Sustainable Water & Sewerage Management

What are the primary sources of water?

• Rainwater, surface water, and groundwater

• Ice, liquid, and gas

• Oceans, rivers, and clouds

• Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

What is the hydrologic cycle?

• The movement of water on the earth's surface and through the atmosphere

• The process of water treatment and distribution

• The management of water resources and ecosystems

• The classification of water quality standards

What is the estimated total annual water resource in Malaysia?

• 990 billion m3

• 360 billion m3

• 566 billion m3

• 64 billion m3

What are the challenges affecting water resource management in Malaysia?

• Over-emphasis on Water Supply Management (WSM)

• High rates of water wastage

• Destruction and degradation of water catchments

• All of the above

What is the purpose of water treatment processes?

• To remove contaminants from water

• To increase the concentration of contaminants in water

• To reduce the availability of water resources

• To promote water pollution

What is the role of the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) in Malaysia?

• To regulate the water services industry

• To enforce environmental legislation

• To manage water treatment plants

• To promote water conservation

What is rainwater harvesting?

• The accumulation and deposition of rainwater for reuse

• The treatment of rainwater for drinking purposes

• The diversion of rainwater into rivers and lakes

• The prevention of rainwater runoff

What are some simple ways to save water at home?

• Fixing leaks and using water-efficient appliances

• Using water for non-essential purposes

• Watering the lawn during the hottest part of the day

• Leaving taps running while brushing teeth

What is the purpose of sewage water treatment?

• To remove contaminants from sewage water

• To increase the concentration of contaminants in sewage water

• To promote the reuse of sewage water

• To pollute surface waters

What is the role of the Sewerage Services Department in Malaysia?

• To implement sewage treatment projects

• To regulate water quality standards

• To manage water distribution systems

• To promote water conservation practices