Building Utilities 2nd Exam questions and answers

Building Utilities 2nd Exam questions and answers · SEWAGE - - answerliquid and human body waste generated by water-using fixtures and appliances SEWER - answer· - underground conduit/channel carrying off drainage water and wastes · WASTEWATER - - answercombination of domestic, industrial, or agricultural activities · DOMESTIC SEWAGE - answer- produced in urban residences, institutions, and, businesses. SEDIMENTATION - - answerphysical water treatment process using gravity to remove suspended solids from water In the upper portion. Light material float to the surface, forming a scum layer Cesspool - answer® Underground container for temporary storage of liquid waste and sewage ® Hole in the ground laid in such manner as to allow raw contaminated sewage to leach into the soil. Organic wastes accumulate and finally disposed by disintegration process. Privy - answer® Toilet located in a small shed outside a house; also called Outhouse ® Concrete sealed vault with wooden shelter made for the collection of raw sewage ® Same process with cesspool Danger of contaminating the source of water supply Septic Tank - answer- Water tight receptacle which is underground - Where sewage is collected and then decompose with bacterial activity before draining (leaching field) - Designed and constructed to retain solids, digest organic matter