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scrappersReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n2.  b.Bacterial contaminationReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n3.  a.Large plugReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n4.  b.air-and-vacuum relief valveReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n5.  d.All of the aboveReference:Water Distribution Operator Training Handbook(AWWA)  \n6.   d.Double check valveReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n7.  d.To control the direction of flowReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n8.  b.pressure gaugesReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n9.   c.Near street intersectionsReference:Waler System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n10.d.cubic feet or gallonsReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n11.b.Electrical pulse generator typeReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n12.b.System pressureReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n13.a.water quality and reliability.Reference:Water Distribution Operator Training Handbook(AWWA)  \n14.a.Inspect the first check valveReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n15.d.All of the aboveReference:Water Distribution Operator Trnining Handbook(AWWA)  \n16.d.All of the above  \nReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n17.  b.25 min  \nReference:Math for Distribution System Operators(AWWA)First,convert the pipe diameter from inches to feet.Number of feet =(8.0 in.)(1 ft/12 in.)=0.667 ft  \nNext,determine the volume in gallons for 145 ft of the 8.0-in.pipeline.Equation:Volume,gal =(0.785)(Diameter,ft)²(Length,ft)(7.48 gal/ft³)However,three volumes need to be flushed.  \nVolume,gal =(0.785)(0.667)(0.667)(145 ft)(7.48 gal/ft³)(3 volumes)=1,136.35 galThen,find the flushing time.  \n18.b.a primacy agencyReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n19.a.organic compounds,permeationReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n20.b.Boilers  \nReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n21.b.ensure the drain valve is completely closedReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n22.a.packing rings or mechanical sealsReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n23.d.do not flood,test cocksReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n24.c.To prevent an illegal connectionReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n25.d.All of the aboveReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n26.d.97.28%meter accuracyReference:Math for Distribution System Operators(AWWA)  \n27.b.Wear rings  \nReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n28.b.yearReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  \n29.a.horizontal:capacity;vertical:head,power,and efficiency  \nReference:Water Treatment Operator Training Handbook(AWWA)  \n30.c.dry-barrel hydrantsReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series (AWWA)  \n31.c.State and local codesReference:Water System Operations(WSO)Series(AWWA)  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