VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam NEWEST 2025 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
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.
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.
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.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
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.
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.
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.
