Draft California 2020 Integrated Report (303(d) List/305(b) Report)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	69084	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	Priority Organics
Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Reason for Delisting:	Change from general pollutant to specific pollutant listing (e.g. metals to copper)
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	No new data were assessed this cycle. The decision has not changed, and is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the section 303(d) list. Currently, Newport Bay, lower, is listed for priority organics. It is not possible, in a general listing, to determine which specific pollutant is causing or contributing to a water quality impacts. There is sufficient justification for removing the general listings for organics from the 303(d) list and replace these general listings with the specific pollutants when found to be exceeding.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current cycle. 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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69084, Priority Organics	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

294

Pollutant:

Priority Organics

LOE Subgroup:

Narrative Description Data

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Currently, Newport Bay, lower, is listed for priority organics. It is not possible, in a general listing, to determine which specific pollutant is causing or contributing to a water quality impacts. There is sufficient justification for removing the general listings for organics from the 303(d) list and replace these general listings with the specific pollutants when found to be exceeding.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	100173	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	Chlorpyrifos
Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Reason for Delisting:	Applicable WQS attained; due to restoration activities
TMDL Name:	Newport Bay Watershed Diazinon/Chlorpyrifos TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	151
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	01/01/2004
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 32 samples exceed the Criteria Continuous Concentration for Chlorpyrifos of 9 ng/L. However 23 samples had a detection limit higher than 9 ng/L rendering them unusable for assessment purposes. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA 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.Zero of the 32 samples exceeded the criteria continuous concentration in saltwater and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100173, Chlorpyrifos	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

297

Pollutant:

Pesticides

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100173, Chlorpyrifos	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81832

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine 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:

0 of 32 samples exceed the Criteria Continuous Concentration for Chlorpyrifos of 9 ng/L. However 23 samples had a detection limit higher than 9 ng/L rendering them unusable for assessment purposed.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Marine communities, including vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant species, shall not be degraded.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

The Criteria Continuous Concentration for chlorpyrifos in saltwater is 9 ng/L.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at sites: LNBHIR, LNBTUB and LNBRIN.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected 2006 to 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data were submitted with the County of Orange Stormwater Program Quality Assurance Management Plan (QAMP) dated January 2010. The Regional Water Board has determined that equivalent QA/QC documentation exists within the Water Quality Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Orange County MS4 permit and appendix C-11- X of the 2008-09 monitoring report.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for the Orange County Stormwater Program.


DECISION ID	99515	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	Copper
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	Marinas and Recreational Boating
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal on the section 303(d) list under section 4.1 and 4.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.1 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. A sufficient number of samples exceed the CTR criteria. Sediment toxicity has been documented, and 14 of 48 samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline in this water body. For those areas that were dredged in 2012, a determination of impairment should not be made based on sediment data prior to 2013 since those sediments were removed from the Bay in 2012. 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 CWA 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. Twelve of 37 samples exceeded the CTR criteria and 14 of 48 samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. 5. The following information indicates that the water quality standard is not being attained: Data not available for the current listing cycle process were evaluated and are available in the Attachment A to Resolution No. R8-2016-0059. These additional data that are not included in this assessment show that standards are being exceeded. These data should be submitted to CEDEN as soon as possible and prioritized for assessment within the next assessment even if off-cycle for Region 8. 6.This process is scientifically defensible and reproducible.

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:	5. The following information indicates that the water quality standard is not being attained: Data not available for the current listing cycle process were evaluated and are available in the Attachment A to Resolution No. R8-2016-0059. These additional data that are not included in this assessment show that standards are being exceeded. These data should be submitted to CEDEN as soon as possible and prioritized for assessment within the next assessment even if off-cycle for Region 8. 6.This process is scientifically defensible and reproducible.

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99515, Copper	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81833

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine 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:

Ten of the 35 samples exceeded the water quality objective for copper.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saltwater for copper at 3.1 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from within Lower Newport Bay at three samples stations: Harbor Island Reach (LNBHIR), Rhine Channel (LNBRIN) and the Turning Basin (LNBTUB).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly starting in Fall of 2006 through June of 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected and analyzed in accordance with the signed and certified, Quality Assurance Management Plan for the Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99515, Copper	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

264

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of 3 samples exceeded the ERM (Bay and Greenstein, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The ERM sediment quality guideline for copper is 270 ug/g (ppm) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Lower Newport Bay Copper/Metals Marina Study -Final Report, July 2007, OC Coastkeeper

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the Lower Newport Bay at stations 2137, 2136, and 2142.

Temporal Representation:

Sample were collected in May 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99515, Copper	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8864

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 48 samples collected, 14 exceeded the ERM guidelines.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: The concentrations of toxic substances in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Effects Range Median (ERM): 270 ug/g dry weight

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at four stations: Harbor and Lido Village, H&J, and Lido Yacht.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May, August, and December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because the data was collected under the auspices of QAPP for the Copper-Metals Marina Study in Lower Newport Bay

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99515, Copper	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

265

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two of two samples taken at different sampling stations exceeded the CTR CCC Criteria (Bay and Greenstein, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

CTR Criterion Continuous Concentration for dissolved Copper in saltwater is 3.1 ug/l for the protection of aquatic life.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Two sample sites located in Lower Newport Bay at Harbor Inner Reach and at the PCH Bridge.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were taken on 10/29/02.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

USEPA Quality Assurance Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	70413	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	Toxicity
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A 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 CWA section 303(d) List under sections 4.1 and 4.6 of the Listing Policy. Under these sections a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant. A sufficient number of the samples exhibited sediment toxicity. Twelve of the 47 samples exhibited water toxicity. 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 CWA 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. 27 out of 77 samples exhibited sediment toxicity, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Twelve of the 47 samples exhibited water toxicity and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met. LOE 275, LOE 292, LOE 293 should be updated to correct information. It appears that LOEs contain many types of samples (e.g., porewater, degraded benthic communities, water toxicity). The total sample count should be updated. Even with the changes there are still sufficient exceedances for listing.

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:	LOE 275, LOE 292, LOE 293 should be updated to correct information. It appears that LOEs contain many types of samples (e.g., porewater, degraded benthic communities, water toxicity). The total sample count should be updated. Even with the changes there are still sufficient exceedances for listing.

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70413, Toxicity	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

275

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Five of 11 sediment samples exhibited toxicity to amphipods. Ten of 11 samples showed porewater toxicity to purple urchin larval development. Four of 11 sites showed degraded benthic communities (Phillips et al. 1998).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Narrative Water Quality Objective: The concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Multiple sample locations throughout Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were taken from 1994-1997.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

BPTCP QAPP.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70413, Toxicity	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81941

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Thirty-nine samples were collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. nine of the 39 samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests included survival of Eohaustorius.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Toxic substances shall not be discharged at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic resources to levels which are harmful to human health. Region 8 Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Methods for Assessing the Toxicity of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Estuarine and Marine Amphipods. June 1994. EPA 600/R-94/025

Evaluation Guideline:

Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. The t-test is used to determine if there is a statistically significant decrease in organism response in the sample as compared to the control. Exceedances are counted with the significant effect code SL. SL is defined as the result being significant compared to the negative control based on a statistical test, less than stated the alpha level, AND less than the evaluation threshold.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at stations LNBHIR, LNBRIN, and LNBTUB Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected approximately twice a year from 2006 to 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data collected under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. The SWAMP measurement quality objectives were followed for toxicity data. The performance of toxicity bioassays and evaluation of reference toxicants were performed using USEPA and Standard Methods.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70413, Toxicity	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81940

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Forty-seven samples were collected to evaluate water toxicity. Twelve of the 47 samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests that exhibited significant toxicity included acute and chronic Mysid Biomass and survival, Purple Urchin development and fertilized

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Toxic substances shall not be discharged at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic resources to levels which are harmful to human health.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Short-term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to West Coast Marine and Estuarine Organisms. EPA/600/R-95-136.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at stations LNBHIR, LNBRIN and LNBTUB Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected approximately quarterly from 2006 to 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70413, Toxicity	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

292

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Toxicity Results: Three of 5 sediment samples were significantly toxic to amphipod survival. Five of 5 water samples collected had significant effect in Purple Urchin fertilization. None of 2 water samples collected were toxic to Mysid growth. Two of 2 sediment water interface samples were significantly toxic to the Purple Sea Urchin fertilization test (Bay et al. 2004).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were taken at stations NB6, NB7, NB8, NB9, and NB10.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were taken in May 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCRWP QAPP.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70413, Toxicity	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

293

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Toxicity Results (Phillips et al. 1998).
-Five of 15 sediment samples exhibited significantly toxic to amphipods.
-Fifteen of 15 pore water samples collected had significant effect on Purple Urchin larval development.
-One of 15 sediment water interface samples was significantly toxic to Purple Sea Urchin.
-Five of 15 sediment water interface samples were significantly toxic to the fertilization test.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Narrative Water Quality Objective: The concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Lower Newport Bay Copper/Metals Marina Study -Final Report, July 2007, OC Coastkeeper

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from 13 sites.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in September 1994, June 1996, and August 1997.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Study was conducted by the California Department of Fish and Game.QA/QC information is contained in the document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70413, Toxicity	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8862

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 24 samples collected, 7 exceeded the ERM guidelines.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: The concentrations of toxic substances in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Effects Range Median (ERM): 410 ug/g dry weight

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at four stations: Harbor and Lido Village, H&J, and Lido Yacht. This LOE refers to the data collected from the portion of Lower Newport Bay covering theTurning Basin through the South Lido Channel.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May, August, and December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because the data was collected under the auspices of QAPP for the Copper-Metals Marina Study in Lower Newport Bay

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70413, Toxicity	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8864

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 48 samples collected, 14 exceeded the ERM guidelines.

Data Reference:

Lower Newport Bay Copper/Metals Marina Study -Final Report, July 2007, OC Coastkeeper

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: The concentrations of toxic substances in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Effects Range Median (ERM): 270 ug/g dry weight

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at four stations: Harbor and Lido Village, H&J, and Lido Yacht.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May, August, and December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because the data was collected under the auspices of QAPP for the Copper-Metals Marina Study in Lower Newport Bay

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70413, Toxicity	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8863

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 48 samples collected, 22 exceeded the ERM guidelines.

Data Reference:

Lower Newport Bay Copper/Metals Marina Study -Final Report, July 2007, OC Coastkeeper

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: The concentrations of toxic substances in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Effects Range Median (ERM): 0.71 ug/g dry weight

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at four stations: Harbor and Lido Village, H&J, and Lido Yacht.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May, August, and December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because the data was collected under the auspices of QAPP for the Copper-Metals Marina Study in Lower Newport Bay

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	68017	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Newport Bay Watershed Fecal Coliform TMDL
TMDL Project Code:	150
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	02/28/2000
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One hundred and Seventy Eight (178) lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Five hundred and Thirty (530) of 4134 samples exceed the Enterococcus Geomean Objective. One hundred and Sixty (160) of 1080 samples exceed the Enterococcus Single Sample Objective. Ninety Three (93) of 3725 samples exceed the Fecal Coliform Geomean Objective. Seventy One (71) of 1089 samples exceed the Fecal Coliform Single Sample Objective. One hundred and Fourteen (114) of 3726 samples exceed the Total Coliform Geomean Objective. Fifty Two (52) of 815 samples exceed the Total Coliform Single Sample Objective. Two hundred and Ninety Two (292) of 2349 samples exceed the Total Coliform Objective for Shell Fish Harvesting. Seven (7) of 23 samples exceed the Fecal Coliform Objective for Shell Fish Harvesting. 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 CWA 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. Five hundred and Thirty (530) of the 4134 samples exceed the Enterococcus Geomean Objective, 93 of the 3725 samples exceed the Fecal Coliform Geomean Objective, 114 of the 3726 samples exceed the Total Coliform Geomean, and this meets the frequency for delisting from Table 4.2. 4. One hundred and Sixty (160) of the 1080 samples exceed the Enterococcus Single Sample Objective, 71 of the 1089 samples exceed the Fecal Coliform Single Sample Objective, 52 of the 815 samples exceed the Total Coliform Single Sample, and this meets the frequency for delisting from Table 4.2. 5. Two hundred and Ninety Two (292) of the2349 samples exceed the Total Coliform Objective for Shell Fish Harvesting, and this meets the frequency for delisting from Table 4.2. 6. Seven (7) of the 23 samples exceed the Fecal Coliform Objective for Shell Fish Harvesting. There is insufficient evidence to support delisting based on Table 4.2. 7. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. Decision Relationships from 2010 listing cycle. This pollutant is being considered for removal on the section 303(d) list under sections 2.2 and 4.2 of the Listing Policy. Under 4.2 of the Policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. Multiple lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Each line of evidence is a station where samples had been collected. 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. There is sufficient justification to place it in the Being Addressed portion of the 303(d) list because a TMDL has been completed and approved by RWQCB and USEPA, and is expected to result in attainment of the standard. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 4.2 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 4.2 of the Policy. 3. Six hundred and sixty-six of 4646 samples exceeded the Ocean Plan Standard for enterococcus, total coliform, and fecal coliform and these exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. The Total Maximum Daily Load for Fecal Coliform Bacteria in Newport Bay has been approved by the Santa Ana RWQCB in 1999 and approved by USEPA on 02/28/2000. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. This water segment-pollutant combination was moved off the section 303(d) list during the 2002 listing cycle. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination in the Water Quality Limited Segments Being Addressed portion of the section 303(d) list. Please note that indicator bacteria was previously called pathogens.

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:	Decision Relationships from 2010 listing cycle. This pollutant is being considered for removal on the section 303(d) list under sections 2.2 and 4.2 of the Listing Policy. Under 4.2 of the Policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. Multiple lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Each line of evidence is a station where samples had been collected. 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. There is sufficient justification to place it in the Being Addressed portion of the 303(d) list because a TMDL has been completed and approved by RWQCB and USEPA, and is expected to result in attainment of the standard. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 4.2 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 4.2 of the Policy. 3. Six hundred and sixty-six of 4646 samples exceeded the Ocean Plan Standard for enterococcus, total coliform, and fecal coliform and these exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. The Total Maximum Daily Load for Fecal Coliform Bacteria in Newport Bay has been approved by the Santa Ana RWQCB in 1999 and approved by USEPA on 02/28/2000. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. This water segment-pollutant combination was moved off the section 303(d) list during the 2002 listing cycle. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination in the Water Quality Limited Segments Being Addressed portion of the section 303(d) list. Please note that indicator bacteria was previously called pathogens.

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8162

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

103

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 103 samples collected, 16 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the Shellfish Harvesting Standards, at all areas where shellfish may be harvested for human consumption, as determined by the Regional Board, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: The Median Total Coliform density shall not exceed 70 per 100 ml, and not more than 10 percent of the samples shall exceed 230 per 100 ml.

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:

Of the 103 samples collected, 16 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 103 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes West station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 103 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 20, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, December 21, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 19, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 6, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8198

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

101

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 101 samples collected, 2 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 101 samples collected, 2 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 101 samples were collected at the Via Genoa station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 101 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, December 27, and December 29; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 25, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8114

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

104

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 104 samples collected, 25 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 104 samples collected, 25 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 104 samples were collected at the 38th station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 104 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June27, July 5, July 11, July 25, July 27, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 24, November 28, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8134

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

112

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 112 samples collected, 20 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 112 samples collected, 20 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 112 samples were collected at the Bayside Drive Beach located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 112 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 5, May 7, May 10, May 18, May 19, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 9, June 16, June 18, June 21, June 23, June 28, June 30, July 2, July 6, July 8, July 9, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, September 15, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 25, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8190

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

101

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 101 samples collected, 8 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 101 samples collected, 8 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 101 samples were collected at the Ruby Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 101 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 9, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, December 21, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 25, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8146

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

103

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 103 samples collected, 11 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 103 samples collected, 11 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 103 samples were collected at the Lido Yacht Club station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 103 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 20, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 5, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 26, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 25, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8098

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

105

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 105 samples collected, 13 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 105 samples collected, 13 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 105 samples were collected at the 10th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 105 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 1, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 17, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 26, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 14, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 19, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 6, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8194

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:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 99 samples collected, 0 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 99 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 99 samples were collected at the Sapphire Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 99 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 11, and December 18

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

95946

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:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 98 samples collected, 41 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 98 samples collected, 41 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 98 samples were collected at the Newport Boulevard Bridge station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 98 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 11, and December 18

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is an empty reference added to the system to allow past cycle LOEs that were previously assigned to the incorrect water body to be moved to their correct water body using an LOE moving tool. The reference itself contains no data and the link will give a 404 error.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8178

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:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 99 samples collected, 2 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 99 samples collected, 2 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 99 samples were collected at the Promontory Point station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8186

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

100

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 100 samples collected, 3 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 100 samples collected, 3 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 100 samples were collected at the Rocky Point station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 100 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 3, June 9, June 21, June 30, July 8, July 12, August 25, September 1, September 9, September 15, November 17, November 2, December 1, December 7, December 15, and December 22; in 2005 on the days of April 20, April 27, May 11, May 17, June 22, July 7, July 20, August 3, August 10, September 2, September 8, September 13, September 21, September 26, October 5, October 13, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16, November 21, November 28, December 7, December 13, December 21, and December 29; in 2006 on the days of January 5, January 11, January 19, January 25, February 1, February 8, February 23, March 1, March 8, March 13, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 10, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 8, May 15, May 22, June 1, June 7, June 14, June 23, June 29, July 5, July 7, July 12, July 19, July 26,July 28, July 29, August 2, August 16, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, September 27, October 4, October 12, October 17, October 25, October 27, November 15, November 20, November 30, December 6, December 13, December 20, and December 26

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8138

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

101

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 101 samples collected, 7 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 101 samples collected, 7 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 101 samples were collected at the Garnet Avenue located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 101 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 12, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 2, December 5, December 7, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 11, and December 18

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8166

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

100

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 100 samples collected, 2 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 100 samples collected, 2 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 100 samples were collected at the N Street Beach station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8182

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

105

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 105 samples collected, 17 exceed the following Ocean Plan standard: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 105 samples were collected at the Rhine Channel station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 105 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 12, May 18, May 19, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 9, June 16, June 18, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 25, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_922_B. Data deemed of good quality because it was submitted by the Orange County Health Care Agency

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8130

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

102

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 102 samples collected, 6 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 102 samples collected, 6 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 102 samples were collected at the Bayshore Beach station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 102 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 26, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 14, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 25, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8170

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

102

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 102 samples collected, 4 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 102 samples were collected at the Onyx Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 102 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 16, November 21, November 30, December 2, December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 25, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8126

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

102

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 102 samples collected, 6 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 102 samples collected, 6 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 102 samples were collected at the Alvarado/Bay Island station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8118

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

102

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 102 samples collected, 37 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 102 samples collected, 37 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 102 samples were collected at the 43rd station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 102 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June27, July 5, July 11, July 25, July 27, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 19, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 6, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8102

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

104

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 104 samples collected, 9 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 104 samples collected, 9 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 104 samples were collected at the 15th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 104 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 25, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 20, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 24, November 28, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8174

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:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 98 samples collected, 4 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 98 samples collected, 4 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 98 samples were collected at the Park Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8142

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

103

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 103 samples collected, 9 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 103 samples collected, 9 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 103 samples were collected at the Grand Canal located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 103 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 12, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 2, December 5, December 7, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 19, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 6, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8106

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

103

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 103 samples collected, 13 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 103 samples collected, 13 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 103 samples were collected at the 19th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 103 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 26, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 14, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 17, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8122

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

104

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 104 samples collected, 5 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 104 samples collected, 5exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 104 samples were collected at the Abalone Avenue located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 104 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 5, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 20, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 24, November 28, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8110

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

101

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 101 samples collected, 48 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 101 samples collected, 48 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 101 samples were collected at the 33rd station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 101 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 19, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 6, December 11, December 18, and December 28.

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28367

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

128

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 128 samples collected, 5 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml

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:

The 128 samples were collected at the North Star Beacstation located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 128 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28373

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 72 samples collected, 0 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

The 72 samples were collected at the Vaunghns Launch station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 72 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8157

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

131

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 131 samples collected, 8 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column:Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 131 samples collected, 8 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 131 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes North station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 131 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8153

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

134

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 134 samples collected, 7 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 134 samples collected, 7 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 134 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes Middle station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 104 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28361

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

134

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 134 samples collected, 5 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

The 134 samples were collected at the De Anza Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 134 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8161

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

132

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 132 samples collected, 9 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 132 samples collected, 9 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 132 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes West station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 132 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8149

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

139

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 139 samples collected, 14 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometrc mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 139 samples collected, 14 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 139 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes East station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 139 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81913

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

752

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed BeachWatch data for Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 45 of 752 samples exceed the criterion for Coliform, Total.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Ocean Plan (2009) single sample maximum states that total coliform density shall not exceed 10,000 per 100 mL

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings) was collected at 23 monitoring sites [ BAYSHORE BEACH, NEWPORT BLVD BRIDGE, 43RD STREET, 33RD STREET, LIDO YACHT CLUB, VIA GENOA, RHINE CHANNEL, 19TH STREET, 15TH STREET, 10TH STREET, ALVARADO/BAY ISLAND, N STREET BEACH, GARNET AVENUE, RUBY AVENUE, SAPPHIRE AVENUE, GRAND CANAL, ABALONE AVENUE, PARK AVENUE, ONYX AVENUE, PROMONTORY POINT, BAYSIDE DRIVE BEACH, ROCKY POINT, 38th Street (BNB10)]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 2/9/2009-8/30/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the Beach Watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81921

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Seven of the sixty-three samples exceeded the total coliform objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The single sample total coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 10000/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2006.

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:

The samples were collected from Lower Newport Bay sites, Harbor Island Reach, Rhine Channel, and Turning Basin.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected from 2006 to 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81920

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 21 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at ALVARADO/BAY ISLAND.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

95942

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

383

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 383 samples taken, 53 exceeded the geometric mean standard of 35 MPN. The data was obtained from a grant funded by the State Water Resources Control Board for the fecal TMDL in Newport Bay. At each station 3 samples were collected and in the data analyses, each of the 3 samples a geometric mean was calculated. Each of the spatial geometric means were used to calculate temporal geometric means which were used to compare against the standard.

Data Reference:

Enterococcus, Total and E. coli data for Newport Bay and Tributaries

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

EPA's Bacteria Rule for Coastal and Great Lakes Recreation Waters - enterococcus geometric mean 35 MPN

Objective/Criterion Reference:

40 CFR Part 131 Water Quality Standards for Coastal and Great Lakes Recreation Waters; Final Rule [Federal Register / Vol. 69, No. 220]

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were taken at 8 locations throughout upper and lower newport bay and at each location three samples were obtained (one in the middle of the location in the bay, the other two at either side of the middle location).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected twice per month beginning with January 2006 through November 2006 and again in February 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were collected during the wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from a TMDL project with a state approved QAPP.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

95947

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 23 months in 2008, 2009 and 2010 where samples were collected, 7 months exceeded at least one part of the objective listed above.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Region 8 Basin Plan Shellfish Harvesting WQO - "Fecal coliform: median concentration not more than 14 MPN (most probable number)/100 mL and not more than 10% of samples exceed 43 mpn/100mL.¿

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Of the 23 months in 2008, 2009 and 2010 where samples were collected, 2 months exceeded both the median concentration objective (median concentration not more than 14 mpn/100 mL) and the percent exceedances objective (not more than 10% of samples exceed 43 mpn/100mL) and 5 months exceeded just the the percent exceedances objective (not more than 10% of samples exceed 43 mpn/100mL), resulting in 7 months exceeding the overall objective.

Guideline Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

Spatial Representation:

The 1,640 samples were collected in the Lower Newport Bay at 10TH STREET, 15TH STREET, 19TH STREET, 33RD STREET, 43RD STREET, ABALONE AVENUE, ALVARADO/BAY ISLAND, BAYSHORE BEACH, BAYSIDE DRIVE BEACH, GARNET AVENUE, GRAND CANAL, N STREET BEACH, NEWPORT BLVD BRIDGE, ONYX AVENUE, PARK AVENUE, PROMONTORY POINT, RHINE CHANNEL, ROCKY POINT, RUBY AVENUE, SAPPHIRE AVENUE, VIA GENOA and LIDO YACHT CLUB.

Temporal Representation:

The 1,640 samples were collected in 2008, 2009 and 2010, on the following days: 03/31/2008, 04/07/2008, 04/09/2008, 04/14/2008, 04/16/2008, 04/18/2008, 04/21/2008, 04/23/2008, 04/28/2008, 05/05/2008, 05/12/2008, 05/19/2008, 05/27/2008, 06/02/2008, 06/04/2008, 07/21/2008, 07/23/2008, 07/28/2008, 07/30/2008, 08/07/2008, 09/22/2008, 09/29/2008, 10/06/2008, 10/14/2008, 10/16/2008, 10/20/2008, 10/22/2008, 11/03/2008, 11/05/2008, 11/12/2008, 11/14/2008, 11/17/2008, 11/19/2008, 11/24/2008, 12/01/2008, 12/03/2008, 12/08/2008, 12/10/2008, 12/16/2008, 12/23/2008, 12/29/2008, 02/09/2009, 02/17/2009, 03/09/2009, 04/13/2009, 04/16/2009, 04/21/2009, 04/23/2009, 04/27/2009, 05/04/2009, 05/06/2009, 05/11/2009, 05/18/2009, 05/26/2009, 05/28/2009, 06/01/2009, 06/03/2009, 06/08/2009, 06/15/2009, 06/22/2009, 09/14/2009, 09/21/2009, 09/28/2009, 10/05/2009, 10/13/2009, 10/17/2009, 10/19/2009, 10/21/2009, 10/26/2009, 11/02/2009, 11/04/2009, 11/12/2009, 11/16/2009, 11/18/2009, 11/23/2009, 11/30/2009, 12/02/2009, 12/09/2009, 12/14/2009, 12/21/2009, 12/28/2009, 12/30/2009, 01/04/2010, 01/11/2010 and 08/30/2010

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8152

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

141

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 141 samples collected, 11 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 141 samples collected, 11 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 141 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes Middle station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 141 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28357

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

139

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 139 samples collected, 5 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

The 139 samples were colleted at the De Anza Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 139 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8148

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

149

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 149 samples collected, 24 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 149 samples collected, 24 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 149 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes East station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 149 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8160

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

140

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 140 samples collected, 17 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a sin30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 140 samples collected, 17 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 140 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes West station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 140 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28383

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 79 samples collected, 2 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

The 79 samples were collected at the Vaunghns Launch station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 79 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8156

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

142

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 142 samples collected, 23 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 142 samples collected, 23 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 142 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes North station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 142 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28381

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

138

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 138 samples collected, 4 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

The 138 samples were collected at the North Star Beach station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 138 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81887

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Nine of the sixty-three samples exceeded the fecal coliform objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The single sample fecal coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 400/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2006.

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:

The samples were collected from Lower Newport Bay sites, Harbor Island Reach, Rhine Channel, and Turning Basin.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected from 2006 to 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81880

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

774

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed BeachWatch data for Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 37 of 774 samples exceed the criterion for Coliform, Fecal.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Ocean Plan (SWRCB 2009) single sample maximum states that fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 2/9/2009-8/30/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the Beach Watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

95945

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:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 98 samples collected, 20 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a single sample maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100ml

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:

Of the 98 samples collected, 20 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <400MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 98 samples were collected at the Newport Boulevard Bridge station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8112

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

154

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 154 samples collected, 5 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 154 samples collected, 5 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 154 samples were colleted at the 38th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 154 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8124

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

141

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 141 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 141 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 141 samples were collected at the Alvarado/Bay Island station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 141 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8168

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

144

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 144 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 144 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 144 samples were collected at the Onyx Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 144 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28380

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

136

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 136 samples collected, 27 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

The 136 samples were collected at the Newport Blvd Bridge station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 136 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8120

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

144

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 144 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 144 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 144 samples were collected at the Abalone Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 144 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8188

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

142

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 142 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 142 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 142 samples were collected at the Ruby Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 142 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8132

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

158

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 158 samples collected, 7 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 158 samples collected, 7 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 158 samples were collected at the Bayside Drive Beach station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 158 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8136

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

139

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 139 samples collected, 2 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 139 samples collected, 2 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 139 samples were collected at the Garnet Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 139 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8172

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

138

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 138 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 138 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 138 samples were collected at the Park Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 138 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and Decemeber 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8128

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

158

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 158 samples collected, 7 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 158 samples collected, 7 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 158 samples were collected at the Bayshore Beach station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 158 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8164

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

140

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 140 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 140 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 140 samples were collected at the N Street Beach station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 140 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28382

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 38 samples collected, 2 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

The 38 samples were collected at the Ski Zone station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 38 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81881

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at N STREET BEACH.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81882

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 38th Street (BNB10).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81883

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 25 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 33RD STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81884

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 27 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 43RD STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81885

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at ABALONE AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81886

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 22 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at ALVARADO/BAY ISLAND.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81888

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two of the seven geometric means exceeded the fecal coliform objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: The fecal coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 200/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2006.

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:

The samples were collected from Lower Newport Bay sites, Harbor Island Reach, Rhine Channel, and Turning Basin.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected from 2006 to 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81889

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at BAYSIDE DRIVE BEACH.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81890

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The geomean standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 10TH STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81891

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 15TH STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81892

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 19TH STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81893

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at BAYSHORE BEACH.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81895

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at GARNET AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81896

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at GRAND CANAL.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81897

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at LIDO YACHT CLUB.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81898

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two of the 22 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at NEWPORT BLVD BRIDGE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81899

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at ONYX AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81900

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at PARK AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81901

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at PROMONTORY POINT.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81902

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at RHINE CHANNEL.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81903

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at ROCKY POINT.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81904

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at RUBY AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81905

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of the 26 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at SAPPHIRE AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81906

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at VIA GENOA.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8104

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

144

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 144 samples collected, 4 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 144 samples collected, 4 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 144 samples were colleted at the 19th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 144 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8176

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

137

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 137 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 137 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 137 samples were collected at the Promontory Point station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 137 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8184

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

141

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 141 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 141 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 141 samples were collected at the Rocky Point station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 141 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8144

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

144

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 144 samples collected, 10 exceed the standards guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 144 samples collected, 10 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 144 samples were collected at the Lido Yacht Club station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 144 samples were collected weekly between

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8140

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

141

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 141 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 141 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 141 samples were collected at the Grand Canal station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 141 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8116

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

140

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 140 samples collected, 3 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean in a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 140amples collected, 3 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <20MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 140 samples were collected at the 43rd Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 140 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8180

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

143

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 143 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 143 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 143 samples were collected at the Rhine Channel station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 143 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8100

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

143

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 143 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 143 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 143 samples were colleted at the 15th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 143 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8108

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

136

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 136 samples collected, 22 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 136 samples collected, 22 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 136 samples were colleted at the 33rd Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 136 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and March 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8096

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

149

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Visual observation, may not quantify some parameters; single season; by prof.

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 149 samples collected, 3 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 149 samples collected, 3 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 149 samples were colleted at the 10th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 149 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8196

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

139

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 139 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 139 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 139 samples were collected at the Via Genoa station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 139 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8192

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

138

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 138 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

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:

Of the 138 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The138 samples were collected at the Sapphire Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 138 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

255

Pollutant:

Pathogens

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8154

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

104

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 104 samples collected, 20 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 104 samples collected, 20 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 104 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes Middle station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 104 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, June 30, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, December 21 and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 24, November 28, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8158

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

102

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 102 samples collected, 26 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 102 samples collected, 26 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 102 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes North station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 102 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, June 30, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 19, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, November 28, December 4, December 6, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8150

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

107

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Shellfish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 107 samples collected, 32 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 107 samples collected, 32 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Median Total Coliform median <70 and no more than 10% of the samples can be >230

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 107 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes East station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 107 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 24, June 1, June 7, June 16, June 21, June 28, June 30, July 6, July 14, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 13, December 20, and December 27; in 2005 on the days of April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, June 20, June27, July 5, July 11, July 25, August 2, August 15, September 6, September 14, September 19, September 28, October 3, October 11, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21, November 30, December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 27; in 2006 on the days of January 3, January 9, January 17, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 8, February 10, February 14, February 21, February 27, March 6, March 15, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 11, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 10, May 12, May 17, May 24, May 30, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 5, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 26, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 16, August 17, August 21, August 24, August 28, September 11, September 20, September 25, October 2, October 10, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 20, December 4, December 11, December 18, and December 28

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81926

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 22 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at BAYSHORE BEACH.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81928

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at GARNET AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81929

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at GRAND CANAL.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81930

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at LIDO YACHT CLUB.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81931

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Five of the 18 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at NEWPORT BLVD BRIDGE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81932

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at ONYX AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81933

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at PARK AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81934

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at PROMONTORY POINT.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81935

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 22 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at RHINE CHANNEL.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81936

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 22 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at ROCKY POINT.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81937

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at RUBY AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81938

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three of the 26 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at SAPPHIRE AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81939

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at VIA GENOA.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8193

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

137

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 137 samples collected, 0 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 137 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 137 samples were collected at the Sapphire Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 137 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8197

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

136

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 136 samples collected, 2 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 136 samples collected, 2 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 136 samples were collected at the Via Genoa station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 136 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8113

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

146

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 146 samples collected, 1 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 146 samples collected, 1 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 146 samples were collected at the 38th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 146 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8097

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

144

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 144 samples collected, 0 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 144 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 144 samples were collected at the 10th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 144 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8101

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

136

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 136 samples collected, 2 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 136 samples collected, 2 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 136 samples were collected at the 15th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 136 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28365

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

115

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 115 samples collected, 30 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

The 115 samples were collected at the Newport Blvd Bridge station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 115 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8117

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

134

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 134 samples collected, 14 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 134 samples collected, 14 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 134 samples were collected at the 43rd Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 134samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8173

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

137

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 137 samples collected, 0 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 137 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 137 samples were collected at the Park Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 137 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8181

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

138

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 138 samples collected, 0 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 138 samples collected, 1 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 138 samples were collected at the Rhine Channel station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 138 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8145

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

137

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 137 samples collected, 5 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 137 samples collected, 5 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 137 samples were collected at the Lido Yacht Club station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 137 samples were collected in 2004 weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8105

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

141

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 141 samples collected, 3 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 141 samples collected, 3 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 141 samples were collected at the 19th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 141 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8185

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

141

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 141 samples collected, 1 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 141 samples collected, 1 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 141 samples were collected at the Rocky Point station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 141 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8169

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

137

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 137 samples collected, 0 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 137 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 137 samples were collected at the Onyx Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 137samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8121

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

141

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 141 samples collected, 2exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 141 samples collected, 2 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 141amples were collected at the Abalone Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 141 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8109

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

125

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 125 samples collected, 28 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 125 samples collected, 28 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 125 samples were collected at the 33rd Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 125 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8133

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

156

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 156 samples collected, 5 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 156 samples collected, 5 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 156 samples were collected at the Bayside Drive Beach station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 156 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8125

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

135

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 135 samples collected, 4 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 135 samples collected, 4 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 135 samples were collected at the Alvarado/Bay Island station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 135 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8137

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

136

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 136 samples collected, 3 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 136 samples collected, 3 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 136 samples were collected at the Garnet Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 136 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8189

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

139

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 139 samples collected, 0 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 139 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 139 samples were collected at the Ruby Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 139 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8129

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

134

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 134 samples collected, 1 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 134 samples collected, 1 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 134 samples were collected at the Bayshore Beach station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 134 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8165

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

140

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 140 samples collected, 0 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 140 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 140 samples were collected at the N Street Beach station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 140 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8177

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

137

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 137 samples collected, 1 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 137 samples collected, 1 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 137 samples were collected at the Promontory Point station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 137 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8141

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

140

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 140 samples collected, 0exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 140 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan and Total Coliform <1000MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 140 samples were collected at the Grand Canal station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 140 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28370

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 33 samples collected, 0exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

The 33 samples were collected at the Ski Zone station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 33 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81914

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 22 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at N STREET BEACH.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81915

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 33RD STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81916

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 38th Street (BNB10).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81917

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 19TH STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81918

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 26 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 43RD STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81919

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at ABALONE AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8107

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

137

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 137 samples collected, 29 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 137 samples collected, 29 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 137 samples were collected at the 33rd Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 137 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8167

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

141

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 141 samples collected, 17 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 141 samples collected, 17 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100ml

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 141 samples were collected at the Onyx Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 102 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600.The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8191

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

139

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 139 samples collected, 10 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 139 samples collected, 10 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35 MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 139 samples were collected at the Sapphire Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 139 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8195

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

140

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 140 samples collected, 7 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 140 samples collected, 7 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 140 samples were collected at the Via Genoa station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 140 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600.
Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81862

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Five of the seven geometric means exceeded the enterococcus objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: The enterococcus concentration shall not exceed more than 35/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2006.

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:

The samples were collected from Lower Newport Bay sites, Harbor Island Reach, Rhine Channel, and Turning Basin.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected from 2006 to 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81863

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at BAYSHORE BEACH.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81864

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 10TH STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81865

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 15TH STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81866

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two of the 22 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at ALVARADO/BAY ISLAND.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81868

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Five of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at BAYSIDE DRIVE BEACH.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81869

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at GARNET AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81870

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at GRAND CANAL.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81871

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Seventeen of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at NEWPORT BLVD BRIDGE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81872

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at ONYX AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81873

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Park Avenue.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81874

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at PROMONTORY POINT.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81875

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at RHINE CHANNEL.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81876

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at ROCKY POINT.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81877

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at RUBY AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81878

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Nine of the 26 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at SAPPHIRE AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81879

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at VIA GENOA.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

26162

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

355

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 355 samples taken, 64 exceeded the geometric mean standard of 35 MPN. The data was obtained from a grant funded by the State Water Resources Control Board for the fecal TMDL in Newport Bay. At each station 3 samples were collected and in the data analyses, each of the 3 samples a geometric mean was calculated. Each of the spatial geometric means were used to calculate temporal geometric means which were used to compare against the standard.

Data Reference:

Enterococcus, Total and E. coli data for Newport Bay and Tributaries

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

EPA's Bacteria Rule for Coastal and Great Lakes Recreation Waters - enterococcus geometric mean 35 MPN

Objective/Criterion Reference:

40 CFR Part 131 Water Quality Standards for Coastal and Great Lakes Recreation Waters; Final Rule [Federal Register / Vol. 69, No. 220]

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were taken at 8 locations throughout upper and lower newport bay. The sites are identified as sites 7 through 11 and at each location three samples were obtained (one in the middle of the location in the bay, the other two at either side of the middle location).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected twice per month beginning with January 2006 through November 2006 and again in February 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were collected during the wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from a TMDL project with a state approved QAPP.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28355

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

142

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 142 samples collected, 26 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

The 142 samples were collected at the De Anza station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 142 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28379

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:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 80 samples collected, 39 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

The 80 samples were collected at the Vaunghns Launch station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 80 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8155

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

145

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 145 samples collected, 35 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 145 samples collected, 35 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 102 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes North station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 102 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8151

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

145

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 145 samples collected, 26 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 145 samples collected, 26 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 145 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes Middle station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 145 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600. The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28377

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

143

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 143 samples collected, 15 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

The 143 samples were collected at the North Star Beach station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 143 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8147

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

151

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 151 samples collected, 31 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 151samples collected, 31 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <104MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 151 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes East station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 151 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8159

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

142

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 142 samples collected, 22 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric meanmaximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 142 samples collected, 22 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 142 samples were collected at the Newport Dunes West station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 142 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600. The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81844

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

775

Number of Exceedances:

102

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed BeachWatch data for Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 102 of 775 samples exceed the criterion for Enterococci.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Ocean Plan (SWRCB 2009) single sample maximum states that enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 mL.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 2/9/2009-8/30/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the Beach Watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

95944

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:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 98 samples collected, 32 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a single sample maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 98 samples collected, 32 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <104MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 98 samples were collected at the Newport Boulevard Bridge station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81861

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Eighteen of the sixty-three samples exceeded the enterococcus objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The single sample enterococcus concentration shall not exceed more than 104/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2006.

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:

The samples were collected from Lower Newport Bay sites, Harbor Island Reach, Rhine Channel, and Turning Basin.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected from 2006 to 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8179

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

144

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 144 samples collected, 8 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a single sample maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 144 samples collected, 8 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 144 samples were collected at the Rhine Channel station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 144 samples were collected

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8175

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

139

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 139 samples collected, 6 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 139 samples collected, 6 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 139 samples were collected at the Promontory Point station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 139 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600. The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8103

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

146

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 146 samples collected, 16 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 146 samples collected, 16 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 146 samples were collected at the 19th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 146 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8187

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

143

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 143 samples collected, 10 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 143 samples collected, 10 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 143 samples were collected at the Ruby Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 143 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600. The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8171

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

139

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 139 samples collected, 7 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 139 samples collected, 7 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 139 samples were collected at the Park Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 139 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8163

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

141

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 141 samples collected, 5 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 141 samples collected, 5 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 141 samples were collected at the N Street Beach station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 141 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600.
The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8135

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

140

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 140 samples collected, 17 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 140 samples collected, 17 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 140 samples were collected at the Garnet Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 140 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600.
The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8127

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

159

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 159 samples collected, 36 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 159 samples collected, 36 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 159 samples were collected at the Bayshore Beach station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 159 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600. The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8183

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

141

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 141 samples collected, 7 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 141 samples collected, 7 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 141 samples were collected at the Rocky Point station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 141 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8131

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

159

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 159 samples collected, 36 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 159 samples collected, 36 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 159 samples were collected at the Bayside Drive Beach station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 159 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28378

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 33 samples collected, 6 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

The 33 samples were collected at the Ski Zone station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 33 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81845

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at LIDO YACHT CLUB.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81846

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at N STREET BEACH.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81847

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three of the 25 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 33RD STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81848

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four of the 24 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 19TH STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81849

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 38th Street (BNB10).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81850

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three of the 27 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 43RD STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81851

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at ABALONE AVENUE.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8143

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

145

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 145 samples collected, 13 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 145 samples collected, 13 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 145 samples were collected at the Lido Yacht Club station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 145 samples were taken weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

28376

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

137

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 137 samples collected, 56 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

The 137 samples were collected at the Newport Blvd Bridge station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 137 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8139

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

143

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 143 samples collected, 10 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Of the 143 samples collected, 10 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 143 samples were collected at the Grand Canal station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 143 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8123

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

142

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 142 samples collected, 23 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 142 samples collected, 23 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 142 samples were collected at the Alvarado/Bay Island station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 142 samples were collected weekly between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8119

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

145

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 145 samples collected, 10 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 145 samples collected, 10 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 145 samples were collected at the Abalone Avenue station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 145 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600. Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8115

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

140

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 140 samples collected, 14 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 140 samples collected, 14 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 140 samples were collected at the 43rd Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 140 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8099

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

143

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 143 samples collected, 7 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 143 samples collected, 7 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 143 samples were collected at the 15th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 143 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8094

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

152

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 152 samples collected, 29 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 152 samples collected, 29 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 152 samples were collected at the 10th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 152 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8111

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

155

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 155 samples collected, 29 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

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:

Of the 155 samples collected, 29 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The 155 samples were collected at the 38th Street station located in Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The 155 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81922

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of the seven geometric means exceeded the total coliform objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Geomean: The total coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 1000/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2006.

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:

The samples were collected from Lower Newport Bay sites, Harbor Island Reach, Rhine Channel, and Turning Basin.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected from 2006 to 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81923

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 23 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at BAYSIDE DRIVE BEACH.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81924

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 22 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 10TH STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68017, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81925

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:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 22 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 15TH STREET.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to January 2010 and once in August 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	68989	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	2-Methylnaphthalene \| Antimony \| Benzo(a)pyrene \| Cadmium \| Chrysene (C1-C4) \| Endrin \| Lead \| PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) \| Pyrene \| Silver \| 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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	No new data were assessed this cycle. The decision has not changed, and is as follows: These pollutants are being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. Eleven pollutant specific lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess each pollutant. None of the evaluated pollutants exceeded pollutant specific sediment quality guidelines but sediment toxicity was documented in this water body. Currently, Newport Bay, lower, is listed for priority organics, pesticides and metals. It is not possible, in a general listing, to determine which specific pollutant is causing or contributing to a water quality impacts. There is sufficient justification for removing the general listings for organics, pesticides, and metals from the 303(d) list and replace these general listings with the specific pollutants when found to be exceeding. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing these specific priority pollutants on 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. None of 11 pollutant specific lines of evidence exceeded sediment quality guidelines but sediment toxicity has been documented in this water body. 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:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current cycle. 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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68989, Multiple Pollutants	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

270

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of 3 samples exceeded the PEL sediment quality guideline. (Bay and Greenstein, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

For Marine and Estuary Sediment, the probable effects level (PEL) for cadmium is 4.21 ug/g (ppm) dry weight (MacDonald et. al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Lower Newport Bay at site numbers 2137, 2136, and 2142.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in May 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP Quality Assurance Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68989, Multiple Pollutants	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

278

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of 3 samples exceeded the ERM or PEL-SQG (Bay and Greenstein, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The ERM sediment quality guideline for antimony is 25 ug/g (ppm) dry weight (Long et. al., 1995); the PEL sediment quality guideline for lead is 112.2 ug/g (ppm) dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996); the PEL sediment quality guideline for silver is 1.77 ug/g (ppm) dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996); the PEL sediment quality guideline for silver is 1.77 ug/g (ppm) dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996); the ERM sediment quality guideline for zinc is 410 ug/g (ppm) dry weight (Long et al., 1995); the PEL sediment quality guideline for 2-methylnaphthalene is 201.3 ng/g (ppb) dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996); the PEL sediment quality guideline for pyrene is 1397 ng/g (ppb) dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996); the PEL sediment quality guideline for Chrysene is 846 ng/g (ppb) dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996); the PEL sediment quality guideline for benzo[a]pyrene is 763.0 ng/g (ppb) dry weight (MacDonald et al., 1996); the sediment quality guideline for total detectable PAHs is 1800 ug/g (ppm) dry weight (Fairey et al., 2001); the sediment quality guidelines for endrin is 0.76 ug/g (ppm) OC dry weight (USEPA, 1993).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected in the Lower Bay at sites 2137, 2136, and 2142.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in May 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	68605	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under sections 3.1, 3.5 and 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under sections 3.1 and 3.5, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants in sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List. Currently, Newport Bay, lower, is listed for metals. It is not possible, in a general listing, to determine which specific metal could be causing or contributing to a water quality impacts. There is sufficient justification for removing the general listings for metals from the 303(d) list and replace these general listings with the specific metals when found to be exceeding. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the samples exceeded the USEPA screening value, sediment quality guideline or CTR 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 because data that show exceedances were not submitted for this integrated report cycle and are not included in this analysis. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of the 52 water samples exceeded the CTR, none of the 74 fish tissue samples exceeded the screening value. Ten additional fish tissue samples analyzed for inorganic arsenic concentrations (ranged from 0.003 mg/kg to 0.020 mg/kg) were also found to be below the USEPA guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. None of the 3 samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline. There is sediment toxicity documented in this water body, however, it does not appear to be linked to this pollutant. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. 5. The following information indicates that the water quality standard is not being attained: Data not available for the current listing cycle process were evaluated and are available in the Attachment A to Resolution No. R8-2016-0059. Data were assessed using a human health guideline in Arsenic of 0.026 ug/g and showed that 2/2 mussels exceeded this guideline. These data exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 6. For those areas that were dredged in 2012, a determination of impairment should not be made based on sediment data prior to 2013 since those sediments were removed from the Bay in 2012. 7.This process is scientifically defensible and reproducible.

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. There are additional data that are not included in this assessment that show standards are being exceeded. These data should be submitted to CEDEN as soon as possible and prioritized for assessment within the next assessment even if off-cycle for Region 8.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:	5. The following information indicates that the water quality standard is not being attained: Data not available for the current listing cycle process were evaluated and are available in the Attachment A to Resolution No. R8-2016-0059. Data were assessed using a human health guideline in Arsenic of 0.026 ug/g and showed that 2/2 mussels exceeded this guideline. These data exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 6. For those areas that were dredged in 2012, a determination of impairment should not be made based on sediment data prior to 2013 since those sediments were removed from the Bay in 2012. 7.This process is scientifically defensible and reproducible.

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68605, Arsenic	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

258

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 74 fish tissue samples exceeded the screening value. Fifty muscle tissue from recreational fish and 24 whole body tissue from forage fish were analyzed in winter and summer of 2000 to 2002. Ten additional fish tissue samples analyzed for inorganic arsenic concentrations (ranged from 0.003 mg/kg to 0.020 mg/kg) were also found to be below the USEPA guideline (none exceeded); (TSMP, 2000).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Toxic Substances shall not be discharged at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic resources to levels harmful to humans.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

An applicable tissue screening value is not available for total arsenic in tissue. Analytical measurements reported as total arsenic do not provide a viable means of assessing arsenic in tissue for the protection of human health. The screening value of 1.2 ppm wet weight for inorganic arsenic is considered the most reliable risk-based screening value when compared with inorganic arsenic or as a percentage of total arsenic when inorganic arsenic data is not available. To be conservative and consistent with other agencies, USEPA finds acceptable to assume that inorganic arsenic comprises 10 percent of total arsenic for finfish and 60 percent of total arsenic in shellfish tissue.

Guideline Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected in the Outer Lower Bay and in the Inner Lower Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in November 2000-January 2001, June-July 2001, and March-April & August-September 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP Quality Assurance PlanThe report shows evidence of lab QC such as spikes and replicates.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68605, Arsenic	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81830

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine 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:

None of the 52 samples exceeded the water quality objective for arsenic.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saltwater for arsenic at 36 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from within Lower Newport Bay at three samples stations: Harbor Island Reach (LNBHIR), Rhine Channel (LNBRIN) and the Turning Basin (LNBTUB).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly starting in Fall of 2006 through June of 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected and analyzed in accordance with the signed and certified, Quality Assurance Management Plan for the Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68605, Arsenic	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

257

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of 3 samples exceeded the ERM sediment quality guideline (Bay and Greenstein, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The ERM sediment quality guideline for arsenic is 70 ug/g (ppm) dry weight (Long et. el., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the Lower Newport Bay at stations 2137, 2136, and 2142.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in May 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	68312	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under sections 3.1, 3.5 and 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under sections 3.1 and 3.5 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess the listing status. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants in sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List. Currently, Newport Bay, lower, is listed for metals. It is not possible, in a general listing, to determine which specific metal could be causing or contributing to a water quality impacts. There is sufficient justification for removing the general listings for metals from the 303(d) list and replace these general listings with the specific metals when found to be exceeding. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the tissue samples exceeded the OEHHA screening value and none of the 52 water samples exceeded the CTR criteria. None of three sediment samples collected exceeded PEL guidelines. There is sediment toxicity documented in this water body, however, it does not appear to be linked to this pollutant. For those areas that were dredged in 2012, a determination of impairment should not be made based on sediment data prior to 2013 since those sediments were removed from the Bay in 2012. 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 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. None of the 17 tissue samples taken exceed the OEHHA screening value, none of the 52 water samples exceed the CTR criteria and these do not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. None of 3 samples exceed the sediment quality guideline and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. Sediment toxicity has been documented in the water body. For those areas that were dredged in 2012, a determination of impairment should not be made based on sediment data prior to 2013 since those sediments were removed from the Bay in 2012. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68312, Cadmium	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

270

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of 3 samples exceeded the PEL sediment quality guideline. (Bay and Greenstein, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

For Marine and Estuary Sediment, the probable effects level (PEL) for cadmium is 4.21 ug/g (ppm) dry weight (MacDonald et. al., 1996).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Lower Newport Bay at site numbers 2137, 2136, and 2142.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in May 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP Quality Assurance Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68312, Cadmium	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

259

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of 17 samples exceeded the OEHHA screening value for the protection of human health from consumption of fish and shellfish (TSMP, 2000).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Toxic Substances shall not be discharged at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic resources to levels harmful to humans.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

OEHHA standard for cadmium (for fish consumption) is 3 ppm (Brodberg and Pollock, 1999).

Guideline Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

Spatial Representation:

Eight samples were collected in the outer and 9 in the inner of Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in March-April & August-September 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP Quality Assurance Plan.The report shows evidence of lab QC such as spikes and replicates.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68312, Cadmium	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81831

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine 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:

None of the 52 samples exceeded the water quality objective for cadmium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saltwater for cadmium at 9.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from within Lower Newport Bay at three samples stations: Harbor Island Reach (LNBHIR), Rhine Channel (LNBRIN) and the Turning Basin (LNBTUB).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly starting in Fall of 2006 through June of 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected and analyzed in accordance with the signed and certified, Quality Assurance Management Plan for the Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	99006	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	Diazinon
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA 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. The Newport Bay Watershed Diazinon/Chlorpyrifos TMDL was approved by RWQCB on April 4, 2003 and subsequently approved by USEPA on February 13, 2004. This TMDL was developed to address a general pesticides listing. The general pesticides decision was renamed to chlorpyrifos. Both this decision and the chlorpyrifos decision addressed the Newport Bay Watershed Diazinon/Chlorpyrifos TMDL which addressed the general pesticides listing. Samples indicate that beneficial uses are no longer impaired due to diazinon. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 55 samples exceed the criteria continuous concentration in saltwater. 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 CWA 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. Zero of the 55 samples exceed the criteria continuous concentration in saltwater and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99006, Diazinon	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81834

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine 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:

None of the 55 samples exceeded the Criteria Continuous Concentration for diazinon of 820 ng/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Marine communities, including vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant species, shall not be degraded.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

The Criteria Continuous Concentration for diazinon in saltwater is 820 ng/L.

Guideline Reference:

Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Diazinon

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at sites: LNBHIR, LNBTUB and LNBRIN.

Temporal Representation:

amples were collected 2006 to 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data were submitted with the County of Orange Stormwater Program Quality Assurance Management Plan (QAMP) dated January 2010. However, data were collected prior to the development of this QAMP, therefore the quality of these data are unknown.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99006, Diazinon	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

297

Pollutant:

Pesticides

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	69562	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	No new data were assessed this cycle. The decision has not changed, and is as follows: 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 two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence documents toxicity and the other line of evidence associates the observed toxicity with a pollutant or pollutants Currently, Newport Bay, lower, is listed for organics. It is not possible, in a general listing, to determine which specific organic pollutant could be causing or contributing to a water quality impacts. There is sufficient justification for removing the general listings for organics from the 303(d) list and replace these general listings with the specific organics when found to be exceeding. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Toxicity is observed but none of the samples collected exceeded the sediment quality guideline. 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. None of 3 samples exceeded the 260 ng/g (dry weight) ERM sediment quality guideline. 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:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current cycle. 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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69562, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

277

Pollutant:

Dibenz[a,h]anthracene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of three samples exceeded the ERM sediment quality guideline (Bay and Greenstein, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Dibenz[a,h]anthracene sediment ERM of 260 ng/g dw (Long et al., 1995)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected in the Lower Newport Bay at sites 2137, 2136, and 2142.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in May 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	69400	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	Dieldrin
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	No new data were assessed this cycle. The decision has not changed, and is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under sections 3.5 and 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.5 and 3.6 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Multiple lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the tissue samples exceed the OEHHA screening value and none of the sediment samples exceeded the sediment quality guidelines. There is sediment toxicity documented in this water body, however, it does not appear to be linked to this pollutant. Currently, Newport Bay, lower, is listed for pesticides. It is not possible, in a general listing, to determine which specific pesticide could be causing or contributing to water quality impacts. There is sufficient justification for removing the general listing for pesticides from the 303(d) list and replacing it with the specific pesticides, when found to be exceeding. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination from the section 303(d) list. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The tissue and sediment data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The tissue and sediment data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of 50 tissue samples taken exceed the OEHHA screening value and none of the 16 sediment samples exceeded the dieldrin dry weight ERM sediment quality guideline. These samples do not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy and do not appear to be linked to the sediment toxicity. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current cycle. 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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69400, Dieldrin	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

266

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of 16 samples exceeded the ERM-SQG (Bay and Greenstein, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The ERM sediment quality guideline is 8.0 ng/g (ppb) dry weight (Long et al., 1995).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected in the Lower Newport Bay at NPDES monitoring stations (2137, 2136, and 2142).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in May 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.QA/QC information is included in the document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69400, Dieldrin	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

267

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of 50 samples exceeded the OEHHA screening value (TSMP, 2002).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Toxic substances shall not be discharged at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic resources to levels harmful to humans.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The OEHHA screening value dieldrin is 2.0 ug/kg (ppb) wet weight (Brodberg and Pollock, 1999).

Guideline Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

Spatial Representation:

Thirty-nine samples were collected in the outer Lower and 11 in inner Newport Bay NPDES monitoring stations.

Temporal Representation:

Sample were collected in November 2000-January 2001, June-July 2001, and March-April and August-September 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	98018	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	Lead
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA 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. Currently, Newport Bay, lower, is listed for metals. It is not possible, in a general listing, to determine which specific metal could be causing or contributing to a water quality impacts. There is sufficient justification for removing the general listings for metals from the 303(d) list and replace these general listings with the specific metals when found to be exceeding. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 52 samples exceed the 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 CWA 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. Zero of the 52 samples exceed the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98018, Lead	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81907

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine 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:

None of the 52 samples exceeded the water quality objective for lead.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saltwater for lead at 8.1 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from within Lower Newport Bay at three samples stations: Harbor Island Reach (LNBHIR), Rhine Channel (LNBRIN) and the Turning Basin (LNBTUB).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly starting in Fall of 2006 through June of 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected and analyzed in accordance with the signed and certified, Quality Assurance Management Plan for the Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	98070	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	Malathion
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three of the 55 samples exceed the 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 CWA 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 the 55 samples exceeded the maximum (instantaneous) CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98070, Malathion	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81908

Pollutant:

Malathion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine 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:

Three of the 55 samples exceeded the maximum concentration for Malathion of 100 ng/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Marine communities, including vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant species, shall not be degraded.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

The maximum (Instantaneous) concentration for Malathion in saltwater is 100 ng/L.

Guideline Reference:

Quality Criteria for Water. USEPA Office of Water and Hazardous Materials. Washington, D.C

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at sites: LNBHIR, LNBTUB and LNBRIN.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected 2006 to 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	69411	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under sections 3.1, 3.5, and 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under sections 3.1 and 3.5, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants in sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List. Currently, Newport Bay (lower) is listed for metals. It is not possible, in a general listing, to determine which specific pollutant is causing or contributing to a water quality impact. There is sufficient justification for removing the general listings for metals from the 303(d) list and replace these general listings with the specific pollutants when found to be exceeding. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 17 water samples exceed the CTR, none of the 51 tissue samples exceed the screening value, twenty-two out of 51 sediment samples exceed the ERM guideline. Sediment toxicity has been documented in this water body but cannot be tied to this pollutant. For those areas that were dredged in 2012, a determination of impairment should not be made based on sediment data prior to 2013 since those sediments were removed from the Bay in 2012. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of not placing this water segment-pollutant combination on 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. None of the 17 water samples exceed the CTR, none of the 51 tissue samples exceed the screening value, twenty-two out of 51 sediment samples exceed the ERM guideline. Sediment toxicity has been documented in this water body but cannot be tied to this pollutant. For those areas that were dredged in 2012, a determination of impairment should not be made based on sediment data prior to 2013 since those sediments were removed from the Bay in 2012. These samples do not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69411, Mercury	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81909

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine 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:

None of the 17 samples exceeded the water quality objective for mercury.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations (4-day average concentrations) for saltwater aquatic organisms exposure to elemental mercury is 0.94 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from within Lower Newport Bay at three samples stations: Harbor Island Reach (LNBHIR), Rhine Channel (LNBRIN) and the Turning Basin (LNBTUB).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly starting in Fall of 2006 through June of 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected and analyzed in accordance with the signed and certified, Quality Assurance Management Plan for the Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69411, Mercury	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

268

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 51 samples exceeded the OEHHA screening value (TSMP, 2002).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Toxic substances shall not be discharged at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic resources to levels harmful to humans.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The OEHHA screening value for mercury is 0.3 mg/kg (ppm) wet weight. (Brodberg and Pollock, 1999).

Guideline Reference:

Lower Newport Bay Copper/Metals Marina Study -Final Report, July 2007, OC Coastkeeper

Spatial Representation:

Forty samples were collected in the outer and 11 samples in the inner of Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69411, Mercury	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8863

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 48 samples collected, 22 exceeded the ERM guidelines.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: The concentrations of toxic substances in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Effects Range Median (ERM): 0.71 ug/g dry weight

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at four stations: Harbor and Lido Village, H&J, and Lido Yacht.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May, August, and December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because the data was collected under the auspices of QAPP for the Copper-Metals Marina Study in Lower Newport Bay

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69411, Mercury	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

269

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 3 samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline. However, the sample collected at site 2137 was detected at 2.08 ppm. (Bay and Greenstein, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The sediment quality guideline for mercury is 2.1 ug/g (ppm) dry weight (PTI Environmental Services, 1991).

Guideline Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the Lower Newport Bay at stations 2137, 2136, and 2142.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in May 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	99405	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. The reporting limits for all 52 of the non-detect results were greater than the criteria and could not be used in the assessment. 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 CWA 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. The reporting limits for all 52 of the non-detect results were greater than the criteria and could not be used in the assessment. This sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 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. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99405, Nickel	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81910

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine 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:

The reporting limits for all the 52 non-detect results were greater than the criteria and could not be used in the assessment.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saltwater for nickel at 8.2 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from within Lower Newport Bay at three samples stations: Harbor Island Reach (LNBHIR), Rhine Channel (LNBRIN) and the Turning Basin (LNBTUB).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly starting in Fall of 2006 through June of 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected and analyzed in accordance with the signed and certified, Quality Assurance Management Plan for the Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	69053	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	Selenium
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under sections 3.1 and 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under sections 3.1 and 3.5 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Currently, Newport Bay, lower, is listed for metals. It is not possible, in a general listing, to determine which specific metal could be causing or contributing to a water quality impacts. There is sufficient justification for removing the general listings for metals from the 303(d) list and replace these general listings with the specific metals when found to be exceeding. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the tissue samples exceed the OEHHA screening value. Zero of the 52 water samples exceed the CTR criterion continuous concentration (4-day average). 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 from the section 303(d) list. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The tissue data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The tissue data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of 51 tissue samples taken exceed the selenium screening value and zero of the 52 water samples exceed the CTR CCC and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69053, Selenium	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

289

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 51 fish tissue samples exceeded the OEHHA screening value. (TSMP, 2002).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The OEHHA standard for fish consumption is 2 ppm (OEHHA, 1999).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Forty samples were collected in the Outer Lower Bay and 11 in the Inner Lower Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in November 2000-January 2001, June-July 2001, and March-April & August-September 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.The report shows evidence of lab QC such as spikes and replicates.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69053, Selenium	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81911

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine 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:

None of the 52 samples exceeded the water quality objective for selenium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saltwater for selenium at 71 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from within Lower Newport Bay at three samples stations: Harbor Island Reach (LNBHIR), Rhine Channel (LNBRIN) and the Turning Basin (LNBTUB).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly starting in Fall of 2006 through June of 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected and analyzed in accordance with the signed and certified, Quality Assurance Management Plan for the Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	98069	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 52 samples exceed the 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 CWA 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. Zero of the 52 samples exceeded the CTR CMC (1-hour average) and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 98069, Silver	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81912

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine 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:

None of the 52 samples exceeded the water quality objective for silver.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion maximum concentrations (1-hour average) for silver to protect aquatic life in saltwater as 1.9 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from within Lower Newport Bay at three samples stations: Harbor Island Reach (LNBHIR), Rhine Channel (LNBRIN) and the Turning Basin (LNBTUB).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly starting in Fall of 2006 through June of 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected and analyzed in accordance with the signed and certified, Quality Assurance Management Plan for the Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	99464	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under sections 3.1, and 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants in sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 52 water samples exceed the CTR. Twelve of the 48 sediment samples exceed the ERM guideline. Sediment toxicity has been documented in this waterbody but cannot be tied to this pollutant. For those areas that were dredged in 2012, a determination of impairment should not be made based on sediment data prior to 2013 since those sediments were removed from the Bay in 2012. 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 because data that show exceedances were not submitted for this integrated report cycle and are not included in this analysis. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of the 52 water samples exceed the CTR, twelve of the 48 sediment samples exceed the ERM guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. There is sediment toxicity documented in this water body, however, it does not appear to be linked to this pollutant. For those areas that were dredged in 2012, a determination of impairment should not be made based on sediment data prior to 2013 since those sediments were removed from the Bay in 2012. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. 5. The following information indicates that the water quality standard is not being attained: Data not available for the current listing cycle process were evaluated and are available in the Attachment A to Resolution No. R8-2016-0059. Data were assessed using a wild life guideline in zinc of 45 ug/g and showed that 10/36 fish exceeded this guideline. These data exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 6. This process is scientifically defensible and reproducible.

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. There are additional data that are not included in this assessment that show standards are being exceeded. These data should be submitted to CEDEN as soon as possible and prioritized for assessment within the next assessment even if off-cycle for Region 8.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:	5. The following information indicates that the water quality standard is not being attained: Data not available for the current listing cycle process were evaluated and are available in the Attachment A to Resolution No. R8-2016-0059. Data were assessed using a wild life guideline in zinc of 45 ug/g and showed that 10/36 fish exceeded this guideline. These data exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 6. This process is scientifically defensible and reproducible.

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99464, Zinc	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

81942

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Marine 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:

None of the 52 samples exceeded the water quality objective for zinc.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in saltwater for zinc at 81 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from within Lower Newport Bay at three samples stations: Harbor Island Reach (LNBHIR), Rhine Channel (LNBRIN) and the Turning Basin (LNBTUB).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected quarterly starting in Fall of 2006 through June of 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected and analyzed in accordance with the signed and certified, Quality Assurance Management Plan for the Orange County Stormwater Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99464, Zinc	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

8862

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 24 samples collected, 7 exceeded the ERM guidelines.

Data Reference:

Lower Newport Bay Copper/Metals Marina Study -Final Report, July 2007, OC Coastkeeper

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: The concentrations of toxic substances in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Effects Range Median (ERM): 410 ug/g dry weight

Guideline Reference:

Incidence of adverse biological effects within ranges of chemical concentrations in marine and estuary sediments. Environmental Management. 19, (1): 81-97

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in May, August, and December 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because the data was collected under the auspices of QAPP for the Copper-Metals Marina Study in Lower Newport Bay

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	68492	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	Chlordane
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	See TMDL documentation
TMDL Name:	Newport Bay Watershed Organochlorine Compounds TMDL
TMDL Project Code:	161
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	11/12/2013
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant was placed on the section 303(d) list in a previous assessment cycle. No new information was reviewed for the current assessment cycle. Therefore, the previous conclusion remains unchanged; however, a TMDL has been developed and approved by USEPA and the approved implementation plan is expected to result in full attainment of the standard within a specified time frame. The previous conclusion is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under sections 3.5 and 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under sections 3.5 and 3.6 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Currently, Newport Bay, lower, is listed for pesticides. It is not possible, in a general listing, to determine which specific pesticide could be causing or contributing to a water quality impacts. There is sufficient justification for removing the general listings for pesticides from the 303(d) list and replace these general listings with the specific pesticides when found to be exceeding. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Enough samples exceeded the sediment guideline and exhibited toxicity. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on 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. None of 51 tissue samples taken exceed the chlordane screening value, and 8 of 11 sediment samples exceed the sediment guideline, and 15 of 22 sediment samples exhibited toxicity 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:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current cycle. 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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68492, Chlordane	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

274

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

In May 2001 one sediment sample was taken at station NB3, and in March 2002 three samples were taken at station NB3. None of these samples exceeded the ERM guideline (Bay et al. 2004).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

An applicable sediment guideline is not available for alpha chlordane alone but an ERM for total chlordane of 6 ng/g dw is applicable for the protection of aquatic life.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sampling occurred in May 2001 and March 2002.

Temporal Representation:

Sample taken at station NB3.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68492, Chlordane	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

293

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Narrative Water Quality Objective: The concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from 13 sites.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in September 1994, June 1996, and August 1997.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Study was conducted by the California Department of Fish and Game.QA/QC information is contained in the document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68492, Chlordane	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

292

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were taken at stations NB6, NB7, NB8, NB9, and NB10.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were taken in May 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCRWP QAPP.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68492, Chlordane	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

275

Pollutant:

Sediment Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Toxicity testing of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Narrative Water Quality Objective: The concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Multiple sample locations throughout Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were taken from 1994-1997.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

BPTCP QAPP.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68492, Chlordane	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

273

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of 51 samples exceeded the OEHHA screening value (TSMP, 2000).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The OEHHA screening value is 30 ug/kg (ppb) wet weight (Brodberg and Pollock, 1999).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Forty samples were in the outer and 11 from the inner Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in November 2000-January 2001, June-July 2001, and March-April & August-September 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68492, Chlordane	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

276

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Eight of 11 sediment samples exceeded the guideline (Phillips at al. 1998).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Narrative Water Quality Objective: The concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The sediment quality guideline for chlordane dry weight is 6 ppb dw.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

1994.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

BPTCP QAPP.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	70291	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	See TMDL documentation
TMDL Name:	Newport Bay Watershed Organochlorine Compounds TMDL
TMDL Project Code:	161
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	11/12/2013
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant was placed on the section 303(d) list in a previous assessment cycle. No new information was reviewed for the current assessment cycle. Therefore, the previous conclusion remains unchanged; however, a TMDL has been developed and approved by USEPA and the approved implementation plan is expected to result in full attainment of the standard within a specified time frame. The previous conclusion is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under sections 3.5 and 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Multiple lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A sufficient number of tissue samples exceed the OEHHA screening value. Toxicity has been documented in sediment and there is significant biological community degradation in the water segment. However, it is not possible to determine exceedances of sediment samples because there are no applicable sediment quality guidelines for DDT. Currently, Newport Bay, lower, is listed for pesticides. It is not possible, in a general listing, to determine which specific pesticide could be causing or contributing to water quality impacts. There is sufficient justification for removing the general listing for pesticides from the 303(d) list and replacing it with the specific pesticides, when found to be exceeding. 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 measurements used satisfy the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfy the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Eighteen of 56 tissue samples exceed the OEHHA screening value which exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. There is significant sediment toxicity and biological community degradation documented. Exceedances in sediment samples cannot be determined because there is no applicable sediment quality guideline for this pollutant. 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:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current cycle. 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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70291, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

290

Pollutant:

Estuarine Bioassessments

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Benthic macroinvertebrate surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four of 16 samples exhibited significant biological community degradation (Phillips et al. 1998).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Narrative Water Quality Objective for Toxic substances: the concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments, and biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from 16 sites.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in September 1994, June 1996, and August 1997.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Study was conducted by the California Department of Fish and Game.QA/QC information is contained in the document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70291, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

271

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three samples were collected (Bay and Greenstein. 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

There is no applicable sediment quality guideline available.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at sites 2137, 2136, and 2142 in lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in May 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70291, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

263

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Sixteen of 51 samples exceeded the OEHHA screening value. Ten of 40 sample exceeded in the outer and 6 of 11 exceeded in the inner Lower Newport Bay. Three of the 18 samples collected between June - July 2001 in the outer Lower Bay were 2 - 4 times higher than the OEHHA screening value of 100 ug/L (Allen et al. 2004).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Toxic substances shall not be discharged at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic resources to levels harmful to humans.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The OEHHA screening value is 100 ug/kg (ppb) wet weight (Brodberg and Pollock, 1999).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected in the Lower Newport Bay in the inner and outer Lower Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in November 2000-January 2001, June-July 2001, and March-April & August-September 2002. In the outer bay, 1 sample exceeded during November 200 - January 2001; and 6 samples during June - July 2001; and 3 samples exceeded during March-April and August-September 2001. In the inner bay; 1 sample exceeded during June-July 2001 and 5 during March-April and August-September 2001.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.The report shows evidence of lab QC such as spikes and replicates.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70291, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

272

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two of 5 samples exceeded. All 5 samples were filet composites representing the following species: diamond turbot, shiner surfperch, spotted turbot, and yellowfin croaker. Two samples of shiner surfperch exceeded guideline (Allen et al. 2004).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana River Basin RWQCB Basin Plan: Toxic substances shall not be discharged at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic resources to levels which are harmful to human health.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

100 ng/g (OEHHA Screening Value) (Brodberg and Pollock, 1999).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

One station was sampled located at Pacific Coast Highway Bridge in Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in May and October 1999.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

CFCP 1998 Year 1 QA Summary of` Pesticides and PCBs. California Department of Fish and Game.

CDFG Fish and Wildlife Water Pollution Control Laboratory Data Quality Assurance Report - 1999 Coastal Fish Contamination Program (CFCP Year 2). Department of Fish and Game.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	68084	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	Nutrients
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Newport Bay Watershed Nutrient TMDL
TMDL Project Code:	156
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	01/01/1999
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	No new data were assessed this cycle. The decision has not changed, and is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for listing under section 2.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section of the Policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. The Newport Bay Watershed Nutrient TMDL was completed in 1999. This water segment-pollutant combination was moved off the section 303(d) list during the 2002 listing cycle. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination in the Water Quality Limited Segments Being Addressed portion of the section 303(d) list.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current cycle. 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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68084, Nutrients	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

256

Pollutant:

Nutrients

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	68602	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

Pollutant:	PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	See TMDL documentation
TMDL Name:	Newport Bay Watershed Organochlorine Compounds TMDL
TMDL Project Code:	161
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	11/12/2013
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant was placed on the section 303(d) list in a previous assessment cycle. No new information was reviewed for the current assessment cycle. Therefore, the previous conclusion remains unchanged; however, a TMDL has been developed and approved by USEPA and the approved implementation plan is expected to result in full attainment of the standard within a specified time frame. The previous conclusion is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.5 and 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Currently, Newport Bay is listed for organics. It is not possible, in a general listing, to determine which specific pollutant is causing or contributing to a water quality impacts. There is sufficient justification for removing the general listings for organics from the 303(d) list and replace these general listings with the specific pollutants when found to be exceeding. 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. There were 28 of 131 samples that exceeded the guidelines, and this exceeds the allowable frequency of table 3.1 in the Listing Policy. Sediment toxicity is also documented in this water body and this pollutant could cause or contribute to the toxic effect. 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:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current cycle. 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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68602, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

260

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Sixteen of 72 samples exceeded the OEHHA standard. The summary reports that 7 of 21 samples were in exceeded in 2001 and 9 of 51 exceeded in 2003.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The 20 ppb (ww) OEHHA screening value was used (Brodberg and Pollock, 1999).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the Lower Newport Bay at NPDES monitoring stations.

Temporal Representation:

Assessment summaries were written for data as of 06/2001 and 04/2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.QA/QC information is included in the document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68602, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

262

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Marine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Chemical monitoring of sediments

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 3 samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline (Bay and Greenstein, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The sediment quality guideline is 400 ng/g (ppb) dry weight (MacDonald et al., 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at sites 2137, 2136, and 2142 in the Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in May 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68602, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

261

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Nine of 51 samples exceeded the OEHHA standard (4 of 30 outer and 6 of 11 inner) (TSMP, 2002).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Toxic substances shall not be discharged at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic resources to levels harmful to humans.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The OEHHA value for fish consumption is 20 ug/kg (ppb) wet weight (Brodberg and Pollock, 1999).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected in inner and outer Lower Newport Bay.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in November 2000-January 2001, June-July 2001, and March-April & August-September 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SCCWRP QAPP was used.The report shows evidence of lab QC such as spikes and replicates.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68602, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 8
Newport Bay, Lower (entire lower bay, including Rhine Channel, Turning Basin and South Lido Channel to east end of H-J Moorings)

LOE ID:

291

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three out of 5 samples exceeded. All 5 samples were filet composites representing the following species: diamond turbot, shiner surfperch, spotted turbot, and yellowfin croaker. Two samples of shiner surfperch and one yellowfin croaker exceeded the guideline (TSMP, 2002).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana River Basin RWQCB Basin Plan: Toxic substances shall not be discharged at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic resources to levels which are harmful to human health.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

OEHHA Screening Value 20 ng/g (Brodberg and Pollock, 1999).

Guideline Reference: