Waste Water D license Study Questions with Answers
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Water Resources in Texas includes lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries,
wetlands, ground water, and storm (1-3) Answer: False
Water Polluntants include organic and inorganic material, heat, and
radiation (1-4) 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) Answer: False
Two sources of water contamination are discharges and non- point
source discharges (1-4) Answer: False
Examples of point-source discharges are: Answer: Municipal,
industrial, and agricultural wastewater treatment facilities
Protecting Texas water from contamination requires_______________
of wastewater Answer: 1.Collection and transportation to treatment
2.Treatment that removes contaminates
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3.Processing and disposal
Benefits of treating point-source and non-point source wastes are
prevention of ground and surface water pollution, and _________
Answer: 1. Protection of human and animal health
2. Prevention of oxygen depletion in surface water
The Texas Water Code establishes the following means of protecting
state water: water quality standards for streams; discharge limitations
for point sources; and __________ Answer: Requiring disinfection of
drinking water
The states sets water quality standards, called ________________, for
river and lakes. Answer: Stream standards
To meet stream standards the state issues _________________ for waste
discharge Answer: Permits
A role of supervision and management is to set job assignments and
secure permits and finances to do the job Answer: True
Responsibilities of the license operator include protecting the Public
from waterborne disease, performing duties professionally, protecting
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state water from pollution, maintaining required license practicing
safety and controlling Operation cost. Answer: False
The Federal Water Control. Act of 1972 (Clean Water Act) Has a goal
of eliminating pollution of the nation's water Answer: True
Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code is the law controlling water
pollutions. Answer: True
TCEQ functions include setting water quality standards, monitoring
discharges,m and enforcing the Clean Water Act Answer: True
To become a licensed operator it is necessary to (2-3) Answer: Pass a
test administered by TCEQ
Paid by the permit holder 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 _____________- Answer: User charges
The Local government may inspect and investigate water quality
conditions within its jurisdiction to determine ___________________ (2-
5) Answer: 1. Standards are met
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2. Discharges have permits
3. Permits are followed
4. All the above
Local governments may make discharge rules to protect personnel, the
wastewater system. Answer: Treatment Facility
A local government may bring suit to enforce it's Answer: Rules
Cities with more then ________________ population must have a water
pollution control program Answer: 10000
Goals of TCEQ include maintaining water quality for public health,
commercial use, and Answer: Wildlife Preservation
TCEQ may revoke a license if the operator ____________ (2-6) Answer:
1.Violate the permit
2.Falsifies records
3.Neglects their duty
4.All the above
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