Pollutant: |
Aluminum |
Final Listing Decision: |
Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) |
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: |
New Decision |
Revision Status |
Revised |
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: |
Pollutant |
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Regional Board Conclusion: |
This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 14 aluminum samples exceed the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) None of the 14 samples exceeded the aluminum objective, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. |
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Regional Board Decision Recommendation: |
After review of the available data and information, North Coast RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the Section 303(d) List because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded. |
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State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation: |
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State Board Decision Recommendation: |
After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board. |
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USEPA Action (if applicable): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 12324, Aluminum
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Region 1 |
Eureka Plain HU, Elk River |
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LOE ID: |
25369 |
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Pollutant: |
Aluminum |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Total |
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Beneficial Use: |
Municipal & Domestic Supply |
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Number of Samples: |
14 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
None of the 14 aluminum samples collected from Elk River exceed the objective. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). |
Data Reference: |
Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The Maximum Contaminant Level for aluminum is 1.0 mg/l (1,000 ug/L). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Samples were collected from the Elk River Watershed at 3 locations as follows: (1) the North Fork Elk River (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKNFK), (2) South Fork Elk River (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKSFK), and (3) Elk River at Fields Landing (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKRIV). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles. |
Temporal Representation: |
At the North Fork site, samples were collected from March 2002 to June 2002. At the South Fork and Fields Landing sites, samples were collected from February 2002 to June 2002. Site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions. |
Environmental Conditions: |
There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data. |
QAPP Information: |
Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (Puckett 2002). |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Pollutant: |
Ammonia as Nitrogen |
Final Listing Decision: |
Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) |
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: |
New Decision |
Revision Status |
Revised |
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: |
Pollutant |
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Regional Board Conclusion: |
This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 14 ammonia as nitrogen samples exceed the objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the Section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) None of the 14 samples exceed the water quality objective, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. |
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Regional Board Decision Recommendation: |
After review of the available data and information, North Coast Regional Water Board staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the Section 303(d) List because applicable water quality standards are being attained. |
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State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation: |
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State Board Decision Recommendation: |
After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board. |
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USEPA Action (if applicable): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 15736, Ammonia as Nitrogen
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Region 1 |
Eureka Plain HU, Elk River |
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LOE ID: |
26307 |
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Pollutant: |
Ammonia as Nitrogen |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Total |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Freshwater Replenishment | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Wildlife Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
14 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
None of the 14 ammonia as nitrogen samples collected from the Elk River exceed the objective. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). |
Data Reference: |
Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (USEPA 2006): The 1-hour average concentration (acute criterion or CMC) of total ammonia nitrogen (in mg N/L) for freshwater where salmonid fish are present, which is not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average, is calculated using the following equation: CMC=0.275/(1+10^(7.204 - pH)) + 39.0/(1+10^(pH - 7.204)). |
Guideline Reference: |
National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology |
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Spatial Representation: |
Samples were collected from the Elk River Watershed at 3 locations as follows: (1) the North Fork Elk River (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKNFK), (2) South Fork Elk River (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKSFK), and (3) Elk River at Fields Landing (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKRIV). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles. |
Temporal Representation: |
At the North Fork site, samples were collected from March 2002 to June 2002. At the South Fork and Fields Landing sites, samples were collected from February 2002 to June 2002. Site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions. |
Environmental Conditions: |
There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data. |
QAPP Information: |
Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (Puckett 2002). |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Pollutant: |
Arsenic | Cadmium | Chromium (total) | Copper | Lead | Mercury | Nickel | Selenium | Silver | Zinc |
Final Listing Decision: |
Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) |
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: |
New Decision |
Revision Status |
Revised |
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: |
Pollutant |
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Regional Board Conclusion: |
This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 140 metals samples exceed the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) None of the 140 samples exceeded the metal objectives, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency of 12 per the binomial distribution described in Section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. |
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Regional Board Decision Recommendation: |
After review of the available data and information, North Coast RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the Section 303(d) List because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded. |
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State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation: |
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State Board Decision Recommendation: |
After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board. |
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USEPA Action (if applicable): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 10646, Multiple Pollutants
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Region 1 |
Eureka Plain HU, Elk River |
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LOE ID: |
21519 |
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Pollutant: |
Arsenic | Cadmium | Chromium (total) | Copper | Lead | Mercury | Nickel | Selenium | Silver | Zinc |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Total |
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Beneficial Use: |
Municipal & Domestic Supply |
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Number of Samples: |
140 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
None of the 140 metal samples collected in the Elk River exceed the objectives. For each of the 10 metal parameters, there were 4 samples of each collected at the North Fork site, 5 samples each collected at the South Fork site, and 5 samples each collected at the Fields Landing site. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). |
Data Reference: |
Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Arsenic objective is 0.05 mg/L. Cadmium objective is 0.01 mg/L. Chromium objective is 0.05 mg/L. Lead objective is 0.05 mg/L. Mercury objective is 0.002 mg/L. Selenium objective is 0.01 mg/L. Silver objective is 0.05 mg/L. Per 22 CCR 64431: Nickel maximum contaminant level is 0.1 mg/L. Per 22 CCR 64449: Copper secondary maximum contaminant level is 1.0 mg/L. Zinc secondary maximum contaminant level is 5.0 mg/L. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1) |
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Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Samples were collected from the Elk River Watershed at 3 locations as follows: (1) the North Fork Elk River (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKNFK), (2) South Fork Elk River (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKSFK), and (3) Elk River at Fields Landing (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKRIV). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles. |
Temporal Representation: |
At the North Fork site, samples were collected from March 2002 to June 2002. At the South Fork and Fields Landing sites, samples were collected from February 2002 to June 2002. Site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions. |
Environmental Conditions: |
There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data. |
QAPP Information: |
Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002). |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Pollutant: |
Chloride |
Final Listing Decision: |
Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) |
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: |
New Decision |
Revision Status |
Revised |
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: |
Pollutant |
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Regional Board Conclusion: |
This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.2, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 14 chloride samples exceed the evaluation guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) None of the 14 samples exceeded the chloride evaluation guideline used to interpret the water quality objective, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. |
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Regional Board Decision Recommendation: |
After review of the available data and information, North Coast RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the Section 303(d) List because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded. |
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State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation: |
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State Board Decision Recommendation: |
After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board. |
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USEPA Action (if applicable): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 12445, Chloride
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Region 1 |
Eureka Plain HU, Elk River |
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LOE ID: |
25423 |
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Pollutant: |
Chloride |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Not Recorded |
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Beneficial Use: |
Municipal & Domestic Supply |
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Number of Samples: |
14 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
None of the 14 chloride samples collected in the Elk River exceed the evaluation guideline. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). |
Data Reference: |
Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Waters shall not contain taste- or odor-producing substances in concentrations that impart undesirable tastes or odors to fish flesh or other edible products of aquatic origin, or that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Per 22 CCR 64449: The recommended Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level for chloride is 250 mg/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations |
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Spatial Representation: |
Samples were collected from the Elk River Watershed at 3 locations as follows: (1) the North Fork Elk River (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKNFK), (2) South Fork Elk River (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKSFK), and (3) Elk River at Fields Landing (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKRIV). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles. |
Temporal Representation: |
At the North Fork site, samples were collected from March 2002 to June 2002. At the South Fork and Fields Landing sites, samples were collected from February 2002 to June 2002. Site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions. |
Environmental Conditions: |
There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data. |
QAPP Information: |
Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002). |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Pollutant: |
Specific Conductivity |
Final Listing Decision: |
Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) |
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: |
New Decision |
Revision Status |
Revised |
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: |
Pollutant |
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Regional Board Conclusion: |
This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) list under Section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 14 specific conductivity samples exceed the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the Section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) None of the 14 samples exceed the specific conductivity objective, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. |
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Regional Board Decision Recommendation: |
After review of the available data and information, North Coast RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the Section 303(d) List because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded. |
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State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation: |
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State Board Decision Recommendation: |
After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board. |
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USEPA Action (if applicable): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 10545, Specific Conductivity
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Region 1 |
Eureka Plain HU, Elk River |
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LOE ID: |
21235 |
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Pollutant: |
Specific Conductivity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Municipal & Domestic Supply |
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Number of Samples: |
14 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
None of the 14 specific conductivity grab samples collected from the Elk River Watershed exceed the objective. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). |
Data Reference: |
Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Per 22 CCR 64449: The recommended secondary Maximum Content Level (MCL) is 900 uS/cm. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Samples were collected from the Elk River Watershed at 3 locations as follows: (1) the North Fork Elk River (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKNFK), (2) South Fork Elk River (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKSFK), and (3) Elk River at Fields Landing (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKRIV). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles. |
Temporal Representation: |
At the North Fork site, samples were collected from March 2002 to June 2002. At the South Fork and Fields Landing sites, samples were collected from February 2002 to June 2002. Site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions. |
Environmental Conditions: |
There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data. |
QAPP Information: |
Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (Puckett 2002). |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Pollutant: |
Sulfates |
Final Listing Decision: |
Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) |
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: |
New Decision |
Revision Status |
Revised |
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: |
Pollutant |
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Regional Board Conclusion: |
This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.2, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 14 sulfate samples exceed the evaluation guideline. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the Section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) None of the 14 samples exceed the sulfate evaluation guideline used to interpret the water quality objective, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. |
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Regional Board Decision Recommendation: |
After review of the available data and information, North Coast RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the Section 303(d) List because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded. |
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State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation: |
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State Board Decision Recommendation: |
After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board. |
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USEPA Action (if applicable): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 12515, Sulfates
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Region 1 |
Eureka Plain HU, Elk River |
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LOE ID: |
25532 |
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Pollutant: |
Sulfates |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Not Recorded |
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Beneficial Use: |
Municipal & Domestic Supply |
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Number of Samples: |
14 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
None of the 14 sulfate samples collected in the Elk River exceed the evaluation guideline. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the 5-Year Monitoring Report (NCRWQCB 2008). |
Data Reference: |
Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-3.00): Waters shall not contain taste- or odor-producing substances in concentrations that impart undesirable tastes or odors to fish flesh or other edible products of aquatic origin, or that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Per 22 CCR 64449 (Table 64449-B): The recommended secondary maximum contaminant level for sulfate is 250 mg/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations |
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Spatial Representation: |
Samples were collected from the Elk River Watershed at 3 locations as follows: (1) the North Fork Elk River (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKNFK), (2) South Fork Elk River (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKSFK), and (3) Elk River at Fields Landing (SWAMP Station ID 110ELKRIV). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles. |
Temporal Representation: |
At the North Fork site, samples were collected from March 2002 to June 2002. At the South Fork and Fields Landing sites, samples were collected from February 2002 to June 2002. Site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions. |
Environmental Conditions: |
There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data. |
QAPP Information: |
Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002). |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Pollutant: |
Sedimentation/Siltation |
Final Listing Decision: |
List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) |
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: |
List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006) |
Revision Status |
Original |
Sources: |
Erosion/Siltation | Harvesting, Restoration, Residue Management | Logging Road Construction/Maintenance | Natural Sources | Nonpoint Source | Removal of Riparian Vegetation | Silviculture | Streambank Modification/Destabilization |
Expected TMDL Completion Date: |
2011 |
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: |
Pollutant |
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Regional Board Conclusion: |
303(d) listing decisions made prior to 2006 were not held in an assessment database. The Regional Boards will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed. |
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Regional Board Decision Recommendation: |
No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed. |
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State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation: |
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State Board Decision Recommendation: |
After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board. |
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USEPA Action (if applicable): |
USEPA approved the listing of this water body as a water quality limited segment requiring a TMDL for this pollutant. |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 6258, Sedimentation/Siltation
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Region 1 |
Eureka Plain HU, Elk River |
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LOE ID: |
3667 |
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Pollutant: |
Sedimentation/Siltation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Not Specified |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
0 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
Not Specified |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006. |
Data Reference: |
Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d) |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
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Objective/Criterion Reference: |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Unknown |
Temporal Representation: |
Unknown |
Environmental Conditions: |
Unknown |
QAPP Information: |
Unknown |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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