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

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The water quality objective for manganese in Escondido Creek is 0.05 milligrams/liter (mg/L) according to Basin Plan, Table 3-2 entitled, Water Quality Objectives. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

City of Escondido. 2007. Baseline quarterly monitoring report for Calendar Years 1998-2006

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Two stations at Escondido Creek ESC5, HBA 904.62 (33.08559 -117.15037) and ESC8, HBA 904.61(33.03393 -117.23565).

Temporal Representation:

Twelve samples collected from March through September of 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

Escondido Creek Watershed; Escondido Creek 904.61 and 904.62

QAPP Information:

SWAMP Quality Assurance Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5413, Manganese	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

6240

Pollutant:

Manganese

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two out of eight samples exceeded the water quality objective.
Samples were collected by the City of Escondido for monitoring of Escondido Creek. Samples were collected quarterly in 2003 through 2005.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan, the manganese water quality objective for Escondido Creek is 0.05 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

City of Escondido, 2009. Quality Assurance Program, City of Escondido Water Quality Lab. Janurary 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 6 monitoring stations within Escondido Creek. Sample stations locations were Station 910, 912, 916, 917, 920, and 923. Stations 912 and 916 were grouped as one station due to close proximity.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly in 2003 through 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

Samples were collected during dry weather.

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected and analyzed in compliance with the City of Escondido's Quality Assurance Program 2009.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5413, Manganese	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

8884

Pollutant:

Manganese

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Seven water samples were collected at Escondido Creek 5 Station 904CBESC5 and Escondido Creek 8 Station 904CBESC8 on March, April, June and September 2002. Three of the seven samples exceed the secondard drinking water standard for manganese according to results in California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Report, 2007. Samples were collected in March, April, June and September 2002.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The secondary drinking water standard for manganese is 0.05 mg/l (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

2002. Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. California Department of Fish and Game, Monterey, CA

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Water samples were collected at Escondido Creek 5 Station 904CBESC8; (Latitude 33.0861, Longitude -117.1449) and Escondido Creek 8 Station 904CBESC8; (Latitude 33.0348, Longitude -117.2363).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in March, April, June and September 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the chemical analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5324	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Phosphate
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One hundred and twenty-nine of the 342 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 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 hundred and twenty-nine of the 342 samples exceeded the basin plan water quality goal and this exceeds the allowable frequency according to Table 4.2 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are 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 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 5324, Phosphate	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

8887

Pollutant:

Phosphorus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water samples were collected at Escondido Creek station 5 904CBESC5 and Escondido Creek station 8 904CBESC8 in March, April, June and September 2002, all three showed excessive phosphorus concentrations according to results in California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Report, 2007. Samples were collected on March, April, June and September 2002.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters-streams and other flowing waters, with all beneficial uses, the water quality objective for total phosphorus is 0.1 mg/L (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

2002. Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. California Department of Fish and Game, Monterey, CA

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek station 904CBESC5; (Latitude 33.0863, Longitude -117.1450) and Escondido Creek station 8 904CBESC8; (Latitude 33.03492, Longitude -117.2363)

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on March, April, June and September 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the chemical analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5324, Phosphate	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

6258

Pollutant:

Phosphorus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

326

Number of Exceedances:

117

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One hundred seventeen samples out of 326 exceed the water quality objective. Samples were collected by the City of Escondido for monitoring of Escondido Creek. Samples were collected quarterly in 1998 through 2005.

Data Reference:

City of Escondido. 2007. Baseline quarterly monitoring report for Calendar Years 1998-2006

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan, water bodies shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growth to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
From the Basin Plan, A desired goal in order to prevent plant nuisance in streams and other flowing waters appears to be 0.1 mg/L total P. These values are not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time unless studies of the specific water body in question clearly show that water quality objective changes are permissible and changes are approved by the Regional Board (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 15 monitoring stations within Escondido Creek. Sample stations locations were Station 907, 908, 909, 910, 911, 912, 913, 916, 917, 920, 922, 923, 924, and 925. Stations 912 and 916 were grouped as one station due to close proximity.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly in 1999 through 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

Samples were collected during dry and wet weather.

QAPP Information:

Quality assurance conducted according to the City of Escondido's quality assurance manual.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5324, Phosphate	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3245

Pollutant:

Phosphate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Eight water samples, six samples exceeding (SWAMP, 2004).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin; 0.1 mg/l in stream and flowing waters.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Two stations at Escondido Creek ESC5, HBA 904.62 (33.08559 -117.15037) and at ESC8, HBA 904.61 (33.03393 -117.23565).

Temporal Representation:

Eight samples collected from March through September of 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

Escondido Creek Watershed; Escondido Creek 904.61 and 904.62.

QAPP Information:

SWAMP Quality Assurance Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5642	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Total Dissolved Solids
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient 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. The 348 of 354 samples exceeded the Basin Plan criteria, and these 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.

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 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 5642, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3217

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters and all beneficial uses, the WQO for TDS is 500 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5642, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3216

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters and all beneficial uses, the WQO for TDS is 500 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek below Harmony Grove Bridge.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5642, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3218

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by DWR from 1998 to 2000. Three of 5 samples were in exceedance.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters and all beneficial uses, the WQO for TDS is 500 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

City of Escondido. 2007. Baseline quarterly monitoring report for Calendar Years 1998-2006

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek near Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected once each in May and November each year from 05/1998 to 11/2000.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5642, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

6250

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

354

Number of Exceedances:

348

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three hundred fifty four sample out of 348 exceed the water quality objective. Samples were collected by the City of Escondido for monitoring of Escondido Creek. Samples were collected 1998 through 2005.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan, the total dissolved solids water quality objective for Escondido Creek is 500 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

City of Escondido, 2009. Quality Assurance Program, City of Escondido Water Quality Lab. Janurary 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 14 monitoring stations within Escondido Creek. Sample stations locations were Station 907, 908, 909, 910, 911, 912, 913, 916, 917, 920, 922, 923, 924, and 925. Stations 912 and 916 were grouped as one station due to close proximity.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly in 1998 through 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

Samples were collected during dry and wet weather.

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the water chemisty was conducted in accordance with the City of Escondido's NPDES monitoring program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	17894	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Benthic Community Effects
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:	Benthic Community Effects is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under sections 3.9 and 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.9, an additional line of evidence associating the Benthic Community Effects with a water or sediment concentration of pollutants is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this indicator. 52 of 52 samples exceeded the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing Benthic Community Effects in this water segment 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. 52 of 52 samples exceeded the Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) value of "poor" water quality for this area and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy, however as required under section 3.9 of the Listing Policy, pollutant(s) could not be directly associated with the Benthic Community Effects. 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 17894, Benthic Community Effects	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

26384

Pollutant:

Benthic Community Effects

LOE Subgroup:

Adverse Biological Responses

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Benthic macroinvertebrate surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Seventeen samples of IBI data were taken from May 1998 to 2007 at four sampling sites. All 17 samples exceeded the IBI impairment threshold.

Data Reference:

Fish and Game IBI Data

Southern California Postfire Study. Index of Biotic Integrity. 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the San Diego Basin Plan the objective is: 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. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

A Quantitative Tool for Assessing the Integrity of Southern Coastal California Streams. Environmental Management. Volume 35, number 1 (2005): pp. 1-13

Evaluation Guideline:

The Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) is an analytical tool that can be used to assess the biological and physical condition of streams and rivers within a zero to one hundred scoring range: Very Poor 0-19, Poor 20-39, Fair 40-59, Good 60- 79, Very Good 80-100. The IBI score of 39 was set as an impairment threshold because it is a statistical criterion of two standard deviations below the mean reference site score which defines the boundary between 'fair' and 'poor' IBI creek conditions. (Ode, p. 9)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at four sites: 904ECEFxx, 904ECHRBx, 904ECRSFR, and 904ECHGxx on Escondido Creek.

Temporal Representation:

Sampling occurred during one to three events from May 1998 to 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Control for collection and identification was conducted in accordance with the Quality Assurance Project Plan for the California Stream Bioassessment Procedure and the State of California, California Monitoring an Assessment Program: "CMAP", Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

State of California, California Monitoring and Assessment Program: "CMAP".

Quality Assurance Project Plan for the California Stream Bioassessment Procedure

The San Diego Stream Team Quality Assurance Project Plan

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 17894, Benthic Community Effects	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

26718

Pollutant:

Benthic Community Effects

LOE Subgroup:

Adverse Biological Responses

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Benthic macroinvertebrate surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Thirty five samples of IBI data were taken from May 2001 to May 2007 at five sampling sites. All 35 of the samples exceeded the IBI impairment threshold.

Data Reference:

Stream Bioassessment Data. Co-permitee Data. Collected 2002-2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

A Quantitative Tool for Assessing the Integrity of Southern Coastal California Streams. Environmental Management. Volume 35, number 1 (2005): pp. 1-13

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at five sites: ESC-CC, ESC-EF, ESC-HRB, ESC-RSFR, and ESC-VC on Escondido Creek.

Temporal Representation:

Sampling occurred during May and October for a period of seven years from May 2001 to May 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Control for collection and identification was conducted in accordance with the Quality Assurance Manual for Freshwater Bioassessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Manual for Freshwater Bioassessment Revision 0


DECISION ID	5414	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
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	Revised
Sources:	Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
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. Five out of the 8 samples exceed the California Toxic Rule: Human Health-FW (water & organisms) criterion of 0.00059 mg/L. 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. Five of 8 samples exceeded the CTR criterion 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 5414, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3247

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Eight total samples taken at two stations, a total of five samples from two sampling stations exceeded the CTR criteria (SWAMP, 2004).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

San Diego RWQCB Basin Plan: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in the water column, sediments, or biota at concentration(s) that adversely affect beneficial uses.
California Toxic Rule: Human Health-FW (water & organisms) .00059 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

City of Escondido. 2007. Baseline quarterly monitoring report for Calendar Years 1998-2006

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Two Escondido Creek stations located at 33.03393 -117.23565 and at 33.08559 -117.15037.

Temporal Representation:

Eight samples collected from March through September of 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

Escondido Creek Watershed; Escondido Creek 904.61.

QAPP Information:

SWAMP Quality Assurance Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5414, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

6231

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data reviewed was from the City of Escondido's Live Stream Discharge monitoring of Escondido Creek. Quarterly sample occurred between 2004 and 2005.

Six samples were collected and analyzed for pesticides however the detection limits were less than 5.0 ug/liter. Well above the CTR criteria.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the CTR, the DDT criterion for protection of human health is 0.00059 ug/L (USEPA, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Standards; Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants for the State of California; Rule. 40 CFR Part 131. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX, Water Division, San Francisco, CA

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 3 monitoring stations within Escondido Creek. Sample stations locations were Station 912, 916, and 917. Stations 912 and 916 were grouped as one station due to close proximity.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly in 2004 and 2005

Environmental Conditions:

Samples were collected during dry weather.

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the toxicity portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the City of Escondido's NPDES monitoring program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	16460	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Enterococcus
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:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 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. Fifteen of the 15 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. Fifteen of 15 samples exceed the Basin Plan Enterococcus objective and this exceeds 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.

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 16460, Enterococcus	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

7364

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

All fifteen samples collected exceed the water quality objective according to results in the San Diego County Municipal Copermittees Annual Monitoring Report, 2007. Samples were collected one to three times a year from 2001 - 2006.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan, the limit for enterococcus sets a maximum at 61 colonies per 100mL (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Laboratory. Quality Assurance Manual

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the mass loading station located near the lower boundary of the watershed under the Camino Del Norte Bridge east of Rancho Santa Fe Road along a natural channel in Encinitas.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected one to three times a year from 2001 - 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

Samples were collected during wet weather.

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the chemical analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the City of San Diego's quality assurance program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	16461	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Fecal Coliform
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:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 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. Fifteen of the 15 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. Fifteen of 15 samples exceed the Basin Plan objective for Fecal Coliform and this exceeds 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.

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 16461, Fecal Coliform	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

7365

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan, no more than 10% of the samples during any 30-day period for waters designated for contact recreation shall exceed 400 colonies per 100 ml (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Laboratory. Quality Assurance Manual

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected one to three times a year from 2001 - 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

Samples were collected during wet weather.

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the chemical analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the City of San Diego's quality assurance program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5711	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Selenium
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	Revised
Sources:	Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
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. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Eight out of the 31 samples exceeded water quality objective for Se. 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. Eight of 31 samples exceeded the CTR freshwater criterion and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 on 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 5711, Selenium	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3230

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance (SWAMP, 2004).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For all waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for selenium is 0.05 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

City of Escondido. 2007. Baseline quarterly monitoring report for Calendar Years 1998-2006

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5711, Selenium	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

6246

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 18 samples exceeded the water quality objective. Samples were collected by the City of Escondido for monitoring of Escondido Creek. Samples were collected quarterly in 2003 through 2005.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan, the selenium water quality objective is 0.05 mg/L (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

City of Escondido, 2009. Quality Assurance Program, City of Escondido Water Quality Lab. Janurary 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 5 monitoring stations within Escondido Creek. Sample stations locations were Station 910, 912, 916, 917, and 923. Stations 912 and 916 were grouped as one station due to close proximity.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly in 2003 through 2005

Environmental Conditions:

Samples were collected during dry weather.

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected and analyzed in compliance with the City of Escondido's Quality Assurance Program 2009.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5711, Selenium	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3231

Pollutant:

Selenium

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:

Twelve water samples, eight samples exceeding (SWAMP, 2004).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

CTR Freshwater Chronic (CCC) 5 mg/l.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Two stations at Escondido Creek ESC5, HBA 904.62 (33.08559 -117.15037) and ESC8, HBA 904.61 (33.03393 -117.23565).

Temporal Representation:

Twelve samples collected from March through September of 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

Escondido Creek Watershed; Escondido Creek 904.61 and 904.62

QAPP Information:

SWAMP Quality Assurance Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5781	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Sulfates
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	Revised
Sources:	Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 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. The eight of nine samples exceed the water quality objective for sulfate. 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. Eight of nine samples exceed the drinking water secondary MCL for sulfate and this exceeds 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5781, Sulfates	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3243

Pollutant:

Sulfates

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by DWR from 1998 to 2000. Four of 5 samples were in exceedance (S.D. Department of Water Resources, 2000).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters and all beneficial uses, the WQO for sulfate is 250 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek near Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected once each in May and November each year from 05/1998 to 05/2000.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5781, Sulfates	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3244

Pollutant:

Sulfates

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four water samples, four samples exceeding (SWAMP, 2004).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The recommended secondary drinking water standard for sulfate is 250 mg/l with an upper limit of 500 (Basin Plan).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

One station at Escondido Creek: 33.03393 -117.23565.

Temporal Representation:

Four samples were collected from March through September of 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

Escondido Creek Watershed; Escondido Creek 904.61.

QAPP Information:

SWAMP Quality Assurance Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	16707	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Total Nitrogen as N
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:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Twenty-four of the 24 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. Twenty-four of the 24 samples exceed the Basin Plab objective and this exceeds 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.

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 16707, Total Nitrogen as N	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

7368

Pollutant:

Total Nitrogen as N

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

All eight samples exceed the water quality objective according to results in the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Report, 2007. Samples were collected on March 13 and 14, April 24, June 4 and September 17 and 18, 2002.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water bodies shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growth to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
A desired goal in order to prevent plant nuisance in streams and other flowing waters appears to be 0.1 mg/L total phosphorus, P. These values are not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time unless studies of the specific water body in question clearly show that water quality objective changes are permissible and changes are approved by the Regional Board. Analogous threshold values have not been set for nitrogen compounds; however, natural ratios of nitrogen to phosphorus are to be determined by surveillance and monitoring and upheld. If data are lacking, a ratio of N:P = 10:1, on a weight to weight basis shall be used (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

2002. Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. California Department of Fish and Game, Monterey, CA

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at monitoring station, Escondido Creek 5 (station id:904CBESC5, latitude 33.08651, longitude -117.14507) and Escondido Creek 8 (904CBESC8, latitude 33.03492, longitude -117.23632) located on the main stem of Escondido Creek.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on March 13 and 14, April 24, June 4 and September 17 and 18, 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

The first two samples were taken during minimum and declining base flow respectively. The last two samples were taken during wet weather, between storm events and high base flow respectively.

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the chemical analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16707, Total Nitrogen as N	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

7369

Pollutant:

Total Nitrogen as N

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One sample was collected and it exceeds the water quality objective. The report was submitted to the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board Report in June 2006 as part of the Surface Ambient Monitoring Program. The sample was collected on June 13, 2006.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

2002. Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. California Department of Fish and Game, Monterey, CA

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the monitoring station Escondido Creek 5 (station id: 904CBESC5 lat/long: 33.008651/-117.14506), located on the main stem of Escondido Creek.

Temporal Representation:

The sample was collected on June 13, 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the chemical analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16707, Total Nitrogen as N	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

7366

Pollutant:

Total Nitrogen as N

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

All fifteen samples collected exceed the water quality objective according to results in the San Diego County Municipal Copermittees Annual Progress Report, 2007. Samples were collected one to three times a year from 2001 - 2006.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan, all waters shall be free of toxic substances that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life (RWQCB, 2007).
A desired goal in order to prevent plant nuisance in streams and other flowing waters appears to be 0.1 mg/L total phosphorus, P. These values are not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time unless studies of the specific water body in question clearly show that water quality objective changes are permissible and changes are approved by the Regional Board. Analogous threshold values have not been set for nitrogen compounds; however, natural ratios of nitrogen to phosphorus are to be determined by surveillance and monitoring and upheld. If data are lacking, a ratio of N:P = 10:1, on a weight to weight basis shall be used (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Weston Solutions, 2004. Quality Management Manual. March 2004 (Revised December 2009).

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected one to three times a year from 2001 - 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

Samples were collected during wet weather.

QAPP Information:

Quality control of sample collection conducted under Weston Solution's Quality Management Manual 2004.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	16459	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	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:	Unknown Nonpoint Source \| Unknown Point Source \| Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Six of the 31 samples exceed the water quality objective for toxicity. 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. Six of 31 samples exceed the toxicity water quality objective 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 16459, Toxicity	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

7486

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Ambient toxicity testing (chronic)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Selenastrum: None of the 15 samples were found to exhibit toxicity.

Hyalella azteca: None of the 15 samples were found to exhibit toxicity.

Ceriodaphnia dubia-
Two of fifteen samples were found to be toxic as determined by the Ceriodaphnia dubia survival/reproductive test according to results in the San Diego County Municipal Copermittees Annual Progress Report, 2007. The samples were collected from November 2001 through March 2006.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan, all waters shall be free of toxic substances that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic lifE.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges of Urban Runoff From the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Draining the Watersheds of the County of San Diego, the Incorporated Cities of San Diego, the San Diego Unified Port District, and the San Diego County Regional Airport. Order No. R9-2007-0001

Evaluation Guideline:

Samples were found to exhibit toxicity when the No Observed Effect Concentration (NOEC) or median lethal concentration (LC50) for any given species was estimated to be less than 100% of the test sample concentration (San Diego Water Board, 2007).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the mass loading station in Escondido Creek east of Rancho Santa Fe rd and under the Camino del Norte bridge.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected from November 2001 through March 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for project was conducted under Weston's quality control plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Weston Solutions, 2004. Quality Management Manual. March 2004 (Revised December 2009).

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16459, Toxicity	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

26480

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Ambient toxicity testing (chronic)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of eight samples were analyzed for toxicity. Four samples each were collected at Escondido Creek 5 and Escondido Creek 8.

Hyalella azteca-
Three of the eight samples exhibited sediment toxicity.

Samples were collected in March, April, June and May of 2002 as part of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water bodies shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growth to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Samples were found to exhibit toxicity when the No Observed Effect Concentration (NOEC) or median lethal concentration (LC50) for any given species was estimated to be less than 100% of the test sample concentration (San Diego Water Board, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

2002. Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. California Department of Fish and Game, Monterey, CA

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the monitoring station Escondido Creek 5 (904CBESC5 latitude; 33.0865, longitude -117.14507) and 904CBESC8, latitude: 33.03492, longitude -117.23632 located on the main stem of Escondido Creek.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in March, April, June, and September 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the chemical analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16459, Toxicity	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

25804

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Ambient toxicity testing (chronic)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of eight samples were analyzed for toxicity. Four samples each were collected at Escondido Creek 5 and Escondido Creek 8.

Selenastrum capricornutum-
None of the eight samples exhibited toxicity by the Selenastrum capricornutum growth test.

Ceriodaphnia dubia-
One out of the eight samples collected exhibited toxicity to the Ceriodaphnia dubia survival/reproductive test.

Samples were collected as part of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. The samples were collected in March, April, June and May of 2002.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water bodies shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growth to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Samples were found to exhibit toxicity when the No Observed Effect Concentration (NOEC) or median lethal concentration (LC50) for any given species was estimated to be less than 100% of the test sample concentration (San Diego Water Board, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

2002. Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. California Department of Fish and Game, Monterey, CA

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in March, April, June, and September 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the chemical analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5675	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Antimony
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A single sample was collected and it did not exceed the Basin Plan criteria, but the number of samples is insufficient to determine with the confidence and power required by the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5675, Antimony	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3222

Pollutant:

Antimony

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:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected and it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For all waters with a municpal beneficial use, the WQO for antimony is 0.006 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5676	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Arsenic
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A single sample was collected and it did exceed the Basin Plan criteria, but the number of samples is insufficient to determine with the confidence and power required by the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5676, Arsenic	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3223

Pollutant:

Arsenic

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:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected and was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For all waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for Arsenic is 0.05 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5734	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	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 the four lines of evidence in the record to assess this pollutant consists of bioassessment data. This information on its own is insufficient to determine with the confidence and power required by the Listing Policy since this data is not associated with water or sediment concentrations of pollutants (Policy Section 3.9).

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The Regional Board will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed.

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 5734, Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3235

Pollutant:

Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Benthic macroinvertebrate surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected in 1998 and 1999 for the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board 1999 Biological Assessment Annual Report. Physical habitat scores for locatoin EC-HRBranged from 75-98, a relatively low score compared to other sampled waterbodies. BMI scores at this location ranged from average to below average, compared to other sampled waterbodies. (SDRWQCB, 1999-A).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected in Escondido Creek 5 riffles downstream of Harmony Grove Bridge (EC-HRB).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in May, September and November 1998 and in May 1999.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5734, Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3237

Pollutant:

Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Benthic macroinvertebrate surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected for the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board 1999 Biological Assessment Annual Report. The physical habitat score for EC-RSFR) was 86 in 05/1998, lower conpared to other waterbodies. The BMI score was slightly below average at this location, compared to other waterbodies. (SDRWQCB, 1999-A).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at 5 riffles upstream of Rancho Santa Fe Road (EC-RSFR).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in 05/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5734, Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3238

Pollutant:

Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Benthic macroinvertebrate surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two sets of samples were collected by the Stream Team at Escondido Creek in 2001. For both sets, Taxa Richness was 4.7. For set 1, EPT index was 87.3, and was 88.2 for the second set. Tolerance valuse for sets 1 and 2 were 4.3 and 4.4, respectively. 98.4-100% of feeding groups were either collectors of filterers. (SDRWQCB, 1999-A).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek. Two sets of samples were reported. It is unclear whether both sets were taken at the same location.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in Spring of 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5734, Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3236

Pollutant:

Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Benthic macroinvertebrate surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected in 1998 and 1999 for the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board 1999 Biological Assessment Annual Report. Physical habitat quality scores for location EC-EF ranged from 112-150, moderate-higher scores compared to other sampled waterbodies. BMI scores showed locatin EC-EF to be near average compared to other waterbodies sampled. (SDRWQCB, 1999-A).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek, 5 riffles downstream of Elfin Forest Resort (EC-EF).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in May, September, and November 1998 and May 1999.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5677	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Beryllium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A single sample was collected and it did not exceed the Basin Plan criteria, but the number of samples is insufficient to determine with the confidence and power required by the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5677, Beryllium	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3224

Pollutant:

Beryllium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. 1 sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For all waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for Beryllium is 0.004 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5689	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Boron
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 4 samples exceed the Basin Plan criteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency of the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5689, Boron	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3242

Pollutant:

Boron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by DWR from 1998-2000. None of the 4 samples were in exceedance. (S.D. Dept. of Water Resources).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin plan: For inland surface waters and all beneficial uses, the WQO for Boron is 0.75 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek near Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected once each in May and November each year from 11/1998 to 05/2000.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5678	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Cadmium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A single sample was collected and it did not exceed the Basin Plan criteria, but the number of samples is insufficient to determine with the confidence and power required by the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5678, Cadmium	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3225

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For all waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for Cadmium is 0.005 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5679	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Chromium (total)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A single sample was collected and it did exceed the Basin Plan criteria, but the number of samples is insufficient to determine with the confidence and power required by the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, SWRCB 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 exceeded.

USEPA Action (if applicable):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5679, Chromium (total)	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3226

Pollutant:

Chromium (total)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected and was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For all waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for Chromium is 0.05 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected in 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5680	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Copper
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A single sample was collected and it did exceed the Basin Plan criteria, but the number of samples is insufficient to determine with the confidence and power required by the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5680, Copper	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3227

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for copper is 1.0 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5701	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Mercury
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A single sample was collected and it did not exceed the Basin Plan criteria, but the number of samples is insufficient to determine with the confidence and power required by the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5701, Mercury	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3228

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For all waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for mercury is 0.002 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5710	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Nickel
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A single sample was collected and it did exceed the Basin Plan criteria, but the number of samples is insufficient to determine with the confidence and power required by the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5710, Nickel	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3229

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For all waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO nickel is 0.1 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5735	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Oxygen, Dissolved
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 5 samples exceed the Basin Plan criteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency of the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5735, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3239

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by DWR from 1998 to 2000. None of the 5 samples were in exceedance. (S.D. Department of Water Resources).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: Dissolved oxygen levels shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l in inland surface waters with designated MAR or WARM beneficial uses or less than 6.0 mg/l in waters with designated COLD beneficial uses. The annual mean dissolved oxygen concentrations shall not be less than 7 mg/l more than 10% of the time.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek near Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected once each in May and November during each year from 05/1998 to 05/2000.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5712	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Silver
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A single sample was collected and it did not exceed the Basin Plan criteria, but the number of samples is insufficient to determine with the confidence and power required by the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5712, Silver	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3232

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected and was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for silver is 0.1 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5732	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Thallium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A single sample was collected and it did not exceed the Basin Plan criteria, but the number of samples is insufficient to determine with the confidence and power required by the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5732, Thallium	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3233

Pollutant:

Thallium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters and all beneficial uses, the WQO for thallium is 0.002 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5674	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Turbidity
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One out of 5 samples exceeded the Basin Plan criteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency of the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5674, Turbidity	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3219

Pollutant:

Turbidity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected in 1998 by RWQCB9. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for turbidity is 5 ntu.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek below the Harmony Grove Bridge.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5674, Turbidity	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3221

Pollutant:

Turbidity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by DWR in 1998 and 2000. One of 3 samples were in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for turbidity is 5 ntu.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek near Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected once each in May and November, 1998 and in November 2000.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5674, Turbidity	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3220

Pollutant:

Turbidity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected and was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for turbidity is 5 ntu.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5733	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	Zinc
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A single sample was collected and it did exceed the Basin Plan criteria, but the number of samples is insufficient to determine with the confidence and power required by the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5733, Zinc	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3234

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 in 1998. One sample was collected and was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin plan: For inland surface waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for zinc is 5.0 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Escondido Creek at the intersection of Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 06/03/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	5688	Region 9
Escondido Creek

Pollutant:	pH
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three of the 9 samples exceed the Basin Plan criteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency of the Listing Policy. 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.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.

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 5688, pH	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3240

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by DWR from 1998 to 2000. Three of 5 field samples were in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters and all beneficial uses, the WQO for pH is 6.5(minimum) to 8.5 (maximum).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected in the field at Escondido Creek near Harmony Grove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected once each in May and November each year from 05/1998 to 05/2000.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 5688, pH	Region 9
Escondido Creek

LOE ID:

3241

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by DWR from 1998 to 2000. None of 4 samples were in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters and all beneficial uses, the WQO for pH is 6.5(minimum) to 8.5 (maximum).

Objective/Criterion Reference: