Question 6005 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
A pump delivers 3,500 gpm. What is the flow in MGD?
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Correct answer to question 6005
- D: 5.04 MGD
Explanation
gpm x 1,440 min/day = 5,040,000 gal/day = 5.04 MGD. Using 1,000 instead of 1,440 gives 3.5.
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