VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam
Test Questions And Correct
Answers
Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other
pollutants. - answer What element is targeted by water quality
criteria?
25% - answer At what % impervious cover are streams substantially
affected?
0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous - answer what is the site-based
load limit for water quality?
load calculations based on land cover type and soil type. - answer
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations
Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system. - answer what
must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff?
must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm. - answer SWM
ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm
event?
Land disturbing activity; any man-made change to the land surface
that potentially changes its runoff characteristics; includes clearing,
grading, and excavation. - answer Define LDA
anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be
more stringent locally. - answer What size LDA must comply with
stormwater management regulation? in CPBA areas?
Test Questions And Correct
Answers
Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other
pollutants. - answer What element is targeted by water quality
criteria?
25% - answer At what % impervious cover are streams substantially
affected?
0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous - answer what is the site-based
load limit for water quality?
load calculations based on land cover type and soil type. - answer
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations
Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system. - answer what
must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff?
must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm. - answer SWM
ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm
event?
Land disturbing activity; any man-made change to the land surface
that potentially changes its runoff characteristics; includes clearing,
grading, and excavation. - answer Define LDA
anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be
more stringent locally. - answer What size LDA must comply with
stormwater management regulation? in CPBA areas?
