Storm water stuvia 2024 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 poll...

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 T...

Erosion is the process where soil particles are ______________ or ____________ and put in motion. (Unit 1) - ANSWERDislodged; detached Sedimentation is the process whereby detached particles are ___________________ elsewhere. (Unit 1) - ANSWERDeposited Sediment is solid ________________ or _______________ particulate matter that has been removed from its site of origin by ___________, _____________, or ______________ and deposited elsewhere. (Unit 1) - ANSWERMineral; organic; water; wind; ...

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 metals, used oils -Can contaminate drinking water or fish which limit types of fish can be eaten safely Organic Pollutants/Enrichment - ANSWER-Septic systems, airplane operations, antifreeze, food p...

What is the primary consequence of surface changes? - ANSWERdeveloped sites lose much of their natural storm water storage capacity. The loss of vegetation, organic litter, and changes in surface characteristics, such as roughness and perviousness, result in the rapid conversion of rainfall to storm water runoff. All storm water management practices must be what (3) things? - ANSWER- site specific - region specific - climate specific Define subsurface runoff - ANSWERis storm water that i...

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 T...

Pollution Prevention - ANSWERWhat is the best way to prevent the contamination of storm water at the source? Nutrients, Phosphorus and nitrogen - ANSWERWhat are a common component of storm water runoff? and an addition of what can result in algal blooms? General Permit or an Individual Permit - ANSWERWhat are the two classes of NPDES permits? When they receive a certificate of coverage (COC) under the general permit - ANSWERWhen are people with general permits authorized to discharge? ...

Contractor's Manual - Planning Check list for starting a business includes: Nature of your business or service, markets, competition, expense of start-up, projecting income and expenses, legal types of businesses, employment, taxes, regulations, financing, site locations, leasing arrangements, insurance coverage, record keeping, advertising & marketing. Contractor's Manual - Planning The duties of an effective and responsible manager include: Planning, Organizing, Directing, C...

The Clean Water Act - ANSWERThe 1970's law that set into place the regulation of storm water NPDES - ANSWERRequirements for managing storm water activity on a construction site are outlined in the following regulation

What problems arise from improper water control during and after construction? - ANSWERIncreased load on local storm sewer systems Increased potential for flooding Pollution of waterways Erosion of sites, waterways, stream banks Accelerated soil creep or landslides Stream arming Loss of aquatic biodiversity Eutrophication - ANSWERThe normally slow aging process by which a lake evolves into a bog or marsh and ultimately assumes a completely terrestrial state and disappears. During eutrop...