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AC1.3 Water Supply in the UK

Authored by Gary Waller

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12th Grade

AC1.3 Water Supply in the UK
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of properties in the UK are fed with water directly from the mains cold water supply?

97%

90%

85%

80%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many water companies provide the mains cold water supply in the UK?

22

15

30

10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What two pieces of UK legislation does the Water Act 2003 combine?

The Water Industry Act 1991 and the Water Resources Act 1991

The Water Act 1991 and the Environment Act 1991

The Water Resources Act 1991 and the Environment Act 1991

The Water Industry Act 1991 and the Environment Act 1991

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What agency enforces the Water Act 2003?

The Environmental Protection Agency

The Environment Agency

The Water Regulation Authority

The UK Water Agency

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary national legislation for all water supplies in England and Wales?

The Water Resources Act 1963

The Water Industry Act 1991

The Clean Water Act 1972

The Environmental Protection Act 1990

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Water Industry Act 1991 define in relation to private water supplies?

The quality standards for water

The pricing of water supplies

The powers and responsibilities of local authorities

The international water trade agreements

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Local Government

Water Undertakers

Environmental Agencies

Private Companies

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