Water (W01-W03) Preconditions Flashcards
How many ounces of water is recommended on a daily basis?
49-125 oz for adults
What two industries pose an increasing risk to drinking water?
agricultural and pharmaceutical sources
High levels of ___ in water can impair oxygen levels in infants.
nitrate
Exposure to ___ in drinking water can impair neurodevelopment in children.
lead
a. List the names of byproducts that are a combination of water disinfectant chemicals and natural organic matter.
b. List diseases they are correlated with.
a. trihalomethanes (THMs) & haloacetic acids (HAAs)
b. reproductive disease and cancer
Define reverse osmosis.
water purification process that uses a partially permeable membrane to separate ions, unwanted molecules and larger particles from drinking water.
What can contaminate domestic potable and hot water systems, cooling towers, humidifiers, misters, decorative fountains, spas and hot tubs?
Legionella
If water from any source wets building materials that are not intended to come into contact with water, it sets up prime conditions for ________.
mold growth
Name 4 things that the WELL Water concept aims to do.
- increase the RATE of adequate HYDRATION in building users,
- reduce HEALTH RISKS due to contaminated water and excessive moisture within buildings,
- provide adequate SANITATION through better infrastructure design and operations,
- improve awareness and maintenance of water quality
What parameters/indicators are commonly used to assess the effectiveness of water treatment systems?
W01 Water Quality Indicators
total coliforms and turbidity
What is coliform?
W01 Water Quality Indicators
Bacteria that is naturally present in the environment (generally harmless) and associated with fecal contamination which may cause disease, if ingested.
What is turbidity?
W01 Water Quality Indicators
a measure of water cloudiness, which may indicate the availability of food and shelter for microbes.
High levels may reduce the efficacy of water treatment technology.
What can help reduce turbidity?
W01 Water Quality Indicators
water filtration
What can kill coliforms and pathogenic microbes?
W01 Water Quality Indicators
disinfection with ultraviolet (UV) light- if the water has low turbidity
What is the required threshold for turbidity (in water coming into contact with humans)?
W01 Water Quality Indicators
< than or = to 1.0 NTU, FTU or FNU