Understanding the Journey of Drinking Water

Where does the treatment process of drinking water begin?

• At the consumer's home

• In the reservoir

• At the pumping station

• At the distribution center

What is the first step in the water cleaning process at the treatment facility?

• Chlorination

• Filtration

• Disinfection

• Removal of sediment and particles

What chemicals are used to cause particles in the water to stick together?

• Ozone

• Chlorine

• Fluoride

• Coagulants

What is the process called where water and flock are separated?

• Clarification

• Aeration

• Sedimentation

• Filtration

Which two methods are used to separate and remove flock from water?

• Heating and cooling

• Reverse osmosis and distillation

• Chemical treatment and UV light

• Sinking and floating

What substances are used for disinfecting water in this video?

• Chlorine and ozone

• Hydrogen peroxide and bicarbonate

• Bromine and iodine

• Sodium and potassium

What is ozone used for in the water treatment process?

• To increase oxygen content

• To coagulate particles

• To improve the taste of water

• To scrub and disinfect viruses, germs, and fungi

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How does New Jersey American Water ensure the safety and quality of the drinking water?

• By using only organic chemicals

• By allowing public testing

• By only using natural filtration methods

• By conducting thousands of tests from source to tap

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