VA DEQ SWM INSPECTOR EXAM FULLY SOLVED & LATEST EXAM
UPDATED 2025-2026| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
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.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by -CORRECT ANSWER incorporating
other plans into reference, or by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA? -CORRECT
ANSWER a construction GP
How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be put in place? -
CORRECT ANSWER within 7 days.
How long must operator keep routine inspection reports? -CORRECT
ANSWER At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
How long does operator have to revise SWPPP if authority deems it necessary?
How long does local authority have to review any modifications to SWPPP? -
CORRECT ANSWER 7 days for operator to make changes, 60 days for
authority to review changes.
UPDATED 2025-2026| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
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.
all SWPPP requirements may be met by -CORRECT ANSWER incorporating
other plans into reference, or by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an LDA? -CORRECT
ANSWER a construction GP
How soon after final grade of a site must vegetation be put in place? -
CORRECT ANSWER within 7 days.
How long must operator keep routine inspection reports? -CORRECT
ANSWER At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
How long does operator have to revise SWPPP if authority deems it necessary?
How long does local authority have to review any modifications to SWPPP? -
CORRECT ANSWER 7 days for operator to make changes, 60 days for
authority to review changes.
