CERTIFIED STORM WATER
OPERATOR TRAINING
What`are`the`three`criteria`to`consider`when`determining`if`storm`water`discharge`coverag
e`is`needed`under`the`National`Pollutants`Discharge`Elimination`System`(NPDES)`industr
ial`storm`water`permits?`-`ans-
✔✔1.`The`industry`is`identified`in`the`federal`storm`water`regulations`by`SIC`code`or`narra
tive`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`runof
f
The`industrial`storm`water`certified`operator`should`be`someone`who`is`at`the`facility`____
_____________________________ `-`ans-✔✔On`a`regular`basis
The`industrial`storm`water`operator`certificate`is`valid`for`_____________`-`ans-
✔✔5`years
Under`natural`conditions`the`majority`of`rain`water`that`falls`to`the`ground`____________
_______________________________ `-`ans-✔✔Infiltrates`the`ground`or`evaporates
The`introduction`of`pollutants`to`storm`water`most`commonly`occurs`when`industrial`facilit
ies`allow`operating`procedures`and`industrial`materials`to`_________________________
_________`-`ans-✔✔Become`exposed`to`storm`water
The`best`way`to`prevent`contamination`of`storm`water`is`__________________________
_____`-`ans-✔✔Through`pollution`prevention
The`highest`percentage`of`pollutants`in`storm`water`runoff`occur`in`the`first`few`minutes`th
at`storm`water`runs`off.`This`is`called`the`__________________________________ `-
`ans-✔✔First`flush
Organic`enrichment`of`storm`water`runoff`from`sources`such`as`food`processing,`airport`d
eicing,`antifreezes,`and`sewage`can`provide`a`food`source`for`bacteria`in`lakes`and`strea
ms.`This`can`lead`to`______________________________, `which`is`a`common`cause`of`f
ish`kills.`-`ans-✔✔Oxygen`depletion
, The`addition`of`__________________________________ `to`storm`water`runoff`can`resu
lt`in`algal`blooms`and`excessive`growth`of`aquatic`plants`in`fresh`water`systems`such`as`l
akes`and`streams.`-`ans-✔✔Phosphorus
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.`-`ans-✔✔Pollutants
If`there`is`construction`activity`at`an`industrial`facility`that`disturbs`one`or`more`acres`of`lan
d`or`the`soil`disturbance`is`within`500`feet`of`a`water`body,`the`owner`of`the`property`will`n
eed`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.`-`ans-
✔✔Soil`Erosion`and`Sediment`Control
The`_____________________________________ `is`a`document`that`authorizes`the`dis
charge`of`storm`water`under`a`general`storm`water`permit.`-`ans-
✔✔Certificate`of`Coverage
_______________________________________ `permits`are`site`specific`and`contain`re
quirements`such`as`regular`sampling,`monitoring,`end`of`pipe`treatment`or`effluent`limits.`
-`ans-✔✔Individual
________________________________ `permits`are`not`site`specific`and`contain`the`mini
mum`requirements`for`protecting`water`quality`-`ans-✔✔General
Industrial`facilities`are`identified`in`the`federal`storm`water`regulations`by`_____________
_____________________________________________ `and`narrative`description.`-
`ans-✔✔Standard`Industrial`Classification`(SIC)`Code
A`__________________________________ `is`any`discernable,`confined,`and`discrete`c
onveyance`that`discharges`storm`water`into`surface`waters.`Examples`include,`but`are`no
t`limited`to,`pipes,`ditches,`channels,`tunnels,`conduits,`or`anything`that`conveys`storm`wa
ter`into`surface`waters.`-`ans-✔✔Point`source
The`surface`waters`that`receives`the`point`source`discharge`is`called`the`_____________
________.`This`information`must`be`included`on`the`Notice`of`Intent`(NOI)`application`wh
en`applying`for`the`storm`water`discharge`coverage.`-`ans-✔✔Receiving`waters
Surface`waters`of`the`state`include`____________________________________ `-`ans-
✔✔Streams,`Lakes,`and`Wetlands
A`sewer`system`in`which`the`sanitary`sewage`and`the`storm`water`are`directed`to`a`waste
water`treatment`plant`is`called`a`_____________________________________. `-`ans-
✔✔Combined`storm`sewers
OPERATOR TRAINING
What`are`the`three`criteria`to`consider`when`determining`if`storm`water`discharge`coverag
e`is`needed`under`the`National`Pollutants`Discharge`Elimination`System`(NPDES)`industr
ial`storm`water`permits?`-`ans-
✔✔1.`The`industry`is`identified`in`the`federal`storm`water`regulations`by`SIC`code`or`narra
tive`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`runof
f
The`industrial`storm`water`certified`operator`should`be`someone`who`is`at`the`facility`____
_____________________________ `-`ans-✔✔On`a`regular`basis
The`industrial`storm`water`operator`certificate`is`valid`for`_____________`-`ans-
✔✔5`years
Under`natural`conditions`the`majority`of`rain`water`that`falls`to`the`ground`____________
_______________________________ `-`ans-✔✔Infiltrates`the`ground`or`evaporates
The`introduction`of`pollutants`to`storm`water`most`commonly`occurs`when`industrial`facilit
ies`allow`operating`procedures`and`industrial`materials`to`_________________________
_________`-`ans-✔✔Become`exposed`to`storm`water
The`best`way`to`prevent`contamination`of`storm`water`is`__________________________
_____`-`ans-✔✔Through`pollution`prevention
The`highest`percentage`of`pollutants`in`storm`water`runoff`occur`in`the`first`few`minutes`th
at`storm`water`runs`off.`This`is`called`the`__________________________________ `-
`ans-✔✔First`flush
Organic`enrichment`of`storm`water`runoff`from`sources`such`as`food`processing,`airport`d
eicing,`antifreezes,`and`sewage`can`provide`a`food`source`for`bacteria`in`lakes`and`strea
ms.`This`can`lead`to`______________________________, `which`is`a`common`cause`of`f
ish`kills.`-`ans-✔✔Oxygen`depletion
, The`addition`of`__________________________________ `to`storm`water`runoff`can`resu
lt`in`algal`blooms`and`excessive`growth`of`aquatic`plants`in`fresh`water`systems`such`as`l
akes`and`streams.`-`ans-✔✔Phosphorus
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.`-`ans-✔✔Pollutants
If`there`is`construction`activity`at`an`industrial`facility`that`disturbs`one`or`more`acres`of`lan
d`or`the`soil`disturbance`is`within`500`feet`of`a`water`body,`the`owner`of`the`property`will`n
eed`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.`-`ans-
✔✔Soil`Erosion`and`Sediment`Control
The`_____________________________________ `is`a`document`that`authorizes`the`dis
charge`of`storm`water`under`a`general`storm`water`permit.`-`ans-
✔✔Certificate`of`Coverage
_______________________________________ `permits`are`site`specific`and`contain`re
quirements`such`as`regular`sampling,`monitoring,`end`of`pipe`treatment`or`effluent`limits.`
-`ans-✔✔Individual
________________________________ `permits`are`not`site`specific`and`contain`the`mini
mum`requirements`for`protecting`water`quality`-`ans-✔✔General
Industrial`facilities`are`identified`in`the`federal`storm`water`regulations`by`_____________
_____________________________________________ `and`narrative`description.`-
`ans-✔✔Standard`Industrial`Classification`(SIC)`Code
A`__________________________________ `is`any`discernable,`confined,`and`discrete`c
onveyance`that`discharges`storm`water`into`surface`waters.`Examples`include,`but`are`no
t`limited`to,`pipes,`ditches,`channels,`tunnels,`conduits,`or`anything`that`conveys`storm`wa
ter`into`surface`waters.`-`ans-✔✔Point`source
The`surface`waters`that`receives`the`point`source`discharge`is`called`the`_____________
________.`This`information`must`be`included`on`the`Notice`of`Intent`(NOI)`application`wh
en`applying`for`the`storm`water`discharge`coverage.`-`ans-✔✔Receiving`waters
Surface`waters`of`the`state`include`____________________________________ `-`ans-
✔✔Streams,`Lakes,`and`Wetlands
A`sewer`system`in`which`the`sanitary`sewage`and`the`storm`water`are`directed`to`a`waste
water`treatment`plant`is`called`a`_____________________________________. `-`ans-
✔✔Combined`storm`sewers
