| Water Body Name: | Artesia-Norwalk Drain |
| Water Body ID: | CAR4051501020081010131508 |
| Water Body Type: | River & Stream |
DECISION ID |
68757 |
Region 4 |
Artesia-Norwalk Drain |
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| Pollutant: | Copper |
| Final Listing Decision: | Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) |
| Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: | Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016) |
| Revision Status | Original |
| Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: | Pollutant |
| Regional Board Conclusion: | This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under 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. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is not sufficient justification for placing the water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. There are zero of seven samples that exceed the CTR CMC and zero of seven samples that exceed the CTR CCC, and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. 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: | 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. 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. |
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| LOE ID: | 21334 | ||||
| Pollutant: | Copper | ||||
| LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water | ||||
| Matrix: | Water | ||||
| Fraction: | Dissolved | ||||
| Beneficial Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat | ||||
| Aquatic Life Use: | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Wildlife Habitat | ||||
| Number of Samples: | 7 | ||||
| Number of Exceedances: | 0 | ||||
| Data and Information Type: | Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants) | ||||
| Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | A total of zero of seven samples exceeded the CTR CCC and a total of zero of seven samples exceeded the CTR CMC. | ||||
| Data Reference: | 2006-2007 Monitoring Data (MS4 Data) for Tributaries of the San Gabriel River Watershed- CI 6948 for order no. 01-182 NPDES No. CAS004001 Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the Incorporated Cities therein, Except the City of Long Beach. | ||||
| SWAMP Data: | Non-SWAMP | ||||
| Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | CTR Dissolved Copper Criterion for continuous concentration (CCC) and maximum concentration (CMC) in water for the protection of aquatic life is expressed as a function of the total hardness of the water body. The aquatic life criteria will vary depending of total hardness reported at the sampling site. The CMC is the highest concentration of a pollutant to which aquatic life can be exposed for a short period of time without deleterious effects and the CCC is the highest concentration to which aquatic life can be exposed for an extended period of time (four days) without deleterious effects. This criterion is linked and applicable for the protection of aquatic life Beneficial Uses. | ||||
| 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 | ||||
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| Spatial Representation: | The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works took grab samples at monitoring station TS18, at the intersection of Wardlow Rd and Artesia-Norwalk drain. | ||||
| Temporal Representation: | Grab samples were taken several times per year during wet- and dry-weather from October 2006 through April 2007. | ||||
| Environmental Conditions: | |||||
| QAPP Information: | Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Los Angeles County MS4 Permit (No. CAS004001) Monitoring and Reporting Program. | ||||
| QAPP Information Reference(s): | Monitoring and Reporting Program - CI 6948 for order no. 01-182 NPDES No. CAS004001 Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the incorporated cities, except the City of Long Beach | ||||
DECISION ID |
70998 |
Region 4 |
Artesia-Norwalk Drain |
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| Pollutant: | Selenium |
| Final Listing Decision: | List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) |
| Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: | List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016) |
| Revision Status | Original |
| Sources: | A Source Unknown |
| Expected TMDL Completion Date: | 2021 |
| Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: | Pollutant |
| Regional Board Conclusion: | This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 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. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list 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. Two of seven samples exceeded the California Toxics Rule Criterion Continuous Concentration for selenium and 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 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. 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. |
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| LOE ID: | 21338 | ||||
| Pollutant: | Selenium | ||||
| LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water | ||||
| Matrix: | Water | ||||
| Fraction: | Total | ||||
| Beneficial Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat | ||||
| Aquatic Life Use: | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Wildlife Habitat | ||||
| Number of Samples: | 7 | ||||
| Number of Exceedances: | 2 | ||||
| Data and Information Type: | Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants) | ||||
| Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Two of seven samples exceeded the California Toxics Rule Criterion Continous Concentration for Selenium. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for Selenium in accordance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit monitoring and testing parameters. | ||||
| Data Reference: | 2006-2007 Monitoring Data (MS4 Data) for Tributaries of the San Gabriel River Watershed- CI 6948 for order no. 01-182 NPDES No. CAS004001 Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the Incorporated Cities therein, Except the City of Long Beach. | ||||
| SWAMP Data: | Non-SWAMP | ||||
| Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The California Toxics Rule lists a Criterion Continuous Concentration of 5.0 ug/L for Selenium. | ||||
| 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 | ||||
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| Spatial Representation: | The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works took grab samples at monitoring station TS18, at the intersection of Wardlow Rd and Artesia-Norwalk drain. | ||||
| Temporal Representation: | Grab samples were taken several times per year during wet- and dry-weather from October 2006 through April 2007. | ||||
| Environmental Conditions: | |||||
| QAPP Information: | Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Los Angeles County MS4 Permit (No. CAS004001) Monitoring and Reporting Program. | ||||
| QAPP Information Reference(s): | Monitoring and Reporting Program - CI 6948 for order no. 01-182 NPDES No. CAS004001 Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the incorporated cities, except the City of Long Beach | ||||
DECISION ID |
71906 |
Region 4 |
Artesia-Norwalk Drain |
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| Pollutant: | Indicator Bacteria |
| Final Listing Decision: | List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL) |
| Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: | List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2016) |
| Revision Status | Original |
| Sources: | A Source Unknown |
| TMDL Name: | San Gabriel River Coliform (45) |
| TMDL Project Code: | 391 |
| Date TMDL Approved by USEPA: | 06/14/2016 |
| Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: | Pollutant |
| Regional Board Conclusion: | There is sufficient justification to place this waterbody/pollutant in the Being Addressed portion of the CWA 303(d) List because a TMDL has been completed and approved by USEPA, and is expected to result in attainment of the standard.
This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The San Gabriel River Bacteria TMDL was approved by USEPA on 06/14/2016. 2. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. |
| Regional Board Decision Recommendation: | After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded. |
| State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation: | |
| State Board Decision Recommendation: | After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board. |
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| LOE ID: | 21354 | ||||
| Pollutant: | Indicator Bacteria | ||||
| LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water | ||||
| Matrix: | Water | ||||
| Fraction: | None | ||||
| Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation | ||||
| Number of Samples: | 6 | ||||
| Number of Exceedances: | 6 | ||||
| Data and Information Type: | Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data | ||||
| Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Six of six samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in fresh water and one out of one samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objective. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria in accordance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit monitoring and testing parameters. | ||||
| Data Reference: | 2006-2007 Monitoring Data (MS4 Data) for Tributaries of the San Gabriel River Watershed- CI 6948 for order no. 01-182 NPDES No. CAS004001 Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the Incorporated Cities therein, Except the City of Long Beach. | ||||
| SWAMP Data: | Non-SWAMP | ||||
| Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Basin Plan bacteria objectives state that to protect water contact recreation in fresh waters individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400/100 ml; and E. coli density shall not exceed 235/100 ml. The bacteria objectives also establish that the geometric means of individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200/100 ml; and the E. coli density shall not exceed 126/100 ml, as a geometric mean. The bacteria objectives are found in Attachment A of Regional Board Resolution No. 2001-018. | ||||
| Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan | ||||
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| Spatial Representation: | The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works took grab samples at monitoring station TS18, at the intersection of Wardlow Rd and Artesia-Norwalk drain. | ||||
| Temporal Representation: | Grab samples were taken approximately six per year (four wet-weather events and two dry-weather events), from October 2006 through April 2007. | ||||
| Environmental Conditions: | |||||
| QAPP Information: | Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in Los Angeles County MS4 Permit (No. CAS004001) Monitoring and Reporting Program. | ||||
| QAPP Information Reference(s): | Monitoring and Reporting Program - CI 6948 for order no. 01-182 NPDES No. CAS004001 Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the incorporated cities, except the City of Long Beach | ||||