Deck 11: Water Service Installation

Question 1

A ___________ book lists approved material for water service and sewer piping installed in the same trench.

Answer 1

code

Question 2

Ground water is typically cleaner than _______________ water because it is filtered as it percolates through the soil.

Answer 2

surface

Question 3

The purity of the water,regardless of the source,is typically inspected by ______________________________ and regulated in each state or county.

Answer 3

local health administrations

Question 4

Inspection for water quality is the responsibility of the owner of the well.

Question 5

The EPA defines a public water system as a system in service for a minimum of _____ days per year and providing water to a minimum of _____ connections or _____ individuals.

Question 6

High mineral levels can be lowered or removed with water purification systems.

Question 7

Currently there are no code requirements regulating the installation of a water service and sewer in the same trench.

Question 8

Water systems serving less than the EPA criteria for public water systems are considered _______________ water systems.

Question 9

Most codes dictate that the smallest size water service is 4".

Question 10

Water clarity does not relate to water quality,and even crystal clear water can be contaminated with deadly toxins or other contaminants.

Question 11

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Aquifers
b.Filter
c.Trench
d.Brackish
e.Compacting
f.Backfill
g.Purification
h.Branch
i.Water distribution system
j.Water service
Excavated pocket of soil to install piping,also known as a ditch.

Question 12

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Aquifers
b.Filter
c.Trench
d.Brackish
e.Compacting
f.Backfill
g.Purification
h.Branch
i.Water distribution system
j.Water service
Loose soil placed into an excavated area,also called fill.

Question 13

Private well systems do not have to adhere to EPA standards.

Question 14

Lead free means that no lead is in the product.

Question 15

Codes dictate the burial depth requirements of a water service pipe and vary based on the frost levels of a particular region or local area of the country.

Question 16

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Aquifers
b.Filter
c.Trench
d.Brackish
e.Compacting
f.Backfill
g.Purification
h.Branch
i.Water distribution system
j.Water service
Geologic formations containing water.

Question 17

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Aquifers
b.Filter
c.Trench
d.Brackish
e.Compacting
f.Backfill
g.Purification
h.Branch
i.Water distribution system
j.Water service
A process to cleanse the water to ensure it is considered potable.

Question 18

An employee working in and around an excavated trench must be trained in determining the stability of the soil.

Question 19

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Aquifers
b.Filter
c.Trench
d.Brackish
e.Compacting
f.Backfill
g.Purification
h.Branch
i.Water distribution system
j.Water service
A pipe installed laterally from a main pipe.

Question 20

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Aquifers
b.Filter
c.Trench
d.Brackish
e.Compacting
f.Backfill
g.Purification
h.Branch
i.Water distribution system
j.Water service
The process of compressing loose soil placed back in a trench,also known as tamping.

Question 21

What is the Safe Drinking Water Act?

Question 22

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Aquifers
b.Filter
c.Trench
d.Brackish
e.Compacting
f.Backfill
g.Purification
h.Branch
i.Water distribution system
j.Water service
Though an entire system is distributing water,this refers to the piping inside a house.

Question 23

How much pressure does a vertical foot of water exert?

Question 24

What is potable water?

Question 25

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Aquifers
b.Filter
c.Trench
d.Brackish
e.Compacting
f.Backfill
g.Purification
h.Branch
i.Water distribution system
j.Water service
Piping from a water meter or well to a building;connects to the water distribution system.

Question 26

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Aquifers
b.Filter
c.Trench
d.Brackish
e.Compacting
f.Backfill
g.Purification
h.Branch
i.Water distribution system
j.Water service
An accessory to remove particulate from a water,but does not purify the water.

Question 27

What is the primary source of surface water pollution?

Question 28

What is the most common source of water for private water systems?

Question 29

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Aquifers
b.Filter
c.Trench
d.Brackish
e.Compacting
f.Backfill
g.Purification
h.Branch
i.Water distribution system
j.Water service
Lowland water close to the ocean;has high salt content.

Question 30

EPA drinking water standards can be categorized into two areas of regulation;list them.