Many sources of water are directly suitable for drinking purposes.
False
Cities and towns need qualified, capable, and dedicated distribution system operators.
True
The distribution system should be free of cross connections with unapproved water supplies that could allow contamination to be introduced into the system.
True
If the distribution system facilities are dirty and rundown, in need of painting, and overgrown with weeds, the Public will be convinced the facilities are doing a good job.
False
The distribution system operator really works for the people who depend on the operator to provide them with safe and pleasant drinking water.
True
The truely service mindec operator assists in adding to and improving the performance of the water distribution system on a continuing basis.
True
An operator of a small water distribution system must be a “jack of all trades” because of the diversity of tasks.
True
What is the most serious consequence if distribution system operators fail to do their job?
- A street cave-in due to a washout from a broken main.
- A loss of water in taps due to a main break.
- An outbreak of a waterborne disease, which could even result in death.
- Failure of the public to approvebonds needed for water distribution system improvement and expansion.
- An outbreak of a waterborne disease, which could even result in death.
What is the purpose of adequate and reliable records?
- To comply with paperwork reduction requirements.
- To document the effectiveness of the operation.
- To minimize record storage space
- To record historical events
- To document the effectiveness of the operation.
What do distribution system operators in public relations need to be able to explain?
- How pumps are operated and maintained
- The importance of a work order tracking system
- The purpose and operation of distibution system facilities
- Why media support is essential for success
- The purpose and operation of distibution system facilities
What is your responsibility with regard to safety?
- To attend safety training sessions and workshops
- To be sure that you are never exposed to safety hazards
- To be sure that your facilities are a safe place to work and that everyone follows safe procedures
- To require all visitors to view a safety video and sign a release form
- To be sure that your facilities are a safe place to work and that everyone follows safe procedures
What does the total reward for a water distribution system operator depend on?
- How many operators you work with
- How much you want to earn
- How you apply yourself
- Where you work
- How you apply yourself
The knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment required for the job depends on what?
- The certification board rating point system
- The number of operators on the staff
- The requirements imposed by the regulatory agency
- The size and type of water distribution system
- The size and type of water distribution system
What are the responsibilities of water distribution system operators?
- To be sure that I could amount of water or available during times of emergency, such as fire.
- To be sure that adequate pressure is available during times of emergency, such as fire.
- To be sure that the consumers support higher water rates.
- To ensure that Pleasant drinking water is delivered to everyone’s tap.
- To ensure that safe drinking water is delivered to everyone’s tap.
- To be sure that I could amount of water or available during times of emergency, such as fire.
- To be sure that adequate pressure is available during times of emergency, such as fire.
- To ensure that Pleasant drinking water is delivered to everyone’s tap.
- To ensure that safe drinking water is delivered to everyone’s tap.
What are the different types of operational service storage tanks in water Distribution Systems?
- Clear Wells.
- Elevated tanks.
- Ground-level thanks.
- Pressure tanks.
- Underground facilities.
- Elevated tanks.
- Ground-level thanks.
- Pressure tanks.
- Underground facilities.
Why do groundwaters require treatment? To remove what?
- Dissolved gases.
- Excessive hardness.
- Iron and magnesium.
- Suspended materials.
- Taste and odor causing substance.
- Dissolved gases.
- Excessive hardness.
- Iron and magnesium.
- Taste and odor causing substance.
Why are valves necessary to isolate portions of the distribution system?
- The cleaning.
- For increasing pressure in the system.
- For maintenance.
- For making additions to the system.
- For repairs.
- The cleaning.
- For maintenance.
- For making additions to the system.
- For repairs.
What are the typical duties performed by water distribution system operators?
- Excavate riches and install Shoring.
- Flush and clean water mains.
- Lay, connect, test, and disinfect water mains.
- Place barricades, signs, and traffic cones around work site to protect operators and the public.
- Tap into water mains.
All of the above
Whenever someone complains about their drinking water, what information should be obtained and recorded.?
- Date
- Education
- Location
- Name
- Phone number
- Date
- Location
- Name
- Phone number
What kinds of safety hazards may be encountered by water distribution system operators?
- Excavating for the installation or repair pipes.
- Explosive conditions when painting the inside of an elevated tank
- Filling out accident report forms.
- Training new operators in the use of safety procedures.
- Working in traffic.
- Excavating for the installation or repair pipes.
- Explosive conditions when painting the inside of an elevated tank
- Working in traffic.
Where can water distribution system operators obtain training courses to help them improve their abilities?
- Community colleges.
- Office of water Programs, California State University, Sacramento.
- Operator associations.
- State water utility associations.
- Vocational schools.
All of the above
