Welcome back to TPO magazine's Exam Study Guide Series, which offers a pair of water/wastewater study questions with in-depth explanations of the answers. Last time, we covered a set of wastewater and drinking water treatment questions on the topics of Activated Sludge Conditions; and Well Screens.This time, you can test your knowledge about biological activity in lagoons, and calcium hardness calculation.
Wastewater Treatment Sample QuestionFor every 10-degree Celsius (18-degree Fahrenheit) drop in water temperature, what effect does this have on the biological process? Hint: think lagoon operations.
A. No effectB. Biological activity doublesC. Biological activity halvesD. Biological activity halts
Answer: The answer to the question is C. Wastewater lagoons and ponds are
Exam Study Guide: Biological Activity in Lagoons; and Calcium Hardness Calculation
Maintaining your education is important, especially in a career that demands licensing exams. Prove you’re an expert operator by answering these questions and others from our Exam Study Guide Series.
Sep 26, 2019
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