Question 6037 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
A reservoir holds 600,000 gallons. Inflow is 300 gpm and demand is 1,100 gpm. How many hours can the supply last?
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Correct answer to question 6037
- C: 12.5 hours
Explanation
Net loss = 1,100 - 300 = 800 gpm. Time = 600,000 / 800 = 750 min = 12.5 hr. Using only the demand gives 9.1.
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