Chapter 11: Water Supply Distribution Systems

Public water supply distribution systems are usually a function of:

• state government

• fire departments

• local government

• local contractors

Who is responsible for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of private water supply systems?

• The facility owner

• Private contractor

• State government

• Local government

What is NOT an example of a water supply source?

• Lakes

• reservoirs

• aquifers

• streams

• oceans

Select all of the water distribution and storage systems:

• storage tanks

• control valves

• piping systems

• hydrants

• desalination plants

Answer explanation

Desalination is an example of a processing or treatment facility

What is the BEST method for evaluating the capabilities of a private water supply distribution system?

• photographs

• in-person inspection

• reviewing documentation

• interviewing the property owner

What is an example of a processing or treatment facility?

• Desalination/

  Purification Plant

• Water Pumps

• Storage Tanks

• Water Tower

Water distribution and storage systems include:

• wells and springs

• water pumps

• storage tanks, control valves, piping systems, and hydrants

• purification and desalination plants

The interlocking network of water mains that compose a water distribution system is referred to as:

• distribution network

• hydrant framework

• loop system

• grid system

Which tanks are located at ground level and provide water supply source for fire pumps?

• Gravity tanks

• Pressure tanks

• Suction Tanks

• Elevated tanks

Which problem is the MOST important when it comes to elevated tanks?

• Expensive and intensive maintenance

• Tanks with low levels

• Limitation of pressure available from the tanks

• Open valves