214 ppt 2 Water Supply Responsibilities in the UK

Who is responsible for the supply of wholesome water to consumers in the UK?

• Local government

• Water undertakers

• Private companies

• Environmental agencies

What is one of the responsibilities of water undertakers?

• Building new water reservoirs

• Collecting and treating water for human consumption

• Regulating water prices

• Monitoring weather patterns

How many homes does a typical reservoir service?

• 50,000 homes

• 100,000 homes

• 150,000 homes

• 200,000 homes

What material has recently replaced cast iron for water supply pipes?

• PVC

• Copper

• MDPE

• Steel

What is the diameter of the mains pipe from the treatment plant, before it is divided into smaller pipes?

• 100mm

• 600mm

• 50mm

• 25mm

What is the starting point of a typical mains distribution system?

• Water treatment plant

• Houses

• Water mains

• Reservoir

In a mains distribution system, what do the water mains ultimately connect to?

• Water treatment plant

• Houses and other buildings

• Reservoir

• Sewage system

What is the typical size of a road service pipe that can serve a road?

• 15mm

• 25mm

• 30mm

• 50mm

What type of pipe is generally fusion-welded with some compression fittings?

• PVC pipe

• Copper pipe

• MDPE pipe

• Steel pipe

What is used with cast iron and MDPE pipes to allow the valve to be opened or closed?

• Compression fitting

• Ferrule key

• Wrench

• Screwdriver