Chapter Quiz

  1. What law gave the EPA authority to set water quality standards via NPDES?
    1. Federal Pollution Control Act
    2. Clean Water Act
    3. State Safe Drinking Water Act
    4. Oil Pollution Act
  2. The average flow per person per day is:
    1. 30 gpd
    2. 50 gpd
    3. 80 gpd
    4. 100 gpd
  3. A process control decision is any action to maintain or change the _________ or ___________ of water being treated.
    1. Size or type
    2. Color or odor
    3. Quality or quantity
    4. None of the above
  4. What is the responsibility of the WWTP operator?
    1. To provide a quality product at an affordable price
    2. Maintain compliance with laws and regulations
    3. Verify plant performance
    4. All of the above
  5. An NPDES permit
    1. Is required to become a licensed operator
    2. Regulates the amount of pollutants that can be discharged
    3. Is only required for municipal dischargers
    4. Is good for two years