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