TEXAS CLASS D WATER LICENSE(COMPLETE)QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024
When a accidental discharge, bypass, or spill occurs, the discharger must notify TCEQ within
_____________ hours - (correct answer) 24
Two sources of water contamination are discharges and non- point source discharges (1-4) -
(correct answer) False
Water Resources in Texas includes lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries, wetlands, ground water, and
storm (1-3) - (correct answer) False
Water Polluntants include organic and inorganic material, heat, and radiation (1-4) - (correct
answer) True
In Texas, Clean water is needed to provide for human comsumption and recreation, Maintain
aquatic habitats for wildlife, recharge ground water, and provide for industry. (1-4) - (correct
answer) False
Examples of point-source discharges are: - (correct answer) Municipal, industrial, and
agricultural wastewater treatment facilities
Dangerous gases produced during the breakdown of organics in wastewater are Hydrogen Sulfide,
carbon dioxide, and ___________________. - (correct answer) Methane
The __________________ Decomposition of organic matter produces methane which is colorless. -
(correct answer) 1.Aerobic
2.Facultative
3.Anaerobic
4.all listed
Hydrogen sulfide has a ___________________ odor, is a combustible in air, and is very toxic -
(correct answer) Rotten egg
_____________________ is odorless, colorless, heavier than air, and not combustible. - (correct
answer) Carbon dioxide (suffocating)
Grid sampling results depends on _________________ - (correct answer) 1. Ensuring the sample
represents the waste stream
2. Using proper sampling technique
3. Preserving the sample until analyzed
4, all listed
2.Treatment that removes contaminates
,3.Processing and disposal
Benefits of treating point-source and non-point source wastes are prevention of ground and
surface water pollution, and _________ - (correct answer) 1. Protection of human and animal
health
2. Prevention of oxygen depletion in surface water
The Texas Water Code establishes the following means of protecting state water: water quality
standards for streams; discharge limitations for point sources; and __________ - (correct answer)
Requiring disinfection of drinking water
The states sets water quality standards, called ________________, for river and lakes. - (correct
answer) Stream standards
To meet stream standards the state issues _________________ for waste discharge - (correct
answer) Permits
A role of supervision and management is to set job assignments and secure permits and finances
to do the job - (correct answer) True
Responsibilities of the license operator include protecting the Public from waterborne disease,
performing duties professionally, protecting state water from pollution, maintaining required
license practicing safety and controlling Operation cost. - (correct answer) False
The Federal Water Control. Act of 1972 (Clean Water Act) Has a goal of eliminating pollution of the
nation's water - (correct answer) True
Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code is the law controlling water pollutions. - (correct answer)
True
TCEQ functions include setting water quality standards, monitoring discharges,m and enforcing
the Clean Water Act - (correct answer) True
To become a licensed operator it is necessary to (2-3) - (correct answer) Pass a test
administered by TCEQ
Paid by the permit holder - (correct answer) Personnel working at a domestic wastewater plant
must be state licensed if they are (2-3)
Local governments have authority to inspect facilities using the collection system, enforce local
pollution control laws, set discharge rules, and collect _____________- - (correct answer) User
charges
, The Local government may inspect and investigate water quality conditions within its jurisdiction to
determine ___________________ (2-5) - (correct answer) 1. Standards are met
2. Discharges have permits
3. Permits are followed
4. All the above
Local governments may make discharge rules to protect personnel, the wastewater system. -
(correct answer) Treatment Facility
A local government may bring suit to enforce it's - (correct answer) Rules
Cities with more then ________________ population must have a water pollution control program -
(correct answer) 10000
Goals of TCEQ include maintaining water quality for public health, commercial use, and -
(correct answer) Wildlife Preservation
TCEQ may revoke a license if the operator ____________ (2-6) - (correct answer) 1.Violate the
permit
2.Falsifies records
3.Neglects their duty
4.All the above
An Administrative penalty can be up to ________________ per day - (correct answer) $10000
Penalty assessments is based upon physical effect, intentions, responsibility, and
________________(2-7) - (correct answer) Economics benefit accrued
Penalties are levied for - (correct answer) 1,Failure to submits reports
2.Bypasses
3.No discharge permit
4. All the above
In each permit, the TCEQ sets conditions including permit duration, strength of the discharge,
monitoring requirements, point of discharge, and _________________ of the discharge. (2-7) -
(correct answer) Quality
State laws requires that self-reporting forms be complied and mailed each _________________ to
TCEQ - (correct answer) Month
The authorized agent or ______________ must sign the report (2-7) - (correct answer) ????????
Required records, such as flow and effluent quality must be kept at least ________________ years -
(correct answer) 3
ANSWERS 2024
When a accidental discharge, bypass, or spill occurs, the discharger must notify TCEQ within
_____________ hours - (correct answer) 24
Two sources of water contamination are discharges and non- point source discharges (1-4) -
(correct answer) False
Water Resources in Texas includes lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries, wetlands, ground water, and
storm (1-3) - (correct answer) False
Water Polluntants include organic and inorganic material, heat, and radiation (1-4) - (correct
answer) True
In Texas, Clean water is needed to provide for human comsumption and recreation, Maintain
aquatic habitats for wildlife, recharge ground water, and provide for industry. (1-4) - (correct
answer) False
Examples of point-source discharges are: - (correct answer) Municipal, industrial, and
agricultural wastewater treatment facilities
Dangerous gases produced during the breakdown of organics in wastewater are Hydrogen Sulfide,
carbon dioxide, and ___________________. - (correct answer) Methane
The __________________ Decomposition of organic matter produces methane which is colorless. -
(correct answer) 1.Aerobic
2.Facultative
3.Anaerobic
4.all listed
Hydrogen sulfide has a ___________________ odor, is a combustible in air, and is very toxic -
(correct answer) Rotten egg
_____________________ is odorless, colorless, heavier than air, and not combustible. - (correct
answer) Carbon dioxide (suffocating)
Grid sampling results depends on _________________ - (correct answer) 1. Ensuring the sample
represents the waste stream
2. Using proper sampling technique
3. Preserving the sample until analyzed
4, all listed
2.Treatment that removes contaminates
,3.Processing and disposal
Benefits of treating point-source and non-point source wastes are prevention of ground and
surface water pollution, and _________ - (correct answer) 1. Protection of human and animal
health
2. Prevention of oxygen depletion in surface water
The Texas Water Code establishes the following means of protecting state water: water quality
standards for streams; discharge limitations for point sources; and __________ - (correct answer)
Requiring disinfection of drinking water
The states sets water quality standards, called ________________, for river and lakes. - (correct
answer) Stream standards
To meet stream standards the state issues _________________ for waste discharge - (correct
answer) Permits
A role of supervision and management is to set job assignments and secure permits and finances
to do the job - (correct answer) True
Responsibilities of the license operator include protecting the Public from waterborne disease,
performing duties professionally, protecting state water from pollution, maintaining required
license practicing safety and controlling Operation cost. - (correct answer) False
The Federal Water Control. Act of 1972 (Clean Water Act) Has a goal of eliminating pollution of the
nation's water - (correct answer) True
Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code is the law controlling water pollutions. - (correct answer)
True
TCEQ functions include setting water quality standards, monitoring discharges,m and enforcing
the Clean Water Act - (correct answer) True
To become a licensed operator it is necessary to (2-3) - (correct answer) Pass a test
administered by TCEQ
Paid by the permit holder - (correct answer) Personnel working at a domestic wastewater plant
must be state licensed if they are (2-3)
Local governments have authority to inspect facilities using the collection system, enforce local
pollution control laws, set discharge rules, and collect _____________- - (correct answer) User
charges
, The Local government may inspect and investigate water quality conditions within its jurisdiction to
determine ___________________ (2-5) - (correct answer) 1. Standards are met
2. Discharges have permits
3. Permits are followed
4. All the above
Local governments may make discharge rules to protect personnel, the wastewater system. -
(correct answer) Treatment Facility
A local government may bring suit to enforce it's - (correct answer) Rules
Cities with more then ________________ population must have a water pollution control program -
(correct answer) 10000
Goals of TCEQ include maintaining water quality for public health, commercial use, and -
(correct answer) Wildlife Preservation
TCEQ may revoke a license if the operator ____________ (2-6) - (correct answer) 1.Violate the
permit
2.Falsifies records
3.Neglects their duty
4.All the above
An Administrative penalty can be up to ________________ per day - (correct answer) $10000
Penalty assessments is based upon physical effect, intentions, responsibility, and
________________(2-7) - (correct answer) Economics benefit accrued
Penalties are levied for - (correct answer) 1,Failure to submits reports
2.Bypasses
3.No discharge permit
4. All the above
In each permit, the TCEQ sets conditions including permit duration, strength of the discharge,
monitoring requirements, point of discharge, and _________________ of the discharge. (2-7) -
(correct answer) Quality
State laws requires that self-reporting forms be complied and mailed each _________________ to
TCEQ - (correct answer) Month
The authorized agent or ______________ must sign the report (2-7) - (correct answer) ????????
Required records, such as flow and effluent quality must be kept at least ________________ years -
(correct answer) 3
