This document is a worksheet for level 2 students about environmental protection measures related to water conservation and efficiency. It asks questions to test knowledge of legislation preventing water wastage, ways to reduce water usage, and methods for recycling water such as through rainwater and greywater systems. Students are asked multiple choice and short answer questions about water-efficient building regulations, the impacts of spray taps versus low-flush toilets, and whether rainwater and greywater can be used for purposes other than watering gardens.

1. Name ………………………………………………………. Date ………………….
Chapter 3: Environmental protection
measures
Conserve and reduce wastage of water 2
This worksheet is for Level 2 students only.
There is now legislation to prevent water wastage and misuse. Test your knowledge of
this by answering the following questions about water efficiency, reducing water wastage
and ways to recycle water.
1 Which part of the Building Regulations covers water efficiency and conservation?
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2 What does the Code for Sustainable Homes and Building Regulations 17.K demand
about water efficiency?
a) _______________________________________________________________________
b) _______________________________________________________________________
c) _______________________________________________________________________
3 What affect can a spray tap have on water wastage?
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4 When using the reduced flush option of a low-flush WC, how many litres of water are
saved per flush compared to a regular WC?
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5 Which of the following is true about both rainwater and greywater?
a) They are drinkable
b) They are non-potable
c) They can only be used for watering gardens
d) They must be treated for one month before using
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Level 2
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