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

Supporting Information

Regional Board 4 - Los Angeles Region

Water Body Name:	Promenade Park Beach
Water Body ID:	CAX4021000020021007125121
Water Body Type:	Coastal & Bay Shoreline


DECISION ID	4254	Region 4
Promenade Park Beach

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2006)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	Nonpoint Source \| Point Source
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2015
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.3 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Eleven lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A 19% exceedance percentage was used for water quality monitoring conducted between April 01 through October 31 (summer months) only. Section 4.3 of the Listing Policy does not describe the use of a more stringent exceedance percentage for summer only beach bacteria monitoring, though one is inferred. As such the referenced data set was analyzed in two portions and described in two separate LOEs due to differing sampling time frames. This waterbody pollutant combination was erroneous described in 2006 as being addressed by a USEPA approved TMDL. Promenade Park Beach was not addressed in the Santa Monica Bay Bacteria TMDLs or listed in Basin Plan Amendments 2002-004 and 2002-022. 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 Segment. 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. 31 of 307 samples, sampled year-round, from monitoring station VC14000 exceeded the updated Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives, 9 of 49 samples exceeded the geometric mean water quality objectives for indicator bacteria, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy for geometric means. 4. 21 of 191 samples, sampled year-round, from monitoring station VC15000 exceeded the single sample objectives, 1 of 22 samples exceeded the geometric mean objectives for indicator bacteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy. 5. 4 of 64 samples from monitoring station VC15000 exceeded the single sample objectives for indicator bacteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency for monitoring in the summer months only. 1 of 14 samples exceeded the geometric mean water quality objectives and this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are met. A minimum of 26 samples in needed for application of table 4.2, utilizing a 19% exceedance percentage. 6. 24 of 195 samples, sampled year-round, from monitoring station VC16000 exceeded the single sample objectives, 2 of 22 samples exceeded the geometric mean objectives for indicator bacteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy. 7. 4 of 64 samples from monitoring station VC16000 exceeded the single sample objectives for indicator bacteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency based on monitoring in the summer months only. 0 of 14 samples exceeded the geometric mean objectives and this sample size is insufficient to determine if standards are met. 8. 29 of 245 samples, sampled year-round, from monitoring station VC17000 exceeded the single sample objectives, 3 of 32 samples exceeded the geometric mean objectives for indicator bacteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy. 9. 2 of 31 samples from monitoring station VC17000 exceeded the single sample objectives for indicator bacteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency based on monitoring in the summer months only. 1 of 7 samples exceeded the geometric mean objectives and this sample size is insufficient to determine if standards are met. 10. 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 be removed from the Water Quality Limited Segments Being Addressed category of the section 303(d) list and be place on the Water Quality Limited Segments Requiring a TMDL category of the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded and a TMDL has not been approved by USEPA to address this water segment-pollutant combination.

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 4254, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
Promenade Park Beach

LOE ID:

28173

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

210

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

20 out of 210 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in marine water and nine out of 49 samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objectives. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria consistent with California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7961 and related guidance issued by California Department of Public Health .

Data Reference:

County of Ventura coastal beach bacteria monitoring data for AB411.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Basin Plan bacteria objectives state that to protect water contact recreation in marine waters individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 10000/100 ml; the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400/100 ml; the enterococcus density shall not exceed 104/100 ml; and the total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000/100 ml, if the ratio of fecal-to-total coliform exceeds 0.1 as single samples. The bacteria objectives also establish that the geometric means of individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 1000/100 ml, the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200/100 ml, and the enterococcus density shall not exceed 35/100 ml, as a geometric mean. The bacteria objectives are found in Attachment A of Regional Board Resolution No. 2001-018.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The Ventura County Environmental Health Division conducted sampling at Promenade Park Beach at beach monitoring station VC14000, located south of the drain at Figueroa Street (Lat: 34.27418, Long: -119.29733).

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were taken and analyzed on a weekly basis from January 2003 to February 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and testing procedures detailed in the California Department of Public Health related guidance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Draft Guidance for Salt Water Beaches. Last Update: April 10, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management, California Department of Health Services

California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7960.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4254, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
Promenade Park Beach

LOE ID:

28177

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four out of 63 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in marine water and zero out of 14 samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objectives. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria consistent with California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7961 and related guidance issued by California Department of Public Health .

Data Reference:

County of Ventura coastal beach bacteria monitoring data for AB411.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The Ventura County Environmental Health Division conducted sampling at Promenade Park Beach at beach monitoring station VC16000, located south of the drain at the end of Oak Street (Lat: 34.27531, Long: -119.29474).

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were taken and analyzed on a weekly basis from April 2005 to October 2006 in the summer months of April to October.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and testing procedures detailed in the California Department of Public Health related guidance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Draft Guidance for Salt Water Beaches. Last Update: April 10, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management, California Department of Health Services

California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7960.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4254, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
Promenade Park Beach

LOE ID:

28178

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

140

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

10 out of 140 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in marine water and three out of 32 samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objectives. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria consistent with California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7961 and related guidance issued by California Department of Public Health .

Data Reference:

County of Ventura coastal beach bacteria monitoring data for AB411.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The Ventura County Environmental Health Division conducted sampling at Promenade Park Beach at beach monitoring station VC17000, located south of the drain at California Street (Lat: 34.27522, Long: -119.29305).

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were taken and analyzed on a weekly basis from January 2003 to October 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and testing procedures detailed in the California Department of Public Health related guidance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Draft Guidance for Salt Water Beaches. Last Update: April 10, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management, California Department of Health Services

California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7960.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4254, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
Promenade Park Beach

LOE ID:

28179

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two out of 31 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in marine water and one out of seven samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objectives. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria consistent with California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7961 and related guidance issued by California Department of Public Health .

Data Reference:

County of Ventura coastal beach bacteria monitoring data for AB411.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were taken and analyzed on a weekly basis from April 2006 to October 2006 in the summer months of April to October.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and testing procedures detailed in the California Department of Public Health related guidance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Draft Guidance for Salt Water Beaches. Last Update: April 10, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management, California Department of Health Services

California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7960.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4254, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
Promenade Park Beach

LOE ID:

3520

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

97 samples, 11 sample exceeding (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

17 CCR 7958 (in part): The minimum protective bacteriological standards for waters adjacent to public beaches and public water-contact sports areas shall be as follows:
(1) Based on a single sample, the density of bacteria in water from each sampling station at a public beach or public water contact sports area shall not exceed:
(A) 1,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters, if the ratio of fecal/total coliform bacteria exceeds 0.1; or
(B) 10,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(C) 400 fecal coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(D) 104 enterococcus bacteria per 100 milliliters.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

1 station: VC(14000). This station represents the beach 50 yards on either
side of the sampling point. Data collected at Figueroa Street.

Temporal Representation:

Data collected in 1999, 2000, and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

County Health Department.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4254, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
Promenade Park Beach

LOE ID:

28176

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

10 out of 96 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in marine water and two out of 22 samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objectives. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria consistent with California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7961 and related guidance issued by California Department of Public Health .

Data Reference:

County of Ventura coastal beach bacteria monitoring data for AB411.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were taken and analyzed on a weekly basis from January 2003 to October 2004.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and testing procedures detailed in the California Department of Public Health related guidance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Draft Guidance for Salt Water Beaches. Last Update: April 10, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management, California Department of Health Services

California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7960.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4254, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
Promenade Park Beach

LOE ID:

28175

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four out of 64 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in marine water and one out of 14 samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objectives. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria consistent with California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7961 and related guidance issued by California Department of Public Health .

Data Reference:

County of Ventura coastal beach bacteria monitoring data for AB411.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The Ventura County Environmental Health Division conducted sampling at Promenade Park Beach at beach monitoring station VC15000, located south of the drain at Redwood Apartments (Lat: 34.27513, Long: -119.29558).

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were taken and analyzed on a weekly basis from April 2005 to October 2006 in the summer months of April to October.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and testing procedures detailed in the California Department of Public Health related guidance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Draft Guidance for Salt Water Beaches. Last Update: April 10, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management, California Department of Health Services

California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7960.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4254, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
Promenade Park Beach

LOE ID:

28174

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Seven out of 97 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in marine water and one out of 22 samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objectives. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria consistent with California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7961 and related guidance issued by California Department of Public Health .

Data Reference:

County of Ventura coastal beach bacteria monitoring data for AB411.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were taken and analyzed on a weekly basis from January 2003 to October 2004.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and testing procedures detailed in the California Department of Public Health related guidance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Draft Guidance for Salt Water Beaches. Last Update: April 10, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management, California Department of Health Services

California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7960.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4254, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
Promenade Park Beach

LOE ID:

3523

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

105

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

105 samples, 19 samples exceeding (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

1 station: VC(17000). This station represents the beach 50 yards on either
side of the sampling point. Data collect Holiday Inn (south of drain at California Street).

Temporal Representation:

Data collected in 1999, 2000, and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

County Health Department.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4254, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
Promenade Park Beach

LOE ID:

3521

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

94 samples, 14 samples exceeding (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

1 station: VC(15000). This station represents the beach 50 yards on either
side of the sampling point. Data collected at Redwood Apartments.

Temporal Representation:

Data collected in 1999, 2000, and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

County Health Department.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4254, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
Promenade Park Beach

LOE ID:

3522

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

99 samples, 14 samples exceeding (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

1 station: VC(16000). This station represents the beach 50 yards on either
side of the sampling point. Data collected at Oak Street.

Temporal Representation:

Data collected in 1999, 2000, and 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

County Health Department.County Health Department.

QAPP Information Reference(s):