TCEQ OSSF, Texas TCEQ Installer II Save
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Terms in this set (215)
ATMOSPHERE, PRECIPITATION, RUNOFF In the hydrologic cycle, water moves by evaporation and
transpiration into the ___________________ where it comes in contact
with cooler air, condenses, and falls to the ground in the
form of _____________________ (sleet, snow, hail or rain), and the
surface water supply through _____________________.
GROUND WATER The term ___________ _____________ refers to water that collects
beneath the surface of the earth in porous, permeable,
water-bearing geologic formations or aquifers.
SURFACE WATERS The term __________ _____________ refers to water that is found
above ground in containment areas, such as lakes, rivers,
streams, creeks and reservoirs.
LOCAL PERCOLATION. Water table aquifers are recharged by ___________ __________________.
,SEEPAGE PITS. Rock-filled or lined pits dug at least 4 feet deep at the end
of a septic tank absorption field system are called _________
_________.
CESSPOOLS. Pits constructed in permeable soil with open-jointed
material along the sides to the bottom of the pit that receive
a direct discharge of raw waste water are called
__________________.
MICROORGANISMS How are water born diseases transmitted?
Neighborhood pollution, groundwater What are 3 primary routes of containment for pathogenetic
pollution and surface water pollution. microorganisms and harmful chemicals from on-site sewage
systems to our environment?
,~Diseases that can be spread by direct or What problems are a result of neighborhood pollution?
indirect contact with the standing water.
~Vectors such as roaches and flies, that can
also spread diseases after coming in
contact with the waste water.
~Unsightly and unpleasant living conditions
that result from the standing waste water.
~Feuds and bad relationships with
neighbors that can result from waste water
problems.
~Property values drop and real estate
transactions fall through. No one benefits
and everyone suffers when neighborhoods
are fouled by waste water.
Sustains human life, the natural Why is acceptable quality water vital?
environment and the economic life of Texas
Agricultural, industrial/commercial and Groundwater that is obtained via a well can be used for what
drinking water. purpose?
, Water table aquifer is in direct contact with What is the difference between a water table aquifer and an
either the soil or the intermediate belt. artesian aquifer?
Artesian is overplayed by a layer of
impervious material.
Level at which water stands in a well. What is the static water level?
Point source pollution. What are the 2 categories of sources of pollutants in surface
water?
Non-point source pollution.
Point source can be controlled, non point What is the difference between point source and nonpoint
source has little or no control. source pollution?
FALSE Ground water quality is recognized as a minor problem in
Texas.
FALSE Cesspools and seepage pits are legal systems in Texas and
may be installed.
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Terms in this set (215)
ATMOSPHERE, PRECIPITATION, RUNOFF In the hydrologic cycle, water moves by evaporation and
transpiration into the ___________________ where it comes in contact
with cooler air, condenses, and falls to the ground in the
form of _____________________ (sleet, snow, hail or rain), and the
surface water supply through _____________________.
GROUND WATER The term ___________ _____________ refers to water that collects
beneath the surface of the earth in porous, permeable,
water-bearing geologic formations or aquifers.
SURFACE WATERS The term __________ _____________ refers to water that is found
above ground in containment areas, such as lakes, rivers,
streams, creeks and reservoirs.
LOCAL PERCOLATION. Water table aquifers are recharged by ___________ __________________.
,SEEPAGE PITS. Rock-filled or lined pits dug at least 4 feet deep at the end
of a septic tank absorption field system are called _________
_________.
CESSPOOLS. Pits constructed in permeable soil with open-jointed
material along the sides to the bottom of the pit that receive
a direct discharge of raw waste water are called
__________________.
MICROORGANISMS How are water born diseases transmitted?
Neighborhood pollution, groundwater What are 3 primary routes of containment for pathogenetic
pollution and surface water pollution. microorganisms and harmful chemicals from on-site sewage
systems to our environment?
,~Diseases that can be spread by direct or What problems are a result of neighborhood pollution?
indirect contact with the standing water.
~Vectors such as roaches and flies, that can
also spread diseases after coming in
contact with the waste water.
~Unsightly and unpleasant living conditions
that result from the standing waste water.
~Feuds and bad relationships with
neighbors that can result from waste water
problems.
~Property values drop and real estate
transactions fall through. No one benefits
and everyone suffers when neighborhoods
are fouled by waste water.
Sustains human life, the natural Why is acceptable quality water vital?
environment and the economic life of Texas
Agricultural, industrial/commercial and Groundwater that is obtained via a well can be used for what
drinking water. purpose?
, Water table aquifer is in direct contact with What is the difference between a water table aquifer and an
either the soil or the intermediate belt. artesian aquifer?
Artesian is overplayed by a layer of
impervious material.
Level at which water stands in a well. What is the static water level?
Point source pollution. What are the 2 categories of sources of pollutants in surface
water?
Non-point source pollution.
Point source can be controlled, non point What is the difference between point source and nonpoint
source has little or no control. source pollution?
FALSE Ground water quality is recognized as a minor problem in
Texas.
FALSE Cesspools and seepage pits are legal systems in Texas and
may be installed.
