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20 Cards in this Set
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The Florida Drinking Water Rules encourage the avoidance of hazardous locations when constructing new or expanding public water systems.
a. True b. False |
a. True |
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The siting requirements for a water system in Florida include: the plant site area shall not be subject to a significant risk from earthquakes, floods, fires, or other disasters which could cause a breakdown of the public water system or any portion thereof.
a. True b. False |
a. True |
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The Florida drinking water regulations include maximum contaminant levels for all but which of these properties of drinking water?
a. Color contaminants b. Radiological contaminants c. Organic chemicals d. Microbiological contaminants |
a. Color contaminants |
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If a state desires primary enforcement authority (primacy) pertaining to water, ___________ will certify the program if the State meets requirements.
a. The EPA b. Congress c. The State d. The SDWA |
a. The EPA |
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Asbestos must be sampled every three years.
a. True b. False |
b. False |
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The EPA may not take action if States fail to adopt or properly implement the proper water regulations.
a. True b. False |
b. False |
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States are free to adopt and enforce more stringent water standards appropriate to that State.
a. True b. False |
a. True |
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Under Florida Drinking Water Rules a licensed Class D operator may operate plants that provide disinfection per size limits.
a. True b. False |
a. True |
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Nitrate may not exceed 10 mg/l as tested for yearly for a groundwater treatment plant.
a. True b. False |
a. True |
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The responsibility of the water supplier is to meet the primary standards set by the EPA, and the more stringent Florida standards.
a. True b. False |
a. True |
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The National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations are designed to control contaminants that affect the aesthetic quality of drinking water.
a. True b. False |
a. True |
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Which is not a regulation requirement that is enforced by FDEP?
a. Monthly MOR's are to be kept and submitted to FDEP each month. b. Pressure recorders are to be installed at each well discharge point c. Provide a sample tap for raw water d. Provide a DEP licensed water plant operator e. A daily operational log shall be kept on site |
b. Pressure recorders are to be installed at each well discharge point. |
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Which is not a regulation requirement enforced by FDEP?
a. Wells shall be enclosed by fences with lockable gates or in lockable buildings. b. Provide a well site with concrete apron at least 6'x6'x4". c. Provide a flow meter for the measurement of treated water. d. None of the above |
d. None of the above |
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Which is not a regulation enforced by FDEP?
a. All well systems must be operated by a licensed water treatment plant operator. b. Total well capacity shall equal at least the systems design maximum-day water demand. c. For groundwater supplies serving public systems with >350 people the well capacity shall equal at least the design average. d. For systems having multiple interconnected plants withdrawing chlorine from 2000-pound and smaller cylinders, a self-contained breathing apparatus is required in each vehicle used by plant operators. |
d. For systems having multiple interconnected plants withdrawing chlorine from 2000-pound and smaller cylinders. a self-contained breathing apparatus is required in each vehicle used by plant operators. |
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A Class C licensed operator is qualified to be lead operator for any plant up to 1.0 MGD.
a. True b. False |
a. True |
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The maximum residual disinfectant level for chlorine is:
a. 2.0 mg/l b. 4.0 mg/l c. 0.20 mg/l d. there is no regulation for free chlorine residual. |
b. 4.0 mg/l |
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An iron content of 0.30 mg/l is regulated as a:
a. Secondary standard since there is not real health concern. b. Primary standard that was set under the Safe Drinking Water Act. c. Iron is an aesthetic concern and is not regulated. d. Iron content at 0.30 can result in health problems. |
a. Secondary standard since there is no real health concern. |
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Disinfection By-products are what family of compounds?
a. Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids b. Chlorinated VOC's c. Oxygenated Inorganics d. Organic Precursors |
a. Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids |
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Community Water Systems must monitor for Inorganics, Volatiles, and Secondary Standard Compounds _________.
a. Every 3 Years b. Every Year c. Every Quarter d. Only during the Sanitary Survey |
a. Every 3 Years |
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If a coliform standard is violated the system must.
a. repeat the sample at the original site and sample within five customers upstream and five downstream b. repeat samples shall be taken within 24 hours of being notified of the positive result. c. notify DEP as soon as practible but no later than 24 hours after the system learns of the violation. d. note the violation on the MOR and provide justification. e all of the above. |
e. all of the above. |
