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Which three factors have increased the risk of flooding and back flow?

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What are the four most common types of wastewater from commercial buildings?

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Under which circumstances should you consider a pressurised wastewater system rather than a gravitation system

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What are the disadvantages of the traditional gravitation system?

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What is grey wastewater?

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Which method of backflow prevention has the following advantages: Offers maximum backflow and flooding protection. Ideal for safeguarding electrical and other high value equipment. Offers unlimited use of sanitary facilities in case of backflow. Is easily serviced. Can be installed in a building’s storm water drains. Is not sensitive to sand and solid objects in the water.

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Of the three anti-flooding systems, why is the lifting station the superior system?

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Which treatment is necessary for storm water?

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1: Which three factors have increased the risk of flooding and back flow?
A higher frequency of rainfalls, increased length of rainfalls and more paved areas today than earlier.
1: Which three factors have increased the risk of flooding and back flow?
A higher frequency of rainfalls, unmaintained sewers and an increase in paved areas
1: Which three factors have increased the risk of flooding and back flow?
A higher frequency of rainfalls and buildings that are poorly equipped for increased amounts of water.
2: What are the four most common types of wastewater from commercial buildings?
Wastewater, storm water, drainage water and wastewater from parking areas
2: What are the four most common types of wastewater from commercial buildings?
Rainwater, wastewater, storm water and drainage water
2: What are the four most common types of wastewater from commercial buildings?
Wastewater, storm water, air-conditioning wastewater and wastewater from parking areas
3: Under which circumstances should you consider a pressurised wastewater system rather than a gravitation system
When there is a long distance between the building and the sewer main, when the sewer main is up-hill or when there are obstacles between the building and the sewer main.
3: Under which circumstances should you consider a pressurised wastewater system rather than a gravitation system
When there is a long distance between the building and the sewer main or when the sewer main is located far below the building.
3: Under which circumstances should you consider a pressurised wastewater system rather than a gravitation system
When there is a short distance between the building and the sewer main or there are obstacles between the building and sewer main.
4: What are the disadvantages of the traditional gravitation system?
Many gravitation pipes with a small diameter have to be installed outside the building and the inspection wells are expensive
4: What are the disadvantages of the traditional gravitation system?
Inspection wells are difficult to maintain and the initial cost of the pumping pit is high
4: What are the disadvantages of the traditional gravitation system?
Many gravitation pipes have to be installed outside the building and a great deal of excavation work is needed.
5: What is grey wastewater?
Water, which is discharged from showers, sinks, washing machines, canteen kitchens etc.
5: What is grey wastewater?
Water which is primarily discharged from toilets
5: What is grey wastewater?
Water which has not been affected by human influence
6: Which method of backflow prevention has the following advantages: Offers maximum backflow and flooding protection. Ideal for safeguarding electrical and other high value equipment. Offers unlimited use of sanitary facilities in case of backflow. Is easily serviced. Can be installed in a building’s storm water drains. Is not sensitive to sand and solid objects in the water.
Anti-flooding valves
6: Which method of backflow prevention has the following advantages: Offers maximum backflow and flooding protection. Ideal for safeguarding electrical and other high value equipment. Offers unlimited use of sanitary facilities in case of backflow. Is easily serviced. Can be installed in a building’s storm water drains. Is not sensitive to sand and solid objects in the water.
Pumping stations
6: Which method of backflow prevention has the following advantages: Offers maximum backflow and flooding protection. Ideal for safeguarding electrical and other high value equipment. Offers unlimited use of sanitary facilities in case of backflow. Is easily serviced. Can be installed in a building’s storm water drains. Is not sensitive to sand and solid objects in the water.
Lifting stations
7: Of the three anti-flooding systems, why is the lifting station the superior system?
It is located outside the building which means bad odour is never a problem
7: Of the three anti-flooding systems, why is the lifting station the superior system?
The storage volume is high and it is easy to assemble and install
7: Of the three anti-flooding systems, why is the lifting station the superior system?
It is pre-assembled and its location inside the building makes it easily accessible for service. Furthermore, it offers maximum backflow and flooding protection
8: Which treatment is necessary for storm water?
It has to go through an oil/petrol separator
8: Which treatment is necessary for storm water?
It has to go through a sand pressure
8: Which treatment is necessary for storm water?
None – it is pumped directly to the recipient