Stormwater Quiz

Take this 10-question quiz to learn more about stormwater pollution prevention

1: Can Stormwater pollution can be prevented?

Correct Incorrect

Stormwater pollution can be prevented.

2: Is Water and debris that flow down our streets and gutters treated?

Correct Incorrect

Water and debris that flow down our streets and gutters is not treated.

3: What are the most common forms of stormwater pollution.

Dirt and sediment
Motor oil and detergents
Pesticides
Pet Waste
Fertilizer
Trash
Cigarette butts
All of the above

That’s correct. The most common forms of Stormwater pollution are Dirt and sediment, Motor oil and detergents, Pesticides, Pet Waste, Fertilizer, Trash and Cigarette butts.

4: What are 4 major water pollutants?

Sediment, soil and pesticides
Sewage and wastewater
Oil
Metals and trash
All of the above

That’s correct. The 4 major water pollutants are Sediment, soil and pesticides, Sewage and wastewater, Oil, and Metals and trash.

None of the above

That’s incorrect. The 4 major water pollutants are Sediment, soil and pesticides, Sewage and wastewater, Oil, and Metals and trash.

5: Are there any conditions where you can you hose down your driveway or sidewalks?

Only when it is raining

That’s incorrect. There are no conditions where you should hose down your driveway or sidewalks.

Immediately after a spill

That’s incorrect. There are no conditions where you should hose down your driveway or sidewalks.

After washing your car

That’s incorrect. There are no conditions where you should hose down your driveway or sidewalks.

After sweeping the area

That’s incorrect. There are no conditions where you should hose down your driveway or sidewalks.

None of the above

That’s correct. There are no conditions where you should hose down your driveway or sidewalks.

All of the above

That’s incorrect. There are no conditions where you should hose down your driveway or sidewalks.

6: Is it okay to wash my car on my lawn?

Correct Incorrect

It is okay to wash your car on your lawn.

7: The City of San Diego is home to land areas, called watersheds, that channel rainfall to local waterways. Which of these are watersheds?

San Dieguito River
Los Peñasquitos
Mission Bay & La Jolla
San Diego River
San Diego Bay
Tijuana River
All of the above

That’s correct. The watersheds in San Diego are San Dieguito River, Los Peñasquitos, Mission Bay & La Jolla, San Diego River, San Diego Bay, and Tijuana River.

8: How does stormwater pollution affect the environment?

Erode stream banks
Endanger aquatic wildlife
Lower oxygen in streams
Carry disease-causing bacteria and viruses in water
All of the above

That’s correct. Stormwater pollution affects the environment by Eroding stream banks, Endangering aquatic wildlife, Lowering oxygen in streams, and Carrying disease-causing bacteria and viruses in water.

9: Which stormwater pollution issue should you immediately report?

Clogged storm drain
Street flooding
Oil or chemicals dumped in gutters
Broken water pipe
Washing vehicles in the street
All of the above

That’s correct. You should immediately report Clogged storm drains, Street flooding, Oil or chemicals dumped in gutters, Broken water pipes, or Washing vehicles in the street.

None of the above

That’s incorrect. You should immediately report Clogged storm drains, Street flooding, Oil or chemicals dumped in gutters, Broken water pipes, or Washing vehicles in the street.

10: Click on the actions you have in place to stop water waste and reuse stormwater:

Rain barrels
Rain gutters
Sprinkler adjustments
Clear roof gutters of debris so water can flow smoothly
Redirect downspouts back to the garden
Sweep sidewalks and driveways clean
Throw trash in the garbage
Pick up after your pet
All of the above

That’s great. You have done so much to stop water waste and reuse stormwater.