Introduction

Question 1

Name the four types of discharge into water bodies

Answer 1

Agricultural Discharge
Municipal Discharge
Power Plant Discharge
Industry Discharge

Question 2

Name the four types of biological pollutants

Answer 2

Bacteria
Virus
Protozoa
Helminths

Question 3

Name the five types of chemical pollutants

Answer 3

Dissolved Solids (Na, Ca, Mg, Cl, SO4, HCO3)
Heavy Metals
Pesticides
Pharmaceuticals
Radioactive Waste

Question 4

Define water and waste water treatment

Answer 4

A process to achieve water quality that meets some specified standards set by the community through its regulatory agencies

Question 5

What is the main challenge for water and wastewater treatment plants?

Answer 5

Elimination of contaminants (organic, inorganic, microbiological)

Question 6

What are wastewater treatment plants starting to be referred to as?

Answer 6

Resource Recovery Facilities

Question 7

What do water treatment facilities create?

Answer 7

Drinking water

Question 8

What are the 7 steps the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Plant uses to create drinking water?

Answer 8

1) Inlet blending
2) Pre-treatment
3) Flocculation
4) Filtration
5) UV disinfection
6) Clearwells and post-treatment
7) Water to your tap