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EC- Water Supply and Sanitary Systems > Water and Sanitary Systems > Flashcards

Water and Sanitary Systems Flashcards

1
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Supply systems

A

Supply clean, clear, potable water in sealed systems under pressure

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Sanitary waste systems

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Remove contaminated water

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3
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Storm drains

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Similar to sanitary systems with larger pipes

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Supply water

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Clean, clear, potable, suitable for drinking

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Acidity

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Rain is clear of any mineral content but is slightly acidic

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pH

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(greater acidity = lower pH)

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8
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Very acidic pH

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< 5

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Slightly acidic pH

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6.0 - 6.9

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Basic or alkaline solution pH

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> 7

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Hardness

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Groundwater that has absorbed minerals such as limestone, calcium, and magnesium

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12
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Pneumatic Tank System

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Pressurized tank in basement to serve upper level

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13
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Downfeed System

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Roof-mounted tank supplies water to upper building floors

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13
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Carcinogens

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Typically, man-made substances found in groundwater and wells

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14
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Tankless System

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Requires one or more variable speed pumps to provide required pressure

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15
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Friction

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Flow rate is affected by pressure losses due to friction

16
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Soil lines

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Water from toilets, urinals, etc. (black water)

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waste lines

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All other waste water from
sinks, etc. (gray water)

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Vent stack

A

Small, air intake for all fixtures, open to outside

18
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Sanitary system vent

A

relieves built-up
pressure and breaks siphoning action
(suction

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Soil stack

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Large pipe into which all soil and waste lines empty, open to outside

20
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Stack vent

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Section above highest fixture, vents soil stack

21
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Cast iron

A

Sanitary lines inside building

22
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Ceramic

A

Sanitary lines outside building

23
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Copper/galvanized

A

Vents; Plastic (PVS)

24
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Composting Toilet

A

No water, waste
stored below and vented, may introduce
kitchen waste

25
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Separation of lines

A

Soil (black) and waste (gray) lines may be separated so gray water can be recycled on site

26
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Toilet

A

Reservoir or tank type, flush valve or flushometer, 3 - 5 gallons of water per flush

EC- Water Supply and Sanitary Systems (1 decks)

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