Healthy Water Quiz 1. Clear water is clean water. choose one True False 2. What is the major cause of surface water contamination in the U.S.? choose one Factories Litter Mining Runoff Toxic waste 3. How do we know if there are contaminants in the water? choose one Conduct chemical tests to measure their concentration Conduct tests to measure physical characteristics Conduct biological tests for the presence of pathogens All of the above 4.Name a waterborne pathogen that may cause health problems. choose one Cryptosporidium Escherichia coli Giardia lamblia All of the above 5.When water treatment plant managers plan to deliver water to their customers, what hour of the day do they plan for peak water use? choose one 6:00 – 7:00 AM 7:00 – 8:00 AM 4:00 – 5:00 PM 5:00 – 6:00 PM 7:00 – 8:00 PM 6.What is the term for inorganic compounds that can enter water supplies from fertilizer runoff and sanitary wastewater discharges, and can lead to Blue Baby Syndrome? choose one Cyanide Fluoride Nitrate Phosphate Sulfate 7.How many contaminants must U.S. community water systems currently test for? choose one Five Ten Twenty-five Fifty Over Eighty 8.Approximately how long can a person survive without water? choose one One day One week One month One year 9.About how much water should a person consume in a day to remain healthy? choose one One glass Three glasses Five glasses Eight glasses 10.Name a possible source of water pollution. choose one Landfill Septic tank Urban runoff Fertilizers and Pesticides Gas/oil leak All of the above 11.What were the first water pipes in the U.S. made from? choose one Iron Leather Lead Logs 12.Compared to 2,000 years ago, do we have approximately more, less, or the same amount of water on earth today? choose one More Less Same 13.What is the primary cause of coastal pollution in the world? choose one Sewage Litter Industry Restaurants 14.Who is responsible for water quality? We all share in the responsibility. Making responsible decisions for using and managing water quality are critical to maintaining healthy water into the future. 15.Where can you get more information about water quality and health? Information on water quality and health can be obtained from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, your state department of environmental quality or health, or from your local drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities. Score = Correct answers:   Events Publications Sponsors Links Training Networking We Care Contact Us News Quiz Kit Support Resources Feedback Tips Home   PASCO testing kits Hach Testing Kits © Healthy Water, Healthy People 1001 West Oak Street, Ste. 210 Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone toll-free 1-866-337-5486   -   Fax (406) 522-0394 Email: healthywater@projectwet.org