CERTIFIED STORM WATER OPERATOR FINAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A+

CERTIFIED STORM WATER OPERATOR
FINAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS VERIFIED A+

●● 2) The introduction of pollutants to storm water most commonly
occurs when
industrial facilities allow operating procedures and industrial materials
to. Answer: Become exposed to storm water


●● 3) The best way to prevent contamination of storm water is. Answer:
Through pollution prevention


●● 4) The highest percentage of pollutants in storm water runoff occurs
in the first
few minutes that storm water runs off. This is called the __. Answer:
First flush


●● 5) 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
____________________________________, which is a common cause
of fish
kills.. Answer: Oxygen depletion


●● 6) 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.. Answer:
Phosphorus


●● 7) Sediment is one of the most widespread pollutants in surface
water. Many
___________________________ attach to finer sediment particles.
Sediment
can also be destructive to aquatic systems by covering and damaging
habitat. Answer: Pollutants


●● 8) 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. Answer: Certified Operator


●● 9) 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 water
body, the
owner of the property will need to apply for a
___________________________
___________________________________________ permit. In addition
if the
soil disturbance will become five or more acres in size the property
owner will
need to submit the Notice of Coverage application to the MDEQ, Water
Resources Division.. Answer: Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control


●● 10) __________________ permits are not site specific and contain
the
minimum requirements for protecting water quality.. Answer: General


●● 11) The ______________________________________ is a
document that
authorizes the discharge of storm water under a general storm water
permit.. Answer: Certificate of Coverage

, ●● 12) __________________ permits are site specific and contain
requirements
such as regular sampling, monitoring, end of pipe treatment or effluent
limits.. Answer: Individual


●● 13) There are two types of industrial storm water general permits in
Michigan
they are Storm Water from Industrial Activity and Storm Water with
_________
______________________________________.. Answer: Required
Monitoring or Special Use Areas


●● 14) A facility that has the industrial storm water general permit with
required
monitoring or special use areas is required to conduct a. Answer: Short
Term Storm Water Characterization Study


●● 15) An annual fee will be assessed to all facilities that have permitted
storm
water discharges. All facilities that have authorization to discharge storm
water
on _________________________ will be responsible for the annual
fee.. Answer: January 1