Study Guide Answer Key

Here are the answers to the June 24, 2020 edition of TPO's Exam Study Guide: 1. Where may an operator look to find specific laboratory procedures and the proper compliance for those procedures? The answer to this question is A, NPDES permit. The actual source for addressing laboratory testing is the facilities National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Parameter are spelled out as to what is monitored and what test shall be used. The laboratory testing is governed by standard procedures that have been published by professional organizations and the various state and federal agencies. Understanding these guidelines and procedures are very