VA DEQ SWM INSPECTOR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW 2025
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%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? -
CORRECT ANSWER - >0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load
calculations - CORRECT ANSWER - >load calculations
based on land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow
runoff? - CORRECT ANSWER - >Must be diverted to
stormwater conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to
what level storm event? - CORRECT ANSWER - >must be
able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
, Define LDA - CORRECT ANSWER - >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 with stormwater
management regulation? in CPBA areas? - CORRECT
ANSWER - >anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in
CPBA areas; may be more stringent locally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations?
- CORRECT ANSWER - >mining, agriculture, sewer
discharges, local reclamation programs, routine
maintenance of preexisting operations, public emergency
activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater
offenders? - CORRECT ANSWER - >consent order, which
replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM
plan? - CORRECT ANSWER - >15 days to review and
determine approval, and notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? -
CORRECT ANSWER - >Periodically.
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW 2025
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%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? -
CORRECT ANSWER - >0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load
calculations - CORRECT ANSWER - >load calculations
based on land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow
runoff? - CORRECT ANSWER - >Must be diverted to
stormwater conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to
what level storm event? - CORRECT ANSWER - >must be
able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
, Define LDA - CORRECT ANSWER - >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 with stormwater
management regulation? in CPBA areas? - CORRECT
ANSWER - >anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in
CPBA areas; may be more stringent locally.
what are some activities exempt from SWM regulations?
- CORRECT ANSWER - >mining, agriculture, sewer
discharges, local reclamation programs, routine
maintenance of preexisting operations, public emergency
activity
what term basically means a plea deal for stormwater
offenders? - CORRECT ANSWER - >consent order, which
replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM
plan? - CORRECT ANSWER - >15 days to review and
determine approval, and notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? -
CORRECT ANSWER - >Periodically.
