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The primary threat from malfunctioning OSSF systems is -
Answer-water born disease
Wastewater disposal and OSSF systems are regulated in order to protect -
Answer-Public health and environment
A is a disease-causing microorganism -
Answer-Pathogen
A groundwater chemical contaminant that can result from septic tanks and
leachfields is which can cause in infants -
Answer-Nitrates and methoemoglobinmia
Statewide regulation of OSSF began in -
Answer-1989 Sept
The state agency responsible for regulating OSSF is -
Answer-TECQ
The desired method or level of OSSF regulation in Texas is regulation
-
Answer-Local
pH measures whether wastewater is \or -
Answer-Acidity Basicity
List six diseases that might be transmitted by inadequately treated sewage . -
Answer-Typhoid Paratyphoid Polio meningitis Hepatitis Cholera
Identify the following terms TSS DO BOD -
Answer-TotalSuspended solids Dissolved Oxygen
Biochemical oxygen demand
Identify the most common chemical elements of sewage -
Answer-Solids Gases
Fats and greases
DO
BOD
PH
What is the criteria that can be used to determine if a subsurface OSSF system is
functioning properly ? -
Answer-The Plumbing system must drain
No Water is surfacing or pooling above ground
,There are no odors
The waste water must receive nearly complete treatment
List the soil treatment mechanisms important in treating wastewater -
Answer-filtering or straining
, Adsorption
Biological
The is authorized to review permit applications , site evaluations , planning
materials and conduct inspections of OSSFs .
a . installer
b . site evaluator
c . maintenance technician
d . Designated representative -
Answer-d . Designated representative
An individual who holds a valid license from TCEQ and who is compensated by
another individual to construct install , alter , or repair an OSSF is a ( n )
a . Installer
b . apprentice
c . authorized agent
d . maintenance provider -
Answer-a . Installer
An individual who visits a site and conducts soil evaluations and a site survey is a
(n)
a . apprentice
b . Site evaluator
c . authorized agent
d . designated representative -
Answer-b . Site evaluator
adopted the current OSSF Rules in 1997 and revised them several
times . -
Answer-TCEQ
New OSSF licenses are issued for a term of .An individual must renew the
license complete of TCEQ approved continuing education courses in
order to -
Answer-3 years 24 hrs
an Individuals working as a or in any capacity for an OSSF
cannot work as an installer designer for a fee , or private site
evaluator within jurisdiction of the permittinh authority -
Answer-DR and Permitting agency
List the OSSF licenses that require previous experience -
Answer-Installer II Maintenance provider
What is needed to pre - qualify for an exam ? -
Answer-Submit an application Notarized experience Statements Paying class and
application Fees Completing the appropriate training Course
Penalties for violating the laws , rules , or regulations covering OSSF systems can
be imposed under what headings ? -