Certified Storm Water Operator Training QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
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Certified Storm Water Operator Training
What are the three criteria to consider when determining if storm water discharge coverage is needed under the National Pollutants Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) industrial storm water permits? - ANSWER1. The industry is identified in the federal storm water regulations by SIC code or narrati...
Certified Storm Water Operator
Training QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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What are the three criteria to consider when determining if storm water discharge coverage is
needed under the National Pollutants Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) industrial storm water
permits? - ANSWER1. The industry is identified in the federal storm water regulations by SIC code or
narrative description
2. There is a point source discharge of storm water to surface waters of the state
3. There is a potential for exposure of industrial materials or activities to storm water runoff
The industrial storm water certified operator should be someone who is at the facility
_________________________________ - ANSWEROn a regular basis
The industrial storm water operator certificate is valid for _____________ - ANSWER5 years
Under natural conditions the majority of rain water that falls to the ground
___________________________________________ - ANSWERInfiltrates the ground or evaporates
The introduction of pollutants to storm water most commonly occurs when industrial facilities allow
operating procedures and industrial materials to __________________________________ -
ANSWERBecome exposed to storm water
The best way to prevent contamination of storm water is _______________________________ -
ANSWERThrough pollution prevention
The highest percentage of pollutants in storm water runoff occur in the first few minutes that storm
water runs off. This is called the __________________________________ - ANSWERFirst flush
Organic enrichment of storm water runoff from sources such as food processing, airport deicing,
antifreezes, and sewage can provide a food source for bacteria in lakes and streams. This can lead to
______________________________, which is a common cause of fish kills. - ANSWEROxygen
depletion
, The addition of __________________________________ to storm water runoff can result in algal
blooms and excessive growth of aquatic plants in fresh water systems such as lakes and streams. -
ANSWERPhosphorus
Sediment is one of the most widespread pollutants in surface water. Many
_____________________________ attach to finer sediment particles. Sediment can also be
destructive to aquatic systems by covering and damaging habitat. - ANSWERPollutants
If there is construction activity at an industrial facility that disturbs one or more acres of land or the
soil disturbance is within 500 feet of a water body, the owner of the property will need to apply for a
_____________________________. In addition if the soil disturbance will become five or more acres
in size the property owner will need to submit the Notice of Coverage application to the MDEQ,
Water Bureau. - ANSWERSoil Erosion and Sediment Control
The _____________________________________ is a document that authorizes the discharge of
storm water under a general storm water permit. - ANSWERCertificate of Coverage
_______________________________________ permits are site specific and contain requirements
such as regular sampling, monitoring, end of pipe treatment or effluent limits. - ANSWERIndividual
________________________________ permits are not site specific and contain the minimum
requirements for protecting water quality - ANSWERGeneral
Industrial facilities are identified in the federal storm water regulations by
__________________________________________________________ and narrative description. -
ANSWERStandard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A __________________________________ is any discernable, confined, and discrete conveyance
that discharges storm water into surface waters. Examples include, but are not limited to, pipes,
ditches, channels, tunnels, conduits, or anything that conveys storm water into surface waters. -
ANSWERPoint source
The surface waters that receives the point source discharge is called the _____________________.
This information must be included on the Notice of Intent (NOI) application when applying for the
storm water discharge coverage. - ANSWERReceiving waters
Surface waters of the state include ____________________________________ - ANSWERStreams,
Lakes, and Wetlands
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