TCEQ OSSF (On-Site Sewage Facility) Test 2024-2025
Practice Exam
1. In the hydrologic cycle, ATMOSPHERE, PRECIPITATION, RUNOFF
water moves by evapo-
ration and transpiration
into the
where it comes in con-
tact with cooler air, con-
denses, and falls to
the ground in the form
of
(sleet, snow, hail or
rain), and the surface
water supply through
.
2. The term GROUND WATER
refers to wa-
ter that collects beneath
the surface of the earth
in porous, permeable, wa-
ter-bearing geologic for-
mations or aquifers.
3. The term SURFACE WATERS
refers to wa-
ter that is found above
ground in containment ar-
eas, such as lakes, rivers,
streams, creeks and reser-
voirs.
4. LOCAL PERCOLATION.
, TCEQ OSSF (On-Site Sewage Facility) Test 2024-2025
Practice Exam
Water table aquifers are
recharged by
.
5. Rock-filled or lined pits SEEPAGE PITS.
dug at least 4 feet deep at
the end of a septic tank ab-
sorption field system are
called .
6. Pits constructed in perme- CESSPOOLS.
able soil with open-jointed
material along the sides to
the bottom of the pit that
receive a direct discharge
of raw waste water are
called .
7. How are water born dis- MICROORGANISMS
eases transmitted?
8. What are 3 primary routes Neighborhood pollution, groundwater pollution and surface water
of containment for patho- pollution.
genetic microorganisms
and harmful chemicals
from on-site sewage sys-
tems to our environment?
9. What problems are a re- ~Diseases that can be spread by direct or indirect contact with the
sult of neighborhood pol- standing water.
lution?
~Vectors such as roaches and flies, that can also spread diseases after
coming in contact with the waste water.
, ~Unsightly and unpleasant living conditions that result from the
standing waste water.
~Feuds and bad relationships with neighbors that can result from
waste water problems.
~Property values drop and real estate transactions fall through. No
one benefits and everyone sutters when neighborhoods are fouled
by waste water.
10. Why is acceptable quality Sustains human life, the natural environment and the economic life
water vital? of Texas
11. Groundwater that is ob- Agricultural, industrial/commercial and drinking water.
tained via a well can be
used for what purpose?
12. What is the difference Water table aquifer is in direct contact with either the soil or the
between a water table intermediate belt.
aquifer and an artesian
aquifer? Artesian is overplayed by a layer of impervious material.
13. What is the static water Level at which water stands in a well.
level?
14. What are the 2 categories Point source pollution.
of sources of pollutants in
surface water? Non-point source pollution.
15. What is the difference be- Point source can be controlled, non point source has little or no
tween point source and control.
nonpoint source pollu-
tion?
Practice Exam
1. In the hydrologic cycle, ATMOSPHERE, PRECIPITATION, RUNOFF
water moves by evapo-
ration and transpiration
into the
where it comes in con-
tact with cooler air, con-
denses, and falls to
the ground in the form
of
(sleet, snow, hail or
rain), and the surface
water supply through
.
2. The term GROUND WATER
refers to wa-
ter that collects beneath
the surface of the earth
in porous, permeable, wa-
ter-bearing geologic for-
mations or aquifers.
3. The term SURFACE WATERS
refers to wa-
ter that is found above
ground in containment ar-
eas, such as lakes, rivers,
streams, creeks and reser-
voirs.
4. LOCAL PERCOLATION.
, TCEQ OSSF (On-Site Sewage Facility) Test 2024-2025
Practice Exam
Water table aquifers are
recharged by
.
5. Rock-filled or lined pits SEEPAGE PITS.
dug at least 4 feet deep at
the end of a septic tank ab-
sorption field system are
called .
6. Pits constructed in perme- CESSPOOLS.
able soil with open-jointed
material along the sides to
the bottom of the pit that
receive a direct discharge
of raw waste water are
called .
7. How are water born dis- MICROORGANISMS
eases transmitted?
8. What are 3 primary routes Neighborhood pollution, groundwater pollution and surface water
of containment for patho- pollution.
genetic microorganisms
and harmful chemicals
from on-site sewage sys-
tems to our environment?
9. What problems are a re- ~Diseases that can be spread by direct or indirect contact with the
sult of neighborhood pol- standing water.
lution?
~Vectors such as roaches and flies, that can also spread diseases after
coming in contact with the waste water.
, ~Unsightly and unpleasant living conditions that result from the
standing waste water.
~Feuds and bad relationships with neighbors that can result from
waste water problems.
~Property values drop and real estate transactions fall through. No
one benefits and everyone sutters when neighborhoods are fouled
by waste water.
10. Why is acceptable quality Sustains human life, the natural environment and the economic life
water vital? of Texas
11. Groundwater that is ob- Agricultural, industrial/commercial and drinking water.
tained via a well can be
used for what purpose?
12. What is the difference Water table aquifer is in direct contact with either the soil or the
between a water table intermediate belt.
aquifer and an artesian
aquifer? Artesian is overplayed by a layer of impervious material.
13. What is the static water Level at which water stands in a well.
level?
14. What are the 2 categories Point source pollution.
of sources of pollutants in
surface water? Non-point source pollution.
15. What is the difference be- Point source can be controlled, non point source has little or no
tween point source and control.
nonpoint source pollu-
tion?
