THE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR ALREADY PASSED

THE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR ALREADY PASSED True or False Flooded basements may cause cross connections between the water supply and the sewer. True True or False When flooding of basements occurs, electric and gas utilities must be shut off. True True or False The better the job collection system operators do, the more effectively a wastewater treatment plant can do its intended job. True True or False Collection system operators spend most of their time working underground (below the ground surface). False What is another term for wastewater collection system? 1) distribution system 2) pipes, pumps, and plants 3) sewerage system 4) sewers sewerage system What is meant by operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems? 1) bypassing raw wastewater from the collection systems 2) keeping the facilities in good operating condition 3) keeping the trucks operating 4) working with other utility agencies keeping the facilities in good operating condition What can happen when flows in excess of the sewer capacity occur? 1) excess capacity is no longer available 2) pipes need to be expanded 3) toilets will not flush 4) wastewater flows out manholes wastewater flows out manholes What is the result of effective operation and maintenance of a collection system? 1) fewer job opportunities for qualified collection system operators 2) inadequate use of available electric power 3) overloading of the telephone system 4) protection of the community's capital investment in the collection system protection of the community's capital investment in the collection system What does it take to become a collection system operator? 1) desire 2) friends 3) good luck 4) money desire How should operators do underground sewer work? 1) economically 2) perfectly 3) quickly 4) safely safely What are the purposes of wastwater collection systems? 1) collect wastewater 2) convey wastwater 3) reclaim wastewater 4) recycle wastewater 5) treat wastewater collect wastewater convey wastwater treat wastewater collection systems designed solely for storm waters usually convey these waters to which discharge points? 1) lakes 2) oceans 3) rivers 4) streams 5) treatment plants lakes oceans rivers streams what happens when wastewater collection systems fail due to lack of improper operation and maintenance? 1) blockages occur that result in backups into homes 2) bypassing of raw wastewater from collection system 3) other underground utilities installed near the collection system can be disrupted 4) stoppages develop and wastewater flows out manholes into the street 5) streets collapse due to leaking pipes blockages occur that result in backups into homes bypassing of raw wastewater from collection system other underground utilities installed near the collection system can be disrupted stoppages develop and wastewater flows out manholes into the street streets collapse due to leaking pipes what problems can occur in the lowest household upstream from a stoppage? 1) education problems 2) filth problems 3) health problems 4) odor problems 5) traffic problems filth problems health problems odor problems who hires collection system operators? 1) collection system sanitation districts 2) consulting engineers who offer operation and maintenance services 3) contract collection system operation and maintenance companies 4) municipal collection system agencies 5) private collection system utility companies collection system sanitation districts consulting engineers who offer operation and maintenance services contract collection system operation and maintenance companies private collection system utility companies how can collection system operators and heir supervisors obtain answers to safety questions? by contracting or consulting with? 1) experienced associates 2) law enforcement officials 3) police officers 4) safety officers 5) school teachers experienced associates safety officers