OIT OIT Environmental Regulations and Permits

Question 1

Which federal law is the primary regulation governing public drinking water quality in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

Answer

Clean Water Act (CWA)

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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Question 2

What is a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) in the context of drinking water regulations?

Accepted Answer

The highest permissible level of a contaminant in public drinking water

Answer

The minimum amount of a contaminant allowed in treated water

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The maximum level of treatment chemicals that can be added

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The highest level of bacteria acceptable in source water

Question 3

What agency sets national drinking water standards in the United States?

Accepted Answer

EPA

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OSHA

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CDC

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FEMA

Question 4

What is a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit used for?

Accepted Answer

Regulating the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States

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Authorizing the use of treatment chemicals

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Permitting construction of new water treatment plants

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Allowing operators to test new purification methods

Question 5

What does a consumer confidence report (CCR) require water utilities to do?

Accepted Answer

Annually inform customers about their water source and quality

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File annual reports with the EPA only

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Post water quality data only on a government website

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Submit daily sampling results to the state

Question 6

Which of the following is considered a primary drinking water standard under the SDWA?

Accepted Answer

Lead concentration

Answer

pH level

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Water hardness

Answer

Chlorine taste