9 - Sewage and Sullage
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Practice Questions
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What is the main difference between sewage and sullage?
💡 Hint: Think about the source of the water.
Provide an example of sullage.
💡 Hint: Consider water that is not used after toilet activities.
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What is sewage primarily composed of?
💡 Hint: Think about where toilet waste goes.
True or False: Sullage can be reused without any treatment.
💡 Hint: What contaminants might be in grey water?
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Consider a municipality that has historically mixed sewage and sullage. Discuss the long-term environmental and economic impacts of this practice and provide a specific recommendation for improvement.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how separating these waters can benefit the community and environment.
Design a small-scale sewage system that includes differentiation between sewage and sullage. Explain how you would manage the two streams effectively.
💡 Hint: Think about how to maximize the utility of grey water.
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