11 Questions
Conductivity is a very useful test for assessing sea water intrusion into sewer lines.
True
Total solids are made up of dissolved and suspended solids, both of which contain organic and inorganic matter.
True
A pH value less than 7 indicates an alkaline or basic condition.
False
BOD5 and TSS are both used to measure the strength of wastewater.
True
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true with regards to BOD?
1), 4) and 5)
What is the purpose of using conductivity as a test for assessing sea water intrusion into sewer lines?
To detect the presence of sea water based on its conductive properties
What is the typical BOD content of domestic wastewater?
2500 mg/l
In what units is settleable solids commonly measured using an Imhoff cone?
Percent
Which statement(s) about BOD are true?
BOD test results are suitable for quickly establishing process efficiencies
What does a pH value less than 7 indicate?
An acidic condition
What are total solids made up of?
Both dissolved and suspended solids containing organic and inorganic matter
Test your knowledge on water quality assessment with this quiz. Questions cover topics such as conductivity, wastewater composition, total solids, pH levels, BOD5, and TSS measurements.
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