VA DEQ SWM INSPECTOR EXAM |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) |
LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
What element is targeted by water quality criteria?
Correct Answer: Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected?
Correct Answer: 25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality?
Correct Answer: 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations
Correct Answer: load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff?
Correct Answer: Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm event?
Correct Answer: must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
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, Define LDA
Correct Answer: Land disturbing activity; any man-made change to the land surface
that potentially changes its runoff characteristics; includes clearing, grading, and
excavation.
What size LDA must comply with stormwater management regulation? in CPBA areas?
Correct Answer: anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be
more stringent locally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations?
Correct Answer: mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs,
routine maintenance of preexisting operations, public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater offenders?
Correct Answer: consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan?
Correct Answer: 15 days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA?
Correct Answer: Periodically.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) |
LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
What element is targeted by water quality criteria?
Correct Answer: Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected?
Correct Answer: 25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality?
Correct Answer: 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations
Correct Answer: load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff?
Correct Answer: Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm event?
Correct Answer: must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
1
, Define LDA
Correct Answer: Land disturbing activity; any man-made change to the land surface
that potentially changes its runoff characteristics; includes clearing, grading, and
excavation.
What size LDA must comply with stormwater management regulation? in CPBA areas?
Correct Answer: anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be
more stringent locally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations?
Correct Answer: mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs,
routine maintenance of preexisting operations, public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater offenders?
Correct Answer: consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan?
Correct Answer: 15 days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA?
Correct Answer: Periodically.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by
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