How many gallons of wastewater (approximately) can be held in a rectangular wet well with the following dimensions: 10-foot (ft) liquid depth, 12 ft wide, and 15 ft long?
Explanation
Answer: D - A rectangular wet well that is 12 ft wide, 15 ft long, and has a liquid depth of 10 ft can hold approximately 13,464 gallons.
Solution: Volume of wet well = Length x Width x Depth
Given, 1 cubic foot (ft3) = 7.48 gallons
Volume = 15 ft x 12 ft x 10 ft
= 1,800 ft3
In gallons, 1,800 ft3 x 7.48 gallons/ ft3 = 13,464 gallons