OSSF INSTALLER 1 EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED / VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE

In the hydrologic cycle, water moves by evaporation and transpiration into the - ANS Atmosphere evaporation where it comes in contact - ANS Groundwater - ANS The term refers to water that collects beneath the surface of the earth in porous, permeable, water-bearing geologic formations or aquifers. Surface water - ANS refers to water that is found above ground in containment areas, such as lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, and reservoirs. Water table aquifers are recharged by - ANS Local percolation Seepage pits - ANS seepage pits - ANS Rock-filled or lined pits dug at least 4 feet deep at the end of a septic tank absorption field system are called Cesspool - ANS 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 wastewater are called How are water borne diseases transmitted? - ANS Microorganisms (pathogens) that live in the intestine are passed in the feces and get into the water supply What are the three primary routes of contamination for pathogenic microorganisms and harmful chemicals from on-site sewage systems to our environment? - ANS Neighborhood pollution Groundwater contamination Surface water pollution What problems are a result of neighborhood pollution? - ANS Diseases that can be spread by direct or indirect contact with the standing wastewater. Vectors, such as roaches and flies, that can also spread diseases after coming in contact with the wastewater. Unsightly and unpleasant living conditions that result from the standing wastewater and odors. Feuds and bad relationships between neighbors that can result from the wastewater problems. Property values drop and real estate transactions fall through. No one benefits and everyone suffers when neighborhoods are fouled by wastewater.