What type of water contains contaminants as a result of process contact and becomes a stream considered wastewater?
A) Sour water
B) Fire water
C) Boiler feed water
D) Cooling water

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A) Correct. Sour water contains contaminants as a result of process contact and becomes a stream considered wastewater.
B) Incorrect. Fire water is pressurized water that is used to extinguish fires.
C) Incorrect. Boiler feed water is deionized water that is sent to a boiler in order to produce steam.
D) Incorrect. Cooling water is water that is sent from a cooling tower into unit heat exchangers, and other pieces of equipment, to cool process fluids, and is then returned to the cooling tower for cooling and reuse.

What Type of Water Contains Contaminants as a Result of Process