VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Newest 2026
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
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What legislation authorizes the VA SWM Program? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
Virginia Stormwater Management Act
What regulation administers the VA SWM Program? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
Virginia Stormwater Management Program Regulation
The Stormwater Management act requires the State Water Control Board to do
what? - CORRECT ANSWER-permit, regulate, and control stormwater runoff
How many days does DEQ have to complete review of real or potential inter-
jurisdicitonal impacts upon request? - CORRECT ANSWER-90 days
Who is required to maintain a certificate of competency by the Stormwater
Management Act? - CORRECT ANSWER-staff of a stormwater program, anyone
contracted by a VSMP authority, and all standard and specification holders
A SWM Plan must be approved by who prior to land disturbance? - CORRECT
ANSWER-the VSMP Program Authority
, What element is targeted by water quality criteria? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected? - CORRECT
ANSWER-25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.41
lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations - CORRECT
ANSWER-load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm event? -
CORRECT ANSWER-must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
What legislation authorizes the VA SWM Program? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
Virginia Stormwater Management Act
What regulation administers the VA SWM Program? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
Virginia Stormwater Management Program Regulation
The Stormwater Management act requires the State Water Control Board to do
what? - CORRECT ANSWER-permit, regulate, and control stormwater runoff
How many days does DEQ have to complete review of real or potential inter-
jurisdicitonal impacts upon request? - CORRECT ANSWER-90 days
Who is required to maintain a certificate of competency by the Stormwater
Management Act? - CORRECT ANSWER-staff of a stormwater program, anyone
contracted by a VSMP authority, and all standard and specification holders
A SWM Plan must be approved by who prior to land disturbance? - CORRECT
ANSWER-the VSMP Program Authority
, What element is targeted by water quality criteria? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially affected? - CORRECT
ANSWER-25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.41
lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load calculations - CORRECT
ANSWER-load calculations based on land cover type and soil type.
what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what level storm event? -
CORRECT ANSWER-must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
