Rainwater System Quiz

What happens to the water after it flows to the downpipe?

• It is stored for later use

• It is discharged away

• It is heated

• It is purified

What is a surface water drain used for?

• Used with a combined system of drainage

• Used in rural areas where the rainwater is discharged straight into a river or stream

• Used with a separate system of drainage

• A specially designed pit sited within the property boundary

What does S&VP stand for in the diagram?

• Soil and vent pipe

• Sewer and vent pipe

• Soil and valve pipe

• Sewer and valve pipe

What does IC stand for in the diagram?

• Inspection chamber

• Internal chamber

• Inspection cover

• Internal cover

Which type of drain is shown in green in the diagram?

• Foul water drain

• Rain water drain

• Combined water drain

• Surface water drain

What is a road gully used for in a drainage system?

• To collect rainwater from roads

• To store sewage

• To increase water flow

• To filter water

Why might a combined system be considered simpler?

• It uses fewer pipes

• It requires less maintenance

• It combines foul and rainwater into one system

• It is cheaper to install

What is one benefit of rainwater harvesting mentioned in the text?

• Increases water bills

• Saves large volumes of mains water

• Increases pressure on water resources

• Reduces the need for plumbing

Which of the following is a key consideration when designing a soakaway system?

• Soil permeability

• Color of the pit

• Distance from the house

• Type of grass used

What is a potential issue with PVCu guttering in cold weather?

• It expands

• It becomes flexible

• It contracts and goes brittle

• It changes color