WorksheetsMT Environmental Learner Outcome 6
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the main purpose of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999?
To increase water bills
To protect water from contamination and waste
To allow more water use in homes
To control rainwater
What must plumbers do when using chemicals like disinfectants in water systems?
Pour them down the nearest drain
Mix them with drinking water
Get permission from the local water company before disposal
Store them in the attic
According to the Water Act 2014, who is responsible for fixing water fittings that cause contamination or waste?
The plumber only
The local council
The owner or occupier of the property
The water company
What is the maximum water use allowed per person per day under Regulation 17K
150 litres
125 litres
100 litres
80 litres
What type of toilet cistern helps reduce water use?
Single flush
Dual flush
Overflow flush
Pressure flush
How can dripping taps affect water usage?
They save water
They only waste hot water
They can waste over 200 litres per month
They don’t affect water usage
What system can help reuse water in a home?
Gas heating system
Rainwater harvesting or grey water recycling
Solar panels
Air conditioning
What is the main benefit of rainwater harvesting?
It makes water taste better
It saves mains water for other uses
It heats the water
It filters drinking water
What type of water is collected in a grey water recycling system?
Rainwater from the roof
Water from toilets
Waste water from baths, showers, and washing machines
Drinking water
Where is rainwater stored in a harvesting system before use?
In the kitchen sink
In a tank on the roof
In a buried underground cistern
In the toilet cistern
What must be avoided in both rainwater and grey water systems?
Using filters
Heating the wate
Connecting them to the mains water supply
Using pumps
What can recycled water be used for in a property?
Drinking and cooking
Flushing toilets
Heating radiators
Filling swimming pools
