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

Supporting Information

Regional Board 5 - Central Valley Region

Water Body Name: Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
Water Body ID: CAR5355000020101024130145
Water Body Type: River & Stream
 
DECISION ID
119653
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
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)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Readily available data for this water body have not been used to determine standards attainment. No decision has been made regarding beneficial use support due to a lack of clarity in the status of this water body under the Clean Water Act and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. A decision regarding the beneficial use support of this water body will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle if it is determined that this water body is classified as a Water of the United States under the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing status for this water body-pollutant combination should not change this cycle because of a lack of clarity in the status of this water body under the Clean Water Act and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
 
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 119653, Copper
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 187884
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Copper.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level for copper incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 1.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (535XHDACA)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-02-07 and 2014-03-05
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Michael L. Johnson LLC. 2015. Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119653, Copper
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 187929
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 12
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 12 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Copper.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level for copper incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 1.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (535XHDACA)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-02-07 and 2016-02-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Michael L. Johnson LLC. 2015. Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119653, Copper
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64560
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 17 samples exceed the criterion for Copper.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California secondary maximum contaminant level for copper is 1.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR Title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA, Hilmar Drain @ Mitchell Rd - 535XHDAMR]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
126703
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
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: Readily available data for this water body have not been used to determine standards attainment. No decision has been made regarding beneficial use support due to a lack of clarity in the status of this water body under the Clean Water Act and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. A decision regarding the beneficial use support of this water body will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle if it is determined that this water body is classified as a Water of the United States under the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing status for this water body-pollutant combination should not change this cycle because of a lack of clarity in the status of this water body under the Clean Water Act and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126703, Specific Conductivity
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 229348
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 23
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 23 of 29 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for SpecificConductivity.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California Secondary MCL that is incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin for specific conductance is 900 uS/cm.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (535XHDACA)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-02-07 and 2016-09-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Michael L. Johnson LLC. 2015. Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126703, Specific Conductivity
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64440
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 30
Number of Exceedances: 19
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 19 of 30 samples exceed the criterion for Conductivity(Us).
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California secondary maximum contaminant levels for electrical conductivity provide a range of values including a recommended level (900 uS/cm), an upper level (1,600 uS/cm) and a short-term level (2,200 uS/cm). The recommended level of 900 uS/cm was used as it is protective of all drinking water uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR Title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA, Hilmar Drain @ Mitchell Rd - 535XHDAMR]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/22/2009.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
94569
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the 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 sixteen samples exceed the California Primary MCL for MUN.

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 sixteen samples exceed the California Primary MCL for MUN 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 94569, Arsenic
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64535
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Arsenic.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California primary maximum contaminant level for arsenic is 0.010 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89367
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
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: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89367, Atrazine
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64542
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Atrazine.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California primary maximum contaminant level for atrazine is 1 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89368
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89368, Cadmium
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64546
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Cadmium.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California primary maximum contaminant level for cadmium is 5 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89369
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Carbofuran
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: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89369, Carbofuran
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64559
 
Pollutant: Carbofuran
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Carbofuran.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California primary maximum contaminant level for Carbofuran is 18 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89371
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
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: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89371, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64576
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for DDT(p,p). Sixteen samples were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The criterion for total DDT to protect human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.00059 ug/L (California Toxics Rule).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
100490
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 100490, Dieldrin
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64424
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin. Thirteen samples were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The criterion for Dieldrin to protect human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89372
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Endrin
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: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89372, Endrin
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64441
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Endrin criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.76 ug/L. (California Toxics Rule, 2000)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89373
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Glyphosate
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: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89373, Glyphosate
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64458
 
Pollutant: Glyphosate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Glyphosate.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California primary maximum contaminant level for Glyphosate is 700 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89374
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Methoxychlor
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: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89374, Methoxychlor
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64722
 
Pollutant: Methoxychlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Methoxychlor.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California primary maximum contaminant level for Methoxychlor, 30 ug/L, is incorporated by reference into the (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin Basins).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89375
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Molinate
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: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89375, Molinate
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64725
 
Pollutant: Molinate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Molinate.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California primary maximum contaminant level for Molinate is 20 ug/L .
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89454
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Nickel
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89454, Nickel
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64731
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Nickel.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California primary maximum contaminant level for nickel is 0.1 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89455
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, Nitrate
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: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89455, Nitrogen, Nitrate
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64732
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 9
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 9 of 17 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California primary maximum contaminant level for nitrate (NO3 as N) is 10.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA, Hilmar Drain @ Mitchell Rd - 535XHDAMR]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89456
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, Nitrite
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: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89456, Nitrogen, Nitrite
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64733
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, Nitrite
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrite as N.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California primary maximum contaminant level for nitrite (as N) is 1 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89457
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Oxamyl (Vydate)
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: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89457, Oxamyl (Vydate)
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 79605
 
Pollutant: Oxamyl (Vydate)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: State Water Board staff assessed ILRP data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Oxamyl.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California Maximum Contaminant Level for Oxamyl incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin Basins is 50 ug/L (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin Basins).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
89458
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Selenium
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89458, Selenium
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64739
 
Pollutant: Selenium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 12
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 12 samples exceed the criterion for Selenium.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California primary maximum contaminant level for selenium is 0.05 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
100491
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Simazine
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: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 100491, Simazine
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64742
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Simazine.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California primary maximum contaminant level for Simazine is 4 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR Title 22
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89460
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Thiobencarb/Bolero
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: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89460, Thiobencarb/Bolero
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64611
 
Pollutant: Thiobencarb/Bolero
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Thiobencarb.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of Thiobencarb in excess of 1.0 µg/L. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89461
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
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: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89461, Total Dissolved Solids
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 79604
 
Pollutant: Total Dissolved Solids
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 13
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: State Water Board staff assessed ILRP data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 13 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Dissolved Solids.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin: At a minimum, water designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The secondary MCL for Total Dissolved Solids is 500 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
89462
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
Pollutant: Zinc
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89462, Zinc
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 64613
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 16
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceed the criterion for Zinc.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California secondary maximum contaminant level for zinc is 5.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR Title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/23/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0.
 
 
DECISION ID
89541
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
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)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Data for this water segment-pollutant combination were received by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of the data solicitation for the 2014 Integrated Report Cycle. These data were not assessed as part of the 2014 Integrated Report.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: Data for this water segment - pollutant combination were not assessed by RWQCB staff during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle. RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list at this time. These data will be assessed by RWQCB staff during a future Integrated Report cycle to determine 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 89541, pH
Region 5     
Hilmar Drain (Merced County)
 
LOE ID: 79606
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 30
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: State Water Board staff assessed ILRP data for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 30 samples exceed the criterion for pH.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in East San Joaquin, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin: pH should not be lower than 6.5 or higher than 8.5.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Hilmar Drain (Merced County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ Hilmar Drain @ Central Ave - 535XHDACA, Hilmar Drain @ Mitchell Rd - 535XHDAMR]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-9/22/2009.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The Quality Assurance Project Plan by the East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, Revision 1.0 was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s):