Storm Water Test 1 Questions and Answers (Graded A)

Storm Water Test 1 Questions and
Answers (Graded A)

Explain the mission of CWA and two fundamental goals - ANSWER-CWA Mission: To
restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's
water.


1. waters are fishable, swimmable, and drinkable.
2.Eliminate the discharge of pollutants into U.S. waters.


Which CFR deals with stormwater permit program? - ANSWER-D-40CFR 122.26


Explain the goal of NPDES permit program - ANSWER-1. Prohibition of unauthorized
discharge from a point source into U.S. waters.


2.All facilities that discharge pollutants from a point source in U.S. required a permit.


3.NPDES permit grants discharge of specific pollutants from specific outfall for 5 years.


Define the term pollutant and explain CWA classes of pollutant and name two of each. -
ANSWER-Any unwanted municipal waste.
1. conventional- BOD, PH
2.Non-conventional- Chlorine, Ammonia
3. Toxic- Lead, Iron


What is TMDL? Explain - ANSWER-Total Maximum Daily Load are water quality
assessments the access the impact of pollution on water bodies. show max amp. of
pollutants and still comply with standards.