VA DEQ SWM INSPECTOR FINAL EXAM
TEST 2025/2026 BANK 2 VERSIONS
CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE 500
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY
GRADED A+
The operator must note all modifications or updates in the
SWPPP, including a record of the following three dates: -
....ANSWER...major grading, stabilization, and any
temporary or permanent ceasing of construction activity.
How quickly must an unauthorized discharge to surface
water be reported to the DEQ? - ....ANSWER...Verbal
notification within 24 hours, written notification within 5
days
If an area is not at final grade, but may remain dormant
for more than 14 days, how quickly must temporary
stabilization be applied? - ....ANSWER...Within 7 days
,If a bare area is at final grade, when must permanent or
temporary soil stabilization be applied? -
....ANSWER...Within 7 days
Three requirements for concrete wash water: -
....ANSWER...1) must be directed to a leak-proof
container or settling basin
2) container or basin cannot overflow
3) hardened or liquid concrete waste must be removed and
properly disposed.
How long must a VSMP authority maintain inspection
reports? - ....ANSWER...For at least three years after
permit termination.
If an eventual stormwater BMP utilizes infiltration for
pollution removal, would it be a good co-located practice?
- ....ANSWER...No, a co-located practice involves an ESC
measure being converted into a SWM facility. An
infiltration facility would clog if used to settle sediment
prior.
,What criteria does vegetation need in order to be
considered established? - ....ANSWER...the ground cover
must be:
1) uniform
2) mature enough to survive
3) able to inhibit erosion
What legal agreement allows VSMP inspectors to access
property for conducting post-construction BMP
inspections? - ....ANSWER...A long-term maintenance
agreement
Who must sign and seal a construction record drawing,
and when must it be submitted to the VSMP authority? -
....ANSWER...must be signed by a professional registered
in VA. Must be submitted before permit termination.
How much time does the VSMP authority have to
terminate any bonds or securities provided by the
operator? - ....ANSWER...Within 60 days of completing
the requirements of the permit conditions
, How often must a VSMP authority inspect a SWM facility
post-construction? - ....ANSWER...Every 5 years, OR the
owner may submit reports completed be a qualified person
on an annual basis
Erosion and sediment control plans and stormwater
management plans - ....ANSWER...SWPPP plans that
must be approved
Post-construction - ....ANSWER...When the stormwater
management plan address runoff
Volume and velocity of stormwater runoff increases as
natural vegetation is replaced with these surfaces. The
increase in stormwater runoff leads to an increase in
pollutants, such as sediment and phosphorus that are
carried to waterways. - ....ANSWER...Impervious cover
Target pollutant in the water quality criteria -
....ANSWER...Phosphorus
The lower limit of the range of imperviousness that can
result in stream degradation% - ....ANSWER...10%
TEST 2025/2026 BANK 2 VERSIONS
CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE 500
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY
GRADED A+
The operator must note all modifications or updates in the
SWPPP, including a record of the following three dates: -
....ANSWER...major grading, stabilization, and any
temporary or permanent ceasing of construction activity.
How quickly must an unauthorized discharge to surface
water be reported to the DEQ? - ....ANSWER...Verbal
notification within 24 hours, written notification within 5
days
If an area is not at final grade, but may remain dormant
for more than 14 days, how quickly must temporary
stabilization be applied? - ....ANSWER...Within 7 days
,If a bare area is at final grade, when must permanent or
temporary soil stabilization be applied? -
....ANSWER...Within 7 days
Three requirements for concrete wash water: -
....ANSWER...1) must be directed to a leak-proof
container or settling basin
2) container or basin cannot overflow
3) hardened or liquid concrete waste must be removed and
properly disposed.
How long must a VSMP authority maintain inspection
reports? - ....ANSWER...For at least three years after
permit termination.
If an eventual stormwater BMP utilizes infiltration for
pollution removal, would it be a good co-located practice?
- ....ANSWER...No, a co-located practice involves an ESC
measure being converted into a SWM facility. An
infiltration facility would clog if used to settle sediment
prior.
,What criteria does vegetation need in order to be
considered established? - ....ANSWER...the ground cover
must be:
1) uniform
2) mature enough to survive
3) able to inhibit erosion
What legal agreement allows VSMP inspectors to access
property for conducting post-construction BMP
inspections? - ....ANSWER...A long-term maintenance
agreement
Who must sign and seal a construction record drawing,
and when must it be submitted to the VSMP authority? -
....ANSWER...must be signed by a professional registered
in VA. Must be submitted before permit termination.
How much time does the VSMP authority have to
terminate any bonds or securities provided by the
operator? - ....ANSWER...Within 60 days of completing
the requirements of the permit conditions
, How often must a VSMP authority inspect a SWM facility
post-construction? - ....ANSWER...Every 5 years, OR the
owner may submit reports completed be a qualified person
on an annual basis
Erosion and sediment control plans and stormwater
management plans - ....ANSWER...SWPPP plans that
must be approved
Post-construction - ....ANSWER...When the stormwater
management plan address runoff
Volume and velocity of stormwater runoff increases as
natural vegetation is replaced with these surfaces. The
increase in stormwater runoff leads to an increase in
pollutants, such as sediment and phosphorus that are
carried to waterways. - ....ANSWER...Impervious cover
Target pollutant in the water quality criteria -
....ANSWER...Phosphorus
The lower limit of the range of imperviousness that can
result in stream degradation% - ....ANSWER...10%
