Quiz on Sewerage and Urban Drainage

What is wastewater engineering primarily concerned with?

• Creating artificial lakes for stormwater

• Collection, treatment, and reuse of wastewater

• Designing buildings for water conservation

• Developing new water supply sources

What is a sewerage system?

• A system for collecting rainwater

• A method for purifying drinking water

• A type of water treatment plant

• A network of pipes for conveying sewage

Which type of sewer carries both sanitary sewage and industrial wastes?

• Storm sewers

• Combined sewers

• Separate sewers

• Sanitary sewers

What is the main purpose of urban drainage systems?

• To enhance the aesthetic value of cities

• To minimize problems caused by wastewater and stormwater

• To increase groundwater levels

• To provide drinking water to urban areas

What is the effect of urbanization on natural drainage processes?

• Increases infiltration rates

• Decreases surface runoff

• Increases surface runoff

• Eliminates the need for drainage systems

What type of sewerage system keeps wastewater and stormwater in separate pipes?

• Partially separated sewers

• Separate system

• Combined system

• Storm drainage system

What was a significant historical event that highlighted the importance of urban drainage?

• The Great Fire of London

• The cholera epidemic studied by Dr. John Snow

• The invention of the flush toilet

• The construction of the Panama Canal

Which factor does NOT influence urban drainage provision?

• Population density

• History and politics

• Climate

• Wealth

What is stormwater?

• Water that is treated for reuse

• Water from industrial processes

• Water used for irrigation

• Runoff resulting from rainfall and snowmelt

What is the primary benefit of an effective urban drainage system?

• Improving aesthetic appeal

• Maintaining public health

• Enhancing property values

• Increasing recreational areas