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WorksheetsWater Conservation Technologies Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the estimated daily consumption of wholesome water per person per day according to Building Regulations Part G?
125lts
150lts
100lts
200lts
Which British Standard offers guidance for the installation of rainwater harvesting systems?
BS 1710
BS 8525
BS 8515
BS 8520
What identification is required for the pipework on any rainwater harvesting or greywater recovery system?
Red adhesive tape
Blue adhesive tape
Green adhesive tape with a black stripe
Yellow adhesive tape
What must an installer avoid when connecting up either a rainwater or greywater system as per the Water Regulations?
Use of blue adhesive tape
Direct connection to the sewer system
Use of green adhesive tape
Cross-connect with the mains wholesome cold water supply
What is the main purpose of rainwater harvesting?
To reduce water usage at the point of use
To increase water consumption
To waste water from household activities
To allow rainwater to run off down to the surface water sewer
What is the main purpose of greywater re-use?
To waste water from household activities
To increase water consumption
To reduce water usage at the point of use
To allow rainwater to run off down to the surface water sewer
What is the main source of greywater?
Toilet flushing
Drinking water
Rainwater harvesting
Sinks and showers
What is the main use of rainwater harvesting?
Water for gardens and flushing in toilets
Water for swimming pools
Cooking water
Drinking water
What is the main use of greywater re-use?
Water for gardens and flushing in toilets
Drinking water
Cooking water
Feeding an outside tap and other non-potable uses
What does BS 1710 suggest for the pipework identification on rainwater or greywater systems?
Red adhesive tape
Yellow adhesive tape
Blue adhesive tape
Green adhesive tape with a black stripe
What does BS 8525 Parts 1 and 2 comply with?
Tap aerators
Greywater re-use
Rainwater harvesting
Ground source heat pumps
What is the main benefit of greywater re-use in urban water systems?
Reduction in demand for fresh wholesome water
Increase in waste water required to be conveyed and treated
Reduction in waste water required to be conveyed and treated
Increase in demand for fresh wholesome water
What is the main benefit of rainwater harvesting?
Reduction in waste water required to be conveyed and treated
Increase in demand for fresh wholesome water
Increase in waste water required to be conveyed and treated
Reduction in demand for fresh wholesome water
What is the main purpose of tap aerators and flow restrictors?
To allow rainwater to run off down to the surface water sewer
To waste water from household activities
To reduce water usage at the point of use
To increase water usage
What is the main purpose of dual flush WCs?
To waste water from household activities
To allow rainwater to run off down to the surface water sewer
To reduce water usage at the point of use
To increase water usage
