and CORRECT Answers
Question: Potable Water
Correct Answer: Safe for human consumption.
Question: Surface Water
Correct Answer: Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.
Question: Groundwater
Correct Answer: Water from wells and aquifers.
Question: Raw Water
Correct Answer: Untreated water before processing.
Question: Coagulation
Correct Answer: Adding chemicals (like alum) to destabilize particles.
Question: Flocculation
Correct Answer: Gentle mixing to form larger clumps (floc).
Question: Alum
Correct Answer: Common coagulant used in treatment.
Question: Sedimentation Basin
Correct Answer: A tank where solids settle.
Question: Detention Time
Correct Answer: Time water stays in the basin.
Question: Sludge
Correct Answer: Settled solids that are removed.
Question: Granular Media
Correct Answer: Sand, gravel, or anthracite.
Question: Filter Run
Correct Answer: Time a filter operates before cleaning.
Question: Backwashing
Correct Answer: Reversing water flow to clean the filter.
Question: Chlorine
Correct Answer: Most common disinfectant.
Question: Chloramines
Correct Answer: Secondary disinfectant for residual protection.
Question: CT Concept