CERTIFIED STORM WATER OPERATOR
FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ The comprehensive inspection can only be conducted by a/an
___________________.
Answer: Industrial Storm Water Certified Operator
◍ Catch basin inserts are used to _____________________ that are
transported by storm water runoff.
Answer: trap contaminants
◍ The addition of nitrogen and phosphorus to storm water runoff can result in
algal blooms and excessive growth of aquatic plants in fresh water systems
such as lakes and streams. In fresh water systems ___________ is the main
cause of excessive plant and algal growth..
Answer: phosphorus
◍ Certificate of Coverage (COC).
Answer: This is a document that authorizes the discharge of storm water
under a general storm water permit.
◍ certified industrial storm water operator.
Answer: Michigan law requires that anyone who discharges liquid wastes to
surface waters of the state must have their pollution control measures under
the supervision of a:
◍ The SWPPP must be reviewed and signed by the permittee and a/an
______________________________.
Answer: Industrial Storm Water Certified Operator
◍ If the loading and unloading operations are in close proximity to a catch
, basin inlet, the inlet must be protected. List three options for protecting the
inlet..
Answer: 1. Cover the catch basin inlet2. Place absorbent materials around
the catch basin inlet3. Close the shutoff valve if the drain is equipped with a
shutoff valve
◍ standard industrial classification (SIC).
Answer: Industrial facilities are identified in the federal storm water
regulations by this and a narrative description.
◍ The highest percentage of pollutants in storm water runoff occurs in the first
few minutes that storm water runs off. This is called the ________.
Answer: first flush
◍ 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..
Answer: pollutants
◍ _________________ oils are NOT removed by oil water separators and
most catch basin inserts.
Answer: soluble
◍ combined sewer system.
Answer: A sewer system in which the sanitary sewage and the storm water
are combined and are directed to a wastewater treatment plant.
◍ To become certified a person must attend an Industrial Storm Water
Certified Operator training class and submit the __________________
within 90 days of attending the training class.
Answer: certification fee
◍ The comprehensive inspection should include a review of ____________
and any other paperwork associated with the storm water program.
Answer: routine inspection reports
◍ If there is a change in control or ownership at a storm water permitted
, facility the new owner must submit a completed _____________________
form in MiWaters.
Answer: Transfer of Coverage
◍ The visual assessment of the storm water sample by an Industrial Storm
Water Certified Operator must be conducted within ______________ of the
sample collection.
Answer: 48 hours
◍ ISW contact phone number.
Answer: 517-242-1193
◍ Once the inspection is complete, the EGLE, Water Resources Division staff
will conduct a closing meeting in which the compliant and non-compliant
items will be discussed. After the inspection, a letter will be sent describing
____________________________.
Answer: the items discussed during the closing meeting
◍ The _______________________________ is a document that authorizes the
discharge of storm water under a general storm water permit..
Answer: Certificate of Coverage
◍ Michigan law requires that anyone who discharges liquid wastes to surface
waters of the state must have their pollution control measures under the
supervision of a __________________________.
Answer: Certified Operator
◍ Proper material handling and storage procedures in place at a facility can
_______________ the potential for the accidental release of materials that
can cause contamination of storm water runoff.
Answer: minimize
◍ ________________ permits are site specific and contain requirements such
as regular sampling, monitoring, end of pipe treatment or effluent limits..
Answer: Individual
◍ Receiving waters shall not have any of the following unnatural physical
FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ The comprehensive inspection can only be conducted by a/an
___________________.
Answer: Industrial Storm Water Certified Operator
◍ Catch basin inserts are used to _____________________ that are
transported by storm water runoff.
Answer: trap contaminants
◍ The addition of nitrogen and phosphorus to storm water runoff can result in
algal blooms and excessive growth of aquatic plants in fresh water systems
such as lakes and streams. In fresh water systems ___________ is the main
cause of excessive plant and algal growth..
Answer: phosphorus
◍ Certificate of Coverage (COC).
Answer: This is a document that authorizes the discharge of storm water
under a general storm water permit.
◍ certified industrial storm water operator.
Answer: Michigan law requires that anyone who discharges liquid wastes to
surface waters of the state must have their pollution control measures under
the supervision of a:
◍ The SWPPP must be reviewed and signed by the permittee and a/an
______________________________.
Answer: Industrial Storm Water Certified Operator
◍ If the loading and unloading operations are in close proximity to a catch
, basin inlet, the inlet must be protected. List three options for protecting the
inlet..
Answer: 1. Cover the catch basin inlet2. Place absorbent materials around
the catch basin inlet3. Close the shutoff valve if the drain is equipped with a
shutoff valve
◍ standard industrial classification (SIC).
Answer: Industrial facilities are identified in the federal storm water
regulations by this and a narrative description.
◍ The highest percentage of pollutants in storm water runoff occurs in the first
few minutes that storm water runs off. This is called the ________.
Answer: first flush
◍ 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..
Answer: pollutants
◍ _________________ oils are NOT removed by oil water separators and
most catch basin inserts.
Answer: soluble
◍ combined sewer system.
Answer: A sewer system in which the sanitary sewage and the storm water
are combined and are directed to a wastewater treatment plant.
◍ To become certified a person must attend an Industrial Storm Water
Certified Operator training class and submit the __________________
within 90 days of attending the training class.
Answer: certification fee
◍ The comprehensive inspection should include a review of ____________
and any other paperwork associated with the storm water program.
Answer: routine inspection reports
◍ If there is a change in control or ownership at a storm water permitted
, facility the new owner must submit a completed _____________________
form in MiWaters.
Answer: Transfer of Coverage
◍ The visual assessment of the storm water sample by an Industrial Storm
Water Certified Operator must be conducted within ______________ of the
sample collection.
Answer: 48 hours
◍ ISW contact phone number.
Answer: 517-242-1193
◍ Once the inspection is complete, the EGLE, Water Resources Division staff
will conduct a closing meeting in which the compliant and non-compliant
items will be discussed. After the inspection, a letter will be sent describing
____________________________.
Answer: the items discussed during the closing meeting
◍ The _______________________________ is a document that authorizes the
discharge of storm water under a general storm water permit..
Answer: Certificate of Coverage
◍ Michigan law requires that anyone who discharges liquid wastes to surface
waters of the state must have their pollution control measures under the
supervision of a __________________________.
Answer: Certified Operator
◍ Proper material handling and storage procedures in place at a facility can
_______________ the potential for the accidental release of materials that
can cause contamination of storm water runoff.
Answer: minimize
◍ ________________ permits are site specific and contain requirements such
as regular sampling, monitoring, end of pipe treatment or effluent limits..
Answer: Individual
◍ Receiving waters shall not have any of the following unnatural physical
