Final California 2010 Integrated Report (303(d) List/305(b) Report)

Supporting Information

Regional Board 5 - Central Valley Region

Water Body Name:	Morrison Creek
Water Body ID:	CAR5191100019980817123042
Water Body Type:	River & Stream


DECISION ID	4449	Region 5
Morrison Creek

Pollutant:	Chlorpyrifos
Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2006)
Revision Status	Revised
Reason for Delisting:	Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified
TMDL Name:	Sacramento Area Urban Creeks TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	194
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	11/30/2004
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One of samples exceeded the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the section 303(d) 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. One of 36 available 4-day average concentrations exceeded the 4-day average maximum concentration criterion and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. In addition, 0 of 41 available 1-hour average concentrations exceeded the 1-day average concentration criterion and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are not being exceeded.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

USEPA Action (if applicable):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4449, Chlorpyrifos	Region 5
Morrison Creek

LOE ID:

23048

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

28 water samples were collected from Morrison Creek from February 2001 through April 2003, representing 21 4-day average concentrations and 26 1-hour average concentrations. 2 samples were not used1 of 21 available 4-day average concentrations exceeded the 4-day maximum concentration guideline of 0.015 ug/L. 0 of 26 available 1-hour average concentrations exceeded the maximum 1-hour chlorpyrifos concentration of 0.025 ug/L.2 samples were not meeting the CDFA lab acceptance criterion range of 70 - 130 percent, so the samples were not used in this analysis.

Data Reference:

Concentrations of pesticides in Sacramento metropolitan area rainwater and creeks during the 2001, 2002, 2003 orchard dormant spray season. Rancho Cordova, CA: Central Valley RWQCB

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses (CVRWQCB, 2007).All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life (CVRWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

California Department of Fish and Game Hazard Assessment Criteria - 0.015 ug/L 4-day average and 0.025 ug/L 1-hour average (Siepmann and Finlayson, 2000, with minor corrections to significant figures as described in Beaulaurier et al., 2005).

Guideline Reference:

Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from Morrison Creek at three sites: Sunrise Boulevard, Hedge Avenue, and Franklin Boulevard.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at variable intervals (e.g. 3 days, 5 days, two weeks) from February 2001 through April 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Spector, Christy, Joe Karkoski, and Gene Davis. 2004. Concentrations of Pesticides in Sacramento Metropolitan Area Rainwater and Creeks during the 2001, 2002 and 2003 Orchard Dormant Spray Seasons.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4449, Chlorpyrifos	Region 5
Morrison Creek

LOE ID:

2633

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Chlorpyrifos was detected 30 percent of the time at the Franklin Blvd. monitoring site, but was never detected at the upstream, rural Morrison Creek monitoring site near Sunrise Blvd. Eight samples were collected in 2001; all were non-detects. In 2003, 19 samples were taken; 3 samples at the Franklin Blvd site exceeded the CDFG criteria (Spector et al., 2004).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The narrative pesticide objectives state, in part:
- No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses,
- Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses,
- Pesticide concentrations shall not exceed those allowable by applicable antidegradation policies, and
- Pesticide concentrations shall not exceed the lowest levels technically and economically achievable.

The Basin Plan narrative water quality objective for toxicity states that all waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

CDFG Hazard Assessment Criteria 25 ng/L 1-hour average.

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

The two monitoring sites that were monitored in 2003 are Morrison Creek near Sunrise Boulevard and Morrison Creek at Franklin Boulevard. In 2001, Morrison Creek was monitored by Regional Board staff at three sites - at Sunrise Boulevard, at Hedge Road, and at Franklin Boulevard. Samples were collected beneath the water surface as near as possible to the center of the stream when water levels were low or when access was only possible from the bank. Otherwise, three to four grab samples were collected as one integrated grab sample.

Based on comments received from the Regional Board the extent of impairment will be changed to Elk Grove-Florin Road to Beach Lake, not Stone Lake as requested in the comments received. Morrison Creek does not go to Stone Lake.

Temporal Representation:

Storm events were sampled during the orchard dormant spray season months of January and February 2001 and 2002, and January through April 2003, to determine pesticide concentrations in rain and creeks during and after the orchard dormant spray season.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

During each monitoring season, additional samples were collected for quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) purposes. Four types of quality assurance samples were collected to confirm the integrity of analytical results reported in this three-year monitoring study. The QA/QC samples included sample duplicates, equipment blanks, matrix spikes, and matrix spike duplicates. The procedures used for collecting the QA/QC samples are based on the San Joaquin River TMDL Quality Assurance Project Plan. During this 2001-2003 study, approximately 15-25 percent of the samples collected were either equipment blanks, sample duplicates, or matrix spikes and matrix spike duplicates.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4449, Chlorpyrifos	Region 5
Morrison Creek

LOE ID:

23049

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

39 water samples were collected from Morrison Creek from December 2003 to April 2007, representing 15 4-day average concentrations and 15 1-hour average concentrations. 24 samples were not used. 0 of 15 available 4-day average concentrations exceeded the 4-day maximum concentration guideline of 0.015 ug/L.0 of 15 available 1-hour average concentrations exceeded the maximum 1-hour chlorpyrifos concentration of 0.025 ug/L. 24 samples had detection limit of 0.05 ug/L, that is higher than the water quality criteria 0.015 and 0.025 ug/L, so the samples were not used in this analysis.

Data Reference:

Sacramento River watershed program (SRWP) water quality database 1991-2003. Davis, CA

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from Morrison Creek at two locations: Brookfield and Sunrise Blvd.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at variable intervals (e.g. weekly, monthly) from December 2003 to April 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Sacramento River Watershed Program as Amended for Monitoring Year 2001-2002.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5113	Region 5
Morrison Creek

Pollutant:	Diazinon
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2006)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	Agriculture
TMDL Name:	Sacramento Area Urban Creeks TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	194
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	01/01/2003
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.1 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. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination in the Water Quality Limited Segments Being Addressed portion of the section 303(d) 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. On October 25, 2006 the State Water Resources Control Board placed this water body pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list because it was in the opinion of the Regional Water Quality Control Board that standards were not met. The Sacramento Area Urban Creeks TMDLs have been developed and approved by USEPA and an approved implementation plan is expected to result in attainment of the standard 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information for this recommendation, SWRCB staff has decided to keep this water body on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments Being Addressed category because standards have not been met.

USEPA Action (if applicable):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5113, Diazinon	Region 5
Morrison Creek

LOE ID:

2635

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Out of 28 samples, none were in exceedance (Spector et al., 2004).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

CDFG Hazard Assessment Criteria 0.16 ug/L 1-hour average (Siepman & Finlayson, 2000; Finlayson, 2004).

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5113, Diazinon	Region 5
Morrison Creek

LOE ID:

23067

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

39 water samples were collected from Morrison Creek from December 2003 to April 2007, representing 32 4-day average concentrations and 39 1-hour average concentrations. 4 of 32 available 4-day average concentrations exceeded the 4-day maximum concentration guideline of 0.10 ug/L.5 of 39 available 1-hour average concentrations exceeded the maximum 1-hour concentration of 0.16 ug/L.

Data Reference:

Sacramento River watershed program (SRWP) water quality database 1991-2003. Davis, CA

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

California Fish and Game Hazard Assessment Criteria - 0.160 ug/L 1-hour average and 0.100 ug/L 4-day average concentration not to be exceeded more than once every three years (Siepmann and Finlayson, 2000 and Finlayson, 2004).

Guideline Reference:

Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from Morrison Creek at two locations: Brookfield and Sunrise Blvd.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at variable intervals (e.g. weekly, monthly) from December 2003 to April 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Evaluation of additional pesticides monitoring data- 2007 update, Memorandum Brian M. Laurenson sent to Delia McGrath, City of Sacramento.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5113, Diazinon	Region 5
Morrison Creek

LOE ID:

23066

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

28 water samples were collected from Morrison Creek from February 2001 through April 2003, representing 23 4-day average concentrations and 28 1-hour average concentrations. 4 of 23 available 4-day average concentrations exceeded the 4-day maximum concentration guideline of 0.10 ug/L. 0 of 28 available 1-hour average concentrations exceeded the maximum 1-hour concentration of 0.16 ug/L.

Data Reference:

Concentrations of pesticides in Sacramento metropolitan area rainwater and creeks during the 2001, 2002, 2003 orchard dormant spray season. Rancho Cordova, CA: Central Valley RWQCB

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from Morrison Creek at three sites: Sunrise Boulevard, Hedge Avenue, and Franklin Boulevard.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at variable intervals (e.g. 3-day, 5- day, biweek) from February 2001 through April 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality: Good. Concentrations of Pesticides
in Sacramento Metropolitan Area Rainwater and Creeks during the 2001, 2002 and 2003 Orchard Dormant Spray Season

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	12841	Region 5
Morrison Creek

Pollutant:	Bis(2ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)
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

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. Two of the four samples exceeded the California Toxics Rule water quality limits for human health, consumption of water and aquatic organisms (1.8 µg/L). Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is not sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Two of four samples exceed the water quality objective listed in the California Toxics Rule and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. However these data were estimated concentrations, therefore it cannot be determined if standards were exceeded. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, 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.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

USEPA Action (if applicable):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 12841, Bis(2ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)	Region 5
Morrison Creek

LOE ID:

25653

Pollutant:

Bis(2ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four samples were taken from Morrison Creek between December 2003 and October 2006. Two of the four samples exceeded the California Toxics Rule water quality standard for human health (consumption of water and aquatic organisms). The exceedances were documented in samples collected on 19 October 2004 and 5 October 2006. The data used in this assessment were monitoring data submitted as required by the Waste Discharge Requirements for County of Sacramento and Cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, and Sacramento Storm Water Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, Sacramento County (NPDES # CAS082597). Sacramento Stormwater Urban Tributaries. Data obtained from B. Laurenson (Larry Walker Associates) on 18 June 2008.

Data Reference:

Sacramento stormwater urban tributary NPDES permit monitoring data, 2003 to 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule water quality standard for Bis(2ethylhexyl)phthalate: Human Health for consumption of water and organisms is 1.8 ug/L (or ppb) (USEPA 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from Morrison Creek at Brookfield Drive, in Sacramento County.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 14 December 2003, 19 October 2004, 1 December 2005, and 5 October 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Monitoring was conducted in accordance the Monitoring and Reporting Program Requirements stipulated in Order No. R5-2002-0206 (NPDES No. CAS082597) (CVRWQCB 2002).

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	14851	Region 5
Morrison Creek

Pollutant:	Simazine
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

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. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two daily-averaged sample results 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. 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. Two of 46 daily-averaged simazine sample results exceeded the California Department of Public Health Primary MCL for simazine in drinking water of 4 ug/L, 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

USEPA Action (if applicable):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 14851, Simazine	Region 5
Morrison Creek

LOE ID:

26165

Pollutant:

Simazine

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Twenty water samples were analyzed for simazine under the Sacramento Urban Creek Pesticide TMDL program. Ten water samples were collected each from Morrison Creek at Sunrise Boulevard and at Franklin Boulevard. None of the samples contained simazine at levels above the Primary MCL for simazine (4 ug/L).

Data Reference:

Concentrations of pesticides in Sacramento metropolitan area rainwater and creeks during the 2001, 2002, 2003 orchard dormant spray season. Rancho Cordova, CA: Central Valley RWQCB

Zipped file of Central Valley Waterways Pesticide TMDL monitoring data spreadsheets and reports

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Department of Pubic Health Primary Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for simazine is 4 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15. Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Water samples that were analyzed for simazine under the Sacramento Urban Creek Pesticide TMDL program were collected from Morrison Creek at Sunrise Boulevard and at Franklin Boulevard.

Temporal Representation:

Water samples that were analyzed for simazine under the Sacramento Urban Creek Pesticide TMDL program were collected from Morrison Creek at Sunrise Boulevard and at Franklin Boulevard on: January 23, 2003; February 13, 16, 19, 2003; March 15, 20, 23, 2003; and April 4, 13, 24, 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality: Good. Calanchini, H. 2006. Quality Assurance Project Plan, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta TMDL Monitoring for Organophosphorus Pesticides and Other Pesticides Identified as Posing a High Risk to Surface Waters. John Muir Institute of the Environment, U.C. Davis. Davis, CA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan. Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta TMDL Monitoring for Organophosphorus Pesticides and Other Pesticides Identified as Posing a High Risk to Surface Waters. Final. SWAMP Project ID 02TM5001 (Revision 0.0). John Muir Institute of the Environment, U.C. Davis. Davis, CA. January 26, 2006

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 14851, Simazine	Region 5
Morrison Creek

LOE ID:

26166

Pollutant:

Simazine

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Thirty water samples (including two duplicate water samples)were collected under the City of Sacramento urban tributary stormwater monitoring program and analyzed for simazine, representing 28 daily-averaged simazine concentration measurements. Two of the samples had method detection limits (5 ug/L) that are higher that the water quality objective for simazine in drinking water (Primary MCL = 4 ug/L). In accordance with Section 6.1.5.5 of the Listing policy, these two samples were not included in this assessment.
Two of the 26 usable water sample results for simazine were above the water quality objective for simazine (4 ug/L). These samples were collected from Morrison Creek at Brookfield Drive on January 25 and February 17, 2005.

Data Reference:

Concentrations of pesticides in Sacramento metropolitan area rainwater and creeks during the 2001, 2002, 2003 orchard dormant spray season. Rancho Cordova, CA: Central Valley RWQCB

Zipped file of Central Valley Waterways Pesticide TMDL monitoring data spreadsheets and reports

Sacramento stormwater urban tributary NPDES permit monitoring data, 2003 to 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Department of Pubic Health Primary Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for simazine is 4 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15. Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Water samples that were analyzed for simazine under the City of Sacramento urban tributary stormwater monitoring program were collected from Morrison Creek at Sunrise Boulevard (7 water samples) and at Brookfield Drive (23 water samples, with two duplicate water samples and, therefore, representing 21 simazine concentration measurements).

Temporal Representation:

Water samples from Morrison Creek at Sunrise Boulevard that were analyzed for simazine under the City of Sacramento urban tributary stormwater monitoring program were collected on: February 2 and 18, 2004; April 13, 2004; January 28, 2005; February 15, 2005; April 12, 2005; and February 7, 2006.
Water samples from Morrison Creek at Brookfield Drive that were analyzed for simazine under the City of Sacramento urban tributary stormwater monitoring program were collected on: December 14, 2003; February 2 and 18, 2004; April 13, 2004; October 6, 17, 19, 21, and 22, 2004; January 25, 28, 29, and 30, 2005; February 15, 16, and 17, 2005; April 12, 2005; December 1, 2005; February 7, 2006; and October 5, 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality: Unknown. Probably adequate, ad the samples were collected under a NPDES permit.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Sacramento stormwater urban tributary NPDES permit monitoring data, 2003 to 2007


DECISION ID	14389	Region 5
Morrison Creek

Pollutant:	Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2021
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three of the samples exceed the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Three of samples exceed the CTR for pentachlorophenol of 0.28 ug/L, and this exceeds 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

USEPA Action (if applicable):	USEPA approved the listing of this water body as a water quality limited segment requiring a TMDL for this pollutant.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 14389, Pentachlorophenol (PCP)	Region 5
Morrison Creek

LOE ID:

26106

Pollutant:

Pentachlorophenol (PCP)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four water samples were collected from Morrison Creek between December 2003 and October 2006 for the City of Sacramento urban tributary stormwater permit. Three of the 4 water samples contained pentachlorphenol at concentrations that exceeded the criterion of 0.28 ug/L.

Data Reference:

Sacramento stormwater urban tributary NPDES permit monitoring data, 2003 to 2007

Evaluation of Additional Pesticide Monitoring Data - 2007 Update

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

USEPA numeric criterion of 0.28 ug/L for human health protection (10-6 risk of carcinogens).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Water samples were collected from Morrison Creek at Brookfield Drive.

Temporal Representation:

Water samples were collected yearly between December 2003 and June 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data Quality: Unknown.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	12619	Region 5
Morrison Creek

Pollutant:	Pyrethroids
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	Agriculture \| Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2021
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three of the samples exceed the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Three of 5 samples exceed the narrative toxicity objective due to occurrences of statistically significant sediment toxicity and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Sediment-bound pyrethroid pesticide concentrations were used to calculate toxic units (TUs) of multiple pyrethroid pesticides observed in sediments. Pyrethroid TU analyses correlated with distribution and magnitude of toxicity. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

USEPA Action (if applicable):	USEPA approved the listing of this water body as a water quality limited segment requiring a TMDL for this pollutant.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 12619, Pyrethroids	Region 5
Morrison Creek

LOE ID:

25581

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three of five sediment toxicity testing samples violated the narrative toxicity objective. The three toxic (Mean mortality + standard deviation) sediment samples were collected from: Morrison Creek at Franklin Boulevard10/28/04: 36+11.9; 8/14/05: 38+24.9; 8/23/05: 41+20.3. Toxicity observations are associated with pyrethroid pesticides.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (CRWQCB, 2006)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, Second Edition. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Duluth, MI , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-600/R-99/064

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Distribution and Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides in Agriculture-Dominated Water Bodies of Californias Central Valley

Spatial Representation:

Five samples were collected from Morrison Creek at Franklin Boulevard on different occasions (October 15, 2004; October 28, 2004; March 10, 2005; August 14, 2005; and August 22, 2005). Sediment toxicity was observed from three (October 28, 2004; August 14, 2005; and August 22, 2005) of the five samples. Sample location: Morrison Creek at Franklin Boulevard.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected August 2004 August 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWAMP QAMP protocols were followed (Puckett, 2002). UC Berkeley prepared approved QAPPs (SRWP 2004 and 2005). Data quality requirements acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 12619, Pyrethroids	Region 5
Morrison Creek

LOE ID:

30941

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three of five sediment toxicity testing samples violated the narrative toxicity objective. Toxicity observations were associated with pyrethroid pesticides. LC50s for sediment-bound pyrethroids were used in this study as toxicity threshold benchmarks in a Toxic Unit (TU) analysis normalized to organic carbon content. The TU analysis of Morrison Creek sediment samples demonstrated that the three toxic samples had pyrethroid pesticide concentrations that would be expected to be acutely toxic. Sediment samples collected from Morrison Creek had an average of 1.36 3.52 TUs of pyrethroid pesticides. Bifenthrin appears to play a dominant role in the toxicity observations, but was not the only pyrethroid found in toxic sediment samples. Other pyrethroids observed in the toxic samples from Morrison Creek included cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, esfenvalerate, lambda-cyhalothrin, and permethrin.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (CRWQCB, 2006)All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (CRWQCB, 2006)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Statistically significant difference from control sediment using Dunnetts test in 10-day Hyalella azteca sediment toxicity tests. Arcsin squareroot transformation was used when necessary to meet the assumptions of normality and homogeneity of variance. Steels test was used for comparison to control if these assumptions were not met after transformation. LC50 values, based on 10-day exposure to Hyallela azteca of pyrethroids in sediment samples, were used to determine Toxic Unit (TUs) for pyrethroids in sediments. Urban creek sediment sample pyrethroid concentrations were compared the TUs to determine exceedances.

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Distribution and Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides in Agriculture-Dominated Water Bodies of Californias Central Valley

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected August 2004 August 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWAMP QAMP protocols were followed (Puckett, 2002). UC Berkeley prepared approved QAPPs (SRWP 2004 and 2005). Data quality requirements acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	17937	Region 5
Morrison Creek

Pollutant:	Sediment Toxicity
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2021
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	State Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 and 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Three of the samples exceed the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. 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. Three of 5 samples exceed the narrative toxicity objective due to occurrences of statistically significant sediment toxicity and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Sediment-bound pyrethroid pesticide concentrations were used to calculate toxic units (TUs) of multiple pyrethroid pesticides observed in sediments. Pyrethroid TU analyses correlated with distribution and magnitude of toxicity. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	N/A

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	This listing recommendation was developed by State Board staff. It was not part of the Regional Board Record. After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.

USEPA Action (if applicable):	USEPA approved the listing of this water body as a water quality limited segment requiring a TMDL for this pollutant.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 17937, Sediment Toxicity	Region 5
Morrison Creek

LOE ID:

25581

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (CRWQCB, 2006)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Distribution and Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides in Agriculture-Dominated Water Bodies of Californias Central Valley

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected August 2004 August 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWAMP QAMP protocols were followed (Puckett, 2002). UC Berkeley prepared approved QAPPs (SRWP 2004 and 2005). Data quality requirements acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):