Waste Water Engineering - Engineering

Q1:

Traps

A are water seals which prevent the entry of foul gases

B are used to trap the rats entering sewers

C dissolve the foul gases

D create syphonic action to increase the quick disposal of sewerage.

ANS:A - are water seals which prevent the entry of foul gases

Among the options provided: "Traps are water seals which prevent the entry of foul gases." This statement accurately describes the function of traps. Traps, such as those found in plumbing systems, contain water seals that prevent foul gases from entering buildings or living spaces from sewer pipes. Therefore, this is the correct description of traps.