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Which of the following device prevents the back flow of wastewater?

(a) Gate valve

(b) Check valve

(c) Union

(d) Pump lift chain

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Enquiry is from Inverted Siphon, Storm Regulator and Sewage Pumping topic in portion Construction of Sewers, Sewer Appurtenances and Sewage Pumping of Environmental Engineering

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Correct answer is (b) Check valve

The explanation: Check valve allows the flow of wastewater in one direction and prevents the back flow of water.

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