Steps of Water Treatment - Quiz

How many steps are in the water treatment process?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

The first step of the water treatment process is...

• Coagulation

• Disinfection

• Filtration

• Sedimentation

• Flocculation

The second step of the water treatment process is...

• Coagulation

• Disinfection

• Filtration

• Sedimentation

• Flocculation

The third step of the water treatment process is...

• Coagulation

• Disinfection

• Filtration

• Sedimentation

• Flocculation

The fourth step of the water treatment process is...

• Coagulation

• Disinfection

• Filtration

• Sedimentation

• Flocculation

The final step of the water treatment process is...

• Coagulation

• Disinfection

• Filtration

• Sedimentation

• Flocculation

A slimy mud-like substance is known as...

• Floc

• Coagulant

• Sludge

• Turbidity

What does turbidity measure?

• The amount of chemicals in water.

• The amount of fish in water.

• The clarity of water.

• The amount of pathogens in the water.

Eutrophication is when...

• a body of water gets too much nutrients.

• a body of water gets overpopulated with fish.

• a body of water gets polluted by point-sources.

• the amount of water decreased from a lake or pond.

What are pathogens?

• Chemicals

• Particles clumped together.

• All the organisms that live in bodies of water.

• Organisms that cause mild to severe disease.