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What element is Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with
targeted by water other pollutants.
quality criteria?
At what % impervious 25%
cover are streams
substantially
affected?
what is the site-based 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
load limit for water
quality?
Virginia Runoff load calculations based on land cover type and soil
Reduction Method- type.
method of load
calculations
what must happen to Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
potentially harmful
sheet flow runoff?
SWM ponds must be must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
able to convey water
safely up to what
level storm event?
Land disturbing activity; any man-made change to the
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, 4/26/25, 9:36 VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Flashcards |
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Define LDA land surface that
potentially changes its runoff characteristics;
includes clearing, grading, and excavation.
What size LDA must anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in
comply with CPBA areas; may be more stringent locally.
stormwater
management
regulation? in CPBA
areas?
what are some mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local
activities exempt from reclamation programs, routine maintenance
SWM regulations? of preexisting operations, public emergency
activity
what term basically consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
means a plea deal for
stormwater
offenders?
how long does VSMP 15 days to review and determine approval, and notify
authority have to applicant.
review SWM plan?
How often must a VSMP Periodically.
authority inspect an
LDA?
all SWPPP requirements incorporating other plans into reference, or by
may be met by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ a construction GP
issue to an operator
before an LDA?
How soon after final within 7 days.
grade of a site must
vegetation be put in
place?
How long must At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
operator keep routine
inspection reports?
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VA DEQ SWM INSPECTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
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Terms in this set (63)
What element is Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by bonding with
targeted by water other pollutants.
quality criteria?
At what % impervious 25%
cover are streams
substantially
affected?
what is the site-based 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
load limit for water
quality?
Virginia Runoff load calculations based on land cover type and soil
Reduction Method- type.
method of load
calculations
what must happen to Must be diverted to stormwater conveyance system.
potentially harmful
sheet flow runoff?
SWM ponds must be must be able to safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
able to convey water
safely up to what
level storm event?
Land disturbing activity; any man-made change to the
1/
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, 4/26/25, 9:36 VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam Flashcards |
AM
Define LDA land surface that
potentially changes its runoff characteristics;
includes clearing, grading, and excavation.
What size LDA must anything of 1 acre or more, or 2500 ft^2 in
comply with CPBA areas; may be more stringent locally.
stormwater
management
regulation? in CPBA
areas?
what are some mining, agriculture, sewer discharges, local
activities exempt from reclamation programs, routine maintenance
SWM regulations? of preexisting operations, public emergency
activity
what term basically consent order, which replaces penalties with fines.
means a plea deal for
stormwater
offenders?
how long does VSMP 15 days to review and determine approval, and notify
authority have to applicant.
review SWM plan?
How often must a VSMP Periodically.
authority inspect an
LDA?
all SWPPP requirements incorporating other plans into reference, or by
may be met by developing missing elements.
What must the DEQ a construction GP
issue to an operator
before an LDA?
How soon after final within 7 days.
grade of a site must
vegetation be put in
place?
How long must At least 3 years after the GP expires/terminates.
operator keep routine
inspection reports?
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