College of Engineering Education

2nd Floor, B&E Building

Matina Campus, Davao City

Macahig, Bernard Jose (475608)

CE Elective 3 (3446)
Let’s Analyze ULO 2a

1. Explain 2 household practices that can damage public sewers?

Answer:
 Flushing harmful chemicals and hard to break down products down the drain.
 Not conserving water or using too much water can overload a septic system.

2. Describe 2 tips that help protect sewerage systems?

Answer:
 Be careful what substances you flush down the drain like harmful chemicals such
as bleach, gasoline, oils, pesticides and bulky or hard to break down products
because it can clog pipes, quickly fill tanks and can decrease the effectiveness of
the system.
 Know how to operate and fully maintain your system.

3. Determine at least two mandatory requirements for a drainage system.

Answer:
 Cleaning and maintenance of the pipeline should be carried out regularly.
 You should monitor the concentration of toxic substances contained in the effluents,
because high concentration of toxic substances can damage the treatment facilities.

4. What do you mean by “septage”?

Answer:
 Septage is the liquid and solid material that is pumped from a septic tank, cesspool,
or other treatment facility after it has accumulated over a period of time. A septic
tank will usually retain 60 to 70% of the solids, oil, and grease that enter it.

5. Why is it critical to have ‘ONLY RAIN DOWN THE STORM DRAIN in our local communities?

Answer:
 It our responsibility to make sure that nothing but rain water flows from your yard
into storm drains. Yard waste entering storm drains increases the risk of flooding
and adds pollutants to the environment. Sweeping or blowing grass clippings, fallen
leaves, or other yard waste into the street or down the storm drain can cause serious
damage to the storm sewer system and to the water bodies to which storm drains
lead. Not only does yard waste cause blockages to the drainage system which can
lead to localized flooding, it can also add carbon and nitrogen to our area
waterbodies through its decomposition. This can lead to algae blooms and fish kills.
 College of Engineering Education
2nd Floor, B&E Building
Matina Campus, Davao City
Telefax: (082) 296-1084
Phone No.: (082)300-5456/300-0647 Local 133

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 College of Engineering Education
2nd Floor, B&E Building
Matina Campus, Davao City
Telefax: (082) 296-1084
Phone No.: (082)300-5456/300-0647 Local 133

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 College of Engineering Education
2nd Floor, B&E Building
Matina Campus, Davao City
Telefax: (082) 296-1084
Phone No.: (082)300-5456/300-0647 Local 133