AC 1.4 Water Classification and Supply Quiz

What is required for water to be classified as Fluid Category 1?

• It must be hot and suitable for industrial use.

• It must be clean, cold, and wholesome.

• It must be untreated and from a natural source.

• It must be chemically treated and stored.

Under which section of the Water Industry Act 1991 is Fluid Category 1 water supplied?

• Section 45

• Section 67

• Section 89

• Section 102

According to the document, where should drinking water ideally be supplied from?

• A private well

• A bottled water company

• A water undertaker’s mains supply

• A rainwater collection system

What causes the aesthetic quality of water in Fluid Category 1 to be impaired?

• A change in its temperature

• The presence of harmful chemicals

• A decrease in pH level

• An increase in mineral content

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Fluid Category 2?

• Changes are aesthetic only

• Constitutes a health risk

• May occur in water heated in a hot water secondary system

• Includes water softened by a domestic water softener

In which scenario might Fluid Category 2 changes occur?

• Water in a natural spring

• Water heated in a hot water secondary system

• Water from a desalination plant

• Water in a swimming pool

What type of fluid represents a slight health hazard due to low toxicity substances?

• Fluid containing ethylene glycol or sodium hypochlorite

• Fluid containing high levels of lead

• Fluid containing pure water

• Fluid containing heavy metals

Which of the following is a typical situation for Fluid Category 3?

• Water in the primary circuits of central heating systems

• Water used in industrial cooling towers

• Water in swimming pools

• Water in bottled beverages

In premises other than single occupancy domestic dwellings, what fluid category may domestic fittings and appliances such as washbasins, baths, or showers be regarded as?

• Fluid category 1

• Fluid category 2

• Fluid category 3

• Fluid category 4

What must be applied if there is a potential for a higher risk in establishments like hospitals or medical premises?

• Lower fluid category risk

• Higher fluid category risk

• No fluid category risk

• Medium fluid category risk