Annual Education Kit VII - Quiz 1 (0.2 CPD)

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H2Uh-Oh, Do you need to filter your water? (8 correct answers needed to pass)

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1) What is a convenient way for consumers to reduce microbial levels in tap water?

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a. Disinfect the plumbing

b. Use a filter certified for microbial reduction

c. Spray disinfectant on faucet outlet

d. Boil water before drinking

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2) What would you recommend to consumers to reduce their exposure to lead originating from their home’s distribution system?

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a. Don’t drink from the faucet

b. Add a filter certified for lead reduction

c. Drink only from the hot water tap

d. Drink only from the cold water tap

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3) Lead can come from several sources within a home plumbing system, what is not a source?

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a. Lead service line

b. Solder

c. Brass fittings

d. Copper lines

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4) Which disinfectant has the highest usage rate for municipal drinking water plants in the US?

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a. Ozone

b. Chloramine

c. Chlorine

d. UV

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5) Which microorganism is not responsible for causing illness?

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a. Viruses

b. Heterotrophic Bacteria

c. Cysts

d. Campylobacter Bacteria

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6) What percentage of waterborne disease outbreaks was due to heavy downpours for a 36-year period?

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a. 25

b. 50

c. 75

d. 100

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7) There are several classifications for bottled water quality. Which one is not a bottled water quality classification by the FDA (Standards of Identity)?

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a. Mineral Water

b. Spring Water

c. Still Water

d. Purified Water

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8) Why is the EPA reevaluating the safety of Atrazine?

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a. To determine whether a water utility can efficiently remove atrazine

b. To determine where Atrazine is found in the environment

c. To determine whether new restrictions are necessary to protect health and the environment

d. To determine whether a wastewater treatment plant can remove atrazine to low levels

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9) It is extremely difficult to remove perchlorate from water. Which statement best describes treatment technologies available for perchlorate reduction?

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a. The technologies available for perchlorate concentration reduction are ion exchange and RO.

b. Oxidizing media is a promising technology for perchlorate concentration reduction.

c. Lime soda softening and slow sand filtration are effective at reducing perchlorate concentration.

d. The only technology available for reducing perchlorate concentration is ion exchange.

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10) Prescription drug disposal down toilets to wastewater treatment plants has led to very low levels of drugs being found in home taps. Which statement below best describes the product performance claim testing standards for reduction of drug concentration?

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a. No official standard exists today because the EPA has not found any significant health risks.

b. Official testing standards have been completed using manufacturer's testing.

c. The USEPA is evaluating a testing standard to verify a manufacturer's test.

d. All current product performance claims are based on the manufacturer's own testing.

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11) Disinfection By-Products (DBP's) occur when a disinfectant combines with organic matter that is naturally found in water. Why have DBP levels dropped significantly since the 1970's?

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a. DBP levels have dropped due to the widespread use of POU filters.

b. USEPA regulations of DBP's has led to the decrease.

c. Home owners are using more POE filtration.

d. Manufacturer's filter development has created better DBP reduction capabilities.

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