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What element is targeted by water Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with
quality criteria? other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are 25%
streams substantially affected?
what is the site-based load limit for 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
water quality?
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- load calculations based on land cover type and
method of load calculations soil type.
what must happen to potentially Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance
harmful sheet flow runoff? system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
water safely up to what level storm
event?
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Define LDA 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 anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA
stormwater management regulation? areas; may be more stringent locally.
in CPBA areas?
what are some activities exempt from mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local
SWM regulations? reclamation programs, routine maintenance of
preexisting operations, public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
deal for stormwater offenders?
how long does VSMP authority have 15 days to review and determine approval, and
to review SWM plan? notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority Periodically.
inspect an LDA?
all SWPPP requirements may be met incorporating other plans into reference, or by
by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an a construction GP
operator before an LDA?
How soon after final grade of a site within 7 days.
must vegetation be put in place?
How long must operator keep At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
routine inspection reports?
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VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Questions and
Answers (Verified Answers) Updated (Actual
Exam) 2025\2026 LATEST VERSION!!
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Terms in this set (63)
What element is targeted by water Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with
quality criteria? other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are 25%
streams substantially affected?
what is the site-based load limit for 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
water quality?
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- load calculations based on land cover type and
method of load calculations soil type.
what must happen to potentially Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance
harmful sheet flow runoff? system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
water safely up to what level storm
event?
https://quizlet.com/1159118560/va-deq-swm-inspector-exam-questions-and-answers-verified-answers-updated-actual-exam-20252026-latest-version-fl… 1/8
, 3/23/26, 8:46 AM VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) Updated (Actual Exam) 2025\2026 LATEST VERSION!! …
Define LDA 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 anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in CPBA
stormwater management regulation? areas; may be more stringent locally.
in CPBA areas?
what are some activities exempt from mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local
SWM regulations? reclamation programs, routine maintenance of
preexisting operations, public emergency activity
what term basically means a plea consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
deal for stormwater offenders?
how long does VSMP authority have 15 days to review and determine approval, and
to review SWM plan? notify applicant.
How often must a VSMP authority Periodically.
inspect an LDA?
all SWPPP requirements may be met incorporating other plans into reference, or by
by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ issue to an a construction GP
operator before an LDA?
How soon after final grade of a site within 7 days.
must vegetation be put in place?
How long must operator keep At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
routine inspection reports?
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