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The Texas Water Code establishes the following means of protecting state water: water
quality standards for streams; discharge limitations for point sources; and __________ -
CORRECT ANSWER-Requiring disinfection of drinking water
The states sets water quality standards, called ________________, for river and lakes.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Stream standards
To meet stream standards the state issues _________________ for waste discharge -
CORRECT ANSWER-Permits
A role of supervision and management is to set job assignments and secure permits
and finances to do the job - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Responsibilities of the license operator include protecting the Public from waterborne
disease, performing duties professionally, protecting state water from pollution,
maintaining required license practicing safety and controlling Operation cost. -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
The Federal Water Control. Act of 1972 (Clean Water Act) Has a goal of eliminating
pollution of the nation's water - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code is the law controlling water pollutions. - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
,TCEQ functions include setting water quality standards, monitoring discharges,m and
enforcing the Clean Water Act - CORRECT ANSWER-True
To become a licensed operator it is necessary to (2-3) - CORRECT ANSWER-Pass a
test administered by TCEQ
Paid by the permit holder - CORRECT ANSWER-Personnel working at a domestic
wastewater plant must be state licensed if they are (2-3)
Local governments have authority to inspect facilities using the collection system,
enforce local pollution control laws, set discharge rules, and collect _____________- -
CORRECT ANSWER-User charges
The Local government may inspect and investigate water quality conditions within its
jurisdiction to determine ___________________ (2-5) - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Standards are met
2. Discharges have permits
3. Permits are followed
4. All the above
Local governments may make discharge rules to protect personnel, the wastewater
system. - CORRECT ANSWER-Treatment Facility
A local government may bring suit to enforce it's - CORRECT ANSWER-Rules
Cities with more then ________________ population must have a water pollution
control program - CORRECT ANSWER-10000
,Goals of TCEQ include maintaining water quality for public health, commercial use, and
- CORRECT ANSWER-Wildlife Preservation
Water Resources in Texas includes lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries, wetlands, ground
water, and storm (1-3) - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Water Polluntants include organic and inorganic material, heat, and radiation (1-4) -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
In Texas, Clean water is needed to provide for human comsumption and recreation,
Maintain aquatic habitats for wildlife, recharge ground water, and provide for industry.
(1-4) - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Two sources of water contamination are discharges and non- point source discharges
(1-4) - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Examples of point-source discharges are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Municipal, industrial,
and agricultural wastewater treatment facilities
Protecting Texas water from contamination requires_______________ of wastewater -
CORRECT ANSWER-1.Collection and transportation to treatment
2.Treatment that removes contaminates
3.Processing and disposal
Benefits of treating point-source and non-point source wastes are prevention of ground
and surface water pollution, and _________ - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Protection of
human and animal health
2. Prevention of oxygen depletion in surface water
, TCEQ may revoke a license if the operator ____________ (2-6) - CORRECT
ANSWER-1.Violate the permit
2.Falsifies records
3.Neglects their duty
4.All the above
When a accidental discharge, bypass, or spill occurs, the discharger must notify TCEQ
within _____________ hours - CORRECT ANSWER-24
An Administrative penalty can be up to ________________ per day - CORRECT
ANSWER-$10000
Penalty assessments is based upon physical effect, intentions, responsibility, and
________________(2-7) - CORRECT ANSWER-Economics benefit accrued
Penalties are levied for - CORRECT ANSWER-1,Failure to submits reports
2.Bypasses
3.No discharge permit
4. All the above
In each permit, the TCEQ sets conditions including permit duration, strength of the
discharge, monitoring requirements, point of discharge, and _________________ of the
discharge. (2-7) - CORRECT ANSWER-Quality
State laws requires that self-reporting forms be complied and mailed each
_________________ to TCEQ - CORRECT ANSWER-Month