SWPPP Storm Water Certification | 68 Questions and
Answers Verified by Expert | latest Update 2026
SWPPP Storm Water Certification | 68 Questions
and Answers Verified by Expert | latest Update
2026
Processes of the Hydrologic Cycle ✅ CORRECT ANSWER precipitation,
evaporation, infiltration, runoff, transpiration
Purpose of Clean Water Act ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Eliminate the pollution
problems caused by municipal sewage and industrial waste water
NPDES Permit ✅ CORRECT ANSWER A personal shall not discharge any
waste or waste effluent into the waters of the state unless the person is in
possession of a valid permit from EGLE
Goal of Storm Water ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Reduce Pollution
-Store inventory inside
-Use less toxic chemicals in operation
-Facility assessments
-Current Inventory
First Flush ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
The initial surface runoff of a rainstorm
-Roads are slick
-Oil/grease are transported by water to drain
-Contains highest pollutants
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, SWPPP Storm Water Certification | 68 Questions and
Answers Verified by Expert | latest Update 2026
Hydrocarbons ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-Oil, gas, grease
-Toxic at low concentration
Toxic Pollutants ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Solvents, paints, pesticides, corroded metals, used oils
-Can contaminate drinking water or fish which limit types of fish can be eaten
safely
Organic Pollutants/Enrichment ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-Septic systems, airplane operations, antifreeze, food processing facilities, animal
waste
-Decrease levels of dissolved oxygen in aquatic environment which can kill fish
Nutrients ✅ CORRECT ANSWER -Common component of storm water
runoff
-In freshwater systems phosphorus is main cause of excessive plant/algal growth
Pathogens ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-Inhibits recreational uses
-can cause ear and or intestinal problems
-Sources are sanitary sewer overflows, animal waste, failing septic systems
Sediment ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-One of most widespread pollutants in surface water
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, SWPPP Storm Water Certification | 68 Questions and
Answers Verified by Expert | latest Update 2026
-Eroding of unstable soils
-it can carry other pollutants with it
-covers and damages habitat
Chlorides ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-Salt, road salt
-High concentrations can be toxic to freshwater organisms
What is the best method to prevent storm water pollution? ✅ CORRECT
ANSWER
-Store everything inside
-Use less toxic chemicals
-Inventory, know where everything is going
Federal Clean Water Act ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-Eliminate pollution caused by industrial waste water
-Water quality problems reduced but not eliminated
EGLE ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Administer CWA and issue NPDES permits
NPDES ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Types of contaminants in storm water ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-Hydrocarbons
-Pathogens
-Toxic pollutants
-Organic Enrichment
-Nutrients
pg. 3
Answers Verified by Expert | latest Update 2026
SWPPP Storm Water Certification | 68 Questions
and Answers Verified by Expert | latest Update
2026
Processes of the Hydrologic Cycle ✅ CORRECT ANSWER precipitation,
evaporation, infiltration, runoff, transpiration
Purpose of Clean Water Act ✅ CORRECT ANSWER Eliminate the pollution
problems caused by municipal sewage and industrial waste water
NPDES Permit ✅ CORRECT ANSWER A personal shall not discharge any
waste or waste effluent into the waters of the state unless the person is in
possession of a valid permit from EGLE
Goal of Storm Water ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Reduce Pollution
-Store inventory inside
-Use less toxic chemicals in operation
-Facility assessments
-Current Inventory
First Flush ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
The initial surface runoff of a rainstorm
-Roads are slick
-Oil/grease are transported by water to drain
-Contains highest pollutants
pg. 1
, SWPPP Storm Water Certification | 68 Questions and
Answers Verified by Expert | latest Update 2026
Hydrocarbons ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-Oil, gas, grease
-Toxic at low concentration
Toxic Pollutants ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Solvents, paints, pesticides, corroded metals, used oils
-Can contaminate drinking water or fish which limit types of fish can be eaten
safely
Organic Pollutants/Enrichment ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-Septic systems, airplane operations, antifreeze, food processing facilities, animal
waste
-Decrease levels of dissolved oxygen in aquatic environment which can kill fish
Nutrients ✅ CORRECT ANSWER -Common component of storm water
runoff
-In freshwater systems phosphorus is main cause of excessive plant/algal growth
Pathogens ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-Inhibits recreational uses
-can cause ear and or intestinal problems
-Sources are sanitary sewer overflows, animal waste, failing septic systems
Sediment ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-One of most widespread pollutants in surface water
pg. 2
, SWPPP Storm Water Certification | 68 Questions and
Answers Verified by Expert | latest Update 2026
-Eroding of unstable soils
-it can carry other pollutants with it
-covers and damages habitat
Chlorides ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-Salt, road salt
-High concentrations can be toxic to freshwater organisms
What is the best method to prevent storm water pollution? ✅ CORRECT
ANSWER
-Store everything inside
-Use less toxic chemicals
-Inventory, know where everything is going
Federal Clean Water Act ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-Eliminate pollution caused by industrial waste water
-Water quality problems reduced but not eliminated
EGLE ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Administer CWA and issue NPDES permits
NPDES ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Types of contaminants in storm water ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
-Hydrocarbons
-Pathogens
-Toxic pollutants
-Organic Enrichment
-Nutrients
pg. 3
