11.5 - First-flushing
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of a first-flush device?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it first rains.
Name one pollutant that might be found in the first-flush.
💡 Hint: No hint provided
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a first-flush device do?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of filtering contaminants.
True or False: The first rainwater collected after a storm is clean.
💡 Hint: What do you think happens during the first rainfall.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a first-flush device for a small community with varying rainfall patterns. Discuss the components you would include and how each contributes to water quality.
💡 Hint: Think about how the community’s environment affects rainfall characteristics.
Analyze the impact of pollutants found in the first runoff on different applications of rainwater, such as irrigation vs drinking.
💡 Hint: Consider the toxicity levels of pollutants in both applications.
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