Water Policy

Question 1

The water reclamation process is used to remove solids and impurities, but does not return water to a potable state.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 2

Which of the following regulations is the primary law regarding water pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Clean Water Act

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding water conservation is not true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

While environmentally beneficial, water conservation is a costly endeavor.

Question 4

Desalination has no known negative impacts on the environment.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 5

Conserving water can save money while protecting the environment.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 6

The Safe Drinking Water Act limits the amount of pollution introduced into waterways.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 7

The _______ is most likely to be concerned with the overuse of water.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

WaterSense program

Question 8

What is a key difference between greywater use and water reclamation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

If collected separately, greywater can be used for certain applications without treatment.

Question 9

The EPA regulates the dumping of _______ in oceans as outlined by the Ocean Dumping Act.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 10

The Working for Water program helps conserve water by employing individuals to remove invasive plants.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Water Policy Answers