VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam
Questions And Correct Answers
What element is targeted by water quality criteria?
Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected?
25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality?
0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations
load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff?
Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
, SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm event?
must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
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 stormwater management regulation? in CPBA areas?
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?
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?
consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan?
15 days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
Questions And Correct Answers
What element is targeted by water quality criteria?
Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected?
25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality?
0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations
load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff?
Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
, SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm event?
must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
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 stormwater management regulation? in CPBA areas?
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?
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?
consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
how long does VSMP authority have to review SWM plan?
15 days to review and determine approval, and notify applicant.
