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Waste Wanter Story

This document discusses wastewater and water treatment. It contains a passage about wastewater, followed by questions to test comprehension. The passage defines key terms like sewage, sewer pipes, and wastewater. It also mentions that willow trees are often planted along sewage ponds. Wastewater is treated at water treatment plants to remove impurities and make the water clean enough to be put to use. The questions that follow assess understanding of these concepts and terms.

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Waste Wanter Story

This document discusses wastewater and water treatment. It contains a passage about wastewater, followed by questions to test comprehension. The passage defines key terms like sewage, sewer pipes, and wastewater. It also mentions that willow trees are often planted along sewage ponds. Wastewater is treated at water treatment plants to remove impurities and make the water clean enough to be put to use. The questions that follow assess understanding of these concepts and terms.

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L-18 A
Waste Water Story

Q.1 Fill in the blanks :


1. The impurities like lather, oil, urea, dirt etc. Which are dissolved and suspended
in sewage are called _____________.
2. The set of pipes which take away sewage from our homes to the water treatment
plants are called ________________.
3. ___________ is wastewater released by homes, industries, hospitals etc.
4. ___________ trees are planted all along sewage ponds.

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Q.3 Identify the following statements as “Do’s and Don’ts” for better housekeeping
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1. Cooking oil and fats should be thrown down the drain.
2. Chemicals like paints, solvents, insecticides, medicines, motor oil may kill mi-
crobes that help to purify water, so do not throw them down the drain.
3. Used tea leaves, solid food remains, soft toys, cotton, sanitary towels etc. should
be thrown in the drains.
4. The untreated human excreta is a health hazard, thus toilets should be con-
structed to maintain personal hygiene.

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5. Cleaning and wiping floors everyday is not necessary at all.

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L-18 A
Waste Water Story

Q.1 Here is a crossword puzzle : Good Luck !

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4. Absorbs Ultraviolet rays _________________.


5. Used to disinfect water ________________.
6. Solid waste extracted in sewage treatment ____________.
7. Waste matter discharged from human body _______________.
8. Suspended and dissolved impurities in water ______________.
9. Trees planted along sweage ponds _________________.
Q.2 Write one slogan on “Conservation of water”.
Ans. ................................... ..................................................

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