Texas Class D Water License Exam 2026 Prep Test Bank 2 –
A Review of 300+ Questions with Correct Answers (New!)
TX Class D License Exam Prep Latest 2026-2027 Test Bank
TCEQ may revoke a license if the operator ____________ (2-6) - ANSWER-
1.Violate the permit
2.Falsifies records
3.Neglects their duty
4.All the above
Reclaimed water provides must report monthly to the TCEQ the
_______________ and _______________ of reclaimed water delivered to a user -
ANSWER-Volume/ quality
The federal law having the greatest impact on workplace safety is the Texas
Hazard Communication Act. True/ False - ANSWER-False (OHSA)
The TCEQ allows the reuse of treated wastewater for ____________________. -
ANSWER-1 golf course irrigation
2 aquifer recharge
3 Agricultural irrigation
4 All of the above
Reclaimed water piping must be colored coded __________________. -
ANSWER-Purple
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,The Occupational Safety and Health Act (Right-to-know Act) requires employers
to provide information about hazardous workplace chemicals. True/ False -
ANSWER-True
General hazards around a collections system and wastewater treatment plant
include disease, oxygen deficiency, gases, chemicals, fire, and electrical shock.
True/ false - ANSWER-True
Water Resources in Texas includes lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries, wetlands, ground
water, and storm (1-3) - ANSWER-False
The Texas Water Code establishes the following means of protecting state water:
water quality standards for streams; discharge limitations for point sources; and
__________ - ANSWER-Requiring disinfection of drinking water
When a accidental discharge, bypass, or spill occurs, the discharger must notify
TCEQ within _____________ hours - ANSWER-24
An Administrative penalty can be up to ________________ per day - ANSWER-
$10000
Penalty assessments is based upon physical effect, intentions, responsibility, and
________________(2-7) - ANSWER-Economics benefit accrued
Penalties are levied for - ANSWER-1,Failure to submits reports
2.Bypasses
3.No discharge permit
4. All the above
2
,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) - ANSWER-Quality
State laws requires that self-reporting forms be complied and mailed each
_________________ to TCEQ - ANSWER-Month
Water Pollutants include organic and inorganic material, heat, and radiation (1-4) -
ANSWER-True
In Texas, Clean water is needed to provide for human consumption and recreation,
Maintain aquatic habitats for wildlife, recharge ground water, and provide for
industry. (1-4) - ANSWER-False
Two sources of water contamination are discharges and non- point source
discharges (1-4) - ANSWER-False
Examples of point-source discharges are: - ANSWER-Municipal, industrial, and
agricultural wastewater treatment facilities
Protecting Texas water from contamination requires_______________ of
wastewater - ANSWER-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 _________ - ANSWER-1. Protection of
human and animal health
2. Prevention of oxygen depletion in surface water
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, The states sets water quality standards, called ________________, for river and
lakes. - ANSWER-Stream standards
To meet stream standards the state issues _________________ for waste discharge
- ANSWER-Permits
A role of supervision and management is to set job assignments and secure permits
and finances to do the job - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-False
The Federal Water Control. Act of 1972 (Clean Water Act) Has a goal of
eliminating pollution of the nation's water - ANSWER-True
Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code is the law controlling water pollutions. -
ANSWER-True
TCEQ functions include setting water quality standards, monitoring discharges,m
and enforcing the Clean Water Act - ANSWER-True
To become a licensed operator it is necessary to (2-3) - ANSWER-Pass a test
administered by TCEQ
Paid by the permit holder - ANSWER-Personnel working at a domestic
wastewater plant must be state licensed if they are (2-3)
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A Review of 300+ Questions with Correct Answers (New!)
TX Class D License Exam Prep Latest 2026-2027 Test Bank
TCEQ may revoke a license if the operator ____________ (2-6) - ANSWER-
1.Violate the permit
2.Falsifies records
3.Neglects their duty
4.All the above
Reclaimed water provides must report monthly to the TCEQ the
_______________ and _______________ of reclaimed water delivered to a user -
ANSWER-Volume/ quality
The federal law having the greatest impact on workplace safety is the Texas
Hazard Communication Act. True/ False - ANSWER-False (OHSA)
The TCEQ allows the reuse of treated wastewater for ____________________. -
ANSWER-1 golf course irrigation
2 aquifer recharge
3 Agricultural irrigation
4 All of the above
Reclaimed water piping must be colored coded __________________. -
ANSWER-Purple
1
,The Occupational Safety and Health Act (Right-to-know Act) requires employers
to provide information about hazardous workplace chemicals. True/ False -
ANSWER-True
General hazards around a collections system and wastewater treatment plant
include disease, oxygen deficiency, gases, chemicals, fire, and electrical shock.
True/ false - ANSWER-True
Water Resources in Texas includes lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries, wetlands, ground
water, and storm (1-3) - ANSWER-False
The Texas Water Code establishes the following means of protecting state water:
water quality standards for streams; discharge limitations for point sources; and
__________ - ANSWER-Requiring disinfection of drinking water
When a accidental discharge, bypass, or spill occurs, the discharger must notify
TCEQ within _____________ hours - ANSWER-24
An Administrative penalty can be up to ________________ per day - ANSWER-
$10000
Penalty assessments is based upon physical effect, intentions, responsibility, and
________________(2-7) - ANSWER-Economics benefit accrued
Penalties are levied for - ANSWER-1,Failure to submits reports
2.Bypasses
3.No discharge permit
4. All the above
2
,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) - ANSWER-Quality
State laws requires that self-reporting forms be complied and mailed each
_________________ to TCEQ - ANSWER-Month
Water Pollutants include organic and inorganic material, heat, and radiation (1-4) -
ANSWER-True
In Texas, Clean water is needed to provide for human consumption and recreation,
Maintain aquatic habitats for wildlife, recharge ground water, and provide for
industry. (1-4) - ANSWER-False
Two sources of water contamination are discharges and non- point source
discharges (1-4) - ANSWER-False
Examples of point-source discharges are: - ANSWER-Municipal, industrial, and
agricultural wastewater treatment facilities
Protecting Texas water from contamination requires_______________ of
wastewater - ANSWER-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 _________ - ANSWER-1. Protection of
human and animal health
2. Prevention of oxygen depletion in surface water
3
, The states sets water quality standards, called ________________, for river and
lakes. - ANSWER-Stream standards
To meet stream standards the state issues _________________ for waste discharge
- ANSWER-Permits
A role of supervision and management is to set job assignments and secure permits
and finances to do the job - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-False
The Federal Water Control. Act of 1972 (Clean Water Act) Has a goal of
eliminating pollution of the nation's water - ANSWER-True
Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code is the law controlling water pollutions. -
ANSWER-True
TCEQ functions include setting water quality standards, monitoring discharges,m
and enforcing the Clean Water Act - ANSWER-True
To become a licensed operator it is necessary to (2-3) - ANSWER-Pass a test
administered by TCEQ
Paid by the permit holder - ANSWER-Personnel working at a domestic
wastewater plant must be state licensed if they are (2-3)
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