ENGS-37

Fall 2006
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
QUIZ #6

1. (4 points) According to Table 8.E.5 on page 572 of the textbook, Methyl Mercury
ranks as the substance with the lowest Reference Dose Factor (RfD) for oral ingestion.
(a) (1 point) Does it mean that Methyl Mercury is the most dangerous or most
benign substance in the list? Answer:
(b) (3 points) What is the maximum noncarcinogenic intake allowed to avoid
poisoning by Methyl Mercury?
Answer:

2. (4 points) The following questions pertain to the Hanover Wastewater Treatment Plant
(HWTP). Answer each question very briefly in the space next to the question.
(a) Of the several possible levels of treatment (primary, secondary and tertiary), which
ones does HWTP actually perform? Answer:
(b) How many outdoor clarifiers does HTWP have in total? Answer:
(c) What method of disinfection is employed at HTWP? Answer:
(d) Does the effluent of the HTWP meet drinking-water standards? Answer:

3. (5 points) Are the following statements true or false? (Mark T or F in the margin.)
(a) Ensuring sustainability of human activities is equivalent to not exceeding the
carrying capacity of the earth.
(b) Natural ecosystems show a high degree of materials recycling.
(c) There is a benefit to having redundant components.
(d) The Clinton administration published a document titled Bridge to Sustainable
Development that outlines what the U.S. can do to work toward sustainable
development.
(e) Human creativity is an impediment to sustainable development.