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Who is responsible for the supply of wholesome water to consumers in the UK?

• Local government

• Water undertakers

• Private companies

• Environmental agencies

What is one of the responsibilities of the water undertakers?

• Building new water reservoirs

• Collecting water and making it fit for human consumption

• Regulating water prices

• Monitoring weather patterns

What is the maximum capacity of water that water undertakers can store in tanks?

• 1,000,000 litres

• 5,000,000 litres

• 9,000,000 litres

• 12,000,000 litres

Approximately how many homes does a typical reservoir service?

• 50,000 homes

• 100,000 homes

• 150,000 homes

• 200,000 homes

What is the material that has recently replaced cast iron for water supply pipes?

• PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

• HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)

• MDPE (Medium-Density Polyethylene)

• PEX (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

What is installed with cast iron and MDPE pipes to allow the valve to be opened or closed with a ferrule key?

• Compression fitting

• Screw-down ferrule connector

• Fusion-welded joint

• Slip joint

Who is responsible for owning and maintaining the communication pipe in a domestic building's supply pipework?

• House owner

• Water undertaker

• Local government

• Building contractor

Who is responsible for owning and maintaining the service pipe in a domestic building's supply pipework?

• House owner

• Water undertaker

• Local government

• Building contractor

What is the minimum depth for the building water supply pipe as shown in the diagram?

• 500mm

• 750mm

• 1000mm

• 1350mm

What is the maximum depth for the building water supply pipe as shown in the diagram?

• 500mm

• 750mm

• 1000mm

• 1350mm