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Storage Facilities CEU Course Assignment
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Multiple Choice Section, One answer per question and please use the answer key.

Water Storage Introduction

1. According to the text, treated or pumped water is placed in ___________in order for
disinfection to take place.
A. Storage reservoirs D. A closed tank or reservoir
B. Water distribution systems E. Repairing and replacing these facilities
C. Steel reservoirs F. None of the Above

2. Which of the following terms prevents contamination of water as it travels to the

customer, finished water storage facilities are an important component of the protective
distribution system?
A. Cathodic protection D. Barrier
B. Corrosion E. Clearwells
C. System integrity F. None of the Above

Storage and Distribution

3. The cost of supplying water to the users of any water system includes are on-going
maintenance costs associated with cleaning, repairing and replacing these?
A. Storage reservoirs D. Adequate pressure
B. Facilities E. Clearwells
C. Steel reservoirs F. None of the Above

4. Proper construction is important in maintaining system integrity and the distribution

system must also protect?
A. Cathodic protection D. Protective distribution system “barrier”
B. Corrosion E. Clearwells
C. Water quality F. None of the Above

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Water Storage Facilities
5. Water storage facilities and tanks vary in different types of storage that are used in the
water distribution systems, such as stand pipes, elevated tanks and reservoirs,
hydropneumatic tanks and?
A. Storage reservoirs D. Adequate pressure
B. Water distribution systems E. Surge tanks
C. Steel reservoirs F. None of the Above

6. According to the text, which of the following terms can be converted to pressure
potential energy or kinetic energy for delivery to homes?
A. Hydrostatic D. Hydraulic power
B. Static pressure E. Stored energy
C. Pressure F. None of the Above

Storage Reservoirs
7. It is recommended that this term be located at a high enough elevation to allow the
water to flow by gravity to the distribution system.
A. Storage reservoirs D. Adequate pressure
B. Levelers E. Pumps
C. Tree systems F. None of the Above

Steel Reservoirs
8. Steel reservoirs or tanks generally have higher construction and installation costs than
concrete, and require less maintenance.
A. True B. False

9. Steel tanks should be inspected once a year and repainted every 5-7 years.
A. True B. False

10. The maintenance program for reservoir tanks should call for annual draining for a
complete inspection of the interior.
A. True B. False

11. Many storage facilities have hydraulic considerations that has resulted in many
storage facilities operating today with _________than is needed for non-emergency
usage.
A. Storage reservoirs D. Adequate pressure
B. Larger water storage capacity E. Repairing and replacing these facilities
C. Steel reservoirs F. None of the Above

Categories of Finished Water Storage Facilities

12. According to the text, which of the following terms does not include facilities such as
clearwells that are part of treatment or contact time requirements per the Surface Water
Treatment Rules?
A. Long detention times D. Finished water storage
B. Clear wells E. Ground storage reservoirs
C. Storage F. None of the Above

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13. Ground storage tanks or reservoirs can be below ground, and may be accompanied
by pump stations if not built at elevations providing the required system pressure by?
A. Storage volume of a standpipe D. Water quality problems in storage facilities
B. Gravity E. A filtration and treatment plant
C. Distribution system F. None of the Above

14. Which of the following terms are supported by a single pedestal have been
constructed where aesthetic considerations are an important part of the design process?
A. Elevated tanks D. Clear wells on the outboard side of water treatment plants
B. Reservoirs E. Ground storage reservoirs
C. Storage F. None of the Above

15. Which of the following terms functions somewhat as a combination of ground and
elevated storage?
A. Storage volume of a standpipe D. Surge tank
B. Standpipe E. A pump station
C. Distribution system F. None of the Above

16. According to the text, many standpipes were built with?

A. A common inlet and outlet D. Clear wells
B. Air tanks E. Ground storage reservoirs
C. Pressure reliefs F. None of the Above

17. Water color in many storage facilities is the most important factor related to water
quality deterioration.
A. True B. False

18. According to the text, long detention times, resulting in excessive water age, can be
conducive to microbial growth and chemical changes.
A. True B. False

Municipal Water Supply Systems

19. Water supplies that are used to feed water to a filtration and ____________________
for purification for domestic purposes including drinking water is classified as raw water.
A. Storage volume of a standpipe D. Water quality problems in storage facilities
B. Storage E. Treatment plant
C. Distribution system F. None of the Above

20. Raw water sources are not suitable for any domestic purposes including water for
cooking, bathing, and especially drinking.
A. True B. False

21. There is an exception to the rule above, the exception is ___________that has been
chlorinated and disinfected for individual household use in accordance with individual
State Public Health regulations.
A. Sample D. Water quality tests have been done prior
B. Individual well water E. A filtration and treatment plant
C. Distribution system F. None of the Above

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22. Which of the following answers is the most common type of water storage on a
municipal water system is the use of clear wells?
A. Water storage D. Finished water storage
B. Reservoir E. Ground storage reservoir
C. Storage F. None of the Above

Distribution Storage Functions

23. Storage within a ______________enables the system to process water at times when
treatment facilities otherwise would be idle.
A. System demand D. Most useful form of storage
B. Variations in demand E. Distribution system
C. Holding tank F. None of the Above

Advantages.
24. The principal advantages of ____________ include the fact that storage equalizes
demands on supply sources, production works, and transmission and distribution mains.
A. Pumping equipment D. Water supply distribution system
B. Dedicated fire storage E. Distribution storage
C. System demands F. None of the Above

Meeting system demands and required fire flow.

25. The variations in demand that occur throughout the day in different parts of the
______________ along with the location, capacity, and elevation of distribution storage
are closely associated with system demands.
A. System demand D. Most useful form of storage
B. Variation in demand E. Capacity of the system’s high-service pumps
C. Distribution system F. None of the Above

26. Which of the following terms can be determined only after a careful analysis of an
entire distribution system?
A. Pumping equipment D. Water supply distribution system
B. Dedicated fire storage E. Distribution storage water quality
C. System demands F. None of the Above

Elevated and Ground-Level Storage

27. Distribution system storage normally is provided in one of two ways, elevated storage
or ground storage with?
A. System demand D. High-service pumping
B. Variations in demand E. Capacity of the system’s high-service pumps
C. Holding tank F. None of the Above

Elevated Storage
28. Properly sized elevated water tanks provide dedicated fire storage and are used to
maintain constant pressure on the?
A. Pumping equipment D. Water supply distribution system
B. Dedicated fire storage E. Distribution storage
C. System demands F. None of the Above

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29. Domestic water supplies are regularly fed to the system from the top 10 to 15 feet of
water in the elevated tanks.
A. True B. False

30. The high-service pumps are constant-speed units, which can operate at their highest
efficiency point, the remaining water in the tanks normally is held in reserve as?
A. Pumping equipment D. Water supply backup
B. Dedicated fire storage E. Distribution storage
C. System demand F. None of the Above

31. The fire storage reserve will feed into the system automatically as the fire-flow
demand and the domestic use at a specific time exceed the capacity of the?
A. System demand D. Most useful form of storage
B. Variations in demand E. System’s high-service pumps
C. Holding tank F. None of the Above

Ground Storage
32. Since water kept in ground storage is not under any significant pressure, it must be
delivered to the point of use by?
A. Pumping equipment D. Water supply distribution system height
B. Dedicated fire storage E. Distribution storage in stand pipes
C. System demands F. None of the Above

33. Which of the following terms is needed for normal uses as well as any fire demand,
which requires a generally unused investment in pumping capacity?
A. System demand D. Most useful form of storage
B. Variations in demand E. Peak demand
C. Holding tank F. None of the Above

34. Water supply sources and ground-level storage must be maintained at all times
because the system cannot function without the pumps.
A. True B. False

35. The distribution lines to all points in the water distribution system must be significantly
oversized to handle fire flow, no matter where the fire might occur near one or more fire
hydrants on the?
A. Storage D. Piping system
B. Water supply E. Standby pumping systems
C. Trees F. None of the Above

36. In hilly areas, it is frequently possible to install ground reservoirs at sufficient elevation
so that the water would “float” on the distribution system.
A. True B. False

37. The energy that would be needed to deliver the water when ground-level storage is
used in areas of high fire risks, is lost on the initial delivery of water to?
A. The tank D. Pump station
B. Water supply E. Standby pumping systems
C. An elevated tank F. None of the Above

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38. Which of the following terms must be either variable speed or controlled by discharge
valves to maintain constant system pressures?
A. Ground-level storage D. System’s high-service pumps
B. Water supply system E. Standby pumping systems
C. An elevated tank F. None of the Above

39. Capital costs for pumps, generators, and backup systems, and the long-term energy
costs, significantly increase the costs of a?
A. Ground-level storage D. Ground-storage system
B. Water supply E. Standby pumping systems
C. An elevated tank F. None of the Above

Distribution System Water Quality Problems

Turbidity
40. Turbidity is caused by particles suspended in water, these particles scatter or reflect
light rays, making the water appear cloudy.
A. True B. False

41. Turbidity in water is significant from a public health standpoint because ___________
could shelter micro-organisms from the disinfectant and allow them to still be viable when
they reach the customer.
A. Germs D. Turbidity
B. Hardness E. Suspended particles
C. Chlorine F. None of the Above

42. EPA regulations direct that, for most water systems, the turbidity of water entering the
distribution system must be equal or less than 0.5 ntu in at least 95 percent of the
measurements taken each month, at no time may the turbidity exceed 5 ntu.
A. True B. False

43. Increases in turbidity may be caused by changes in velocity or inadequate flushing

following main replacement.
A. True B. False

Hardness
44. Water hardness usually comes from water contacting rock formations, such as water
from wells in?
A. Turbidity D. Concentration of calcium and magnesium
B. Hard and soft water E. Limestone formations
C. Ferrous iron F. None of the Above

45. Most surface water is of?

A. Hard hardness D. Hard and soft water
B. Hardness E. Soft hardness
C. Medium hardness F. None of the Above

46. Water with 300 mg/L of hardness usually is considered soft.

A. True B. False

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47. Hard water usually is quite corrosive, and may have to be treated to reduce the
corrosivity.
A. True B. False

Iron
48. Ferrous iron (Fe2) is in a _______________, and water containing ferrous iron is
colorless.
A. Corrosivity D. Turbidity
B. Hardness E. Rust-colored
C. Dissolved state F. None of the Above

49. Ferric iron (Fe3) has been oxidized, and water containing it is?
A. Corrosivity D. Turbidity
B. Hardness E. Rust-colored
C. Medium hardness F. None of the Above

50. Gallionella can cause_____________, tastes and odors, clogged pipes, and pump
failure.
A. Bacteriological safety D. Entry of contaminants
B. System failure E. Red water
C. Bacteria F. None of the Above

51. Water samples show increased iron concentrations between the point where water
enters the distribution system and the consumer’s tap, either corrosion, Iron bacteria, or
both are probably taking place.
A. True B. False

52. If the problem is caused by system pressure, flushing mains, shock chlorination, and
carrying increased residual chlorine are alternatives to consider.
A. True B. False

Manganese
53. The NSDWR recommend a concentration not to exceed 0.05 mg/L to avoid?
A. Corrosion D. Harmful effects on humans
B. Customer complaints E. Water system contamination
C. Pressure loss F. None of the Above

Water Quality Safeguards

54. Which of the following terms are recommended above is absolutely necessary to
prevent back siphonage and the entry of contaminants?
A. Bacteriological safety D. Monitoring
B. Static pressure E. Continuous positive pressure
C. Chlorine F. None of the Above

55. Either water use must be restricted or the water system must be upgraded to be
capable of supplying more water, if water demands are so great during peak demand
periods that pressure declines in parts of the systems.
A. True B. False

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56. Which of the following terms also may be reduced during a main break because of
the large amount of escaping water?
A. Bacteriological safety D. Cross connection
B. System pressure E. Backflow
C. Backpressure F. None of the Above

Water Hammer
57. Water hammer is a pressure surge or wave caused by the static energy of a fluid in
motion when it is forced to stop or change direction suddenly.
A. True B. False

58. Moving water in a pipe has kinetic energy proportional to the mass of the water in a
given volume times the square of the velocity of the water.
A. True B. False

New EPA Rules for Distribution

Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act
59. The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act means municipalities, water districts and
developers who work with and pay for water infrastructure need to be preparing.
A. True B. False

60. Lead, a metal found in natural deposits, is commonly used in household plumbing
materials and water service lines.
A. True B. False

61. Lead in drinking water can also cause a variety of adverse health effects. In babies
and children, exposure in drinking water above the action level can result in delays in
physical and mental development, along with slight deficits in attention span and learning
abilities. In adults, it can cause increases in blood pressure.
A. True B. False

62. The most common problem is with brass or chrome-plated brass faucets and fixtures
which these devices can leach significant amounts of lead into the water, especially cold
water.
A. True B. False

63. Homes built before 1999 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures and solder.
A. True B. False

64. New homes are also at risk: even legally “lead-free” plumbing may contain up to 8
percent lead.
A. True B. False

65. Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act, is to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act
regarding the use and introduction into commerce of lead pipes, plumbing fittings or
fixtures, solder and flux.
A. True B. False

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66. This lead reduction law was established January 4, 2014, which provided a three-year
timeframe for affected parties to transition to the new requirements.
A. True B. False

Pervasive Environmental Contaminant

67. Lead can be ingested from various sources, including lead paint and house dust
contaminated by lead paint, as well as soil, drinking water, and food.
A. True B. False

68. Because lead accumulates in the body, all sources of lead should be controlled or
eliminated to prevent childhood lead poisoning.
A. True B. False

69. Beginning in the 1970s, lead concentrations in air, tap water, food, dust, and soil
began to be substantially reduced, resulting in significantly reduced blood lead levels in
children throughout the United States.
A. True B. False

70. Homes built before the 1978 homes might contain lead paint hazards, as well as
drinking water service lines made from lead, or plumbing materials that contain lead.
A. True B. False

71. Which of the following terms control reduces the leaching of lead plumbing
components or solder into drinking water?
A. Lead concentrations D. Water infrastructure
B. Adequate corrosion E. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
C. Lead enforcement F. None of the Above

Composite Meters
72. Composite meters are one example of a _______________ alternative that is not
susceptible to no-lead regulations.
A. Lead free D. Zero lead
B. New lead-free law E. Lead-free alternative material
C. New low-lead brass F. None of the Above

73. Composite meters do not depend on metal pricing fluctuations and have zero lead as
opposed to low lead or even ___________meters.
A. Bronze D. “Friction feeling”
B. “Lead-free” E. A blend of plastic and fiberglass
C. Zero lead F. None of the Above

74. Which of the following terms does this type of meter boast longevity and resistance to
corrosion from aggressive water?
A. Bronze D. Composite
B. “Lead-free” E. A blend of plastic and fiberglass
C. Zero lead F. None of the Above

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75. Composite meters are constructed using a blend of plastic and?
A. Bronze D. “Friction feeling”
B. “Lead-free” E. Fiberglass
C. Zero lead F. None of the Above

76. Which of the following terms have been found to eliminate the “friction feeling”
typically experienced with metal threads and metal couplings, facilitating easier
installation?
A. Bronze D. Composite threads
B. “Lead-free” E. A blend of plastic and fiberglass
C. Zero lead F. None of the Above

77. With comprehensive testing, composite meters have demonstrated a burst pressure
that is significantly greater than?
A. Bronze D. Composite
B. “Lead-free” E. A blend of plastic and fiberglass
C. Zero lead F. None of the Above

78. Composite technology today allows for better, more environmentally friendly
composite products that will last up to 10 years in residential applications.
A. True B. False

79. Which of the following term or zero lead products on the market and it is critical that
utilities consider all of their options when selecting a new fleet of meters?
A. Bronze D. Friction
B. Lead-free E. Plastic and fiberglass
C. Zero lead F. None of the Above

80. Everyone deserves access to safe, clean water.

A. True B. False

81. According to the text, it is essential that manufacturers deliver products that meet the
highest standards for safety, quality, reliability and accuracy to ensure availability to, and
conservation of?
A. Frequency of sampling D. An adequate chlorine residual
B. Their personal health E. This most precious resource
C. Water system customers F. None of the Above

82. To ensure that drinking water supplied by all public water supply systems as defined
by the EPA meet Federal and State requirements, water system operators are required to
collect samples regularly and?
A. Frequency of sampling D. An adequate chlorine residual
B. Their personal health E. Byproduct chemicals
C. Have the water tested F. None of the Above

83. The regulations specify maximum sampling frequencies, sampling locations, testing
procedures, methods of keeping records, and frequency of reporting to the State.
A. True B. False

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84. The regulations also mandate special reporting procedures to be followed if a
contaminant exceeds _____________.
A. An MCL D. Continuous chlorine residual
B. Chemical analyses E. No concern for byproducts
C. Turbidity F. None of the Above

85. According to the text, about half the distribution systems must provide periodic
monitoring for microbiological contaminants and some chemical contaminants.
A. True B. False

86. The frequency of sampling and the chemicals that must be tested for depend on the
physical size of the water system, ________________, and the history of analyses.
A. Frequency of sampling D. An adequate chlorine residual
B. The water source E. Byproduct chemicals
C. Water system customers F. None of the Above

General Disinfection Requirements

87. According to the text, disinfection is absolutely required for all water systems using
surface water sources.
A. True B. False

88. As the water enters the distribution system, it must carry a _______________ that will
be retained throughout the distribution system.
A. Disinfectant like UV D. Continuous chlorine residual
B. Chemical analyses E. Byproduct of chlorine
C. Ozone F. None of the Above

89. Water samples from points on the distribution system must be analyzed periodically
to make sure ________________ is being maintained.
A. Frequency of sampling D. An adequate chlorine residual
B. Their personal health E. Byproduct chemicals
C. Water system customers F. None of the Above

90. The use of chlorine has almost completely eliminated occurrences of waterborne
diseases in the United States.
A. True B. False

91. The disinfection byproducts are formed when chlorine reacts with naturally occurring
substances in raw water such as decaying vegetation containing?
A. An MCL D. Humic and fulvic acids
B. Chemical analyses E. No concern for byproducts
C. Turbidity F. None of the Above

92. Which of the following terms was identified was trihalomethane a group of organic
chemicals that are known carcinogens to some animals, so they are assumed also to be
carcinogenic to humans?
A. MCLs D. Chlorine residual
B. HAAA5s E. Chlorine byproduct chemicals
C. Chloramines F. None of the Above

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93. Which of the following terms have been identified that may be harmful, and may
cause some adverse health reactions.
A. Other byproducts of disinfection D. Continuous chlorine residual
B. Chemical analyses E. Chloramines
C. Turbidity F. None of the Above

Consumer Confidence Reports

94. One of the very significant provisions of the 1996 SDWA amendments is Continuous
chlorine residual requirement.
A. True B. False

95. Information on the source water and __________ must be furnished to the satellite
system by the system selling the water (parent company).
A. An MCL D. Continuous chlorine residual
B. Chemical analyses E. No concern for byproducts
C. Turbidity F. None of the Above

96. The reports must be prepared yearly by every community water supply system.
A. True B. False

97. Water systems serving more than 10,000 people must mail the report to customers.
A. True B. False

98. The consumer confidence report (CCR) is a requirement.

A. True B. False

99. The purpose of the CCR is to provide all water customers with basic facts regarding
their drinking water so that individuals can make decisions about decisions based on their
personal health.
A. True B. False

100. According to the text, water system operators should keep in mind that CCRs
provide an opportunity to educate consumers about the?
A. MCL D. Continuous chlorine residual
B. Chemical analyses E. Sources and quality of their drinking water
C. Concern for byproducts F. None of the Above

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