CESSWI, Part 1 NEW 2025/ 2026
Update) Questions & Answers | Grade
A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
Water Quality Standards - ,,,answer,,,,..State or tribal requirements that define the
water quality goals of a water body by designating the beneficial uses and setting
criteria to protect those uses
CWA Section 401 - ,,,answer,,,,..Regulates water quality impacts and state
certification programs. Required for any permit or license issues by a federal agency
for any activity that may result in a discharge to waters of the U.S.
The map is a living document and should... - ,,,answer,,,,..-Be created to scale
-Be a tracking tool for BMP installation and locations throughout the life of the
project
-Reflect actual site conditions at the time of the inspections
What to look for on a map - ,,,answer,,,,..-Marked up drawings with changes, initials
and dates
-Clearly defines legends, identified BMPs and their locations and date of installation
-Location of housekeeping controls
Complaint Resolution - ,,,answer,,,,..-Follow through with all
complaints/enforcement ASAP
-Respond appropriately to complaints (with documentation/photos)
-Document all response and info
Enforcement Resolution - ,,,answer,,,,..-Ensure consistency with city, county,
agency, regulations
-Ensure continuity of info
-Take thorough notes and pics
-Follow up with appropriate personnel
, Roles of an Inspector - ,,,answer,,,,..-Official rep on site
-Fact finder and record keeper
-Enforcement case developer
-Technical instructor
Skills of Good Inspector - ,,,answer,,,,..Inquisitiveness; thoroughness; consistency;
integrity; conflict resolution; communication
Components of Pre-inspection Site Review - ,,,answer,,,,..-Documentation
(accuracy, expiration dates, signatures and dates, posting requirements, regulatory
visits and enforcement files)
-Important Contacts (name and info of owner, operator, contractors; emergency
contacts; responsible party in case of enforcement)
What should you determine from the Erosion and Sediment Control Drawings (Pre-
inspection)? - ,,,answer,,,,..-Map contours
-Sensitive areas
-Critical areas
-Site perimeter
-Entrances and exits
What should you determine from the SWPPP (Pre-inspection)? - ,,,answer,,,,..-
Phasing measures and construction schedules
-Temp. stabilization measures
-Erosion, sediment, and stormwater measures
-Final stabilization measures
-Borrow materials and waste disposal areas
Industrial Site Review - ,,,answer,,,,..-Verify that onsite drainage systems match
approved plans and inspect for spills and discharges
-Storage and delivery areas (inspect for proper containment or cover)
-Processes associated with construction activities that may contribute pollutants
-Sampling requirements
Post Construction MS4 Site Review - ,,,answer,,,,..-Review archived files for info
such as as-built of GPS records of drainage systems
-The SWMP
Update) Questions & Answers | Grade
A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
Water Quality Standards - ,,,answer,,,,..State or tribal requirements that define the
water quality goals of a water body by designating the beneficial uses and setting
criteria to protect those uses
CWA Section 401 - ,,,answer,,,,..Regulates water quality impacts and state
certification programs. Required for any permit or license issues by a federal agency
for any activity that may result in a discharge to waters of the U.S.
The map is a living document and should... - ,,,answer,,,,..-Be created to scale
-Be a tracking tool for BMP installation and locations throughout the life of the
project
-Reflect actual site conditions at the time of the inspections
What to look for on a map - ,,,answer,,,,..-Marked up drawings with changes, initials
and dates
-Clearly defines legends, identified BMPs and their locations and date of installation
-Location of housekeeping controls
Complaint Resolution - ,,,answer,,,,..-Follow through with all
complaints/enforcement ASAP
-Respond appropriately to complaints (with documentation/photos)
-Document all response and info
Enforcement Resolution - ,,,answer,,,,..-Ensure consistency with city, county,
agency, regulations
-Ensure continuity of info
-Take thorough notes and pics
-Follow up with appropriate personnel
, Roles of an Inspector - ,,,answer,,,,..-Official rep on site
-Fact finder and record keeper
-Enforcement case developer
-Technical instructor
Skills of Good Inspector - ,,,answer,,,,..Inquisitiveness; thoroughness; consistency;
integrity; conflict resolution; communication
Components of Pre-inspection Site Review - ,,,answer,,,,..-Documentation
(accuracy, expiration dates, signatures and dates, posting requirements, regulatory
visits and enforcement files)
-Important Contacts (name and info of owner, operator, contractors; emergency
contacts; responsible party in case of enforcement)
What should you determine from the Erosion and Sediment Control Drawings (Pre-
inspection)? - ,,,answer,,,,..-Map contours
-Sensitive areas
-Critical areas
-Site perimeter
-Entrances and exits
What should you determine from the SWPPP (Pre-inspection)? - ,,,answer,,,,..-
Phasing measures and construction schedules
-Temp. stabilization measures
-Erosion, sediment, and stormwater measures
-Final stabilization measures
-Borrow materials and waste disposal areas
Industrial Site Review - ,,,answer,,,,..-Verify that onsite drainage systems match
approved plans and inspect for spills and discharges
-Storage and delivery areas (inspect for proper containment or cover)
-Processes associated with construction activities that may contribute pollutants
-Sampling requirements
Post Construction MS4 Site Review - ,,,answer,,,,..-Review archived files for info
such as as-built of GPS records of drainage systems
-The SWMP
