VA DEQ SWM Inspector Updated Actual
Question and Answer (2026/2027) | Final
Review
• what is the site-based load limit for water quality? -✓✓ 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total
phosphorous
• Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations -✓✓ load
calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
• what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff? -✓✓ Must be
diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
• SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm event? -
✓✓ must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
• Define LDA -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ mining,
agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs, routine maintenance of
preexisting operations, public emergency activity
Question and Answer (2026/2027) | Final
Review
• what is the site-based load limit for water quality? -✓✓ 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total
phosphorous
• Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations -✓✓ load
calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
• what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff? -✓✓ Must be
diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
• SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm event? -
✓✓ must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
• Define LDA -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ mining,
agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs, routine maintenance of
preexisting operations, public emergency activity
