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

Supporting Information

Regional Board 9 - San Diego Region

Water Body Name:	Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground
Water Body ID:	CAC9013000020090505162035
Water Body Type:	Coastal & Bay Shoreline


DECISION ID	16879	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

Pollutant:	Fecal Coliform
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.3 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. In LOE 29365 , the Regional Board calculated exceedances for samples taken only during storm events. This information was not used in determining listing decisions, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included as additional anecdotal information. 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. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three of the 124 samples exceed the water quality objective. This water body segment is identified as an AB411 beach and data collected during the time frame of April 1st to October 31st (dry weather) is assessed using a four percent exceedance percentage (section 3.3 of Listing Policy). There are two additional lines of evidence for dry weather single sample and geometric mean calculations. Two of 537 samples exceeded the recreational use single sample criteria and 0 of 20 geo-metric mean calculations exceeded the geo-metric mean criteria. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Three of 124 samples exceeded the fecal coliform water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Two of 537 samples exceeded the fecal coliform recreational use water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable limit listed in Table 3.2 (at a four percent exceedance percentage AB411) of the Listing Policy. 5. Zero of 20 geo-metric mean calculations exceeded the recreational use geo-metric mean criteria. This does not exceed the allowable limit in Table 3.2 (at a four percent exceedance percentage AB411). 6. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of 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 applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are not exceeded.

USEPA Action (if applicable):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16879, Fecal Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29377

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Health Advisories

Matrix:

-N/A

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

2920

Number of Exceedances:

2571

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

For the period from January 2000 to December 2007, there were and 2571 beach postings days for this section of shoreline. Bacteriological samples are collected on a weekly basis at approximately 150 ocean and bay location in Orange County. When a bacteriological sample exceeds water quality standards, signs are posted indicating that waters have exceeded public health standards.

Data and information on the number of beach posting were summarized by the County of Orange in their Annual Ocean and Bay Water Quality Report, March 2007. The reporting period was from January 2000 -December 2007. Data used was the number of days the beach was posting when the ocean or bay failed to meet the bacteriological standards.

Data Reference:

County of Orange. March 2007. Annual Ocean and Bay Water Quality Report, 2006

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Code of Regulations. Title 17, Section 7960.

(a) When a public beach or public water-contact sports area fails to meet any of the standards as set forth in Section 7957 or 7958 above, the local health officer or the Department, after taking into consideration the causes therefor, may at his or its discretion close, post with warning signs, or otherwise restrict use of said public beach or public water-contact sports area, until such time as corrective action has been taken and the standards as set forth in 7957 and 7958 above are met.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 7960

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The beach postings were for all of Doheny State Park beach.

Temporal Representation:

The beach posting covers the time frame of January 2000 -December 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected in compliance with County of Orange's Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16879, Fecal Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29366

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:

Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 124 single samples were collected with 32 geomeans calculated. From the 32 geomeans, one exceeded the geomean water quality objective.

Data Reference:

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

Single Sample Maximum: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 ml; (SWRCB, 2005)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16879, Fecal Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

30966

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:

Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange within the time period from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 20 monthly geomeans were calculated for data collected within the time frame of April 1st to October 31st (AB411 data) during the aforementioned time period. Of the 20 geomeans zero exceeded the geomean water quality objective.

Data Reference:

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml over a 30 day period

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.
The data assessed is AB411 data which is data collected during the time frame of April 1st to October 31st (summer months) during the aforementioned time period.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16879, Fecal Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

30700

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

537

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 547 single samples were collected of which 537are dry weather (AB411) samples with two samples exceeding the single sample water quality objective.

Data Reference:

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

Single Sample Maximum: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 ml; (SWRCB, 2005)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16879, Fecal Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29365

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:

Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 124 single samples were collected with 6 samples correlated with a storm event. From the 6 samples, one exceeded the single sample water quality objective. This information will not be used in determining a listing decision, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included here as additional anecdotal information.

Data Reference:

National Weather Service Forecast Office, San Diego, California, Chronological Regional Temperature and Precipitation Listings by Station

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

Single Sample Maximum: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 ml; (SWRCB, 2005).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16879, Fecal Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29357

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

124

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 124 single samples were collected with three samples exceeding the single sample water quality objective.

Data Reference:

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

Single Sample Maximum: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 ml; (SWRCB, 2005)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific


DECISION ID	16880	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

Pollutant:	Total Coliform
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:	pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.3 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. In LOEs 29332 and 29568, the Regional Board calculated exceedances for samples taken only during storm events. This information was not used in determining listing decisions, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included as additional anecdotal information. 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. Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Twenty of the 124 samples exceed the water quality objective for Shellfish Harvesting. The coastal beach at this water segment is identified as an AB411 beach. To comply with the requirements of AB411 the dry weather data collected during the time frame of April 1st to October 31st is assessed using a four percent exceedance percentage, as described in section 3.3 (and 4.3) of the Listing Policy. An assessment for dry weather single sample and the geometric mean calculation was conducted and two additional lines of evidence are available in the administrative record. None of 538 single samples and zero of 20 geometric mean calculations exceeded the criteria for recreational use and this does not exceed the allowable limit based on the application of a four percent exceedance percentage (AB411) to section 3.3 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. 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 of 124 samples exceeded the Shellfish Harvesting water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. None of 538 dry weather single samples exceeded the total coliform criteria for recreational use and this does not exceed the allowable limit (at a four percent exceedance percentage - AB411) in section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. 5. None of 20 dry weather geometric mean calculations exceeded the total coliform criteria for recreational use and this does not exceed the allowable limit (at a four percent exceedance percentage - AB411) in section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. 6. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of 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 applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are not exceeded.

USEPA Action (if applicable):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16880, Total Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

30964

Pollutant:

Total 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:

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100ml. over a 30 day period

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16880, Total Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

30815

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

538

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 548 single samples were collected of which 538 are dry weather (AB411) samples with none exceeding the single sample water quality objective.

Data Reference:

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100ml.

Single Sample Maximum: Total coliform density shall not exceed 10,000 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16880, Total Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29330

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

124

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 124 single samples were collected with 20 exceeding the single sample water quality objective.

Data Reference:

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Ocean Plan the median coliform density shall not exceed 70 per 100ml, and not more than 10 percent of the samples shall exceed 230 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16880, Total Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29568

Pollutant:

Total 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:

Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 124 single samples were collected with 6 samples correlated with a storm event. None of the 6 samples exceeded the single sample water quality objective. This information will not be used in determining a listing decision, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included here as additional anecdotal information.

Data Reference:

National Weather Service Forecast Office, San Diego, California, Chronological Regional Temperature and Precipitation Listings by Station

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100ml.

Single Sample Maximum: Total coliform density shall not exceed 10,000 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

Comparisons were made for all data and data associated with storm events. A storm event was defined as 0.2 inches of rainfall within a 72 hour period.

Analyzing only storm water bacteria data is important because the majority of beach monitoring data covers the months of April through October. The data may not capture the full impacts of seasonal storm events and high bacteria levels due to storm water runoff because much of the wet season for Southern California occurs in November through March.

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16880, Total Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29332

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 124 single samples were collected with 6 samples correlated with a storm event. From the 6 samples, 4 exceeded the single sample water quality objective. This information will not be used in determining a listing decision, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included here as additional anecdotal information.

Data Reference:

National Weather Service Forecast Office, San Diego, California, Chronological Regional Temperature and Precipitation Listings by Station

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Ocean Plan the median coliform density shall not exceed 70 per 100ml, and not more than 10 percent of the samples shall exceed 230 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16880, Total Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29513

Pollutant:

Total 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:

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100ml.

Single Sample Maximum: Total coliform density shall not exceed 10,000 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16880, Total Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29377

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Health Advisories

Matrix:

-N/A

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

2920

Number of Exceedances:

2571

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

County of Orange. March 2007. Annual Ocean and Bay Water Quality Report, 2006

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 7960

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The beach postings were for all of Doheny State Park beach.

Temporal Representation:

The beach posting covers the time frame of January 2000 -December 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected in compliance with County of Orange's Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16880, Total Coliform	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29567

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

124

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 124 single samples were collected with none exceeding the single sample water quality objective.

Data Reference:

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100ml.

Single Sample Maximum: Total coliform density shall not exceed 10,000 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific


DECISION ID	16878	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

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:	Natural Sources \| Source Unknown \| Unknown Nonpoint Source \| Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2021
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.3 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Twelve of the 32 samples exceed the geometric mean water quality objective for enterococcus. The water body segment is identified as an AB411 beach and data collected during the time frame of April 1st to October 31st (dry weather) is assessed using a four percent exceedance percentage (sections 3.3 and 4.3 of Listing Policy). There are two additional lines of evidence for dry weather single sample and geometric mean calculations. Thirty-eight of 538 dry weather single samples exceeded the criteria and this does not exceed the allowable limit based on the application of a four percent exceedance percentage (AB411) to section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. Four of 20 geo-metric mean calculations exceeded the recreational use dry weather geo-metric mean criteria, and this exceeds the allowable limit in Section 3.3 of the listing Policy (at the applicable four percent exceedance percentage AB411). In LOE 29346, the Regional Board calculated exceedances for samples taken only during storm events. This information was not used in determining listing decisions, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included as additional anecdotal information. 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. Twelve of the 32 samples exceed the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objective for enterococcusand this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Four of 20 dry weather geo-metric mean calculations exceeded the recreational use geo-metric mean criteria. This exceeds the allowable limit in section 3.3 of the Listing Policy (at the applicable four percent exceedance percentage AB411). 5. 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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16878, Enterococcus	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

30578

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

538

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 547 single samples were collected of which 538 are dry weather (AB411) samples with 38 exceeding the single sample water quality objective.

Data Reference:

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml.

Single Sample Maximum: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml (SWRCB, 2005).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16878, Enterococcus	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29345

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

124

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 124 single samples were collected with 30 exceeding the single sample water quality objective.

Data Reference:

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml.

Single Sample Maximum: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml (SWRCB, 2005).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16878, Enterococcus	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29377

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Health Advisories

Matrix:

-N/A

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

2920

Number of Exceedances:

2571

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

County of Orange. March 2007. Annual Ocean and Bay Water Quality Report, 2006

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 7960

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The beach postings were for all of Doheny State Park beach.

Temporal Representation:

The beach posting covers the time frame of January 2000 -December 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected in compliance with County of Orange's Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16878, Enterococcus	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29344

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:

Data Reference:

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml.

Single Sample Maximum: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml (SWRCB, 2005).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16878, Enterococcus	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

30965

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:

Data Reference:

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml. over a 30 day period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 16878, Enterococcus	Region 9
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Lower San Juan HSA, at South Doheny State Park Campground

LOE ID:

29346

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:

Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2004 through December 2006. A total of 124 single samples were collected with 6 samples correlated with storm events. From the 6 samples, 6 exceeded the single sample water quality objective. This information will not be used in determining a listing decision, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included here as additional anecdotal information.

Data Reference:

National Weather Service Forecast Office, San Diego, California, Chronological Regional Temperature and Precipitation Listings by Station

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml.

Single Sample Maximum: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml (SWRCB, 2005).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

There is one sampling at South Doheny State Park Campground, DSB1, in the Lower San Juan HSA. This location is found in Doheny State Beach, Dana Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2004 through December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific