VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Cor-
rect!!!
1. What element is targeted by water quality criteria? Phosphorous, it indicates pollu-
tion by bonding with other pollu-
tants.
2. At what % impervious cover are streams substan- 25%
tially affected?
3. what is the site-based load limit for water quality? 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phospho-
rous
4. Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations based on land
load calculations cover type and soil type.
5. what must happen to potentially harmful sheet Must be diverted to stormwater
flow runoff? conveyance system.
6. SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely must be able to safely convey up
up to what level storm event? to a 100 yr storm.
7. Define LDA Land disturbing activity; any
man-made change to the land
surface that potentially changes
its runott characteristics; includes
clearing, grading, and excava-
tion.
8. What size LDA must comply with stormwater man- anything of 1 acre or more, or
agement regulation? in CPBA areas? 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be
more stringent locally.
9. what are some activities exempt from SWM regu- mining, agriculture, sewer dis-
lations? charges, local reclamation pro-
grams, routine maintenance of
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rect!!!
preexisting operations, public
emergency activity
10. what term basically means a plea deal for consent order, which replaces
stormwater offenders? penalties with fines.
11. how long does VSMP authority have to review 15 days to review and determine
SWM plan? approval, and notify applicant.
12. How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? Periodically.
13. all SWPPP requirements may be met by incorporating other plans into
reference, or by developing miss-
ing elements.
14. What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an a construction GP
LDA?
15. How soon after final grade of a site must vegeta- within 7 days.
tion be put in place?
16. How long must operator keep routine inspection At least 3 years after the GP ex-
reports? pires/terminates.
17. How long does operator have to revise SWPPP 7 days for operator to make
if authority deems it necessary? How long does changes, 60 days for authority to
local authority have to review any modifications to review changes.
SWPPP?
18. How long does operator have to notify DEQ of an within 24 hours of discovery for
unauthorized discharge? How long does operator notification, within 5 days for
have to make a written report of this? written acknowledgement.
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rect!!!
1. What element is targeted by water quality criteria? Phosphorous, it indicates pollu-
tion by bonding with other pollu-
tants.
2. At what % impervious cover are streams substan- 25%
tially affected?
3. what is the site-based load limit for water quality? 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phospho-
rous
4. Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations based on land
load calculations cover type and soil type.
5. what must happen to potentially harmful sheet Must be diverted to stormwater
flow runoff? conveyance system.
6. SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely must be able to safely convey up
up to what level storm event? to a 100 yr storm.
7. Define LDA Land disturbing activity; any
man-made change to the land
surface that potentially changes
its runott characteristics; includes
clearing, grading, and excava-
tion.
8. What size LDA must comply with stormwater man- anything of 1 acre or more, or
agement regulation? in CPBA areas? 2500 ft^2 in CPBA areas; may be
more stringent locally.
9. what are some activities exempt from SWM regu- mining, agriculture, sewer dis-
lations? charges, local reclamation pro-
grams, routine maintenance of
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, VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Cor-
rect!!!
preexisting operations, public
emergency activity
10. what term basically means a plea deal for consent order, which replaces
stormwater offenders? penalties with fines.
11. how long does VSMP authority have to review 15 days to review and determine
SWM plan? approval, and notify applicant.
12. How often must a VSMP authority inspect an LDA? Periodically.
13. all SWPPP requirements may be met by incorporating other plans into
reference, or by developing miss-
ing elements.
14. What must the DEQ issue to an operator before an a construction GP
LDA?
15. How soon after final grade of a site must vegeta- within 7 days.
tion be put in place?
16. How long must operator keep routine inspection At least 3 years after the GP ex-
reports? pires/terminates.
17. How long does operator have to revise SWPPP 7 days for operator to make
if authority deems it necessary? How long does changes, 60 days for authority to
local authority have to review any modifications to review changes.
SWPPP?
18. How long does operator have to notify DEQ of an within 24 hours of discovery for
unauthorized discharge? How long does operator notification, within 5 days for
have to make a written report of this? written acknowledgement.
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