WASTE WATER D LICENSE STUDY
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Water Resources in Texas includes lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries, wetlands, ground water, and
storm (1-3) - ANS False
Water Polluntants include organic and inorganic material, heat, and radiation (1-4) -
ANS 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) -
ANS False
Two sources of water contamination are discharges and non- point source discharges (1-4) -
ANS False
Examples of point-source discharges are: - ANS Municipal, industrial, and agricultural
wastewater treatment facilities
Protecting Texas water from contamination requires_______________ of wastewater -
ANS 1.Collection and transportation to treatment
2.Treatment that removes contaminates
3.Processing and disposal
Benefits of treating point-source and non-point source wastes are prevention of ground and
surface water pollution, and _________ - ANS 1. Protection of human and animal health
2. Prevention of oxygen depletion in surface water
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,The Texas Water Code establishes the following means of protecting state water: water quality
standards for streams; discharge limitations for point sources; and __________ -
ANS Requiring disinfection of drinking water
The states sets water quality standards, called ________________, for river and lakes. -
ANS Stream standards
To meet stream standards the state issues _________________ for waste discharge -
ANS Permits
A role of supervision and management is to set job assignments and secure permits and
finances to do the job - ANS 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. - ANS False
The Federal Water Control. Act of 1972 (Clean Water Act) Has a goal of eliminating pollution of
the nation's water - ANS True
Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code is the law controlling water pollutions. - ANS True
TCEQ functions include setting water quality standards, monitoring discharges,m and enforcing
the Clean Water Act - ANS True
To become a licensed operator it is necessary to (2-3) - ANS Pass a test administered by TCEQ
Paid by the permit holder - ANS Personnel working at a domestic wastewater plant must be
state licensed if they are (2-3)
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,Local governments have authority to inspect facilities using the collection system, enforce local
pollution control laws, set discharge rules, and collect _____________- - ANS User charges
The Local government may inspect and investigate water quality conditions within its
jurisdiction to determine ___________________ (2-5) - ANS 1. Standards are met
2. Discharges have permits
3. Permits are followed
4. All the above
Local governments may make discharge rules to protect personnel, the wastewater system. -
ANS Treatment Facility
A local government may bring suit to enforce it's - ANS Rules
Cities with more then ________________ population must have a water pollution control
program - ANS 10000
Goals of TCEQ include maintaining water quality for public health, commercial use, and -
ANS Wildlife Preservation
TCEQ may revoke a license if the operator ____________ (2-6) - ANS 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 - ANS 24
An Administrative penalty can be up to ________________ per day - ANS $10000
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, Penalty assessments is based upon physical effect, intentions, responsibility, and
________________(2-7) - ANS Economics benefit accrued
Penalties are levied for - ANS 1,Failure to submits reports
2.Bypasses
3.No discharge permit
4. All the above
In each permit, the TCEQ sets conditions including permit duration, strength of the discharge,
monitoring requirements, point of discharge, and _________________ of the discharge. (2-7) -
ANS Quality
State laws requires that self-reporting forms be complied and mailed each _________________
to TCEQ - ANS Month
The authorized agent or ______________ must sign the report (2-7) - ANS ????????
Required records, such as flow and effluent quality must be kept at least ________________
years - ANS 3
True - ANS Because wastewater is mostly water, it weighs 8.34 Ibs./Gal.
True - ANS labs report many characteristics of wastewater as milliliters per liter (ml/L)
False (#4 radiological) - ANS wastewater characteristics are divided into 3 primary groups :
Bacteriological, physical, and chemical.
False ( Answer: Microscope) - ANS bacteria are seen with a telescope and are present in soil,
water, air, decaying organic matter, and the intestinal tract of humans and animals.
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Water Resources in Texas includes lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries, wetlands, ground water, and
storm (1-3) - ANS False
Water Polluntants include organic and inorganic material, heat, and radiation (1-4) -
ANS 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) -
ANS False
Two sources of water contamination are discharges and non- point source discharges (1-4) -
ANS False
Examples of point-source discharges are: - ANS Municipal, industrial, and agricultural
wastewater treatment facilities
Protecting Texas water from contamination requires_______________ of wastewater -
ANS 1.Collection and transportation to treatment
2.Treatment that removes contaminates
3.Processing and disposal
Benefits of treating point-source and non-point source wastes are prevention of ground and
surface water pollution, and _________ - ANS 1. Protection of human and animal health
2. Prevention of oxygen depletion in surface water
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,The Texas Water Code establishes the following means of protecting state water: water quality
standards for streams; discharge limitations for point sources; and __________ -
ANS Requiring disinfection of drinking water
The states sets water quality standards, called ________________, for river and lakes. -
ANS Stream standards
To meet stream standards the state issues _________________ for waste discharge -
ANS Permits
A role of supervision and management is to set job assignments and secure permits and
finances to do the job - ANS 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. - ANS False
The Federal Water Control. Act of 1972 (Clean Water Act) Has a goal of eliminating pollution of
the nation's water - ANS True
Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code is the law controlling water pollutions. - ANS True
TCEQ functions include setting water quality standards, monitoring discharges,m and enforcing
the Clean Water Act - ANS True
To become a licensed operator it is necessary to (2-3) - ANS Pass a test administered by TCEQ
Paid by the permit holder - ANS Personnel working at a domestic wastewater plant must be
state licensed if they are (2-3)
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,Local governments have authority to inspect facilities using the collection system, enforce local
pollution control laws, set discharge rules, and collect _____________- - ANS User charges
The Local government may inspect and investigate water quality conditions within its
jurisdiction to determine ___________________ (2-5) - ANS 1. Standards are met
2. Discharges have permits
3. Permits are followed
4. All the above
Local governments may make discharge rules to protect personnel, the wastewater system. -
ANS Treatment Facility
A local government may bring suit to enforce it's - ANS Rules
Cities with more then ________________ population must have a water pollution control
program - ANS 10000
Goals of TCEQ include maintaining water quality for public health, commercial use, and -
ANS Wildlife Preservation
TCEQ may revoke a license if the operator ____________ (2-6) - ANS 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 - ANS 24
An Administrative penalty can be up to ________________ per day - ANS $10000
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, Penalty assessments is based upon physical effect, intentions, responsibility, and
________________(2-7) - ANS Economics benefit accrued
Penalties are levied for - ANS 1,Failure to submits reports
2.Bypasses
3.No discharge permit
4. All the above
In each permit, the TCEQ sets conditions including permit duration, strength of the discharge,
monitoring requirements, point of discharge, and _________________ of the discharge. (2-7) -
ANS Quality
State laws requires that self-reporting forms be complied and mailed each _________________
to TCEQ - ANS Month
The authorized agent or ______________ must sign the report (2-7) - ANS ????????
Required records, such as flow and effluent quality must be kept at least ________________
years - ANS 3
True - ANS Because wastewater is mostly water, it weighs 8.34 Ibs./Gal.
True - ANS labs report many characteristics of wastewater as milliliters per liter (ml/L)
False (#4 radiological) - ANS wastewater characteristics are divided into 3 primary groups :
Bacteriological, physical, and chemical.
False ( Answer: Microscope) - ANS bacteria are seen with a telescope and are present in soil,
water, air, decaying organic matter, and the intestinal tract of humans and animals.
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