WASTE WATER CERTIFICATION EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Main workers in activated sludge treatment. Answer:
Microorganisms
◉ Proper grit channel velocity results in. Answer: Grit with small
amount of organic material
◉ Food-to-microorganism ratio measures. Answer: BOD loading
divided by microorganisms
◉ Optimal RBC operating temperature. Answer: Above 55°F
◉ Minimum depth for wastewater pond treatment. Answer: 3 fee
◉ Bulking is defined as. Answer: Floating sludge that did not settle
in clarifier
, ◉ Mixing is important in digesters because it. Answer: Speeds up
digestion
◉ pH in wastewater pond is highest at midday. Answer: True
◉ Best protection against infectious diseases. Answer:
Immunizations
◉ Second most common disinfection after chlorine. Answer:
Ultraviolet radiation
◉ DO samples should be collected as. Answer: Grab samples
◉ Condition caused by extremely low DO. Answer: Black mixed
liquor
◉ Purpose of chlorine in wastewater. Answer: Kill pathogens
◉ Cause of anaerobic wastewater ponds. Answer: High influent BOD
◉ Seasonal layer mixing in ponds is called. Answer: Turnover
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Main workers in activated sludge treatment. Answer:
Microorganisms
◉ Proper grit channel velocity results in. Answer: Grit with small
amount of organic material
◉ Food-to-microorganism ratio measures. Answer: BOD loading
divided by microorganisms
◉ Optimal RBC operating temperature. Answer: Above 55°F
◉ Minimum depth for wastewater pond treatment. Answer: 3 fee
◉ Bulking is defined as. Answer: Floating sludge that did not settle
in clarifier
, ◉ Mixing is important in digesters because it. Answer: Speeds up
digestion
◉ pH in wastewater pond is highest at midday. Answer: True
◉ Best protection against infectious diseases. Answer:
Immunizations
◉ Second most common disinfection after chlorine. Answer:
Ultraviolet radiation
◉ DO samples should be collected as. Answer: Grab samples
◉ Condition caused by extremely low DO. Answer: Black mixed
liquor
◉ Purpose of chlorine in wastewater. Answer: Kill pathogens
◉ Cause of anaerobic wastewater ponds. Answer: High influent BOD
◉ Seasonal layer mixing in ponds is called. Answer: Turnover