VA DEQ SWM INSPECTOR EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What element is targeted by water quality criteria? - ans-
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Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
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At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected? - ans-25%
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what is the site-based load limit for water quality? - ans-0.41 lbs/acre/
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yr total phosphorous
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Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations - ans-
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load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
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what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff? - ans-
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Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
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SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm event? -
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ans-must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
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Define LDA - ans-Land disturbing activity; any man-
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made change to the land surface that potentially changes its runoff characteristics; i
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ncludes clearing, grading, and excavation.
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What size LDA must comply with stormwater management regulation?
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in CPBA areas? - ans-
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anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be more stringent loc
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ally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations? - ans-
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mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs, routine maintenan
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ce of preexisting operations, public emergency activity
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what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater offenders? - ans-
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consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What element is targeted by water quality criteria? - ans-
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Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
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At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected? - ans-25%
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what is the site-based load limit for water quality? - ans-0.41 lbs/acre/
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yr total phosphorous
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Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations - ans-
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load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
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what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff? - ans-
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Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
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SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm event? -
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ans-must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
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Define LDA - ans-Land disturbing activity; any man-
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made change to the land surface that potentially changes its runoff characteristics; i
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ncludes clearing, grading, and excavation.
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What size LDA must comply with stormwater management regulation?
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in CPBA areas? - ans-
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anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be more stringent loc
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ally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations? - ans-
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mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local reclamation programs, routine maintenan
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ce of preexisting operations, public emergency activity
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what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater offenders? - ans-
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consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
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