Storm Water Certification Correct Questions & Answers(RATED A+)
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Course
Storm Water Certification
Institution
Storm Water Certification
Processes of the Hydrologic Cycle - ANSWERprecipitation, evaporation, infiltration, runoff, transpiration
Purpose of Clean Water Act - ANSWEREliminate the pollution problems caused by municipal sewage and industrial waste water
Toxic Pollutants - ANSWERSolvents, paints, pesticides, corroded m...
-Decrease levels of dissolved oxygen in aquatic environment which can kill fish
NPDES Permit - ANSWERA personal shall not discharge any waste or waste effluent into the waters of
the state unless the person is in possession of a valid permit from EGLE
Goal of Storm Water - ANSWERReduce Pollution
-Store inventory inside
-Use less toxic chemicals in operation
-Facility assessments
-Current Inventory
First Flush - ANSWERThe initial surface runoff of a rainstorm
-Roads are slick
-Oil/grease are transported by water to drain
-Contains highest pollutants
, Hydrocarbons - ANSWER-Oil, gas, grease
-Toxic at low concentration
Nutrients - ANSWER-Common component of storm water runoff
-In freshwater systems phosphorus is main cause of excessive plant/algal growth
Pathogens - ANSWER-Inhibits recreational uses
-can cause ear and or intestinal problems
-Sources are sanitary sewer overflows, animal waste, failing septic systems
Sediment - ANSWER-One of most widespread pollutants in surface water
-Eroding of unstable soils
-it can carry other pollutants with it
-covers and damages habitat
Chlorides - ANSWER-Salt, road salt
-High concentrations can be toxic to freshwater organisms
What is the best method to prevent storm water pollution? - ANSWER-Store everything inside
-Use less toxic chemicals
-Inventory, know where everything is going
Federal Clean Water Act - ANSWER-Eliminate pollution caused by industrial waste water
-Water quality problems reduced but not eliminated
EGLE - ANSWERAdminister CWA and issue NPDES permits
NPDES - ANSWERNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Types of contaminants in storm water - ANSWER-Hydrocarbons
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