After 1972, a dual approach to tackle water pollution issues was taken to address ____________;
point sources were managed through regulatory approaches, and water body integrity was
supported by quality standards that address _____________ sources.
A) water quality; point and non-point
B) wate...
Extra BESC Exam 2 Review Questions
and Answers
After 1972, a dual approach to tackle water pollution issues was taken to address
____________;
point sources were managed through regulatory approaches, and water body integrity
was
supported by quality standards that address _____________ sources.
A) water quality; point and non-point
B) water loss; well water
C) public water rights; piping - Answer-A) water quality; point and non-point
Match the term/act/amendment with the correct year:
1) Federal Water Pollution Control Act
2) Stormwater permitting and nonpoint source pollution control
3) Authority for water pollution control was delegated to EPA
4) Cuyahoga River TIME Magazine Article
Years:
1969
1948
1987
1972 - Answer-1948: Federal Water Pollution Control Act
1969: Cuyahoga River TIME Magazine Article
1972: Authority for water pollution control was delegated to EPA
1987: Stormwater permitting and nonpoint source pollution control
All permits issued whether wastewater or stormwater will include parameters, such as
pH, frequency, mandatory testing requirements for BOD or TSS. Where would these be
found?
A) you have to go to EPA's website and put in each parameter to get your requirement
B) they will appear in a monitoring section that provides you with narrative or numeric
standards
C) they will be found in the best practices section of your permit just after your permit
specifies the way you must treat your water - Answer-B) they will appear in a monitoring
section that provides you with narrative or numeric standards
How long do NPDES permits last before they expire and must be renewed?
A) Ten years
B) Five years
C) Three years
D) Two years - Answer-C) Three years
How many years is a generator mandated to keep manifest?
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