Cesswi certification - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Origin of NPDES stormwater regs NURP studies showed stormwater had many of the same qualities of commercial, industrial areas Industrial Permit Requirements There are 10 categories of industrial activities and within that there are 29 sectors defined by SIC NPDES Phase I and II regs implemented via General permits for a group of similar dischagers such as consutruction industry, industrial, utilities Individual permits for a single entity, facility or project Phase I NPDES Permit...

A plan certification identifies the person or persons responsible for implementation Sediment trap structural BMP that provides and area for sediment laden runoff to pond, allowing the sediment to settle out of suspension before runoff is discharged. Smaller drainage area Pollutants of concern sediment, turbidity, hydrocarbons, biological, nutrients, metals, pH MS4 may list TMDL requirements for the following pollutants solid waste, temperature, Haz waste, trash, construction ma...

Basic Principles that apply to establishing vegetation stabilize slopes manage surface and groundwater i.e. seepage stockpile topsoil and reapply where possible On a long uniform slope, where is the most loss? the loss from the top is lower than the slope average and the loss from the bottom is considerably higher What is the numerical effluent limits at storm water discharge locations? 280 NTU Accelerated erosion natural erosion plus human activities What problems can acce...

CESSWI CERTIFICATION PART 1 – Questions/Answers

Mulching inspection look for bare areas holes in netting or other containment devices need for tackifier application as required materials leaving the place of installation and entering areas that will cause violation Mulching maintenance remove netting or other materials used to hold mulch in place repair bare areas should be placed/thickness should be as ID'd in SWPPP add tackifier as called for by manufacturer and as needed due to weather repairs due to traffic Hydroseed: ...

Cesswi stands for Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector A Cesswi is qualified to perform inspections in one or more of the following areas: Construction Post Construction Industrial/ Multi-sector Municipal (MS4) Hazardous Materials: Chemical Compounds - SDS, MSDS, PSDS available ( provides proper procedures for handling or working with a substance or compound) Hazardous Materials: combustible/ flammable - be aware of safety requirements for open flames, spark...

Key goals for NPDES Program Implementation Reduce the discharge of pollutants to "maximum extent practicable"; protect water quality; satisfy requirements of CWA SWPPP Addresses operations that come in contact with stormwater/precipitation and the specific BMPs for reduction or elimination of pollutant discharges. ESCP Shows all required erosion and sediment controls including design, placement and details of BMPs. Grading and Grading Plan -Component of SWPPP -Used for in...

CESSWI Certification - PART 1 – Qs And As

Why was the CWA enacted? To restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the waters of the U.S. A copy of the SWPPP must be kept... at the site from the time construction begins until the site is stabilized. Stormwater is, as defined under EPA's NPDES rules,... stormwater runoff, snow melt runoff, and surface runoff or drainage What is a point source? Conveyance such as a pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, discrete fissure or container, floating...

CESSWI Certification correct answer: Identifies Professional with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of erosion, sediment and stormwater regulations. Certified inspectors correct answer: Recognized by state and federal regulators as qualified professionals in their fields NPDES correct answer: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Regulations Governing Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater correct answer: The Clean Water Act (CWA) National Pollutant Dischar...