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CWEA ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE LATEST
MIDTERM EXAM(2026)COMPREHENSIVE
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Legally responsible officials are required to report category 1
sanitary sewer overflows: - ANSWERS -Within two hours
When testing a manhole for explosive gases when should the first
test be made? - ANSWERS -Before removing the manhole cover
When setting up to ventilate a manhole,the air inlet should be
how many feet above street level? - ANSWERS -2.0 feet
Which chemical may be used for odor control in a sewer system? -
ANSWERS -Hydrogen peroxide
A category 2 is: - ANSWERS -Any sso which is not a category 1
Which tool would you use for cleaning under a pipe, or hard dirt
near a pipe? - ANSWERS -Miner's pick
When pouring a concrete slab, which of the following tools is used
to finish the concrete? - ANSWERS -Trowel
How can the velocity of water flowing in a sewer be estimated? -
ANSWERS -Measuring the time it takes for the dye to be carried
by the wastewater between the two manholes When a grade conflict exist between a water main and a sewer
main, which of the following is the best solution? - ANSWERS -
Have the water main adjusted and hold the grade on the sewer main
A source of infiltration in a collection is: - ANSWERS -Broken
pipe joints Pipe materials that are the least susceptible to corrosion by acids
formed from gases generated in a sewer is: - ANSWERS -VCP
Liners are installed in sewers to correct problems caused by: -
ANSWERS -Infiltration
"Schedule 40" refers to: - ANSWERS -Wall thickness
Category 1 SSO is: - ANSWERS -A. Any volume reaching a water
surface B. Any volume entering a storm drain and not recovered C. Any spill greater the a 1000 gallons D. ALL THE ABOVE
maintain an effective program helping assure employee safety while on the job. It includes eight elements: management assignments and responsibilities, safety communications system with employees, system assuring employee compliance with safe working practices, scheduled inspections and compliance systems, accident investigation, health and safety training and instruction, and record keeping and documentation.
Geographical Information System - ANSWERS -An integrated
system of computer hardware, software, and trained personnel linking topographic, demographic, utility, facility, images, and other resource data that are geographically referenced.
Discipline - ANSWERS -Imposition of a penalty by management
on an employee for infraction of a rule, regulation, or standard in such a manner as to encourage more constructive behavior.
Differential Treatment - ANSWERS -Act of treating a minority or
protected group member differently from other applicants or employees.
Cost-benefit Analysis - ANSWERS -Technique for weighing pros
and cons of alternative actions, in which both intangible benefits as well as costs are assigned dollar values.
Computerized Maintenance Management System - ANSWERS -A
computerized system to assist with the effective and efficient management of maintenance activities through application of computerized elements including: work orders, routine standard
jobs, bills of material, application parts, and lists of all numerous other features.
Code Of Federal Regulation (CFR) - ANSWERS -A publication of
United States Government that contains all of the proposed and finalized federal regulations, including environmental.
Accountability - ANSWERS -Non-assigned liability of the manner
in which an organizational obligation held by a supervisor is discharged, either personally or by subordinates.
Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) - ANSWERS -A type of pipe used in
wastewater collection systems. Vitrified clay pipe is rigid and resistant to internal and external attack from acids, alkalies, gases, solvents and other materials found in wastewater.
Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) - ANSWERS -A discharge of
wastewater from a location that is not authorized by a NPDES permit. A sanitary sewer overflow may be the result of a pipe blockage, hydraulic overloading of pipelines or pump stations, equipment malfunctions, or damage to conveyance systems.
Clean Water Act (CWA) - ANSWERS -The federal Clean Water Act
sets the framework for the imposition of industrial wastewater control programs on municipalities and the regulation of industrial users. Sections 307 b and c of the Clean Water Act set fourth the authority for U.S EPA to establish pretreatment standards for existing and new sources discharging industrial wastewater to POTWs.
Static Pressure = - ANSWERS -psi x 2.
CIWQS - ANSWERS -California Integrated Water Quality System
Where the Legal Authority reports sso's
