Types of water supply to a property Quiz

What is the typical diameter of the water mains distribution pipe from a reservoir?

• 500mm

• 600mm

• 700mm

• 800mm

What material are modern water mains made of?

• HDPE

• PTFE

• MFDD

• MDPE

What material were the water mains pipes originally made of before being replaced with MDPE?

• Steel

• Copper

• Cast iron

• PVC

What colour is used in the construction industry to identify a water pipe?

• Rainbows and glitter stripes

• Yellow and Green stripes

• Blue

• Yellow

What does MDPE stand for?

• Maximum density pie eating

• Medium density polyethylene

• Maximum density pickolene

• Medium poly density extraction

What is the purpose of dividing the 600mm water main pipe into smaller pipes?

• To increase water pressure

• To maintain pressure and flow rate whilst supplying multiple properties

• To reduce water flow

• To save material

What is the role of a water main in the distribution system?

• To store water

• To transport water

• To clean water

• To heat water

What is the final destination of water in a typical mains distribution system?

• Water treatment plant

• Water mains

• Houses and other buildings

• Reservoir

What is the minimum depth a water main should be buried in the ground?

• 150mm

• 750mm

• 37 inches

• 75mm

The supply of wholesome water to consumers is the responsibility of the UK water authorities, often referred to as what?

• Water Undertaker

• Water boys

• The Royal Water Institute

• Sanitation Support