Water Supply and Sewerage Engineering Quiz

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Define the subparts of the Theoretical Part of the course.

Water supply and Sewerage

What is the purpose of the water supply part?

To supply potable water for human users (dwellers)

What does the sewerage part involve?

Collection of contaminated used water from dwellers and treatment of wastewater

What does the lab part of the course involve?

Lab tests on samples of water Signup and view all the answers

Name two references mentioned in the text.

Terence J. McGhee and Davis, Mackenzie Leo Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main parts of a water supply system?

Water treatment plant and distribution pipe network Signup and view all the answers

What does the provision and supply of water supply to?

More than 3000 human consumers Signup and view all the answers

What are some materials that may be removed during the process of drinking water treatment?

Suspended solids, bacteria, algae, viruses, fungi, and minerals such as iron Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 questions that need to be answered for any water supply system?

<ol> <li>How much water is going to be required (Q) 2. From where the water is going to come (surface or ground water) 3. What is the quality and quantity of the water resource 4. How is water going to be delivered (type of distribution system)</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of drinking water purification and treatment?

To produce water that is pure enough for human consumption without any short term and long term risks to consumers’ health Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of water for the water treatment plant?

E.g. river Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 laboratory tests mentioned in the text?

Total dissolved solids in water, turbidity of water, total solids in water, pH of water, acidity of water Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 topics covered in the course overview?

Fire flow calculation, water demands and uses, design flow calculation, design of water distribution networks, water treatment plants Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the high-pressure pump station in the water supply system?

To pump water to the main pipe Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the excess water in the water supply system?

Goes to the tank Signup and view all the answers

What are the three categories of pathogens of concern in drinking water?

bacteria, viruses, amebic cysts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of disinfection in water treatment?

To reduce pathogens to an acceptable level. Signup and view all the answers

What must the disinfection process be capable of destroying?

Bacteria, viruses, amebic cysts Signup and view all the answers

Why is disinfection necessary after water filtration?

To make the water safe for human use by reducing pathogen levels. Signup and view all the answers

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