Water Distribution Level C (part 3) Questions With Correct Answers

The most common type of meter used for private homes is...? - Answer A displacement meter. The type of meter that is usually accurate over a wide range of flows is...? - Answer A Compound meter Where the metering of main lines is necessary, a meter must be used that will not interfere with the free flow of water should the meter fail. Meters that meet this requirement include...? - Answer Venturi, Proportional, and Pivot meters. The most important factor used in determining the size of a meter to be installed is ...? - Answer Expected customer demand. When a service is installed, a curb stop is normally placed where? - Answer On the inlet side of the meter. A high-lift service pump is mainly used for...? - Answer Pumping treated water into distribution systems under pressure. A pump that may be used on a fire system or is set to come into service when the demand warrants is called...? - Answer a standby pump.