Worksheets214 ppt 2 Water Supply Responsibilities in the UK
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
Who is responsible for the supply of wholesome water to consumers in the UK?
Local government
Water undertakers
Private companies
Environmental agencies
What is one of the responsibilities of water undertakers?
Building new water reservoirs
Collecting and treating water for human consumption
Regulating water prices
Monitoring weather patterns
How many homes does a typical reservoir service?
50,000 homes
100,000 homes
150,000 homes
200,000 homes
What material has recently replaced cast iron for water supply pipes?
PVC
Copper
MDPE
Steel
What is the diameter of the mains pipe from the treatment plant, before it is divided into smaller pipes?
100mm
600mm
50mm
25mm
What is the starting point of a typical mains distribution system?
Water treatment plant
Houses
Water mains
Reservoir
In a mains distribution system, what do the water mains ultimately connect to?
Water treatment plant
Houses and other buildings
Reservoir
Sewage system
What is the typical size of a road service pipe that can serve a road?
15mm
25mm
30mm
50mm
What type of pipe is generally fusion-welded with some compression fittings?
PVC pipe
Copper pipe
MDPE pipe
Steel pipe
What is used with cast iron and MDPE pipes to allow the valve to be opened or closed?
Compression fitting
Ferrule key
Wrench
Screwdriver
Who owns and maintains the communication pipe in a domestic building's supply pipework?
House owner
Water undertaker
Local government
Construction company
Who is responsible for the ownership and maintenance of the service pipe in a domestic building's supply pipework?
Water undertaker
House owner
Local government
Construction company
What is a private water supply?
A water source provided by a licensed water undertaker
A water source from a local well, borehole, spring, lake, river, or stream
A water source that is publicly owned and maintained
A water source that is only used for agricultural purposes
Who is responsible for the quality of a private water supply?
The local government
The licensed water undertaker
The owners of the property where the water source is extracted
The national water authority
What is a water borehole ?
A traditional well
A modern equivalent of the well
A large intrusive structure
An supernatural water source
What natural materials act as filters for water in a borehole?
Sand and clay
Gravel and soil
Rock and chalk
Mud and silt
How many times more water capacity does a single borehole have compared to an average home?
10 times
20 times
30 times
40 times
How many litres of water can be extracted from a borehole per day without needing permissions or licences?
10,000 litres
15,000 litres
20,000 litres
25,000 litres
How much water does an average four-bedroom house use over a three-month period?
30,000 litres
40,000 litres
50,000 litres
60,000 litres
What is rainwater harvesting?
The collection and storage of rainwater that would otherwise go down gutters into the drain.
The process of purifying rainwater for drinking.
The method of using rainwater to generate electricity.
The technique of evaporating rainwater for cooling purposes.
Where is rainwater typically collected from in rainwater harvesting?
From underground wells.
From the roof.
From rivers.
From lakes.
How can collected, filtered rainwater be used ?
For drinking and cooking.
For the garden WC's washing machines.
For industrial purposes.
For swimming pools.
What is the purpose of diverting, filtering, and storing rainwater in a large collection vessel underground?
To increase water temperature
To purify it for drinking
To store it for non-potable uses
To evaporate it
For which of the following uses can rainwater be used?
Drinking
Cooking
Flushing WCs and washing machines
Bathing
What is a necessary feature of a rainwater harvesting system for times of low rainfall?
Solar panels
Water mains back-up
Wind turbines
Extra storage tanks
Why must pipes in a rainwater harvesting system be clearly labelled?
To prevent leaks
To stop cross connections
To increase water pressure
To reduce costs
What is one benefit of rainwater harvesting ?
Increases water bills
Can save large volumes of mains water
Pollutes the environment
Increases pressure on water resources
Where are the storage cisterns for rainwater harvesting typically installed?
Above ground
On the roof
Below ground
Inside the house
What is the average size of the underground storage cisterns used in rainwater harvesting?
1,000 litres
3,000 litres
5,000 litres
10,000 litres
Diagram of a house showing the rainwater harvesting system with components like high level grey water storage cistern, grey water supply, grey water feed to cistern in the roof space, grey water filter, underground storage cistern, and submersible pump.
High level grey water storage cistern
Grey water supply
Solar panel
Wind turbine
What is grey recycled water?
Freshwater from rivers
Recycled waste water from household appliances
Rainwater collected from roofs
Water from underground wells
What is one of the uses of grey recycled water?
Drinking
Cooking
Flushing WC
Watering plants
What must be done to grey recycled water before it is used?
Heated to boiling point
Filtered to remove debris
Mixed with chemicals
Stored for 24 hours
What is the primary use of the grey water recycling systems?
To irrigate gardens
To flush WCs
To drink
To wash cars
From which sources does the grey water recycling system collect waste water?
Toilets and sinks
Baths, showers, and washing machines
Kitchens and dishwashers
Rainwater and gutters
What is black water?
Water from rainwater harvesting systems
Water and effluent from WCs and kitchen sinks
Water used for irrigation purposes
Water from natural springs
How is black water typically treated?
By a water undertaker at a sewage works
By natural filtration through soil
By evaporation in open air
By direct discharge into rivers
Where does black water flow in domestic systems too far from the main sewer system ?
Into a rainwater tank
Into a septic tank or cesspit
Directly into the ocean
Into a garden pond
How often is black water typically collected from septic tanks or cesspits?
Every month
Every six months
Every three months
Every year
Why must plumbers be aware of the type and quality of water supplied to a property?
To ensure the water is cold enough
To prevent damage to appliances
To increase water pressure
To reduce water usage
What responsibility do plumbers have under the Water Regulations?
To install new water meters
To maintain the quality of water supplied
To reduce water bills
To increase water supply
What was the purpose of introducing the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999?
To provide a common standard throughout the UK
To increase water supply costs
To eliminate water supply entirely
To privatize water supply services
The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 are linked to which British Standards?
BSEN806 and BS8558
BSEN1234 and BS6789
BSEN9001 and BS14001
BSEN2020 and BS3030
What is one of the main purposes of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999?
To increase water consumption
To promote water wastage
To prevent contamination of water
To encourage erroneous metering
Which of the following is ARE a concern addressed by the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999?
Misuse of water
Undue consumption of water
Promotion of water sports
Erroneous metering of water
What must be prevented to ensure compliance with the regulations?
Water wastage
Contamination of wholesome water
Excessive noise
High water pressure
What is required before installation work is done according to the regulations?
Approval from the local council
Advanced notification to the water supplier
A safety inspection
A plumbing license
