Question

Which of the following is wastewater?

• A. Water trickling from a damaged tap
• B. Water coming out of a shower
• C. Water flowing in a river
• D. Water coming out of the laundry

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Water coming out of the laundry

The correct option is D.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. The water that is used as released or discharged is referred to as wastewater.
2. Waste water usually includes water discharged through toilets, washing of clothes, etc.
3. Such water is also known as sewage.
4. Water coming out of laundry cannot be reused and is unclean therefore, it is called wastewater.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A

Water trickling from a damaged tap is still clean water and fully usable.

Option B

Water coming out of a shower is also clean water.

Option C

Water flowing in a river is not wastewater.

Final answer: Water coming out of laundry is wastewater.