VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam comprehensive questions and
verified answers ACTUAL EXAM 2026 TEST!! Graded A+ ||2026
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Terms in this set (63)
What element is targeted by Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding
water quality criteria? with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are 25%
streams substantially affected?
what is the site-based load limit 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
for water quality?
, Virginia Runoff Reduction load calculations based on land cover type and
Method- method of load soil type.
calculations
what must happen to Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance
potentially harmful sheet flow system.
runoff?
SWM ponds must be able to must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr
convey water safely up to what storm.
level storm event?
Define LDA Land disturbing activity; any man-made change
to the land surface that
potentially changes its runoff characteristics;
includes clearing, grading, and excavation.
What size LDA must comply anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in
with stormwater management CPBA areas; may be more stringent locally.
regulation? in CPBA areas?
what are some activities exempt mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local
from SWM regulations? reclamation programs, routine maintenance of
preexisting operations, public emergency
activity
what term basically means a consent order, which replaces penalties with
plea deal for stormwater fines.
offenders?
how long does VSMP authority 15 days to review and determine approval, and
have to review SWM plan? notify applicant.
verified answers ACTUAL EXAM 2026 TEST!! Graded A+ ||2026
EXAM UPDATE
Terms in this set (63)
What element is targeted by Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding
water quality criteria? with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are 25%
streams substantially affected?
what is the site-based load limit 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
for water quality?
, Virginia Runoff Reduction load calculations based on land cover type and
Method- method of load soil type.
calculations
what must happen to Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance
potentially harmful sheet flow system.
runoff?
SWM ponds must be able to must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr
convey water safely up to what storm.
level storm event?
Define LDA Land disturbing activity; any man-made change
to the land surface that
potentially changes its runoff characteristics;
includes clearing, grading, and excavation.
What size LDA must comply anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in
with stormwater management CPBA areas; may be more stringent locally.
regulation? in CPBA areas?
what are some activities exempt mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local
from SWM regulations? reclamation programs, routine maintenance of
preexisting operations, public emergency
activity
what term basically means a consent order, which replaces penalties with
plea deal for stormwater fines.
offenders?
how long does VSMP authority 15 days to review and determine approval, and
have to review SWM plan? notify applicant.
