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

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The 1-hour average concentration of chlorpyrifos in freshwater is 0.025 ug/L according to Siepmann and Finlayson, 2000; Finlayson, 2004.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek at USGS weir, lat/long: 33°28¿47.0¿ N/117°08¿34.8¿ W.

Temporal Representation:

Four to five samples are collected per monitoring year. Samples were collected from July 2004 through May 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality assurance conducted under Riverside County's quality assurance plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111360, Chlorpyrifos	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

7510

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Effluent toxicity testing (chronic)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Hyalella azteca-
Six out of nine samples were found to be toxic to Hyalella azteca.

Selenastrum capricornutum-
None of nine samples were found to be toxic to green algae, Selenastrum capricornutum, growth test according to results in the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District annual progress report from 2005 and 2006.

Samples were collected from October 2004 through May 2006.

Data Reference:

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be free of toxic substances that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek at USGS weir, lat/long: 33°28¿47.0¿ N/117°08¿34.8¿ W.

Temporal Representation:

Three to four samples are collected per monitoring year. Samples were collected from October 2004 through March 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality assurance conducted under Riverside County's quality assurance plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111360, Chlorpyrifos	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

141437

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 13 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chlorpyrifos. Although a total of 29 samples were collected, 16 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

2018 Edition of the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories

Evaluation Guideline:

The 2018 USEPA drinking water health advisory for chlorpyrifos is 2 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111360, Chlorpyrifos	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

219730

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlorpyrifos. Although a total of 29 samples were collected, 29 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game (with minor corrections to significant figures as described in Beaulaurier et al., 2005).

Evaluation Guideline:

The freshwater criterion continuous concentration to protect aquatic organisms is 0.015 ug/L (4 day average)(Siepmann and Finlayson 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	111361	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Copper
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
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 sections 4.1 and 4.6, at least one line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Nine lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Four of 39 samples exceed the water quality threshold in water for the WARM beneficial use, two of 85 samples exceed the water quality threshold in water for the MUN beneficial use, and zero of one samples exceed the water quality threshold in sediment. 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. Four of 39 samples exceed the water quality threshold in water for the WARM beneficial use, and this sample size is sufficient to determine beneficial use support, with the power and confidence 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 not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111361, Copper	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3127

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District collected water samples from 1994 to 2005 for their NPDES MS4 Permit. Of the 43 samples, none was in exceedance of the WQO (RCFCWCD, 2005).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected on Murrieta Creek, however sites were not specified.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected from September 1994 to May 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected under an appropriate QAPP consistent with section 6.1.4 of the Listing Policy.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111361, Copper	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

141917

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 29 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Copper.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Secondary MCL for copper is 1.0 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111361, Copper	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

141948

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Copper.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Secondary MCL for copper is 1.0 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111361, Copper	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

141965

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Copper.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111361, Copper	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

136467

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Copper .

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for copper in 149 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000a)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111361, Copper	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3126

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. None of the 11 samples were in exceedance (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not reported.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One to 2 samples were reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111361, Copper	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3125

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by the San Diego Regional Board on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek behind the cement factory.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111361, Copper	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3124

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by the San Diego Regional Board on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected and it exceeded the water quality objective (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters with a municipal beneficial use, the water quality objective for Copper is 1.0 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111361, Copper	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

6461

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four out of nine samples collected exceed the water quality objective for the 1-hour average concentration of copper. according to results in the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District annual progress report from 2005 and 2006. Samples were collected from July 2004 through May 2006.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the CTR, the dissolved copper chronic criterion is 3.1 ppb and the acute criterion is 4.8 ppb, but these criteria may vary depending upon hardness of the sample.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek at USGS weir, lat/long: 33°28¿47.0¿ N/117°08¿34.8¿ W.

Temporal Representation:

Four to five samples were collected per monitoring year. Samples were collected from July 2004 through May 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality assurance conducted under Riverside County's quality assurance plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006


DECISION ID	127907	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2025
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.3 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.3 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Fifteen of the 21 samples exceed the STV threshold for E. coli. 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 in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Fifteen of 21 samples exceeded the E. coli water quality threshold for the protection of REC-1, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 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. The State Water Board’s Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California (the “ISWEBE Plan”) contains two bacteria water quality objectives applicable to the REC-1 beneficial use, which were adopted on August 7, 2018. Because the salinity level of this waterbody is equal to or less than 1 part per thousand 95 percent or more of the time, the E. coli bacteria objective applies Therefore, this waterbody is being considered for placement on or removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.3 or 4.3 of the Listing Policy, as applicable, using the E. coli objective. In accordance with section 6.1.5.3 of the Listing Policy, data should be representative of the critical timing that the pollutant is expected to impact the waterbody. Indicator bacteria (total coliform, fecal coliform, E. coli, enterococci) populations may fluctuate substantially on a daily, seasonal, or yearly basis. Lacking constant inputs, they do not persist in the environment for a long period and effects are of relatively short duration. As a result, the historic levels of indicator bacteria in the waterbody may be a poor indicator of current risks to human health, particularly when more recent data are available to sufficiently assess the water quality standard. Additionally, water quality conditions in waterbodies may change as a result of management actions that have been implemented to address bacteria. Unrepresentative data may result in incorrectly placing or not placing a water body segment on the list, which could result in the unnecessary expenditure of public resources or missing a human health problem. Historic lines of evidence for data collected prior to 2010 were evaluated pursuant to these considerations and were not used to assess water quality standards attainment because they do not meet the temporal representation requirements of section 6.1.5.3 of the Listing Policy. For E. coli data, Listing Policy sections 3.3 and 4.3 instructs to use the binomial distribution table in sections 3.2 and 4.2, as applicable. To use the binomial table that uses a four percent exceedance frequency, the data must be collected from coastal beaches or inland surface waters from April 1 through October 31 only, and where collected from inland waters from April 1 through October 31 only, bacterial measurements must be indicative of human fecal matter, and there is substantial human contact in the waterbody. No fecal coliform data are used in this assessment because the fecal coliform water quality objective was superseded and is no longer used as the basis of any 303(d) List decision for water contact recreation.

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:	The State Water Board’s Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California (the “ISWEBE Plan”) contains two bacteria water quality objectives applicable to the REC-1 beneficial use, which were adopted on August 7, 2018. Because the salinity level of this waterbody is equal to or less than 1 part per thousand 95 percent or more of the time, the E. coli bacteria objective applies Therefore, this waterbody is being considered for placement on or removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.3 or 4.3 of the Listing Policy, as applicable, using the E. coli objective. In accordance with section 6.1.5.3 of the Listing Policy, data should be representative of the critical timing that the pollutant is expected to impact the waterbody. Indicator bacteria (total coliform, fecal coliform, E. coli, enterococci) populations may fluctuate substantially on a daily, seasonal, or yearly basis. Lacking constant inputs, they do not persist in the environment for a long period and effects are of relatively short duration. As a result, the historic levels of indicator bacteria in the waterbody may be a poor indicator of current risks to human health, particularly when more recent data are available to sufficiently assess the water quality standard. Additionally, water quality conditions in waterbodies may change as a result of management actions that have been implemented to address bacteria. Unrepresentative data may result in incorrectly placing or not placing a water body segment on the list, which could result in the unnecessary expenditure of public resources or missing a human health problem. Historic lines of evidence for data collected prior to 2010 were evaluated pursuant to these considerations and were not used to assess water quality standards attainment because they do not meet the temporal representation requirements of section 6.1.5.3 of the Listing Policy. For E. coli data, Listing Policy sections 3.3 and 4.3 instructs to use the binomial distribution table in sections 3.2 and 4.2, as applicable. To use the binomial table that uses a four percent exceedance frequency, the data must be collected from coastal beaches or inland surface waters from April 1 through October 31 only, and where collected from inland waters from April 1 through October 31 only, bacterial measurements must be indicative of human fecal matter, and there is substantial human contact in the waterbody. No fecal coliform data are used in this assessment because the fecal coliform water quality objective was superseded and is no longer used as the basis of any 303(d) List decision for water contact recreation.

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 127907, Indicator Bacteria	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

7401

Pollutant:

Escherichia coli (E. coli)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four out of eight samples collected exceed the water quality objective according to results in the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District annual progress report from 2005 and 2006. Samples were collected from October 2004 through May 2006.

Data Reference:

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The maximum E. coli level for moderately or lightly used areas is 406 colonies per 100 ml (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek at USGS weir, lat/long: 33°28¿26.4¿ N/117°07¿46.1¿ W.

Temporal Representation:

Three to four samples are collected per monitoring year. Samples were collected from October 2004 through May 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control conducted according to Riverside County's quality control document.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127907, Indicator Bacteria	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

74449

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 seven samples exceeded the total coliform objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Riverside County, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Basin Plan for the San Diego Basin.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.

Evaluation Guideline:

The Total Coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 10000/100 ml. Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at Murrieta Creek and Long Canyon.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected between October, November and December 2008 and February and May 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

No QAPP was submitted. Sampling was done by municipalities in Riverside County pursuant to the Riverside County Municipal Stormwater Permit.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127907, Indicator Bacteria	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

74445

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:

Three of the seven samples exceeded the fecal coliform objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Riverside County, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Fecal Coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 400/100 ml. Basin Plan for the San Diego Basin.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at Murrieta Creek and Long Canyon.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected between October, November and December 2008 and February and May 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

No QAPP was submitted. Sampling was done by municipalities in Riverside County pursuant to the Riverside County Municipal Stormwater Permit.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127907, Indicator Bacteria	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

7399

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek at USGS weir, lat/long: 33°28¿47.0¿ N/117°08¿34.8¿ W.

Temporal Representation:

Three to four samples are collected per monitoring year. Samples were collected from October 2004 through May 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality assurance conducted under Riverside County's quality assurance plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127907, Indicator Bacteria	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

74444

Pollutant:

Escherichia coli (E. coli)

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 seven samples exceeded the E.coli objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Riverside County, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The E. coli concentration shall not exceed more than 235/100 ml. Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at Murrieta Creek and Long Canyon.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected between October, November and December 2008 and February and May 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

No QAPP was submitted. Sampling was done by municipalities in Riverside County pursuant to the Riverside County Municipal Stormwater Permit.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127907, Indicator Bacteria	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

220635

Pollutant:

Escherichia coli (E. coli)

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:

Water Board staff assessed data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 15 of the 21 samples exceeded the Statistical Threshold Value (STV) water quality threshold for E. coli. The STV is based on a 10% exceedance rate that is calculated monthly.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The bacteria water quality objective applicable to all non-saline waters, is a Statistical Threshold Value (STV) of 320 cfu/100 mL. The applicable STV shall not be exceeded by more than 10 percent of the samples collected in a calendar month, calculated in a static manner (ISWEBE 2018).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s), station(s): 902LMC778

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the days of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29 .

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	111368	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Iron
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
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 section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Twenty-six of the 41 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the MUN beneficial use. Zero of 30 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the WARM/COLD beneficial use. 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. Twenty-six of 41 samples exceeded the water quality threshold, 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.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111368, Iron	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3148

Pollutant:

Iron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. Five of 11 samples were in exceedance.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for iron is 0.3 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not given.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One to 2 samples were reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111368, Iron	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142788

Pollutant:

Iron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 21 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Iron.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Secondary California Maximum Contaminant Level for Iron is 0.3 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111368, Iron	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142684

Pollutant:

Iron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Iron.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Secondary California Maximum Contaminant Level for Iron is 0.3 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111368, Iron	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142774

Pollutant:

Iron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 15 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Iron.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life (Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations are intended protect aquatic organisms from chronic exposures (expressed as 4-day average concentration) in freshwater. The evaluation guideline for iron is 1,000 ug/L to protect warm freshwater habitat.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111368, Iron	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142629

Pollutant:

Iron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Iron.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	111372	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Manganese
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
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 section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant. Thirty-six of the 40 samples exceed the water quality threshold. 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. Thirty-six of 40 samples exceeded the threshold, 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.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111372, Manganese	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3147

Pollutant:

Manganese

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. Seven of 11 samples were in exceedance (San Diego RWQCB)

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not reported.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One to 2 samples were reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111372, Manganese	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143298

Pollutant:

Manganese

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 14 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Manganese.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Secondary California Maximum Contaminant Level for Manganese is 0.05 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111372, Manganese	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143319

Pollutant:

Manganese

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 29 of 29 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Manganese.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Secondary California Maximum Contaminant Level for Manganese is 0.05 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	111378	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Phosphorus
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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
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 section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant. One hundred and thirty of the 203 samples exceed the threshold. 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. One hundred and thirty of the 203 samples exceed the threshold, 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.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111378, Phosphorus	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3103

Pollutant:

Phosphorus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 1999. Five of 7 samples were in exceedance.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters-streams and other flowing waters with all beneficial uses, the WQO for total phosphorus is 0.1 mg/L. This appears to be the desired goal in order to prevent plant nuisance in streams and other flowing waters; not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Use unless studies of the specific water body in question clearly show that water quality objective changes are permissible and changes are approved by the Regional Board.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not given.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 05/11/1999. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One sample was reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111378, Phosphorus	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3102

Pollutant:

Phosphorus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

160

Number of Exceedances:

100

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by the Rancho California Water District from 1999 to 2002. One hundred of 160 samples were in exceedance (Rancho California Water District, 2002).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Use unless studies of the specific water body in question clearly show that water quality objective changes are permissible and changes are approved by the Regional Board.

Guideline Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Riverside County, 2007-2009.

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not reported.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected 4 times per month from 03/31/1999 to 04/17/2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111378, Phosphorus	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

74448

Pollutant:

Phosphorus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

5 of 7 samples exceed the water quality objective for Total Phosphorus for Murrieta Creek.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Table 3-2 of the San Diego Basin Plan states that the water quality objective for Total Phosphorus for Murrieta Creek is 0.1 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at 778 (Murrieta Creek).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/7/2007 to 5/21/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

No quality assurance information was provided.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111378, Phosphorus	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

145950

Pollutant:

Phosphorus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 20 of 29 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Phosphorus as P.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus, by themselves or in combination with other nutrients, shall be maintained at levels below those which stimulate algae and emergent plant growth. A desired goal in order to prevent plant nuisance in streams and other flowing waters appears to be 0.1 mg/L total P. Analogous threshold values have not been set for nitrogen compounds; however, natural ratios of nitrogen to phosphorus are to be determined by surveillance and monitoring and upheld. If data are lacking, a ratio of N:P = 10:1, on a weight to weight basis shall be used (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111385	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Toxicity
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2021
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 pollutant. Eleven of the 28 samples exceed the water quality threshold. 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. Eleven of the 28 samples exceeded the threshold 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.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111385, Toxicity	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

134691

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

5 of the 19 samples collected by San Diego Region for Murrieta Creek exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results, but will only be counted once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day, at the same location with the same lab sample ID (if provided). The following organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Pimephales promelas, for Survival, Pimephales promelas, for Biomass (wt/orig indiv), Ceriodaphnia dubia, for Reproduction, Hyalella azteca, for Survival, Ceriodaphnia dubia, for Survival, Selenastrum capricornutum, for Total Cell Count, Pimephales promelas, for Growth (wt/surv indiv), Hyalella azteca, for Growth (wt/surv indiv)

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 station. Monitoring site: ( 902LMC778 )

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-11-01 and 2018-08-29.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111385, Toxicity	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

7510

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Effluent toxicity testing (chronic)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be free of toxic substances that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek at USGS weir, lat/long: 33°28¿47.0¿ N/117°08¿34.8¿ W.

Temporal Representation:

Three to four samples are collected per monitoring year. Samples were collected from October 2004 through March 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality assurance conducted under Riverside County's quality assurance plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111385, Toxicity	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

6461

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the CTR, the dissolved copper chronic criterion is 3.1 ppb and the acute criterion is 4.8 ppb, but these criteria may vary depending upon hardness of the sample.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek at USGS weir, lat/long: 33°28¿47.0¿ N/117°08¿34.8¿ W.

Temporal Representation:

Four to five samples were collected per monitoring year. Samples were collected from July 2004 through May 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality assurance conducted under Riverside County's quality assurance plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111385, Toxicity	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

6460

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The 1-hour average concentration of chlorpyrifos in freshwater is 0.025 ug/L according to Siepmann and Finlayson, 2000; Finlayson, 2004.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek at USGS weir, lat/long: 33°28¿47.0¿ N/117°08¿34.8¿ W.

Temporal Representation:

Four to five samples are collected per monitoring year. Samples were collected from July 2004 through May 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality assurance conducted under Riverside County's quality assurance plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Watershed Annual Progress Report 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006


DECISION ID	111397	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111397, Aldicarb	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

139533

Pollutant:

Aldicarb

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Aldicarb. Although a total of 15 samples were collected, 15 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Aldicarb is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.46 ug/L for a fish (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	127869	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the 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 16 samples exceed the water quality threshold. 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 16 samples exceed the water quality threshold, 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127869, Ammonia	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

185074

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Ammonia as N.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Total Ammonia criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 30-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is Temperature and pH dependent, and was calculated according to the formula listed in the Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia - Freshwater 2013 document.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia - Freshwater 2013

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-11 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	115502	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 115502, Ammonia (Unionized)	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

185423

Pollutant:

Ammonia (Unionized)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Ammonia as N, Unionized. Although a total of 20 samples were collected, 17 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The discharge of wastes shall not cause concentrations of un-ionized ammonia (NH3) to exceed 0.025 mg/l (as N) in inland surface waters, enclosed bays and estuaries and coastal lagoons (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	111355	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Arsenic
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 3.1 and 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6, at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List. Eight lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two of 81 samples exceed the water quality threshold in water for the MUN beneficial use, zero of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold in water for the WARM beneficial use, and zero of one sample exceed the water quality threshold in sediment. 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. Two of 81 samples exceed the water quality threshold in water for the MUN beneficial use, zero of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold in water for the WARM beneficial use, zero of one sample exceed the water quality threshold in sediment, and this sample size is sufficient to determine beneficial use support, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. There is not an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 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 111355, Arsenic	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3116

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. None of the 11 samples were in exceedance (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek at Temecula. Exact location was not reported.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One to 2 samples were reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111355, Arsenic	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3115

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by the RWQCB on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, and it was in exceedance of the water quality objective (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111355, Arsenic	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

140228

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Arsenic.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the maximum contaminant levels specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations which is incorporated by reference into this plan. (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin). The California Maximum Contaminant Level for arsenic is 0.01 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111355, Arsenic	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3117

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District collected water samples from 1994 to 2005 for their NPDES MS4 Permit. Of the 39 samples, only 1 was in exceedance of the WQO (RCFCWCD, 2005).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected on Murrieta Creek, however, sites were not specified.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected from September 1994 to May 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected under an appropriate QAPP consistent with section 6.1.4 of the Listing Policy.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111355, Arsenic	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

140045

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Arsenic.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111355, Arsenic	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

140229

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Arsenic.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved arsenic criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater for dissolved arsenic is 0.150 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111355, Arsenic	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

135302

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for arsenic is 33 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000a).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111355, Arsenic	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

140044

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Arsenic.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved arsenic criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater for dissolved arsenic is 0.150 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111356	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111356, Atrazine	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

140146

Pollutant:

Atrazine

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 10 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Atrazine.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Atrazine is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of <1 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-21 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111357	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Cadmium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
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. Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One of the 32 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the MUN beneficial use, and zero of 30 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the WARM beneficial use. 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. One of the 32 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the MUN beneficial use, zero of 30 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the WARM beneficial use, 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 111357, Cadmium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

136030

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cadmium. Although a total of 1 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for Cadmium in 4.98 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000a)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111357, Cadmium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3120

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111357, Cadmium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

140855

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111357, Cadmium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

140518

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the maximum contaminant levels specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations which is incorporated by reference into this plan. (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin). The California Maximum Contaminant Level for cadmium is 0.005 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111357, Cadmium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3121

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek behind the cement factory.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111357, Cadmium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

141038

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the maximum contaminant levels specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations which is incorporated by reference into this plan. (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin). The California Maximum Contaminant Level for cadmium is 0.005 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111358	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111358, Carbofuran	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

141039

Pollutant:

Carbofuran

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Carbofuran.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the maximum contaminant levels specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations which is incorporated by reference into this plan. (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin). The California Maximum Contaminant Level for Carbofuran is .0.018 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111359	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111359, Chlordane	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

136054

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane. Although a total of 1 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Chlordane from MacDonald et al., 2000a which states that the probable effect concentration for Chlordane is 17.6 ug/kg. (dw = Dry Weight)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111403	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Chromium
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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
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. Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 30 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the WARM beneficial use, and one of the 32 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the MUN beneficial use. 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 30 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the WARM beneficial use, one of the 32 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the MUN beneficial use, 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 111403, Chromium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

141123

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chromium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for total chromium is 0.05 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111403, Chromium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

136159

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for Chromium in 111 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000a)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111403, Chromium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

141395

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chromium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111403, Chromium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3123

Pollutant:

Chromium (total)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek behind the cement factory.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111403, Chromium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3122

Pollutant:

Chromium (total)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111403, Chromium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

141272

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chromium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for total chromium is 0.05 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111400	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111400, Cyfluthrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142032

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cyfluthrin.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic concentration goal for Cyfluthrin is 0.2 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average). If the freely dissolved concentrations of Cyfluthrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-10-04 and 2015-10-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111400, Cyfluthrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

141848

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cyfluthrin. Although a total of 23 samples were collected, 23 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111392	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111392, Cypermethrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142155

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cypermethrin. Although a total of 24 samples were collected, 24 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic concentration goal for Cypermethrin is 0.3 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average). If the freely dissolved concentrations of Cypermethrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Cypermethrin

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111392, Cypermethrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

136817

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for cypermethrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 0.3 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.3 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for cypermethrin from Maund et al. (2002).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	127276	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127276, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

136927

Pollutant:

DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Sum DDD from MacDonald et al., 2000a which states that the probable effect concentration for Sum DDD is 28 ug/kg. (dw = Dry Weight)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	127284	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127284, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

136958

Pollutant:

DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Sum DDE from MacDonald et al., 2000a which states that the probable effect concentration for Sum DDE is 31.3 ug/kg. (dw = Dry Weight)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	127379	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127379, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

136773

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Sum DDT from MacDonald et al., 2000a which states that the probable effect concentration for Sum DDT is 62.9 ug/kg. (dw = Dry Weight)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111401	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111401, Deltamethrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

136857

Pollutant:

Deltamethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for deltamethrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 0.79 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.79 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for deltamethrin from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111401, Deltamethrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142158

Pollutant:

Deltamethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Deltamethrin. Although a total of 24 samples were collected, 23 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Deltamethrin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.0041 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111405	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111405, Demeton	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142132

Pollutant:

Demeton

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 9 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Demeton, Total. Although a total of 10 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA National Recomm. Water Quality criteria, 4-day avg. is 0.1 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2016-11-21 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111362	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111362, Diazinon	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142322

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 13 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Diazinon. Although a total of 29 samples were collected, 16 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

2018 Edition of the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA drinking water health advisory for diazinon is 1.4 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111362, Diazinon	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142068

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 9 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Diazinon. Although a total of 29 samples were collected, 20 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water quality for diazinon. Memorandum to J. Karkoski, Central Valley RWQCB. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigation Unit, CA Department of Fish and Game

Evaluation Guideline:

The freshwater chronic value for diazinon is 0.1 ug/L, expressed as a continuous concentration (Finlayson, 2004).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111363	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111363, Dichlorvos	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142429

Pollutant:

Dichlorvos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dichlorvos. Although a total of 10 samples were collected, 10 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Dichlorvos is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.0058 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2016-11-21 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111364	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111364, Dieldrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

137239

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Dieldrin from MacDonald et al., 2000a which states that the probable effect concentration for Dieldrin is 61.8 ug/kg dw. (dw = Dry Weight)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111394	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111394, Dimethoate	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142564

Pollutant:

Dimethoate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 10 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dimethoate.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

CDPH Archived Advisory Levels for Drinking Water. Archived Advisory Levels are currently considered Notification Levels.

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Department of Health Services notification level for dimethoate is 1 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-21 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111394, Dimethoate	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142549

Pollutant:

Dimethoate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Dimethoate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.5 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-21 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111365	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111365, Disulfoton	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142551

Pollutant:

Disulfoton

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

2018 Edition of the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA drinking water health advisory for disulfoton is 0.7 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-21 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111366	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111366, Dyfonate (Fonofos or Fonophos)	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142659

Pollutant:

Dyfonate (Fonofos or Fonophos)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 10 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Fonofos.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fonofos is the maximum acceptable toxicant concentration (MATC) of 0.45 ug/L. The MATC is calculated as the geometric mean of the lowest observed effect concentration (LOEC) of 0.64 ug/L and the no observed effect concentration (NOEC) of 0.31 ug/L, as determined in a 21 day toxicity study with the water flea, Daphnia magna. Threshold values (LOEC and NOEC) are from USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-21 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111367	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111367, Endrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

137243

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Endrin from MacDonald et al., 2000a which states that the probable effect concentration for Endrin is 207 ug/kg. (dw = Dry Weight)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111406	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111406, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

137338

Pollutant:

Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 1.5 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1.5 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111406, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142408

Pollutant:

Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Esfenvalerate.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Esfenvalerate

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic concentration goal for Esfenvalerate is 0.3 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average). If the freely dissolved concentrations of Esfenvalerate were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-06-02 and 2016-06-02

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111406, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142465

Pollutant:

Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Esfenvalerate. Although a total of 20 samples were collected, 20 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Esfenvalerate

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111395	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111395, Ethoprop	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142411

Pollutant:

Ethoprop

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 10 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Ethoprop.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Ethoprop is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.8 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-21 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111393	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111393, Ethyl p-nitrophenyl (EPN)	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142376

Pollutant:

Ethyl p-nitrophenyl (EPN)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 10 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for EPN.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for EPN is the LC50 of 6.8 ug/L for Gammarus fasciatus (Scud) (USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-21 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111404	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA 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. 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. Zero of the 24 samples exceed the water quality threshold. [Zero of one sample exceeded the threshold in sediment, but this sample size is insufficient to determine beneficial use support; a minimum of 16 samples is needed.] 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 24 samples exceeded the water quality threshold, 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111404, Fenpropathrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142812

Pollutant:

Fenpropathrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 24 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Fenpropathrin.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fenpropathrin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.06 ug/L for a fish (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111404, Fenpropathrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

137497

Pollutant:

Fenpropathrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83¿92.

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for fenpropathrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 1 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for fenpropathrin from Ding et al. ( 2011).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111369	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA 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, and 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. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 30 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the WARM/COLD beneficial use. Zero of the 30 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the MUN beneficial use. Zero of one sediment sample exceeds the water quality threshold for sediment; this sample size is not sufficient to determine beneficial use support with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the 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 pf 30 samples exceeded the threshold, 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111369, Lead	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142954

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the maximum contaminant levels specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations which is incorporated by reference into this plan. (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin). The California Maximum Contaminant Level for lead is .015 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111369, Lead	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

137725

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lead .

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for lead in 128 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000a)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111369, Lead	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142903

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111369, Lead	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143035

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the maximum contaminant levels specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations which is incorporated by reference into this plan. (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin). The California Maximum Contaminant Level for lead is .015 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111370	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111370, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

137599

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Lindane from MacDonald et al., 2000a which states that the probable effect concentration for Lindane is 4.99 ug/kg. (dw = Dry Weight)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111371	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111371, Malathion	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143196

Pollutant:

Malathion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 29 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Malathion.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

2018 Edition of the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA drinking water health advisory for malathion is 500 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111371, Malathion	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

220976

Pollutant:

Malathion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 9 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Malathion.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA national ambient water quality criteria for freshwater aquatic life instantaneous maximum for malathion is 0.1 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-21 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111390	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111390, Methiocarb	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143145

Pollutant:

Methiocarb

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Methiocarb. Although a total of 15 samples were collected, 15 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Methiocarb is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 2.75 ug/L for a invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111398	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111398, Naled	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143420

Pollutant:

Naled

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Naled. Although a total of 10 samples were collected, 10 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Naled is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.045 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2016-11-21 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	111373	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Nickel
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA 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, and 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. Four line(s) of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 30 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the WARM beneficial use. One of the 30 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the MUN beneficial use. Zero of six sediment samples exceed the water quality threshold for sediment; this sample size is not sufficient to determine beneficial use support with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the 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 30 samples exceed the threshold for the WARM beneficial use and one of 30 samples exceed the threshold for the MUN beneficial use, 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 111373, Nickel	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3131

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111373, Nickel	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

138250

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for nickel in 48.6 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000a)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111373, Nickel	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143520

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Nickel.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for nickel is 0.1 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111373, Nickel	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3132

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek behind the cement factory.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111373, Nickel	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143702

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 29 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Nickel.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for nickel is 0.1 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111373, Nickel	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143626

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Nickel.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	127832	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the 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 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 30 samples exceed the water quality threshold. 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 30 samples exceed the water quality threshold 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127832, Nitrogen, Nitrite	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143817

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, Nitrite

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Nitrite as N.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for nitrite (as N) is 1.0 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111374	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111374, Oxamyl (Vydate)	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

144571

Pollutant:

Oxamyl (Vydate)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxamyl.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for Oxamyl is 50 ug/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111376	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111376, Parathion	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

145004

Pollutant:

Parathion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Parathion, Ethyl. Although a total of 10 samples were collected, 10 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA recommended freshwater aquatic life ambient water quality chronic criteria for Parathion is 0.013 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2016-11-21 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	130373	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 130373, Permethrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

144791

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Permethrin.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic concentration goal for Permethrin is 1 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average). If the freely dissolved concentrations of Permethrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Permethrin

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-02-28 and 2016-01-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 130373, Permethrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

138559

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for permethrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 8.9 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 8.9 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for permethrin from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 130373, Permethrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

144900

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Permethrin. Although a total of 17 samples were collected, 17 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Permethrin

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111396	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111396, Phorate	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

145681

Pollutant:

Phorate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 9 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Phorate. Although a total of 10 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Phorate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.21 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2016-11-21 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111396, Phorate	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

145659

Pollutant:

Phorate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 10 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Phorate.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences - Volume I Drinking Water and Health

Evaluation Guideline:

The national academy of sciences no-adverse effect level in drinking water for phorate is 0.7 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-21 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111399	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111399, Phosmet	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

145602

Pollutant:

Phosmet

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 10 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Phosmet.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

IRIS Reference Summary (Various Pollutants)

Evaluation Guideline:

Based on USEPA IRIS reference dose (RfD) as a drinking water level, the drinking water health advisory level for phosmet is 140 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-21 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111399, Phosmet	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

145605

Pollutant:

Phosmet

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 10 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Phosmet.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Phosmet is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.8 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-21 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111379	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
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 30 samples exceed the water quality threshold. 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 30 samples exceeded the threshold, 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 111379, Selenium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

146392

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Selenium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the maximum contaminant levels specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations which is incorporated by reference into this plan. (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin). The California MCL for Selenium is .05 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111379, Selenium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

146516

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 29 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Selenium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the maximum contaminant levels specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations which is incorporated by reference into this plan. (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin). The California MCL for Selenium is .05 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-11 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111379, Selenium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

146463

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 29 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Selenium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The selenium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.005 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-11 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111379, Selenium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

146477

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Selenium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The selenium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.005 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111379, Selenium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3133

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111379, Selenium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3134

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek behind the cement factory.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	111380	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Silver
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
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 29 samples exceed the water quality threshold. 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 29 samples exceeded the threshold, 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 111380, Silver	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3136

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek behind the cement factory.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111380, Silver	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3135

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111380, Silver	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

146984

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 29 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Silver.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the maximum contaminant levels specified in Table 64449-A of section 64449 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations (Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels, Consumer Acceptance Limits) which is incorporated by reference into this plan. (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin). The California Secondary MCL for silver is 0.1 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-11 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111380, Silver	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

146779

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 29 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Silver.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion maximum concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-11 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111380, Silver	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

146781

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 29 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Silver.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the maximum contaminant levels specified in Table 64449-A of section 64449 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations (Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels, Consumer Acceptance Limits) which is incorporated by reference into this plan. (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin). The California Secondary MCL for silver is 0.1 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-11 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111381	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111381, Simazine	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

146840

Pollutant:

Simazine

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 9 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Simazine.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Simazine is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 6 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-21 and 2018-05-24

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	127414	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Twelve of the 31 samples exceed the California Secondary MCL for Specific Conductivity. However, this is a recommended, not required value, which is lower than the upper and short-term acceptable ranges in Table 64449-B and is lower than the naturally occurring specific conductance in some southern California streams. This water quality threshold will be reevaluated for future Integrated Report cycles.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127414, Specific Conductivity	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

146998

Pollutant:

Specific Conductivity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 12 of 31 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for SpecificConductivity.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the maximum contaminant levels specified in Table 64449-A of section 64449 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations (Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels, Consumer Acceptance Limits) which is incorporated by reference into this plan. (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin). The California Secondary MCL for specific conductance is 900 uS/cm (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-09-19 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	111382	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Sulfates
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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
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 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two line(s) of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 41 samples exceed the water quality threshold. 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. Zero of 41 samples exceeded the water quality threshold, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be 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 111382, Sulfates	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3143

Pollutant:

Sulfates

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. None of the 11 samples were in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters in the Murrieta HA and all beneficial uses, the WQO for sulfate is 300 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not given.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One sample was reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111382, Sulfates	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

147155

Pollutant:

Sulfates

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Sulfate.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Sulfate water quality threshold in this HSA is 250 mg/L, and this concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period (Basin Plan, Table 3-2).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	111388	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Surfactants (MBAS)
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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
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 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two of the 197 samples exceed the water quality threshold. 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. Two of 197 samples exceeded the threshold, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be 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 111388, Surfactants (MBAS)	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3110

Pollutant:

Surfactants (MBAS)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. One of 11 samples was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters and all beneficial uses, the WQO for MBAS is 0.5 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not given.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One sample was reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111388, Surfactants (MBAS)	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3109

Pollutant:

Surfactants (MBAS)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

160

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by the Rancho California Water District from 1999 to 2002. One of 160 samples was in exceedance. (Rancho California Water District, 2002).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters and all beneficial uses, the WQO for MBAS is 0.5 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not reported.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected 4 times per month from 03/31/1999 to 04/17/2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111388, Surfactants (MBAS)	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143338

Pollutant:

Surfactants (MBAS)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 26 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for MBAS. Although a total of 27 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Secondary California Maximum Contaminant Level for MBAS is 0.5 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-05-24

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111383	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111383, Terbufos	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

147179

Pollutant:

Terbufos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Terbufos. Although a total of 10 samples were collected, 10 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Terbufos is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.03 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2016-11-21 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111383, Terbufos	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

147224

Pollutant:

Terbufos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 10 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Terbufos.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

2018 Edition of the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA drinking water health advisory for terbufos is 0.4 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-11-21 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111384	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Thallium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
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. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One of the 32 samples exceed the water quality threshold. 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. One of 32 samples exceeded the threshold, 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 111384, Thallium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

147228

Pollutant:

Thallium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Thallium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The thallium criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 1.7 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111384, Thallium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

147250

Pollutant:

Thallium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Thallium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The thallium criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 1.7 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111384, Thallium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3137

Pollutant:

Thallium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 asssessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111384, Thallium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3138

Pollutant:

Thallium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek behind the cement factory.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 asessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	127535	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127535, Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

139334

Pollutant:

Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Total DDTs from MacDonald et al., 2000a which states that the probable effect concentration for Total DDTs is 572 ug/kg. (dw = Dry Weight)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	111387	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Zinc
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA 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, and 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. Seven lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 30 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the WARM/COLD beneficial use. Two of the 86 samples exceed the water quality threshold for the MUN beneficial use. Zero of one sediment sample exceeds the water quality threshold for sediment; this sample size is not sufficient to determine beneficial use support with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the 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 30 samples exceed the threshold for the WARM/COLD beneficial use, and zero of 86 samples exceed the threshold for the MUN beneficial use, 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 111387, Zinc	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3140

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by the San Diego Regional Board on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek behind the cement factory.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111387, Zinc	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3139

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by the San Diego Regional Board on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance of the water quality objective (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111387, Zinc	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3141

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. None of the 11 samples were in exceedance of the water quality objective (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not given.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One sample was reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111387, Zinc	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

148155

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the maximum contaminant levels specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations which is incorporated by reference into this plan. (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin). The California Secondary MCL for zinc is 5.0 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111387, Zinc	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

148141

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 29 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the maximum contaminant levels specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations which is incorporated by reference into this plan. (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin). The California Secondary MCL for zinc is 5.0 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111387, Zinc	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

139360

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Zinc .

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for zinc in 459 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000a)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111387, Zinc	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

147794

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111387, Zinc	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3142

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District collected water samples from 1994 to 2005 for their NPDES MS4 Permit. Of the 43 samples, none were in exceedance of the water quality objective (RCFCWCD, 2005).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected on Murrieta Creek, however sites were not specified.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected from September 1994 to May 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data was collected under an appropriate QAPP consistent with section 6.1.4 of the Listing Policy.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	111377	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	pH
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
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 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two line(s) of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three of the 29 samples exceed the water quality threshold. 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. Three of 29 samples exceeded the water quality threshold, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be 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 111377, pH	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3144

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. None of the 14 samples were in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not given.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One to 2 samples were reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111377, pH	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

145452

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 22 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

In inland surface waters the pH shall not be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.5.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-09-19 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Data for Various Pollutants in Riverside County, 2007-2009.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111377, pH	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

74447

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three of 15 samples exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The pH of all inland surface waters shall not be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.5 as a result of waste discharges.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from the Long Canyon Channel and Murrieta Creek @ Clinton Keith Rd stations.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected seventeen times between 2007 and 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

NPDES quality assurance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	126449	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Benthic Community Effects
Final Listing Decision:	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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2033
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Benthic Community Effects are being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 3.9 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.9, additional lines of evidence (LOEs) associating the Benthic Community Effects decision with a water or sediment concentration of pollutants other than benthic-macroinvertebrate bioassessment or habitat assessment LOEs are necessary to place a water body on the 303(d) List for Benthic Community Effects. Two line(s) of evidence evaluating benthic-macroinvertebrate bioassessment data is/are available in the administrative record to assess this indicator. Five of six benthic-macroinvertebrate samples exceed the California Stream Condition Index (CSCI) impairment threshold. These data indicate that the waterbody is likely impaired for Benthic Community Effects. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for placing Benthic Community Effects in this waterbody segment 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. Five of six benthic-macroinvertebrate bioassessment samples had CSCI scores below 0.79. Therefore, this water body is exceeding the water quality threshold for the protection of the WARM and/or COLD beneficial use. 4. Pursuant to section 3.9 of the Listing Policy, the water segment has associated pollutant(s) samples that exceed water quality objectives. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126449, Benthic Community Effects	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

145950

Pollutant:

Phosphorus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126449, Benthic Community Effects	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

146333

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 11 of the 13 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Pyrethroids. Although a total of 26 samples were collected, 13 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The summed ratios of the pyrethroid pesticides bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, esfenvalerate, lambda-cyhalothrin, permethrin and their respective chronic concentration goals are not to exceed 1. If the freely dissolved concentrations of these pesticides were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126449, Benthic Community Effects	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143987

Pollutant:

Total Nitrogen as N

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 14 of 28 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Nitrogen, Total.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-05-24

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126449, Benthic Community Effects	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

134691

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 station. Monitoring site: ( 902LMC778 )

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-11-01 and 2018-08-29.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126449, Benthic Community Effects	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

147645

Pollutant:

Turbidity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Turbidity water quality threshold in this HSA is 20 NTU, and this level is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period (Basin Plan, Table 3-2).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-09-19 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

California Stream Condition Index Scores for the 2020 Integrated Report

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126449, Benthic Community Effects	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

215618

Pollutant:

Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Benthic macroinvertebrate surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed data for 902LMC778 to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 4 of 5 samples exceeded the threshold. CSCI scores were from 0.569055529 to 0.8423 .

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant or animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analysis of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board. Region 9 Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Bioassessment in complex environments: designing an index for consistent meaning in different settings

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Stream Condition Index (CSCI) is a biological scoring tool that helps aquatic resource managers translate complex data about benthic macroinvertebrates found living in a stream into an overall measure of stream health. The CSCI score is calculated by comparing the expected condition with actual (observed) results (Rhen, A.C. et al., 2015). CSCI scores range from 0 (highly degraded) to greater than 1 (equivalent to reference). CSCI scoring of biological condition are as follows (per the scientific paper supporting the development of the CSCI scoring tool): greater than or equal to 0.92 = likely intact condition, 0.91 to 0.80 = possibly altered condition, 0.79 to 0.63 = likely altered condition, less than or equal to 0.62 = very likely altered condition. Sites with scores below 0.79 are considered to have exceeded the water quality objective for the aquatic life beneficial use.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from station 902LMC778

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 5/15/2013 to 5/24/2018.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data was collected under a permit required receiving waters monitoring and reporting program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Southern California Regional Watershed Monitoring Program Bioassessment, Version 1.0, and Freshwater Bioassessment from Weston Solutions.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126449, Benthic Community Effects	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

215619

Pollutant:

Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Benthic macroinvertebrate surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed data for 902MCGSxx to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceeded the threshold. CSCI scores were from 0.54487146 to 0.54487146 .

Data Reference:

California Stream Condition Index Scores for the 2020 Integrated Report

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Bioassessment in complex environments: designing an index for consistent meaning in different settings

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from station 902MCGSxx

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 6/24/2010 to 6/24/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data was collected under a permit required receiving waters monitoring and reporting program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Southern California Regional Watershed Monitoring Program Bioassessment, Version 1.0, and Freshwater Bioassessment from Weston Solutions.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126449, Benthic Community Effects	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

140608

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 8 of 9 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Bifenthrin.

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic concentration goal for Bifenthrin is 0.1 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average). If the freely dissolved concentrations of Bifenthrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-02-28 and 2017-02-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126449, Benthic Community Effects	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142939

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 6 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lambda-cyhalothrin.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Lambda-cyhalothrin

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic concentration goal for Lambda-cyhalothrin is 0.3 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average). If the freely dissolved concentrations of Lambda-cyhalothrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-04 and 2017-02-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126449, Benthic Community Effects	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142774

Pollutant:

Iron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 15 of 30 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Iron.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-10-04 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111391	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Bifenthrin
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2033
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA 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 sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Eight of the nine samples exceed the water quality threshold. Zero of one sample exceeds the water quality threshold in sediment, but this sample size is insufficient to determine beneficial use support with the statistical power and confidence of the Listing Policy. 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 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. Eight of nine samples exceed the water quality threshold, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111391, Bifenthrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

140608

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 8 of 9 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Bifenthrin.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-02-28 and 2017-02-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111391, Bifenthrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

140545

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Bifenthrin. Although a total of 15 samples were collected, 15 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111391, Bifenthrin	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

135855

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for bifenthrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 0.43 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.43 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for bifenthrin from Amweg et al. (2005) and Amweg and Weston (2007).

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111402	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Cyhalothrin, Lambda
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2033
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. Six of six samples exceed the water quality threshold. 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 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. Six of six samples exceed the water quality threshold in water, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111402, Cyhalothrin, Lambda	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142939

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Lambda-cyhalothrin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-04 and 2017-02-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111402, Cyhalothrin, Lambda	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

142876

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lambda-cyhalothrin. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 14 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Lambda-cyhalothrin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2013-02-08 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	128174	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Mercury
Final Listing Decision:	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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2033
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. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two of the nine samples exceed the threshold. 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 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. Two of nine samples exceed the threshold and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 128174, Mercury	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143400

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury. Although a total of 26 samples were collected, 25 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The mercury criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms for mercury is 0.050 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 128174, Mercury	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

143401

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The mercury criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms for mercury is 0.050 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 128174, Mercury	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3128

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 128174, Mercury	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3129

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek behind the cement factory.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 128174, Mercury	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3130

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. None of the 6 samples were in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not given.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One to 2 samples were reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 128174, Mercury	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

138129

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for mercury in 1.06 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000a)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Data for Various Pollutants in Riverside County, 2007-2009.


DECISION ID	111375	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Oxygen, Dissolved
Final Listing Decision:	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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2033
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 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Eight of the 32 samples exceed the threshold. 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 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. Eight of 32 samples exceed the threshold and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111375, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

74446

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of 10 samples exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from the Murietta Creek and Long Canyon sampling stations.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected 10 times between 2007 and 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

NPDES quality assurance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111375, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

144615

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 7 of 22 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Dissolved oxygen levels shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l in inland surface waters with the WARM beneficial use designated (Water Quality Control Plan, San Diego Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-09-19 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111389	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Pyrethroids
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2033
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA 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 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. Eleven of 13 samples exceed the water quality threshold in water. Zero of one sample exceeds the water quality threshold in sediment, but this sample size is insufficient to determine beneficial use support with the statistical power and confidence of the Listing Policy. 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 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. Eleven of 13 samples exceed the water quality threshold in water, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111389, Pyrethroids	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

139184

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for the protection of aquatic life from pyrethroids is one toxic unit equivalent. A toxic unit equivalent is equal to the sum of; Bifenthrin, Cyfluthrin, Cypermethrin, Lambda-Cyhalothrin, and Permethrin, each having their reported concentration divided their respective evaluation guideline prior to being summed. If this results in a value greater than one, the sample day is considered to be in exceedance of the water quality standard. (Department of Fish and Game Aquatic Life Criteria for Pyrethroid Insecticides, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15

Guideline Reference:

Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83¿92.

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Guideline Reference:

Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: ll. Pyrethroid insecticides. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:51-103.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 902LMC778.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-05-15 to 2013-05-15

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111389, Pyrethroids	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

146333

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-10-04 to 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.


DECISION ID	111386	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Turbidity
Final Listing Decision:	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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2033
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 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Seventeen of the 33 samples exceed the MUN beneficial use threshold. 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 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. Seventeen of the 33 samples exceed the threshold and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111386, Turbidity	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

147645

Pollutant:

Turbidity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Turbidity water quality threshold in this HSA is 20 NTU, and this level is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period (Basin Plan, Table 3-2).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-09-19 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 9.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111386, Turbidity	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

148039

Pollutant:

Turbidity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed San Diego Region data for Murrieta Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 17 of 31 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Turbidity.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Secondary California Maximum Contaminant Level for Turbidity is 5 NTU (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (902LMC778)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-09-19 and 2018-08-29

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Riverside County. 2018. Volume II: Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111386, Turbidity	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3111

Pollutant:

Turbidity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. The single sample was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for turbidity is 5.0 ntu.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 111386, Turbidity	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3112

Pollutant:

Turbidity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by the RWQCB on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for turbidity is 5.0 ntu.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The sample was collected at Murrieta Creek behind the cement factory.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	69853	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Aluminum
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 lines of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the one sample exceeds the objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the 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 one sample exceeds the objective 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. 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 69853, Aluminum	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3153

Pollutant:

Aluminum

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall on 12/06/1999. One sample was collected. It was equal to the WQO of 0.2 mg/L. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for Aluminum is 0.2 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not reported.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 12/06/1999.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	68476	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Antimony
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	The decision has not changed from the previous listing cycle. No new data were assessed for the current listing cycle. Therefore, the previous conclusion remains unchanged, and is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the two samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for antimony. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of the two samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for antimony 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. 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 68476, Antimony	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3113

Pollutant:

Antimony

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by the RWQCB on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68476, Antimony	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3114

Pollutant:

Antimony

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by the RWQCB on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek behind the cement factory.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	68314	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Beryllium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	The decision has not changed from the previous listing cycle. No new data were assessed for the current listing cycle. Therefore, the previous conclusion remains unchanged, and is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the two samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for beryllium. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of the two samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for beryllium 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. 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 68314, Beryllium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3118

Pollutant:

Beryllium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected. It was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

Sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68314, Beryllium	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3119

Pollutant:

Beryllium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected. It was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek behind the cement factory.

Temporal Representation:

Sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	76495	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Boron
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	The decision has not changed from the previous listing cycle. No new data were assessed for the current listing cycle. Therefore, the previous conclusion remains unchanged, and is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 11 samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for boron. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of the 11 samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for boron 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. 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 76495, Boron	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3152

Pollutant:

Boron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. None of the 11 samples were in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek at Temecula. Exact location was not reported.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One to 2 samples were reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	69852	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Chloride
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:	The decision has not changed from the previous listing cycle. No new data were assessed for the current listing cycle. Therefore, the previous conclusion remains unchanged, and is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 15 samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for chloride. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of the 15 samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for chloride 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 26 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.2. 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 69852, Chloride	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3151

Pollutant:

Chloride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. None of the 15 samples were in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters in the Murrieta HA and all beneficial uses, the WQO for Chloride is 300 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not reported.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One to 2 samples were reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	77131	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Cyanide
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:	The decision has not changed from the previous listing cycle. No new data were assessed for the current listing cycle. Therefore, the previous conclusion remains unchanged, and is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the six samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for cyanide. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of the six samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for cyanide 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. 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 77131, Cyanide	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3150

Pollutant:

Cyanide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall on 6 days from 1997 to 2000. All 6 samples were non-detect. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For waters with a municipal beneficial use, the WQO for Cyanide is 0.2 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not reported.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in 1997-2000. One to 2 samples were collected per year.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	76060	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Fluoride
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:	The decision has not changed from the previous listing cycle. No new data were assessed for the current listing cycle. Therefore, the previous conclusion remains unchanged, and is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 11 samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for fluoride. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of the 11 samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for fluoride 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. 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 76060, Fluoride	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3149

Pollutant:

Fluoride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. None of the 11 samples were in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters and all beneficial uses, the WQO for Fluoride is 1.0 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not reported.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One to 2 samples were reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	69517	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Oil and Grease
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:	The decision has not changed from the previous listing cycle. No new data were assessed for the current listing cycle. Therefore, the previous conclusion remains unchanged, and is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2, one line(s) of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. This conclusion is based on the fact that the data shows 1 out of 15 samples had "detectable levels" of oil and grease. There is no numeric water quality objective to compare the data to, to determine if water quality objectives are being met or exceeded. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. This conclusion is based on the fact that the data shows 1 out of 15 samples had "detectable levels" of oil and grease and this information is insufficient to determine with the confidence and power required by the Listing Policy. There is no numeric water quality objective to compare the data to, to determine if water quality objectives are being met or exceeded. A minimum of five samples is needed for application of table 3.2 when there is a numeric water quality objective. 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 69517, Oil and Grease	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3145

Pollutant:

Oil and Grease

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Nuisance

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. Fourteen of 15 samples were non-detect. A measured value of 1.2 mg/L was reported for 1 of 15 samples. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters and all beneficial uses, for Oil and Grease, waters shall not contain oils, greases, waxes, or other materials in concentrations which result in a visible film or coating on the surface of the water or on objects in the water, or which cause nuisance or which otherwise adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not given.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One to 2 samples were reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	69659	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Total Dissolved Solids
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:	The decision has not changed from the previous listing cycle. No new data were assessed for the current listing cycle. Therefore, the previous conclusion remains unchanged, and is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Twenty-five of 173 samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for total dissolved solids. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Twenty-five of 173 samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for total dissolved solids and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	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 69659, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3105

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

160

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by the Rancho California Water District from 1999 to 2002. Twenty-three of 160 samples were in exceedance. (Rancho California Water District, 2002).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan : For inland surface waters in the Murrieta HA, and all beneficial uses, the WQO for total dissolved solids is 750 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not reported.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected 4 times per month from 03/31/1999 to 04/17/2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69659, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3108

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 2000. One of 11 samples was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not given.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 06/01/2000. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One sample was reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69659, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3106

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. The single sample was not in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters in the Murrieta HA and all beneficial uses, the WQO for TDS is 750 mg/L. This concentration is not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time during any one year period.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek at Calle Del Oso Rd.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69659, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3107

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by RWQCB9 on 06/09/1998. One sample was collected, it was in exceedance. (SWRCB, 2003).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at Murrieta Creek behind the cement factory.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 06/09/1998.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	77052	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

Pollutant:	Nitrogen
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This following decision is carried over from the previous listing cycle (with update to table 3.1): This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Thirty nine of the 164 samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for total nitrogen as N. 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. Thirty nine of the 164 samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for total nitrogen as N, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 77052, Nitrogen	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3146

Pollutant:

Nitrogen

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by LAW Crandall from 1997 to 1999. Four N:P ratios were calculated, according to days on which both Nitrogen and Phosphorus samples were collected. None of the 4 ratios were in exceedance of the 10:1 N:P ratio.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters, enclosed bays and estuaries, coastal lagoons, and ground waters for all beneficial uses, analogous threshold values have not been set for nitrogen compounds; however, natural ratios of nitrogen to phosphorus are to be determined by surveillance and monitoring and upheld. If data are lacking, a ratio of N:P = 10:1, on a weight to weight basis shall be used.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Murrieta Creek. Exact location was not given.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 12/09/1997 to 12/06/1999. One to 4 samples were collected per year. One sample was reported per sampling day.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data used in 2002 assessment.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 77052, Nitrogen	Region 9
Murrieta Creek

LOE ID:

3104

Pollutant:

Nitrogen

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

160

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data were collected by the Rancho California Water District from 1999 to 2002. The N:P ratio was used to assess data. Thirty-nine of 160 samples exceeded the 10:1 ratio.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: For inland surface waters, enclosed bays and estuaries, coastal lagoons, and ground waters and all beneficial uses, for Nitrogen, analogous threshold values have not been set for nitrogen compounds; however, natural ratios of nitrogen to phosphorus are to be determined by surveillance and monitoring and upheld. If data are lacking, a ratio of N:P = 10:1, on a weight to weight basis shall be used.

Objective/Criterion Reference: