Water Treatment Processes Quiz

What is the main goal of water treatment processes?

• To add impurities to the water

  

• To remove or reduce impurities in the water

  

• To make water taste better

  

• To increase the water temperature

  

What is one reason for having a Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Lakeville?

• To increase the water temperature

  

• To remove iron and manganese

  

• To add more minerals to the water

  

• To reduce water usage

  

What effect does iron have on water?

• It makes the water taste sweet

  

• It gives the water a disagreeable taste and reddish brown stains

  

• It makes the water clear and odorless

  

• It adds a pleasant aroma to the water

  

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What can manganese leave in the water?

• Blue sediment

  

• Black sediment and stains

  

• Green algae

  

• White foam

  

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What is a benefit of a Water Treatment Plant ?

• Increased water pressure

  

• Clean water supply

  

• Faster water flow

  

• Reduced water temperature

  

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What is the capacity of the water facility in Lakeville per day?

• 26.5 million gallons

• 7.5 million gallons

• 20 million gallons

• 95 gallons

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How much water does an average person in Lakeville use per day?

• 26.5 million gallons

  

• 7.5 million gallons

  

• 20 million gallons

  

• 95 gallons

  

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What is the average daily water use in Lakeville?

• 26.5 million gallons

• 7.5 million gallons

• 20 million gallons

• 95 gallons

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What is an aquifer?

• A type of plant found in deserts

  

• An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or materials

  

• A type of cloud formation

  

• A mountain range

  

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What is the single day peak water use in Lakeville during the summer?

• 26.5 million gallons

• 7.5 million gallons

• 20 million gallons

• 95 gallons

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