VA DEQ SWM INSPECTOR EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What element is targeted by water quality criteria?-correct-answer-
Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected?-correct-
answer- 25%
DEQ is responsible for enforcing the while locality are
responsible for enforcing local ordinances.-correct-answer-Construction
GP, VSMP
BMPs use these three mechanisms to control pollution:-correct-answer-
Infiltration, settling, and vegetative uptake
How long does a locality VSMP authority have to determine the
completeness of a SWM plan?-correct-answer-15 days
, Every year, the locality VSMP must submit information to DEQ. When is
this due, and what info must be provided?-correct-answer-Due by Oct. 1,
and must include: new types of SWM facilities, geographic coordinates of
them, acres treated, and surface waters/karst features into which they
discharge.
A locality VSMP must be at least as stringent as what state permit?-
correct- answer-The construction GP
What is the maximum penalty that may be imposed under the stormwater
management act?-correct-answer-$32,500
How long must a VSMP authority retain a registration statement?-correct-
answer- At least three years after project completion or state permit
termination.
How often must DEQ conduct program reviews?-correct-answer-DEQ must
complete a program review once every five years.
Where are the two locations where the notice of coverage letter must be
posted?- correct-answer-1) onsite near the main entrance, and 2) in the
General information section of the SWPPP
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What element is targeted by water quality criteria?-correct-answer-
Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected?-correct-
answer- 25%
DEQ is responsible for enforcing the while locality are
responsible for enforcing local ordinances.-correct-answer-Construction
GP, VSMP
BMPs use these three mechanisms to control pollution:-correct-answer-
Infiltration, settling, and vegetative uptake
How long does a locality VSMP authority have to determine the
completeness of a SWM plan?-correct-answer-15 days
, Every year, the locality VSMP must submit information to DEQ. When is
this due, and what info must be provided?-correct-answer-Due by Oct. 1,
and must include: new types of SWM facilities, geographic coordinates of
them, acres treated, and surface waters/karst features into which they
discharge.
A locality VSMP must be at least as stringent as what state permit?-
correct- answer-The construction GP
What is the maximum penalty that may be imposed under the stormwater
management act?-correct-answer-$32,500
How long must a VSMP authority retain a registration statement?-correct-
answer- At least three years after project completion or state permit
termination.
How often must DEQ conduct program reviews?-correct-answer-DEQ must
complete a program review once every five years.
Where are the two locations where the notice of coverage letter must be
posted?- correct-answer-1) onsite near the main entrance, and 2) in the
General information section of the SWPPP
