Wastewater Collection - Module 2
The Texas Water Code is the state law for water pollution control in Texas. - correct
answer-True
The TCEQ is the primary state agency having authority for water pollution control in Texas. -
correct answer-True
Responsibilities of the TCEQ include construction approval, operator licensing, inspections
and fees, enforcement and penalties, issuing permits, and setting pay scales. - correct
answer-False
Municipalities can review wastewater system projects in lieu of TCEQ by submitting
notification of intent to review. - correct answer-True
The TCEQ can revoke an operator's license if the plant design is at fault. - correct
answer-False
Wastewater system records are private information and cannot be examined or copied by
the TCEQ. - correct answer-False
If an accidental discharge or spill occurs the TCEQ must be notified within 24 days. - correct
answer-False
If a water quality violation occurs, the TCEQ may assess an administrative penalty up to
$1000 per day per violation. - correct answer-False
No one can construct a treatment plant without a permit except with the TCEQ approval. -
correct answer-True
The TCEQ sets permit conditions including permit duration, quality of discharge, discharge
point, reporting requirements, and
A. Pump supplier
B. Sludge volume
C. Design engineer
D. Maximum discharge - correct answer-Maximum discharge
TCEQ shares authority with agencies including the _____ department.
A. Public Safety
B. Human Services
C. Parks and Wildlife
D. Criminal Justice - correct answer-Parks and Wildlife
Local governments must inspect water quality to determine that
A. Standards are met
B. Discharges permitted
The Texas Water Code is the state law for water pollution control in Texas. - correct
answer-True
The TCEQ is the primary state agency having authority for water pollution control in Texas. -
correct answer-True
Responsibilities of the TCEQ include construction approval, operator licensing, inspections
and fees, enforcement and penalties, issuing permits, and setting pay scales. - correct
answer-False
Municipalities can review wastewater system projects in lieu of TCEQ by submitting
notification of intent to review. - correct answer-True
The TCEQ can revoke an operator's license if the plant design is at fault. - correct
answer-False
Wastewater system records are private information and cannot be examined or copied by
the TCEQ. - correct answer-False
If an accidental discharge or spill occurs the TCEQ must be notified within 24 days. - correct
answer-False
If a water quality violation occurs, the TCEQ may assess an administrative penalty up to
$1000 per day per violation. - correct answer-False
No one can construct a treatment plant without a permit except with the TCEQ approval. -
correct answer-True
The TCEQ sets permit conditions including permit duration, quality of discharge, discharge
point, reporting requirements, and
A. Pump supplier
B. Sludge volume
C. Design engineer
D. Maximum discharge - correct answer-Maximum discharge
TCEQ shares authority with agencies including the _____ department.
A. Public Safety
B. Human Services
C. Parks and Wildlife
D. Criminal Justice - correct answer-Parks and Wildlife
Local governments must inspect water quality to determine that
A. Standards are met
B. Discharges permitted
