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SWPPP Certified Storm Water Operator
Training | 78 Questions and Answers Verified by
Expert | latest Update 2026
What are the three criteria to consider when determining if storm water
discharge coverage is needed under the National Pollutants Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) industrial storm water permits? - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER 1.
The industry is identified in the federal storm water regulations by SIC code or
narrative description
2. There is a point source discharge of storm water to surface waters of the state
3. There is a potential for exposure of industrial materials or activities to storm
water runoff
The industrial storm water certified operator should be someone who is at the
facility _________________________________ - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER On
a regular basis
The industrial storm water operator certificate is valid for _____________ - ✅
CORRECT ANSWER 5 years
Under natural conditions the majority of rain water that falls to the ground
___________________________________________ - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Infiltrates the ground or evaporates
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The introduction of pollutants to storm water most commonly occurs when
industrial facilities allow operating procedures and industrial materials to
__________________________________ - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Become
exposed to storm water
The best way to prevent contamination of storm water is
_______________________________ - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Through
pollution prevention
The highest percentage of pollutants in storm water runoff occur in the first few
minutes that storm water runs off. This is called the
__________________________________ - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER First flush
Organic enrichment of storm water runoff from sources such as food processing,
airport deicing, antifreezes, and sewage can provide a food source for bacteria in
lakes and streams. This can lead to ______________________________, which is
a common cause of fish kills. - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Oxygen depletion
The addition of __________________________________ to storm water runoff
can result in algal blooms and excessive growth of aquatic plants in fresh water
systems such as lakes and streams. - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Phosphorus
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Sediment is one of the most widespread pollutants in surface water. Many
_____________________________ attach to finer sediment particles. Sediment
can also be destructive to aquatic systems by covering and damaging habitat. -
✅ CORRECT ANSWER Pollutants
If there is construction activity at an industrial facility that disturbs one or more
acres of land or the soil disturbance is within 500 feet of a water body, the owner
of the property will need to apply for a _____________________________. In
addition if the soil disturbance will become five or more acres in size the property
owner will need to submit the Notice of Coverage application to the MDEQ,
Water Bureau. - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
The _____________________________________ is a document that authorizes
the discharge of storm water under a general storm water permit. - ✅
CORRECT ANSWER Certificate of Coverage
_______________________________________ permits are site specific and
contain requirements such as regular sampling, monitoring, end of pipe treatment
or effluent limits. - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Individual
________________________________ permits are not site specific and contain
the minimum requirements for protecting water quality - ✅ CORRECT
ANSWER General
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SWPPP Certified Storm Water Operator
Training | 78 Questions and Answers Verified by
Expert | latest Update 2026
What are the three criteria to consider when determining if storm water
discharge coverage is needed under the National Pollutants Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) industrial storm water permits? - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER 1.
The industry is identified in the federal storm water regulations by SIC code or
narrative description
2. There is a point source discharge of storm water to surface waters of the state
3. There is a potential for exposure of industrial materials or activities to storm
water runoff
The industrial storm water certified operator should be someone who is at the
facility _________________________________ - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER On
a regular basis
The industrial storm water operator certificate is valid for _____________ - ✅
CORRECT ANSWER 5 years
Under natural conditions the majority of rain water that falls to the ground
___________________________________________ - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Infiltrates the ground or evaporates
pg. 1
, SWPPP Certified Storm Water Operator Training | 78
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The introduction of pollutants to storm water most commonly occurs when
industrial facilities allow operating procedures and industrial materials to
__________________________________ - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Become
exposed to storm water
The best way to prevent contamination of storm water is
_______________________________ - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Through
pollution prevention
The highest percentage of pollutants in storm water runoff occur in the first few
minutes that storm water runs off. This is called the
__________________________________ - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER First flush
Organic enrichment of storm water runoff from sources such as food processing,
airport deicing, antifreezes, and sewage can provide a food source for bacteria in
lakes and streams. This can lead to ______________________________, which is
a common cause of fish kills. - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Oxygen depletion
The addition of __________________________________ to storm water runoff
can result in algal blooms and excessive growth of aquatic plants in fresh water
systems such as lakes and streams. - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Phosphorus
pg. 2
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Sediment is one of the most widespread pollutants in surface water. Many
_____________________________ attach to finer sediment particles. Sediment
can also be destructive to aquatic systems by covering and damaging habitat. -
✅ CORRECT ANSWER Pollutants
If there is construction activity at an industrial facility that disturbs one or more
acres of land or the soil disturbance is within 500 feet of a water body, the owner
of the property will need to apply for a _____________________________. In
addition if the soil disturbance will become five or more acres in size the property
owner will need to submit the Notice of Coverage application to the MDEQ,
Water Bureau. - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
The _____________________________________ is a document that authorizes
the discharge of storm water under a general storm water permit. - ✅
CORRECT ANSWER Certificate of Coverage
_______________________________________ permits are site specific and
contain requirements such as regular sampling, monitoring, end of pipe treatment
or effluent limits. - ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Individual
________________________________ permits are not site specific and contain
the minimum requirements for protecting water quality - ✅ CORRECT
ANSWER General
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