What is the facility provided to stop the entry of heavy debris present in the storm water into the sewers called?

Civil Engineering : Waste Water Engineering - Quiz(MCQ)

Catch basin

Curb inlet

Clean-outs

Gutter inlet

Correct Answer : Catch basin

Explanation : Clean-out is a pipe which is connected to the underground sewer. Curb inlets are vertical opening in the road curbs through which stormwater flow enters the stormwater drains. Gutter inlets are horizontal openings in the gutter which is covered by one or more grating through which stormwater is admitted.

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What is the growth of huge amounts of algae and other aquatic plants leading to the deterioration of the water quality called?

Algae growth

Eutrophication

Denitrification

Nitrification

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Eutrophication

Explanation : Eutrophication is the growth of huge amounts of algae and other aquatic plants leading to the deterioration of water quality. The untreated wastewater is rich in organic matter which demands oxygen.