Receiving waters - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. How much does a cubic foot of water weigh? - Answer-a. 8.34 lbs b. 7.48 lbs c. 62.38 lbs d. 15.82 lbs 2. What is the best way to store a 150# chlorine gas cylinder? - Answer-a. On its side b. Above ground level c. Upright, secured from falling 3. Which is not a proper alternative for treatment of industrial wastewater? - Answer-a. Pretreatment by the IWTS followed by discharge to the POTW b. Direct discharge to receiving waters c. Discharge to POTW for treatment d. Complete treatme...

Under natural conditions, the majority of rain water that falls to the ground ____________ infiltrates the ground or evaporates The introduction of pollutants to storm water most commonly occurs when industrial facilities allow operating procedures and industrial materials to _________________ become exposed to storm water The best way to prevent contamination of storm water is __________ through pollution prevention The highest percentage of pollutants in storm water run...

When organic wastes are discharged to receiving waters, O2 is depleted by _____. (Ans- bacteria Hydrogen sulfide gives off an odor similar to____. (Ans- rotten eggs 3 diseases potentially carried by wastewater are _____. (Ans- typhoid fever, dysentery, cholera Immediate first aid for burns is to ____. (Ans- flood with cold water What most likely causes an electric motor failure? (Ans- moisture What mixed liquor characteristics indicate a healthy activated sludge process? (Ans- brown color, ...

Certified Storm Water Operator Training Exam Questions Marking Scheme Current Update (Verified A+ Pass) 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? - Answers - 1. 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 t...

Best Management Practices (BMPs) - Answer-cover a wide range of measures that are used to reduce or control sediment, stormwater, and other pollutants within a specified area. The CESSWI will need to know: - Objectives and Targeted Pollutants - Applications/Limitations - Implementation Considerations - Inspecting - Maintenance - Potentially Associated BMPs The Clean Water Act - Answer-The fundamental purpose of the Clean Water act is to protect the beneficial uses of surface waters. Or...

CISEC Module 1: EPA Rules and RegulationsAction Area - correct answer All areas to be affected directly or indirectly by the federal action and not merely the immediate area involved in the action. -The areas on the construction site where stormwater discharges originate and flow toward the point of discharge into the receiving waters and the immediate vicinity. -The areas where stormwater discharges flow from the construction site to the point of discharge into receiving waters. -The areas...

Fee simple - Also called fee simple absolute or indefeasible fee, this fee estate is the most complete form of ownership without limitations or conditions Life estate - Grants possession and limited ownership of the property to a person for the duration of the recipients life or the life of another person Fee simple qualified estate - Also called fee simple defeasible estate. 3 different types Few simple precedent - Ownership (title) won't pass from one person to another until a partic...

The process in which, by the actions of wind or water, soil particles are detached and transported. - Answer-Erosion Eroded material suspended in wind or water. - Answer-Sediment The deposition of eroded material. - Answer-Sedimentation What bears the impact of quantity and quality degradation from erosion? - Answer-Receiving Waters Raindrop impact energy is enough to dislodge surface sediment. - Answer-Splash Erosion Rain splash detaching soil particles lifting them up and removing them b...

1. How much does a cubic foot of water weigh? - a. 8.34 lbs b. 7.48 lbs c. 62.38 lbs d. 15.82 lbs 2. What is the best way to store a 150# chlorine gas cylinder? - a. On its side b. Above ground level c. Upright, secured from falling 3. Which is not a proper alternative for treatment of industrial wastewater? - a. Pretreatment by the IWTS followed by discharge to the POTW b. Direct discharge to receiving waters c. Discharge to POTW for treatment d. Complete treatment by IWTS and d...

Temporary stabilization - Answer-stone or plastic as a BMP to reduce erosion by stabilizing areas that will lay bare for an extended amount of time. EX. stockpiles, dikes, dams 5 types of plans - Answer-1. SWPPP 2. erosion and sed. plan (ESCP) 3. drainage plan/grading plan 4. spill prevention control and countermeasure plan (SPCC) 5. MS4 stormwater management plan/program (SWMP) SWPPP - Answer--required by NPDES for industrial, multi sector, and construction general permits -addresses op...