Question 6023 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
A community of 12,000 people uses 150 gallons per capita per day. What is the average daily demand?
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Correct answer to question 6023
- C: 1.8 MGD
Explanation
12,000 x 150 = 1,800,000 gal/day = 1.8 MGD. A shifted decimal gives 0.18 or 18.
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