Green Plumbing - Question List

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286. An aerobic treatment unit (ATU) system is a suitable alternative to a traditional on-site wastewater treatment system under which condition?
  1. Need a cheaper alternative
  2. Failing existing septic system
  3. Good soil permeability
  4. Interest in long span between pumping out
287. Each of the following is a key soil property to evaluate for site suitability prior to installing an on-site wastewater treatment system, except:
  1. Texture
  2. Structure
  3. Age
  4. Density
288. Which of the following would be the best soil for safe and effective on-site wastewater treatment?
  1. Weak structure - firm consistence - high density
  2. Very coarse texture - low density - friable consistence
  3. Strong structure - medium texture - friable consistence
  4. High density - clay texture - strong structure
289. What is the name of the test that measures the rate at which water permeates wet soil?
  1. Percolation test
  2. Infiltration test
  3. Porosity test
  4. Absorption test
290. Which of the following is a standard cutoff in terms of percolation rate (minutes it takes for the water to fall one inch during a perc test), above which alternative wastewater treatment systems are generally recommended?
  1. 10 minutes/inch
  2. 30 minutes/inch
  3. 60 minutes/inch
  4. 120 minutes/inch

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