VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Questions and
Answers (Most Recent Version, Complete
Study Material)
What element is targeted by water quality criteria? - Correct
Answers ✅Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding
with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially
affected? - Correct Answers ✅25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? - Correct
Answers ✅0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load
calculations - Correct Answers ✅load calculations based on
land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff? -
Correct Answers ✅Must be diverted to stormwater
conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what
level storm event? - Correct Answers ✅must be able to
safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
Define LDA - Correct Answers ✅Land disturbing activity;
any man-made change to the land surface that potentially
changes its runoff characteristics; includes clearing, grading,
and excavation.
, VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Questions and
Answers (Most Recent Version, Complete
Study Material)
What size LDA must comply with stormwater management
regulation? in CPBA areas? - Correct Answers ✅anything of
1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be more
stringent locally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations? -
Correct Answers ✅mining, agriculture, sewer discharges,
local reclamation programs, routine maintenance of
preexisting operations, public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater
offenders? - Correct Answers ✅consent order, which
replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan? -
Correct Answers ✅15 days to review and determine
approval, and notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? - Correct
Answers ✅Periodically.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by - Correct Answers
✅incorporating other plans into reference, or by developing
missing elements.
Answers (Most Recent Version, Complete
Study Material)
What element is targeted by water quality criteria? - Correct
Answers ✅Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding
with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially
affected? - Correct Answers ✅25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? - Correct
Answers ✅0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load
calculations - Correct Answers ✅load calculations based on
land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff? -
Correct Answers ✅Must be diverted to stormwater
conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what
level storm event? - Correct Answers ✅must be able to
safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
Define LDA - Correct Answers ✅Land disturbing activity;
any man-made change to the land surface that potentially
changes its runoff characteristics; includes clearing, grading,
and excavation.
, VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Questions and
Answers (Most Recent Version, Complete
Study Material)
What size LDA must comply with stormwater management
regulation? in CPBA areas? - Correct Answers ✅anything of
1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be more
stringent locally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations? -
Correct Answers ✅mining, agriculture, sewer discharges,
local reclamation programs, routine maintenance of
preexisting operations, public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater
offenders? - Correct Answers ✅consent order, which
replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan? -
Correct Answers ✅15 days to review and determine
approval, and notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? - Correct
Answers ✅Periodically.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by - Correct Answers
✅incorporating other plans into reference, or by developing
missing elements.
