storm water-- EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS |
NEWEST VERSION
under natural conditions the majority of rain water that falls to the ground
___________________ ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓infiltrates the ground or evaporates
the introduction of pollutants to storm water most commonly occurs when industrial facilities
allow operating procedures and industrial materials to __________________ ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓become exposed to storm water
the best way to prevent contamination of storm water is ___________________ ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓through pollution prevention
The highest percentage of pollutants in storm water runoff occurs in the first few minutes that
storm water runs off. This is called the _________________. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓first
flush
Organic enrichment of storm water runoff from sources such as food processing, airport
deicing, antifreezes, and sewage create addition oxygen demand in lakes and streams. Much of
the demand is due to bacteria feeding on these materials. The increased oxygen demand can
,lead to ____________________________________, which is a common cause of fish kills. -------
✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓oxygen depletion
The addition of nitrogen and phosphorus to storm water runoff can result in algal blooms and
excessive growth of aquatic plants in fresh water systems such as lakes and streams. In fresh
water systems _____________________ is the main cause of excessive plant and algal growth. -
------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓phosphorus
Sediment is one of the most widespread pollutants in surface water. Many
___________________________ attach to finer sediment particles. Sediment can also be
destructive to aquatic systems by covering and damaging habitat. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓pollutants
Michigan law requires that anyone who discharges liquid wastes to surface waters of the state
must have their pollution control measures under the supervision of a
__________________________________________. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓certified
operator
If there is a construction activity at an industrial facility that disturbs one or more acres of land
or the soil disturbance is within 500 feet of a water body, the owner of the property will need to
apply for a _________________________________________________________________
permit. In addition if the soil disturbance will become five or more acres in size the property
owner will need to submit the Notice of Coverage application to the EGLE, Water Resources
Division. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓soil erosion and sedimentation control
__________________ permits are not site specific and contain the minimum requirements for
protecting water quality. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓general
The ______________________________________ is a document that authorizes the discharge
of storm water under a general storm water permit. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓certificate
of coverage
, __________________ permits are site specific and contain requirements such as regular
sampling, monitoring, end of pipe treatment or effluent limits. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓individual
There are two types of industrial storm water general permits in Michigan they are Storm
Water from Industrial Activity and Storm Water with _________
______________________________________. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓required
monitoring or special use areas
A facility that has the industrial storm water general permit with required monitoring or special
use areas is required to conduct a
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓short term
storm water characterization study
An annual fee will be assessed to all facilities that have permitted storm water discharges. All
facilities that have authorization to discharge storm water on _________________________ will
be responsible for the annual fee. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓January 1
Industrial facilities are identified in the federal storm water regulations by
_________________________________________ and narrative description. ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓standard industrial classification (SIC) code
The surface water that receives the point source discharge is called the
________________________________. This information must be included on the Notice of
Intent (NOI) application when applying for the storm water discharge coverage. ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓receiving waters
Surface waters of the state include __________________, ____________, ________________,
and ___________________________. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓rivers
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS |
NEWEST VERSION
under natural conditions the majority of rain water that falls to the ground
___________________ ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓infiltrates the ground or evaporates
the introduction of pollutants to storm water most commonly occurs when industrial facilities
allow operating procedures and industrial materials to __________________ ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓become exposed to storm water
the best way to prevent contamination of storm water is ___________________ ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓through pollution prevention
The highest percentage of pollutants in storm water runoff occurs in the first few minutes that
storm water runs off. This is called the _________________. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓first
flush
Organic enrichment of storm water runoff from sources such as food processing, airport
deicing, antifreezes, and sewage create addition oxygen demand in lakes and streams. Much of
the demand is due to bacteria feeding on these materials. The increased oxygen demand can
,lead to ____________________________________, which is a common cause of fish kills. -------
✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓oxygen depletion
The addition of nitrogen and phosphorus to storm water runoff can result in algal blooms and
excessive growth of aquatic plants in fresh water systems such as lakes and streams. In fresh
water systems _____________________ is the main cause of excessive plant and algal growth. -
------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓phosphorus
Sediment is one of the most widespread pollutants in surface water. Many
___________________________ attach to finer sediment particles. Sediment can also be
destructive to aquatic systems by covering and damaging habitat. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓pollutants
Michigan law requires that anyone who discharges liquid wastes to surface waters of the state
must have their pollution control measures under the supervision of a
__________________________________________. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓certified
operator
If there is a construction activity at an industrial facility that disturbs one or more acres of land
or the soil disturbance is within 500 feet of a water body, the owner of the property will need to
apply for a _________________________________________________________________
permit. In addition if the soil disturbance will become five or more acres in size the property
owner will need to submit the Notice of Coverage application to the EGLE, Water Resources
Division. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓soil erosion and sedimentation control
__________________ permits are not site specific and contain the minimum requirements for
protecting water quality. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓general
The ______________________________________ is a document that authorizes the discharge
of storm water under a general storm water permit. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓certificate
of coverage
, __________________ permits are site specific and contain requirements such as regular
sampling, monitoring, end of pipe treatment or effluent limits. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓individual
There are two types of industrial storm water general permits in Michigan they are Storm
Water from Industrial Activity and Storm Water with _________
______________________________________. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓required
monitoring or special use areas
A facility that has the industrial storm water general permit with required monitoring or special
use areas is required to conduct a
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓short term
storm water characterization study
An annual fee will be assessed to all facilities that have permitted storm water discharges. All
facilities that have authorization to discharge storm water on _________________________ will
be responsible for the annual fee. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓January 1
Industrial facilities are identified in the federal storm water regulations by
_________________________________________ and narrative description. ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓standard industrial classification (SIC) code
The surface water that receives the point source discharge is called the
________________________________. This information must be included on the Notice of
Intent (NOI) application when applying for the storm water discharge coverage. ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓receiving waters
Surface waters of the state include __________________, ____________, ________________,
and ___________________________. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓rivers
