Certified Storm Water Operator Training
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
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? - 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
_________________________________ - ANSWER-On a regular basis
The industrial storm water operator certificate is valid for _____________ - ANSWER-5
years
Under natural conditions the majority of rain water that falls to the ground
___________________________________________ - ANSWER-Infiltrates the ground
or evaporates
The introduction of pollutants to storm water most commonly occurs when industrial
facilities allow operating procedures and industrial materials to
__________________________________ - ANSWER-Become exposed to storm water
The best way to prevent contamination of storm water is
_______________________________ - ANSWER-Through pollution prevention
, Surface waters of the state include ____________________________________ -
ANSWER-Streams, Lakes, and Wetlands
A sewer system in which the sanitary sewage and the storm water are directed to a
wastewater treatment plant is called a _____________________________________. -
ANSWER-Combined storm sewers
A sewer system in which the storm water is kept separate from sanitary sewage and
discharges directly into a surface body water is called a
___________________________________. - ANSWER-Separate storm sewers
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
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. - ANSWER-Soil
Erosion and Sediment Control
The _____________________________________ is a document that authorizes the
discharge of storm water under a general storm water permit. - ANSWER-Certificate of
Coverage
_______________________________________ permits are site specific and contain
requirements such as regular sampling, monitoring, end of pipe treatment or effluent
limits. - ANSWER-Individual
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
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? - 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
_________________________________ - ANSWER-On a regular basis
The industrial storm water operator certificate is valid for _____________ - ANSWER-5
years
Under natural conditions the majority of rain water that falls to the ground
___________________________________________ - ANSWER-Infiltrates the ground
or evaporates
The introduction of pollutants to storm water most commonly occurs when industrial
facilities allow operating procedures and industrial materials to
__________________________________ - ANSWER-Become exposed to storm water
The best way to prevent contamination of storm water is
_______________________________ - ANSWER-Through pollution prevention
, Surface waters of the state include ____________________________________ -
ANSWER-Streams, Lakes, and Wetlands
A sewer system in which the sanitary sewage and the storm water are directed to a
wastewater treatment plant is called a _____________________________________. -
ANSWER-Combined storm sewers
A sewer system in which the storm water is kept separate from sanitary sewage and
discharges directly into a surface body water is called a
___________________________________. - ANSWER-Separate storm sewers
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
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. - ANSWER-Soil
Erosion and Sediment Control
The _____________________________________ is a document that authorizes the
discharge of storm water under a general storm water permit. - ANSWER-Certificate of
Coverage
_______________________________________ permits are site specific and contain
requirements such as regular sampling, monitoring, end of pipe treatment or effluent
limits. - ANSWER-Individual
