EV350 - WPR 2 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(QUICK REVISION)
What are some of the federal laws applicable to drinking water
treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Things inactivated/removed in the drinking water process - CORRECT
ANSWER (S) -- pathogens/bacteria
- color & turbidity
- taste & odor
Facts about turbidity - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -- Occurs due to particles
in suspension
, - Leads to increased health risk (microorganisms can attach to colloids)
- Makes water appear hazy
- Regulated in water treatment plants
Key Properties of a Coagulant - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -- Insoluble in
neutral pH range
- nontoxic
- trivalent cation
Key Considerations of Flocculation - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -- Brings
particles together so they collide, stick, & grow
- Provides enough mixing to affect contact
- too much mixing will shear flocs
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(QUICK REVISION)
What are some of the federal laws applicable to drinking water
treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Things inactivated/removed in the drinking water process - CORRECT
ANSWER (S) -- pathogens/bacteria
- color & turbidity
- taste & odor
Facts about turbidity - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -- Occurs due to particles
in suspension
, - Leads to increased health risk (microorganisms can attach to colloids)
- Makes water appear hazy
- Regulated in water treatment plants
Key Properties of a Coagulant - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -- Insoluble in
neutral pH range
- nontoxic
- trivalent cation
Key Considerations of Flocculation - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -- Brings
particles together so they collide, stick, & grow
- Provides enough mixing to affect contact
- too much mixing will shear flocs