Sewage systems should not have which of the following characteristics?

Pipes of sufficient size to carry water

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Manholes to access drains at intervals

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Connection to main sewage line

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Connection to drinking water line

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Solution

The correct option is D
Connection to drinking water line

Sewage systems should not be connected to drinking water supply lines as the sewage would contaminate the drinking water.

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Sewage systems should not have which of the following characteristics?

The correct option is D Connection to drinking water line Sewage systems should not be connected to drinking water supply lines as the sewage would contaminate the drinking water.

The correct option is D
Connection to drinking water line

Sewage systems should not be connected to drinking water supply lines as the sewage would contaminate the drinking water.