Green Plumbing - Question List

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141. Which of the following is a nonpoint source of water quality degradation?
  1. Textile manufacturer discharges
  2. Pulp mill effluent
  3. Stormwater runoff
  4. Raw sewage pipe overflow
142. Each of the following is a potential problem related to the design of the water supply system in maintaining water quality, except:
  1. Backflow
  2. Cross-connections
  3. Industrial pollutants
  4. Water main breaks
143. Which of the following is a standard form of water quality monitoring?
  1. Biological indicators
  2. pH
  3. Turbidity
  4. All of the above
144. Which federal agency sets the standards for drinking water quality and monitors the implementation of those standards for water suppliers and utilities at state and local levels?
  1. United States Department of Agriculture
  2. Environmental Protection Agency
  3. Federal Emergency Management Agency
  4. United States Geological Survey
145. Which is not a water quality-based reason driving the categorization of classes of water?
  1. Restore bodies of water subject to pollution and waste to a state that allows swimming and fishing
  2. Facilitate prioritization of funding for water source cleanup
  3. Keep waters used for drinking from those exposed to pollution and waste
  4. Know how to anticipate the difficulty of rapids

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