WorksheetsPPT 2 - Types of supply into a property
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Who is responsible for the supply of wholesome water to consumers in the UK?
Local councils
Water undertakers
Environmental agencies
Private companies
What is one of the responsibilities of the 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?
100,000 homes
150,000 homes
200,000 homes
250,000 homes
How many standards must water samples comply with?
10 standards
25 standards
50 standards
75 standards
What material are the underground water pipes now made of, replacing the previous cast iron pipes?
PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
MDPE (medium density polyethylene)
HDPE (high density polyethylene)
Copper
What is the diameter of the main pipe before it is divided into smaller pipes?
500mm
600mm
700mm
800mm
What is the typical size of an underground water service pipe?
25mm
15mm
30mm
10mm
What is installed with cast iron and MDPE pipes to allow the valve to be opened or closed and connects the water main to the communication pipe?
Screw-down ferrule connector
Ball valve
Gate valve
Butterfly valve
Who is responsible for owning and maintaining the communication pipe in a domestic building's supply pipework?
House owner
Water undertaker
Local government
Construction company
What is the material indicated by the abbreviation "MDPE" in the context of supply pipework?
Medium Density Polyethylene
Metal Ductile Pipe Element
Multi-Directional Pipe Extension
Maximum Diameter Pipe Enclosure
What is the minimum depth requirement for the service pipe in a domestic building's supply pipework?
500mm
750mm
1000mm
1350mm
Who is responsible for owning and maintaining the service pipe in a domestic building's supply pipework?
Water undertaker
House owner
Local council
Utility company
What is the purpose of the boundary stop tap in a domestic building's supply pipework?
To control the flow of water from the main supply
To measure the water pressure
To filter impurities from the water
To heat the water before it enters the building
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
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 and lakes.
From the ocean.
How can collected rainwater be reused?
For generating electricity.
For the garden and inside the house.
For industrial cooling systems.
For filling swimming pools.
Where is rainwater collected from in a rainwater harvesting system?
From the ground
From the roof
From rivers
From lakes
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 what purposes can rainwater be used in a rainwater harvesting system?
Drinking and cooking
Flushing WCs and washing machines
Irrigation and swimming pools
Bathing and showering
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 grey recycled water primarily used for?
Drinking
Flushing WC
Cooking
Irrigation
From which household appliances is grey recycled water collected?
Refrigerators and ovens
Baths, basins, showers, and washing machines
Dishwashers and microwaves
Air conditioners and heaters
What must be done to grey recycled water before it is used?
Heated to boiling
Filtered to remove debris
Mixed with chemicals
Stored for 24 hours
What is black water?
Water from rain and natural sources
Water and effluent from WCs and kitchen sinks
Water used for irrigation
Water from swimming pools
How is black water typically treated?
By natural filtration
By a water undertaker at a sewage works
By chemical treatment at home
By evaporation
Where does black water flow in domestic systems far from the main sewer?
Into a river
Into a septic tank or cesspit
Into a garden
Into a storm drain
How often is black water usually collected from septic tanks or cesspits?
Every month
Every six months
Every three months
Every year
Under the Water Regulations, what responsibility do plumbers have?
To increase water pressure
To maintain the quality of water supplied
To reduce water usage
To install water meters
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 privatize water supply companies
To eliminate water supply entirely
To which British Standards are the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 linked?
BSEN806 and BS8558
BSEN9001 and BS8558
BSEN806 and BS9001
BSEN9001 and BSEN806
What is one of the main purposes of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999?
To increase water consumption
To promote water contamination
To prevent the misuse of water
To encourage erroneous metering of water
Which of the following is NOT a concern addressed by the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999?
Contamination of water
Wastage of water
Promotion of water usage
Erroneous metering of water
