Cheat Sheet 1 (c)

Question 1

Dead end water mains should be avoided to prevent what?

Answer 1

The development of taste and odor problems

Question 2

How often should fire hydrants be operated

Answer 2

Fire hydrants should be operated twice a year

Question 3

What are blow off valves used for

Answer 3

Blow off valves flush out sediments and bio growth out of the water system

Question 4

What is the type of hydrant with valve outlets

Answer 4

A wet barrel hydrant has valve outlets

Question 5

What does M.C.L. Stand for

Answer 5

M.C.L. Stands for Maximum Contaminant Level

Question 6

Name a federal agency that regulates

Answer 6

The E.P.A.

Question 7

Where do you take water samples

Answer 7

At the main

Question 8

For a large system how many bacteriological samples should be taken

Answer 8

Depends on the population

Question 9

After digging a trench what would be the next step to start a tap

Answer 9

Clean the main

Question 10

What is a thrust block used for

Answer 10

To keep the pipe from separating