Water Distribution Level 2 Correct 100%

What do water distribution system operators have the responsibility for? - ANSWER The health and well-being of the community they serve Frequently the water supplier tries to maintain specific minimum target __________________ throughput the distribution system. - ANSWER Water pressure (20 PSI minimum) All trenches and excavations are unsafe until... - ANSWER Proper shoring, used, and back filled Can the quality of water coming out of the consumers tap can be affected by what happens to the water as it travels through the consumers own system? - ANSWER Yes Biofilms will grow more easily on materials that supply... - ANSWER Nutrients Operators should be required to follow a prepared _________ schedule and document the work they do - ANSWER PM (preventative maintenance) A lack of chlorine residual in a distribution system could indicate? - ANSWER The presence of heavy contamination What is necessary to do when a new well, pump, or screen is completed - ANSWER Disinfect The chlorine injection should never be due to causing corrosion problems - ANSWER On the intake side of the pump What must be done before excavation can begin? - ANSWER Location of underground installations (811 locates) When must a confined space permit be renewed? - ANSWER each time someone leaves and re-enters the confined space What does nearly every area of a managers responsibilities require? - ANSWER Some type of planning The sooner you deal with a disciple problem... - ANSWER The better the outcome will be. Who is responsible for peeve contamination of the public water system by backflow? - ANSWER The water supplier A supervisor neglecting the safety hazards could be... - ANSWER Fined, sentenced to jail, barred from working What is the operators most important responsibility with regards to safety? - ANSWER Following safety procedures What is the main purpose of a water storage facility? - ANSWER To provide a sufficient amount of water to average or equalize the daily demands