TEEX WASTEWATER TREATMENT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Important reasons for adequate treatment of a community waste water are? -
ANSWER-Conservation of water, reduction of fish kills, protection of public health
The extent of treatment required for a waste discharge depends on? - ANSWER-Water
quality standards set for the receiving stream
Important steps in wastewater treatment are? - ANSWER-Wastewater collection,
disinfection, sludge, processing, and disposal
Essential parts of the collection system include? - ANSWER-Manholes and pipes
The condition of the raw wastewater entering the treatment plant could be affected by? -
ANSWER-Industrial discharges, extensive rainwater, infiltration, collection system,
operation, and maintenance
Grit removal is usually accomplished in? - ANSWER-Preliminary treatment
The purpose of the micro organisms that are present in biological treatment processes
is to? - ANSWER-Trap and consume contaminants in waste water
A rotating biological contactor is? - ANSWER-A type of biological secondary treatment
process
The protozoa that caused amoebic dysentery would most likely be destroyed by? -
ANSWER-Disinfection
Important factors that determine the type of treatment scheme that will be used include?
- ANSWER-Land area available, effluent quality required, operating cost
T/F: a role of supervision and management is to set job assignments and secure
permits and finances to do the job - ANSWER-True
T/F: responsibilities of the licensed operator include protecting the public from
waterboard disease, performing duties professionally, protecting state water from
pollution, maintaining required licensing, practicing safety, and controlling inflation? -
ANSWER-False: Controlling cost, not inflation
The _____ gives the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into waters of
the United States - ANSWER-Clean Water Act
, The _____ gives the TCEQ jurisdiction over discharges of waste into or adjacent to
water in the state - ANSWER-Texas Water Code
If a wastewater treatment plant does not discharge to a rec receiving stream, the
effluent could be disposed of by? - ANSWER-Aquifer, recharge, evaporation in the
pond, application to farm land by irrigation
Using the final effluent from a wastewater treatment plant to irrigate pasture land wood?
- ANSWER-Be a beneficial way to reuse waste water
Thickening of wastewater sludge is a process to remove excess water usually
precedes? - ANSWER-Stabilization
Hauling sludge to a landfill is a common method of? - ANSWER-Sludge disposal
The ____ reviews plans and specifications for new construction projects before
construction begins - ANSWER-TCEQ
Newly hired workers will have_____to obtain their license - ANSWER-One year
Water quality fees may be as high as_____per permit - ANSWER-$115,000
Enforcement actions can be taken if the pollution or waste violate the Texas water code
such violations may include - ANSWER-An accidental discharge, a health hazard, an
unauthorized discharge
If an accidental discharge bypass or spill occurs, the discharge must notify____as soon
as possible and within 24 hours by telephone or fax - ANSWER-TCEQ
Administrative penalties up to _____ per day for each violation may be assessed
against any violator - ANSWER-$25,000
The local government may inspect and investigate water quality conditions within this
jurisdiction to determine if - ANSWER-Water quality, standards are being met, persons
discharging to public waterways have permits, permit terms are being followed
Every city with more than____in population need to establish a water pollution control
program and higher qualified personnel to administer it - ANSWER-10,000
State law requires that reports are to be submitted no later than the____day of the
following month. - ANSWER-20th
To implement state policy the_____has set minimum surface water quality standards for
the waters of the state - ANSWER-TCEQ
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Important reasons for adequate treatment of a community waste water are? -
ANSWER-Conservation of water, reduction of fish kills, protection of public health
The extent of treatment required for a waste discharge depends on? - ANSWER-Water
quality standards set for the receiving stream
Important steps in wastewater treatment are? - ANSWER-Wastewater collection,
disinfection, sludge, processing, and disposal
Essential parts of the collection system include? - ANSWER-Manholes and pipes
The condition of the raw wastewater entering the treatment plant could be affected by? -
ANSWER-Industrial discharges, extensive rainwater, infiltration, collection system,
operation, and maintenance
Grit removal is usually accomplished in? - ANSWER-Preliminary treatment
The purpose of the micro organisms that are present in biological treatment processes
is to? - ANSWER-Trap and consume contaminants in waste water
A rotating biological contactor is? - ANSWER-A type of biological secondary treatment
process
The protozoa that caused amoebic dysentery would most likely be destroyed by? -
ANSWER-Disinfection
Important factors that determine the type of treatment scheme that will be used include?
- ANSWER-Land area available, effluent quality required, operating cost
T/F: a role of supervision and management is to set job assignments and secure
permits and finances to do the job - ANSWER-True
T/F: responsibilities of the licensed operator include protecting the public from
waterboard disease, performing duties professionally, protecting state water from
pollution, maintaining required licensing, practicing safety, and controlling inflation? -
ANSWER-False: Controlling cost, not inflation
The _____ gives the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into waters of
the United States - ANSWER-Clean Water Act
, The _____ gives the TCEQ jurisdiction over discharges of waste into or adjacent to
water in the state - ANSWER-Texas Water Code
If a wastewater treatment plant does not discharge to a rec receiving stream, the
effluent could be disposed of by? - ANSWER-Aquifer, recharge, evaporation in the
pond, application to farm land by irrigation
Using the final effluent from a wastewater treatment plant to irrigate pasture land wood?
- ANSWER-Be a beneficial way to reuse waste water
Thickening of wastewater sludge is a process to remove excess water usually
precedes? - ANSWER-Stabilization
Hauling sludge to a landfill is a common method of? - ANSWER-Sludge disposal
The ____ reviews plans and specifications for new construction projects before
construction begins - ANSWER-TCEQ
Newly hired workers will have_____to obtain their license - ANSWER-One year
Water quality fees may be as high as_____per permit - ANSWER-$115,000
Enforcement actions can be taken if the pollution or waste violate the Texas water code
such violations may include - ANSWER-An accidental discharge, a health hazard, an
unauthorized discharge
If an accidental discharge bypass or spill occurs, the discharge must notify____as soon
as possible and within 24 hours by telephone or fax - ANSWER-TCEQ
Administrative penalties up to _____ per day for each violation may be assessed
against any violator - ANSWER-$25,000
The local government may inspect and investigate water quality conditions within this
jurisdiction to determine if - ANSWER-Water quality, standards are being met, persons
discharging to public waterways have permits, permit terms are being followed
Every city with more than____in population need to establish a water pollution control
program and higher qualified personnel to administer it - ANSWER-10,000
State law requires that reports are to be submitted no later than the____day of the
following month. - ANSWER-20th
To implement state policy the_____has set minimum surface water quality standards for
the waters of the state - ANSWER-TCEQ
