Groundwater Quality and Contaminants and Groundwater Investigation

Question 1

Water quality is determined by _________, ________, and _________.

Answer 1

solute, dissolved gasses, suspended matter

Question 2

The total amount of solids in milligrams per liter that remain when a water sample is evaporated to dryness.

Answer 2

Total dissolved solids

Question 3

Classification of water-based in TDS
0-1000 mg/L

Answer 3

Fresh

Question 4

Classification of water-based in TDS
1,000 - 10,000 mg/L

Answer 4

Brackish

Question 5

Classification of water-based in TDS
10,000 - 100,000 mg/L

Answer 5

Saline

Question 6

Classification of water-based in TDS
>100,000 mg/L

Answer 6

Brine

Question 7

List of dissolved gasses

Answer 7

O, CO2, N, H2S, CH4

Question 8

Degradation of water quality due to human influences.

Answer 8

Anthropogenic effects

Question 9

Groundwater contamination is commonly marked by a ______.

Answer 9

plume

Question 10

Release pollutants from discrete conveyances.

Answer 10

Point source

Question 11

Pollution is a combination of pollutants from a large area rather than from specific identifiable sources such as discharge pipes.

Answer 11

Nonpoint source

Question 12

Enumerate the effects of pumping

Answer 12

It accelerates groundwater flow to well
Captures contamination within cone of depression
May reverse groundwater flow
Will cause saltwater intrusion

Question 13

Enumerate the effects of water polution

Answer 13

Devastating to people, animals, fish, and birds
Unsuitable for drinking, recreation, agriculture and industry
Destroys water life

Question 14

What is the purpose of water sampling and monitoring?

Answer 14

To established science-based data collection methods
Encourage consistency in the use of this methods
Provide techniques that minimize data bias
Save on cost

Question 15

Significant wastewater parameters

Answer 15

pH
Color
Total suspended solids
Oil and grease
Turbidity
COD
BOD
DO
Temperature

Question 16

How can we verify classification and water quality standards?

Answer 16

DAO 34, DAO 35

Question 17

Maps, schedule, specific water quality parameters
Verify classification and water quality standards.

Answer 17

Review important information

Question 18

Background information
Discharge water quality
Downstream impacts

Answer 18

Established sampling location

Question 19

Developed map depicting the project, sampling locations, and major water, land and road characteristics

Answer 19

Create base/site map

Question 20

Date, time and location of the sample
Project name
Name of person who collected the sample
Field conditions
Parameters to be measured

Answer 20

Sampling information label

Question 21

Glass, plastics, ceramics and metals, powderless nitrite gloves.

Answer 21

Selection of equipment and other apparatus

Question 22

At near a stream-gauging station

Straight reaches have uniform flow and a uniform and stable bottom contour, and where constituents are well-mixed along the cross-section

Far enough above and below confluences of streamflow or point source of contamination to avoid sampling a cross-section.

Away from structures and

Answer 22

Flowing-water sites

Question 23

Wells or piezometer for purpose of collecting hydrological data

Answer 23

Observation wells

Question 24

Installed specifically for assessment of physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of aquifer.

Answer 24

Monitoring wells

Question 25

Steps of Groundwater sampling

Answer 25

Step 1: Preparation (Planning and Research) Step 2: Well inspection Step 3: Well purging Step 4: Sample collection and labeling Step 5: Transportation and storage

Question 26

Water in the atmosphere returns to earth as liquid or solid.

Answer 26

Precipitation

Question 27

Precipitation formula

Answer 27

P= ET + R + (Triangle)S

Question 28

Process of converting water to water vapor

Answer 28

Evaporation

Question 29

Evaporation from soil surface and transpiration from plants

Answer 29

Evapotranspiration

Question 30

Water flows across the land surface as streams, rivers, and drains after rain storms or melting snow.

Answer 30

Surface runoff

Question 31

Water flowing beneath the land surface through sediments and rock

Answer 31

Subsurface runoff

Question 32

Water collected in naturally occurring or manmade bodies along hydrologic cycle

Answer 32

Water storage

Question 33

Measurement approach in Precipitation

Answer 33

rain gauges

Question 34

Measurement approach in stream discharge

Answer 34

sharp crested weir

Question 35

Measurement approach evapotranspiration

Answer 35

evaporation pan

Question 36

Measurement approach gw storage Sgw

Answer 36

observation wells

Question 37

Measurement approach sw storage Ssw

Answer 37

stage

Question 38

Method to assess aquifer sensitivity

Answer 38

Depth to water table net Recharge Aquifer media Soil media Topography Impact of vadose zone hydraulic Conductivity

Question 39

Source of potable waters and other domestic use

Answer 39

Adopt Class A WQG (except BOD and Dissolved oxygen)

Question 40

Bathing and another primary contract recreation

Answer 40

Adopt Class B WQG (except BOD and Dissolved oxygen)

Question 41

Irrigation, Fish culture, livestock watering

Answer 41

Adopt Class C WQG (except BOD, Dissolved oxygen, and Total suspended solids)

Question 42

Intended primarily for water having watersheds, which are uninhibited and/or otherwise declared as protected areas, and which require only approved disinfection to meet the latest PNSDW.

Answer 42

Class AA Public Water Supply Class I

Question 43

Intended as sources of water supply requiring conventional treatment (coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection) to meet the latest PNSDW.

Answer 43

Class A Public Water Supply Class II

Question 44

Intended for primary contract recreation (bathing, swimming, etc.)

Answer 44

Class B Recreational Water Class I

Question 45

1. Fishery water for propagation and growth of fish and other aquatic resources. 2. For boating, fishing, or similar activities 3. For agriculture, irrigation, and livestock watering

Answer 45

Class C Recreational Water Class II

Question 46

Navigable waters

Answer 46

Class D

Question 47

Waters designated as national or local marine parks, reserves, sanctuaries, and other areas established by law

Answer 47

Class SA Protected Waters

Question 48

Suitable for shellfish harvesting for direct human consumption.

Answer 48

Class SA Fishery Water Class I

Question 49

Water suitable for commercial propagation of shellfish and intended as spawning areas for milkfish and similar species.

Answer 49

Class SB Fishery Water Class II

Question 50

For ecotourism and recreational activities.

Answer 50

Class SB Tourist Zones

Question 51

Intended for primary contact recreation (bathing, swimming, skin diving, etc.)

Answer 51

Class SB Recreational Water Class I

Question 52

For the propagation and growth of fish and other aquatic resources and intended for commercial and sustenance fishing.

Answer 52

Class SC Fishery Water Class III

Question 53

For boating, fishing, and similar activities.

Answer 53

Class SC Recreational Water Class II

Question 54

Marshy and/or mangrove areas declared as fish and wildlife sanctuaries.

Answer 54

Class SC

Question 55

Marshy and/or mangrove areas declared as fish and wildlife sanctuaries.

Answer 55

Class SC