NPDES Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
What is the purpose of the NPDES? - Answer-To control the discharge of waste water under the 1972
Clean Water Act.
Inattentiveness of an operator may ___________ a non-compliance. - Answer-Cause
Aggressive action by an operator may ___________ a non-compliance. - Answer-Prevent
Who provides information that is the basis for reports issued to the EPA for a non-compliance? -
Answer-Operators
What governing body is responsible for our NPDES enforcement? - Answer-Illinois EPA
What are some consequences of exceeding permit limits? - Answer-Increased frequency of sampling
Increased frequency of audit records
Fines
Answers
What is the purpose of the NPDES? - Answer-To control the discharge of waste water under the 1972
Clean Water Act.
Inattentiveness of an operator may ___________ a non-compliance. - Answer-Cause
Aggressive action by an operator may ___________ a non-compliance. - Answer-Prevent
Who provides information that is the basis for reports issued to the EPA for a non-compliance? -
Answer-Operators
What governing body is responsible for our NPDES enforcement? - Answer-Illinois EPA
What are some consequences of exceeding permit limits? - Answer-Increased frequency of sampling
Increased frequency of audit records
Fines