Certified Storm Water Operator Training
Exam Graded A+
________________________________ permits are not site specific and contain the
minimum requirements for protecting water quality - ANSWER-General
______________________________________ basins are designed to retain storm
water and allow it to evaporate or infiltrate - ANSWER-Retention
_______________________________________ are physical features that control or
prevent storm water pollution - ANSWER-Structural controls
_______________________________________ permits are site specific and contain
requirements such as regular sampling, monitoring, end of pipe treatment or effluent
limits. - ANSWER-Individual
__________________________________________ bind with sediment forming a
larger sized particle called a flock. The flock can then be removed from the water. -
ANSWER-Polyacrylamides
___________________________________________ oils are not removed by oil water
separators and most catch basin inserts - ANSWER-Water soluble
______________________________________________ must be removed from the
facility before the authorization to discharge is terminated. If the authorization to
discharge is terminated prior to this the facility will be in violation of the storm water
regulations - ANSWER-All significant materials that have the potential to be exposed to
storm water runoff
A __________________________________ is any discernable, confined, and discrete
conveyance that discharges storm water into surface waters. Examples include, but are
not limited to, pipes, ditches, channels, tunnels, conduits, or anything that conveys
storm water into surface waters. - ANSWER-Point source
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
A signed NOI certifies that the facility is in _____________________ with the general
permit. - ANSWER-Compliance
, After a rain event, the inspector should check for
____________________________________________ in the secondary containment.
This is one method of checking the structural integrity of the secondary containment -
ANSWER-Accumulated storm water
All storm water program records must be retained for - ANSWER-3 years
Another method of evaluating sources of contamination is to sample storm water
discharges. Monitoring storm water discharges may be a practical method of evaluating
the effectiveness of the SWPPP, but
_________________________________________________ - ANSWER-It is not
required
Any noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment shall be reported
verbally within ____________________________ from the time the permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances - ANSWER-24 hours
At an auto salvage facility or vehicle maintenance facility, old batteries should be stored
________________________________________ if stored outside - ANSWER-In a
covered container
Avoid storing liquids near ________________________ - ANSWER-Drains
Best management practices or controls must be used, if dewatering occurs at the
facility. The dewatering discharges must meet water quality standards in the receiving
waters. If the discharge is _____________________________________ than the
receiving waters, cease the discharge. - ANSWER-More turbid (more cloudy)
Depending on the storm water general permit, the comprehensive inspection must be
performed quarterly or semiannually. The comprehensive inspection should focus on
__________________________. - ANSWER-The whole facility
Detailed cleanup procedures should include the location of
_____________________________, clean up equipment, identification of clean up
personnel, and phone numbers of appropriate personnel. - ANSWER-Spill kits
Developing _________________________________ procedures is a very important
part of the material handling and storage procedures. Establishing such procedures
along with the proper employee training can reduce accidental releases. - ANSWER-
Spill response
Dismantle vehicles on an __________________________________ pad or in a
building - ANSWER-Impervious
Exam Graded A+
________________________________ permits are not site specific and contain the
minimum requirements for protecting water quality - ANSWER-General
______________________________________ basins are designed to retain storm
water and allow it to evaporate or infiltrate - ANSWER-Retention
_______________________________________ are physical features that control or
prevent storm water pollution - ANSWER-Structural controls
_______________________________________ permits are site specific and contain
requirements such as regular sampling, monitoring, end of pipe treatment or effluent
limits. - ANSWER-Individual
__________________________________________ bind with sediment forming a
larger sized particle called a flock. The flock can then be removed from the water. -
ANSWER-Polyacrylamides
___________________________________________ oils are not removed by oil water
separators and most catch basin inserts - ANSWER-Water soluble
______________________________________________ must be removed from the
facility before the authorization to discharge is terminated. If the authorization to
discharge is terminated prior to this the facility will be in violation of the storm water
regulations - ANSWER-All significant materials that have the potential to be exposed to
storm water runoff
A __________________________________ is any discernable, confined, and discrete
conveyance that discharges storm water into surface waters. Examples include, but are
not limited to, pipes, ditches, channels, tunnels, conduits, or anything that conveys
storm water into surface waters. - ANSWER-Point source
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
A signed NOI certifies that the facility is in _____________________ with the general
permit. - ANSWER-Compliance
, After a rain event, the inspector should check for
____________________________________________ in the secondary containment.
This is one method of checking the structural integrity of the secondary containment -
ANSWER-Accumulated storm water
All storm water program records must be retained for - ANSWER-3 years
Another method of evaluating sources of contamination is to sample storm water
discharges. Monitoring storm water discharges may be a practical method of evaluating
the effectiveness of the SWPPP, but
_________________________________________________ - ANSWER-It is not
required
Any noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment shall be reported
verbally within ____________________________ from the time the permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances - ANSWER-24 hours
At an auto salvage facility or vehicle maintenance facility, old batteries should be stored
________________________________________ if stored outside - ANSWER-In a
covered container
Avoid storing liquids near ________________________ - ANSWER-Drains
Best management practices or controls must be used, if dewatering occurs at the
facility. The dewatering discharges must meet water quality standards in the receiving
waters. If the discharge is _____________________________________ than the
receiving waters, cease the discharge. - ANSWER-More turbid (more cloudy)
Depending on the storm water general permit, the comprehensive inspection must be
performed quarterly or semiannually. The comprehensive inspection should focus on
__________________________. - ANSWER-The whole facility
Detailed cleanup procedures should include the location of
_____________________________, clean up equipment, identification of clean up
personnel, and phone numbers of appropriate personnel. - ANSWER-Spill kits
Developing _________________________________ procedures is a very important
part of the material handling and storage procedures. Establishing such procedures
along with the proper employee training can reduce accidental releases. - ANSWER-
Spill response
Dismantle vehicles on an __________________________________ pad or in a
building - ANSWER-Impervious
