TCEQ On-Site Sewage Facilities OSSF
(Latest Update ) Questions
with Correct Answers {Grade A} 100%
Verified
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 _____________________. - correct answer ATMOSPHERE,
PRECIPITATION, RUNOFF
The term ___________ _____________ refers to water that collects beneath the surface of
the earth in porous, permeable, water-bearing geologic formations or aquifers. -
correct answer GROUND WATER
The term __________ _____________ refers to water that is found above ground in
containment areas, such as lakes, rivers, streams, creeks and reservoirs. - correct
answer SURFACE WATERS
,Water table aquifers are recharged by ___________ __________________. - correct answer
LOCAL PERCOLATION.
Rock-filled or lined pits dug at least 4 feet deep at the end of a septic tank absorption
field system are called _________ _________. - correct answer SEEPAGE PITS.
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
__________________. - correct answer CESSPOOLS.
How are water born diseases transmitted? - correct answer MICROORGANISMS
What are 3 primary routes of containment for pathogenetic microorganisms and
harmful chemicals from on-site sewage systems to our environment? - correct
answer Neighborhood pollution, groundwater pollution and surface water pollution.
What problems are a result of neighborhood pollution? - correct answer ~Diseases
that can be spread by direct or 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.
Why is acceptable quality water vital? - correct answer Sustains human life, the
natural environment and the economic life of Texas
Groundwater that is obtained via a well can be used for what purpose? - correct
answer Agricultural, industrial/commercial and drinking water.
(Latest Update ) Questions
with Correct Answers {Grade A} 100%
Verified
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 _____________________. - correct answer ATMOSPHERE,
PRECIPITATION, RUNOFF
The term ___________ _____________ refers to water that collects beneath the surface of
the earth in porous, permeable, water-bearing geologic formations or aquifers. -
correct answer GROUND WATER
The term __________ _____________ refers to water that is found above ground in
containment areas, such as lakes, rivers, streams, creeks and reservoirs. - correct
answer SURFACE WATERS
,Water table aquifers are recharged by ___________ __________________. - correct answer
LOCAL PERCOLATION.
Rock-filled or lined pits dug at least 4 feet deep at the end of a septic tank absorption
field system are called _________ _________. - correct answer SEEPAGE PITS.
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
__________________. - correct answer CESSPOOLS.
How are water born diseases transmitted? - correct answer MICROORGANISMS
What are 3 primary routes of containment for pathogenetic microorganisms and
harmful chemicals from on-site sewage systems to our environment? - correct
answer Neighborhood pollution, groundwater pollution and surface water pollution.
What problems are a result of neighborhood pollution? - correct answer ~Diseases
that can be spread by direct or 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.
Why is acceptable quality water vital? - correct answer Sustains human life, the
natural environment and the economic life of Texas
Groundwater that is obtained via a well can be used for what purpose? - correct
answer Agricultural, industrial/commercial and drinking water.
