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Which characteristics of water are typically analyzed in terms of turbidity, colour, taste, and odour?
Which characteristics of water are typically analyzed in terms of turbidity, colour, taste, and odour?
- Biological Characteristics
- Physical Characteristics (correct)
- Bacteriological Characteristics
- Chemical Characteristics
What is a key chemical characteristic that is tested in water analysis to determine its pH level?
What is a key chemical characteristic that is tested in water analysis to determine its pH level?
- Chlorides
- Alkalinity
- Hardness
- Acidity (correct)
Why is the analysis of coliform bacteria important in determining water contamination?
Why is the analysis of coliform bacteria important in determining water contamination?
- They are pathogenic bacteria causing waterborne diseases
- They improve the taste and odour of water
- They indicate the presence of harmful pathogens from sewage contamination (correct)
- They are resistant to adverse conditions more than other bacteria
What type of bacteria resides in the intestinal tract of human beings and is a member of the coliform group?
What type of bacteria resides in the intestinal tract of human beings and is a member of the coliform group?
What can be inferred about water quality if a high number of coliforms is detected in the water analysis?
What can be inferred about water quality if a high number of coliforms is detected in the water analysis?
What is the theoretical average time for which water is detained in a settling tank called?
What is the theoretical average time for which water is detained in a settling tank called?
In Type II settling, how do particles settle at a faster rate?
In Type II settling, how do particles settle at a faster rate?
What force becomes the driving force for a particle suspended in water?
What force becomes the driving force for a particle suspended in water?
What is the equation that represents the balance between the driving force and drag force for settling particles?
What is the equation that represents the balance between the driving force and drag force for settling particles?
For spherical particles, what is the expression for Vp (volume of particle)?
For spherical particles, what is the expression for Vp (volume of particle)?
In what type of flow regime do the values of CD change with different characteristics?
In what type of flow regime do the values of CD change with different characteristics?
What is the purpose of settling in the water treatment process?
What is the purpose of settling in the water treatment process?
Which treatment is typically required for lakes and surface water reservoirs with less pollution?
Which treatment is typically required for lakes and surface water reservoirs with less pollution?
What is the principle behind aeration in water treatment?
What is the principle behind aeration in water treatment?
Which type of aerator uses a tank with perforated pipes releasing fine air bubbles?
Which type of aerator uses a tank with perforated pipes releasing fine air bubbles?
For ground water with chemicals and minerals, what treatment is typically required?
For ground water with chemicals and minerals, what treatment is typically required?
What is the main function of coagulation in water treatment?
What is the main function of coagulation in water treatment?
What parameter dictates the limit for physical turbidity in drinking water?
What parameter dictates the limit for physical turbidity in drinking water?
What is the main function of filtration in the water treatment process?
What is the main function of filtration in the water treatment process?
What distinguishes fountain aerators from diffused aerators?
What distinguishes fountain aerators from diffused aerators?
