Operations & Maintenance of Wastewater
Collection Systems | Book 1 Chapter
Reviews & Questions with Answers
Graded A+
(2026-2027)
,What is another name for a wastewater collection system? Septage system
Which O&M programs are similar to those of wastewater Other utilities
collection systems?
Because other underground utilities are normally installed Solid waste Service
near the wastewater collection system, what is one other
service that could also be disrupted if a collection system
fails due to leaking sewer mains?
What is one way to think about the operation and As protecting the capital investment the community has made in the wastewater
maintenance of a wastewater collection system? collection system.
What utilities must be shut off immediately when Electricity and Gas
basements flood?
Once wastewater is collected from residences and Wastewater treatment plants
businesses, where does it go?
Three entities that hire collection system operators are Any 3 of the following: Cities, counties, sanitation, districts, and special districts
______________,________________, and created specifically for wastewater collection systems.
_________________.
By using the latest technology and techniques, where can aboveground
most collection systems operations be performed?
If operators must work underground, how should the work Safely
be done?
Why must the operator of a small collection system be a Because of the diversity of tasks
jack-of-all-trades?
What is one aspect of incorrect installation of collection Faulty construction
systems that causes problems?
What will prevent root intrusion into a collection system? Vapor tight joints
Why are people not very concerned about collection Collection systems are out of sight, and thus out of mind
systems?
Which infrastructure project has incurred the largest Wastewater collection systems
investment in most communities?
What does the term inflow refer to in a wastewater Water discharged into a collection system and service connections from sources
collection system? other than regular connections
, What is one cause of an ineffective maintenance program? Airtight joints
The five major groups of disease-causing organisms or Bacteria, bioaerosols, helminths, protozoa and Viruses.
agents associated with raw wastewater are
_____________,____________,________________,____
___________, and ___________.
Which components are part of wastewater collection Force mains and manholes
systems?
What is asset management? A system whereby things that are of value to the collection system agency are
monitored and maintained
What are important elements in the development of an Frequency and schedule of maintenance activities
effective maintenance program?
What is one of the standard permit conditions for owners of Prohibition on SSOs
sanitary sewer collection systems in the proposed Sanitary
Sewer Overflow rule (SSO)?
In some locations, the replacement of sewer pipes is Because of the close proximity of other utilities
extremely expensive and practically impossible because of
which factor?
What is monitored as part of the O&M program in well- Human and material resources
managed wastewater collection system agencies?
Which items are sources of pressure on the financial Reduction of federal, state, and local funds
resources of a wastewater collection system agency?
Operators must possess a broad range of knowledge and Construction, design, electrical, hydraulics, mechanical, safety, and survival
skills, including________, ___________,
___________,________________, ______________, and
________________.
A basic knowledge of _______________, Collections systems, their purpose, how engineers design the systems
______________ and ________________ will help
operators do a better job.
Why should design engineers consult collection system To improve the design and construction of future systems
operators who know how and why wastewater collection
systems work?
What problem can occur when velocities in a collection The velocities can interfere with the operation and maintenance of the system
system are too high or too low?
How is wastewater in collection systems usually Gravity
conveyed?
Which sources are included in determining the amount of Commercial and domestic wastewater
wastewater that a collection system will convey?
Collection Systems | Book 1 Chapter
Reviews & Questions with Answers
Graded A+
(2026-2027)
,What is another name for a wastewater collection system? Septage system
Which O&M programs are similar to those of wastewater Other utilities
collection systems?
Because other underground utilities are normally installed Solid waste Service
near the wastewater collection system, what is one other
service that could also be disrupted if a collection system
fails due to leaking sewer mains?
What is one way to think about the operation and As protecting the capital investment the community has made in the wastewater
maintenance of a wastewater collection system? collection system.
What utilities must be shut off immediately when Electricity and Gas
basements flood?
Once wastewater is collected from residences and Wastewater treatment plants
businesses, where does it go?
Three entities that hire collection system operators are Any 3 of the following: Cities, counties, sanitation, districts, and special districts
______________,________________, and created specifically for wastewater collection systems.
_________________.
By using the latest technology and techniques, where can aboveground
most collection systems operations be performed?
If operators must work underground, how should the work Safely
be done?
Why must the operator of a small collection system be a Because of the diversity of tasks
jack-of-all-trades?
What is one aspect of incorrect installation of collection Faulty construction
systems that causes problems?
What will prevent root intrusion into a collection system? Vapor tight joints
Why are people not very concerned about collection Collection systems are out of sight, and thus out of mind
systems?
Which infrastructure project has incurred the largest Wastewater collection systems
investment in most communities?
What does the term inflow refer to in a wastewater Water discharged into a collection system and service connections from sources
collection system? other than regular connections
, What is one cause of an ineffective maintenance program? Airtight joints
The five major groups of disease-causing organisms or Bacteria, bioaerosols, helminths, protozoa and Viruses.
agents associated with raw wastewater are
_____________,____________,________________,____
___________, and ___________.
Which components are part of wastewater collection Force mains and manholes
systems?
What is asset management? A system whereby things that are of value to the collection system agency are
monitored and maintained
What are important elements in the development of an Frequency and schedule of maintenance activities
effective maintenance program?
What is one of the standard permit conditions for owners of Prohibition on SSOs
sanitary sewer collection systems in the proposed Sanitary
Sewer Overflow rule (SSO)?
In some locations, the replacement of sewer pipes is Because of the close proximity of other utilities
extremely expensive and practically impossible because of
which factor?
What is monitored as part of the O&M program in well- Human and material resources
managed wastewater collection system agencies?
Which items are sources of pressure on the financial Reduction of federal, state, and local funds
resources of a wastewater collection system agency?
Operators must possess a broad range of knowledge and Construction, design, electrical, hydraulics, mechanical, safety, and survival
skills, including________, ___________,
___________,________________, ______________, and
________________.
A basic knowledge of _______________, Collections systems, their purpose, how engineers design the systems
______________ and ________________ will help
operators do a better job.
Why should design engineers consult collection system To improve the design and construction of future systems
operators who know how and why wastewater collection
systems work?
What problem can occur when velocities in a collection The velocities can interfere with the operation and maintenance of the system
system are too high or too low?
How is wastewater in collection systems usually Gravity
conveyed?
Which sources are included in determining the amount of Commercial and domestic wastewater
wastewater that a collection system will convey?
