydropower plant?
What is the primary purpose of Pantabangan Dam?
What is the primary purpose of Pantabangan Dam?
Where is Pantabangan Dam located?
Where is Pantabangan Dam located?
When did Pantabangan Dam begin operations?
When did Pantabangan Dam begin operations?
What type of dam is Pantabangan Dam?
What type of dam is Pantabangan Dam?
What is the installed capacity of Pantabangan Dam?
What is the installed capacity of Pantabangan Dam?
Which river does Pantabangan Dam primarily affect?
Which river does Pantabangan Dam primarily affect?
How large is the catchment area of Pantabangan Dam?
How large is the catchment area of Pantabangan Dam?
Which agency operates Pantabangan Dam?
Which agency operates Pantabangan Dam?
Study Notes
Physical Characteristics of Water
- Solids in water treatment are effectively removed through filtration, except for colloids and dissolved solids.
- Turbidity measures water clarity; clay particles are the primary cause of turbidity, while microorganisms and plant matter also contribute.
- Biodegradable organics can cause color, taste, and odor issues, while nonbiodegradable organics resist degradation.
Chemical Characteristics of Water
- Toxic organics, such as pesticides and chlorinated compounds, can contaminate water and are harmful to aquatic life and humans.
- Nutrients like carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus are essential for aquatic plant growth but can lead to excessive growth of algae and weeds if present in excess.
- Phosphorus is often the limiting factor in growth within freshwater systems.
Biochemical Characteristics of Water and Wastewater
- Waterborne pathogens include bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and parasitic worms, posing health risks to humans and animals.
- Bacteria, found in various environments and primarily from human and animal waste, range from 1-4μm in size and often contaminate water sources.
- Viruses are extremely small and can be a significant public health concern, causing diseases like poliomyelitis and hepatitis.
- Protozoa are mostly harmless, with a few, such as Entamoeba histolytica, being pathogenic; worms in contaminated water are hazardous to those who come in direct contact.
Philippine Water Resources Region
- The Philippines has 18 major basins, crucial for regional hydrology and water management.
- Significant water resources in the Pampanga River Basin include:
- Pantabangan Dam:
- Location: Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
- Coordinates: 15°48’52” N, 121°06’29” E
- Type: Reservoir/Dam; operational since 1974.
- Installed Capacity: 120 MW; supplies irrigation and hydroelectric power.
- Angat Dam:
- A major water resource, further details not provided.
- Pantabangan Dam:
Hydroelectric Power Plants
- Hydropower plants come in various types, including:
- Diversion/Run-off River Plants: Utilize the natural flow of water.
- Headrace/Waterway: Channel water along contours to maintain elevation and stabilize potential energy.
- Forebay/Surgetank: Controls water output and filter impurities before reaching the turbine.
- Penstock: Supplies water from the head tank to the turbine.
- Powerhouse: Contains equipment for converting potential energy into electricity—includes turbines, generators, and control panels.
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This quiz focuses on the physical characteristics of water, specifically examining the methods used to analyze and manage solid impurities. Key concepts include sedimentation, filtration, and the removal of solids in water treatment processes. Test your knowledge on these essential water quality topics.
