Waste Water D license Study Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Water Resources in Texas includes lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries, wetlands, ground
water, and storm (1-3) - Answer -False
Water Polluntants include organic and inorganic material, heat, and radiation (1-4)
- Answer -True
In Texas, Clean water is needed to provide for human comsumption and recreation,
Maintain aquatic habitats for wildlife, recharge ground water, and provide for
industry. (1-4) - Answer -False
Two sources of water contamination are discharges and non- point source
discharges (1-4) - Answer -False
Examples of point-source discharges are: - Answer -Municipal, industrial, and
agricultural wastewater treatment facilities
Protecting Texas water from contamination requires_______________ of
wastewater - Answer -1.Collection and transportation to treatment
2.Treatment that removes contaminates
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,3.Processing and disposal
Benefits of treating point-source and non-point source wastes are prevention of
ground and surface water pollution, and _________ - Answer -1. Protection of
human and animal health
2. Prevention of oxygen depletion in surface water
The Texas Water Code establishes the following means of protecting state water:
water quality standards for streams; discharge limitations for point sources; and
__________ - Answer -Requiring disinfection of drinking water
The states sets water quality standards, called ________________, for river and
lakes. - Answer -Stream standards
To meet stream standards the state issues _________________ for waste discharge
- Answer -Permits
A role of supervision and management is to set job assignments and secure permits
and finances to do the job - Answer -True
Responsibilities of the license operator include protecting the Public from
waterborne disease, performing duties professionally, protecting state water from
pollution, maintaining required license practicing safety and controlling Operation
cost. - Answer -False
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,The Federal Water Control. Act of 1972 (Clean Water Act) Has a goal of
eliminating pollution of the nation's water - Answer -True
Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code is the law controlling water pollutions. -
Answer -True
TCEQ functions include setting water quality standards, monitoring discharges,m
and enforcing the Clean Water Act - Answer -True
To become a licensed operator it is necessary to (2-3) - Answer -Pass a test
administered by TCEQ
Paid by the permit holder - Answer -Personnel working at a domestic wastewater
plant must be state licensed if they are (2-3)
Local governments have authority to inspect facilities using the collection system,
enforce local pollution control laws, set discharge rules, and collect
_____________- - Answer -User charges
The Local government may inspect and investigate water quality conditions within
its jurisdiction to determine ___________________ (2-5) - Answer -1. Standards
are met
2. Discharges have permits
3. Permits are followed
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, 4. All the above
Local governments may make discharge rules to protect personnel, the wastewater
system. - Answer -Treatment Facility
A local government may bring suit to enforce it's - Answer -Rules
Cities with more then ________________ population must have a water pollution
control program - Answer -10000
Goals of TCEQ include maintaining water quality for public health, commercial
use, and - Answer -Wildlife Preservation
TCEQ may revoke a license if the operator ____________ (2-6) - Answer -
1.Violate the permit
2.Falsifies records
3.Neglects their duty
4.All the above
When a accidental discharge, bypass, or spill occurs, the discharger must notify
TCEQ within _____________ hours - Answer -24
An Administrative penalty can be up to ________________ per day - Answer -
$10000
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Questions and Answers
Water Resources in Texas includes lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries, wetlands, ground
water, and storm (1-3) - Answer -False
Water Polluntants include organic and inorganic material, heat, and radiation (1-4)
- Answer -True
In Texas, Clean water is needed to provide for human comsumption and recreation,
Maintain aquatic habitats for wildlife, recharge ground water, and provide for
industry. (1-4) - Answer -False
Two sources of water contamination are discharges and non- point source
discharges (1-4) - Answer -False
Examples of point-source discharges are: - Answer -Municipal, industrial, and
agricultural wastewater treatment facilities
Protecting Texas water from contamination requires_______________ of
wastewater - Answer -1.Collection and transportation to treatment
2.Treatment that removes contaminates
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,3.Processing and disposal
Benefits of treating point-source and non-point source wastes are prevention of
ground and surface water pollution, and _________ - Answer -1. Protection of
human and animal health
2. Prevention of oxygen depletion in surface water
The Texas Water Code establishes the following means of protecting state water:
water quality standards for streams; discharge limitations for point sources; and
__________ - Answer -Requiring disinfection of drinking water
The states sets water quality standards, called ________________, for river and
lakes. - Answer -Stream standards
To meet stream standards the state issues _________________ for waste discharge
- Answer -Permits
A role of supervision and management is to set job assignments and secure permits
and finances to do the job - Answer -True
Responsibilities of the license operator include protecting the Public from
waterborne disease, performing duties professionally, protecting state water from
pollution, maintaining required license practicing safety and controlling Operation
cost. - Answer -False
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,The Federal Water Control. Act of 1972 (Clean Water Act) Has a goal of
eliminating pollution of the nation's water - Answer -True
Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code is the law controlling water pollutions. -
Answer -True
TCEQ functions include setting water quality standards, monitoring discharges,m
and enforcing the Clean Water Act - Answer -True
To become a licensed operator it is necessary to (2-3) - Answer -Pass a test
administered by TCEQ
Paid by the permit holder - Answer -Personnel working at a domestic wastewater
plant must be state licensed if they are (2-3)
Local governments have authority to inspect facilities using the collection system,
enforce local pollution control laws, set discharge rules, and collect
_____________- - Answer -User charges
The Local government may inspect and investigate water quality conditions within
its jurisdiction to determine ___________________ (2-5) - Answer -1. Standards
are met
2. Discharges have permits
3. Permits are followed
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, 4. All the above
Local governments may make discharge rules to protect personnel, the wastewater
system. - Answer -Treatment Facility
A local government may bring suit to enforce it's - Answer -Rules
Cities with more then ________________ population must have a water pollution
control program - Answer -10000
Goals of TCEQ include maintaining water quality for public health, commercial
use, and - Answer -Wildlife Preservation
TCEQ may revoke a license if the operator ____________ (2-6) - Answer -
1.Violate the permit
2.Falsifies records
3.Neglects their duty
4.All the above
When a accidental discharge, bypass, or spill occurs, the discharger must notify
TCEQ within _____________ hours - Answer -24
An Administrative penalty can be up to ________________ per day - Answer -
$10000
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