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What is the recommended velocity in a gravity sewer to ensure that the solids do not settle out?
What is the recommended velocity in a gravity sewer to ensure that the solids do not settle out?
- 4 cubic feet per second
- 3 cubic feet per second
- 2 cubic feet per second (correct)
- 1 cubic foot per second
Can fats, oils, and grease accumulation in sewers cause sewer overflows?
Can fats, oils, and grease accumulation in sewers cause sewer overflows?
- Not always
- No
- Yes (correct)
- Depends on the sewer type
What is the term for groundwater entering sewer collection pipes through cracks and defective pipe joints?
What is the term for groundwater entering sewer collection pipes through cracks and defective pipe joints?
- Infiltration (correct)
- Seepage
- Inflow
- Exfiltration
Is a Combined sewer system the one that brings the combined domestic and industrial wastewater flow to the treatment plant?
Is a Combined sewer system the one that brings the combined domestic and industrial wastewater flow to the treatment plant?
What are samples collected over several hours during the day and then combined known as?
What are samples collected over several hours during the day and then combined known as?
Why are flow proportionate composite samples collected?
Why are flow proportionate composite samples collected?
What is the term for groundwater entering sewer collection pipes through cracks and defective pipe joints?
What is the term for groundwater entering sewer collection pipes through cracks and defective pipe joints?
Can fats, oils, and grease accumulation in sewers cause sewer overflows?
Can fats, oils, and grease accumulation in sewers cause sewer overflows?
What are samples collected over several hours during the day and then combined known as?
What are samples collected over several hours during the day and then combined known as?
Is a Combined sewer system the one that brings the combined domestic and industrial wastewater flow to the treatment plant?
Is a Combined sewer system the one that brings the combined domestic and industrial wastewater flow to the treatment plant?
What is the recommended velocity in a gravity sewer to ensure that the solids do not settle out?
What is the recommended velocity in a gravity sewer to ensure that the solids do not settle out?
Why are flow proportionate composite samples collected?
Why are flow proportionate composite samples collected?
What is the term for sewer pipes bringing combined domestic and industrial wastewater flow to the treatment plant?
What is the term for sewer pipes bringing combined domestic and industrial wastewater flow to the treatment plant?
Why should the velocity in a gravity sewer be at least 2 cubic feet per second?
Why should the velocity in a gravity sewer be at least 2 cubic feet per second?
What term is used for groundwater entering sewer collection pipes through cracks and defective pipe joints?
What term is used for groundwater entering sewer collection pipes through cracks and defective pipe joints?
What are samples collected over several hours during the day and then combined known as?
What are samples collected over several hours during the day and then combined known as?
What is the main cause of sewer overflows according to the text?
What is the main cause of sewer overflows according to the text?
Why are flow proportionate composite samples collected?
Why are flow proportionate composite samples collected?
