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2025/2026 VA DEQ SWM INSPECTOR EXAM WITH
ALL COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS WELL ERABORATED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS TOP-RATED A+.
VA DEQ SWM
This essential guide prepares you for the VA DEQ Stormwater
Management Inspector exam with targeted practice questions and
answers. It covers key regulations, inspection procedures, and BMPs
specific to Virginia requirements. Master the material and approach
your certification exam with confidence.
What element is targeted by water quality criteria? ......
ANSWER ....... Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by
bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially
affected? ...... ANSWER ....... 25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? ......
ANSWER ....... 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load
calculations ...... ANSWER ....... load calculations
based on land cover type and soil type.
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what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff?
...... ANSWER ....... Must be diverted to stormwater
conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what
level storm event? ...... ANSWER ....... must be able to
safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
Define LDA ...... ANSWER ....... 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? ...... ANSWER .......
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?
...... ANSWER ....... mining, agriculture, sewer
discharges, local reclamation programs, routine
maintenance of preexisting operations, public emergency
activity
2025/2026 VA DEQ SWM INSPECTOR EXAM WITH
ALL COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS WELL ERABORATED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS TOP-RATED A+.
VA DEQ SWM
This essential guide prepares you for the VA DEQ Stormwater
Management Inspector exam with targeted practice questions and
answers. It covers key regulations, inspection procedures, and BMPs
specific to Virginia requirements. Master the material and approach
your certification exam with confidence.
What element is targeted by water quality criteria? ......
ANSWER ....... Phosphorous, it indicates pollution by
bonding with other pollutants.
At what % impervious cover are streams substantially
affected? ...... ANSWER ....... 25%
what is the site-based load limit for water quality? ......
ANSWER ....... 0.41 lbs/acre/yr total phosphorous
Virginia Runoff Reduction Method- method of load
calculations ...... ANSWER ....... load calculations
based on land cover type and soil type.
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what must happen to potentially harmful sheet flow runoff?
...... ANSWER ....... Must be diverted to stormwater
conveyance system.
SWM ponds must be able to convey water safely up to what
level storm event? ...... ANSWER ....... must be able to
safely convey up to a 100 yr storm.
Define LDA ...... ANSWER ....... 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? ...... ANSWER .......
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?
...... ANSWER ....... mining, agriculture, sewer
discharges, local reclamation programs, routine
maintenance of preexisting operations, public emergency
activity
