CERTIFIED STORM WATER OPERATOR
CERTIFICATION TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● Be exposed to stormwater. Answer: The introduction of pollutants to
storm water most commonly occurs when industrial facilities allow
operating procedures and industrial materials to:
●● pollution prevention through storm water pollution prevention
program (SWPPP). Answer: The best way to prevent contamination of
storm water is:
●● first flush. Answer: The highest percentage of pollutants in storm
water runoff occurs in the first few minutes that storm water runs off.
This is called the:
●● oxygen depeletion. Answer: Organic enrichment of storm water
runoff from sources such as food processing, airport deicing, antifreezes,
and sewage create addition oxygen demand in lakes and streams. Much
of the demand is due to bacteria feeding on these materials. The
increased oxygen demand can lead to this:
which causes fish kills
, ●● phosphorus. Answer: The addition of nitrogen and phosphorus to
storm water runoff can result in algal blooms and excessive growth of
aquatic plants in fresh water systems such as lakes and streams. In fresh
water systems:
is the main cause of excessive plant and algal growth.
●● pollutants. Answer: Sediment is one of the most widespread
pollutants in surface water. Many:
attach to finer sediment particles.
●● certified industrial storm water operator. Answer: Michigan law
requires that anyone who discharges liquid wastes to surface waters of
the state must have their pollution control measures under the
supervision of a:
●● soil erosion and sedimentation control permit. Answer: If there is a
construction activity at an industrial facility that disturbs one or more
acres of land or the soil disturbance is within 500 feet of a body of water,
the owner of the property will need to apply for a:
●● General Permit. Answer: This type of permit is not site specific and
contain the minimum requirements for protecting water quality.
●● Certificate of Coverage (COC). Answer: This is a document that
authorizes the discharge of storm water under a general storm water
permit.
CERTIFICATION TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● Be exposed to stormwater. Answer: The introduction of pollutants to
storm water most commonly occurs when industrial facilities allow
operating procedures and industrial materials to:
●● pollution prevention through storm water pollution prevention
program (SWPPP). Answer: The best way to prevent contamination of
storm water is:
●● first flush. Answer: The highest percentage of pollutants in storm
water runoff occurs in the first few minutes that storm water runs off.
This is called the:
●● oxygen depeletion. Answer: Organic enrichment of storm water
runoff from sources such as food processing, airport deicing, antifreezes,
and sewage create addition oxygen demand in lakes and streams. Much
of the demand is due to bacteria feeding on these materials. The
increased oxygen demand can lead to this:
which causes fish kills
, ●● phosphorus. Answer: The addition of nitrogen and phosphorus to
storm water runoff can result in algal blooms and excessive growth of
aquatic plants in fresh water systems such as lakes and streams. In fresh
water systems:
is the main cause of excessive plant and algal growth.
●● pollutants. Answer: Sediment is one of the most widespread
pollutants in surface water. Many:
attach to finer sediment particles.
●● certified industrial storm water operator. Answer: Michigan law
requires that anyone who discharges liquid wastes to surface waters of
the state must have their pollution control measures under the
supervision of a:
●● soil erosion and sedimentation control permit. Answer: If there is a
construction activity at an industrial facility that disturbs one or more
acres of land or the soil disturbance is within 500 feet of a body of water,
the owner of the property will need to apply for a:
●● General Permit. Answer: This type of permit is not site specific and
contain the minimum requirements for protecting water quality.
●● Certificate of Coverage (COC). Answer: This is a document that
authorizes the discharge of storm water under a general storm water
permit.
