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

Supporting Information

Regional Board 5 - Central Valley Region

Water Body Name:	North Side Canal (Merced County)
Water Body ID:	CAR5356000020101101101141
Water Body Type:	River & Stream


DECISION ID	89130	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

Pollutant:	Alachlor
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 89130, Alachlor	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

LOE ID:

68319

Pollutant:

Alachlor

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 6 individual whole water samples were collected; 0 of 6 samples exceeded the objective (2 ug/L).

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Merced Irrigation District, 2005-2008.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California primary maximum contaminant level for alachlor is 2 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 North Side Canal (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [North Side Canal @ Spill to Merced R - 545MRDNSC]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 7/31/2007-9/16/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	89131	Region 5
North Side Canal (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 89131, Atrazine	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

LOE ID:

68321

Pollutant:

Atrazine

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 6 individual whole water samples were collected; 0 of 6 samples exceeded the objective (1 ug/L).

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Merced Irrigation District, 2005-2008.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for atrazine is 0.001 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:

Data for this line of evidence for North Side Canal (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [North Side Canal @ Spill to Merced R - 545MRDNSC]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 7/31/2007-9/16/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	89132	Region 5
North Side Canal (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 89132, Glyphosate	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

LOE ID:

68330

Pollutant:

Glyphosate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 6 individual whole water samples were collected; 0 of 6 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline (700 ug/L).

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Merced Irrigation District, 2005-2008.

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 North Side Canal (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [North Side Canal @ Spill to Merced R - 545MRDNSC]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 7/31/2007-9/16/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	100496	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

Pollutant:	Metolachlor
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 100496, Metolachlor	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

LOE ID:

68344

Pollutant:

Metolachlor

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

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 Ag Waiver data for North Side Canal (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Metolachlor.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Merced Irrigation District, 2005-2008.

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. (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:

The National Ambient Water Quality criterion for Human Health and Welfare Protection of Public Health Effects (other than cancer effects) from Water & Fish Consumption for metolachlor is 44 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for North Side Canal (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [North Side Canal @ Spill to Merced R - 545MRDNSC]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected intermittently between 7/31/2007 and 9/16/2008. One pair of samples was collected within the a one-week period; the sample results were averaged.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	89133	Region 5
North Side Canal (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 89133, Molinate	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

LOE ID:

68347

Pollutant:

Molinate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

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 Ag Waiver data for North Side Canal (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Molinate.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Merced Irrigation District, 2005-2008.

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 North Side Canal (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [North Side Canal @ Spill to Merced R - 545MRDNSC]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected intermittently between 7/31/2007 and 9/16/2008. One pair of samples was collected within the a one-week period; the sample results were averaged.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	89134	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

Pollutant:	Norflurazon
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 89134, Norflurazon	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

LOE ID:

68348

Pollutant:

Norflurazon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

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 Ag Waiver data for North Side Canal (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Molinate.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Merced Irrigation District, 2005-2008.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Based on USEPA IRIS reference dose (RfD) as a drinking water level, the drinking water health advisory level for norflurazon is 280 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

IRIS Database Calculations (summary)

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for North Side Canal (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [North Side Canal @ Spill to Merced R - 545MRDNSC]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected intermittently between 7/31/2007 and 9/16/2008. One pair of samples was collected within the a one-week period; the sample results were averaged.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	89135	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

Pollutant:	Oryzalin
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 89135, Oryzalin	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

LOE ID:

68357

Pollutant:

Oryzalin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

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 Ag Waiver data for North Side Canal (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Molinate.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Merced Irrigation District, 2005-2008.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Based on USEPA IRIS reference dose (RfD) as a drinking water level, the drinking water health advisory level for Oryzalin is 35 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

IRIS Database Calculations (summary)

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for North Side Canal (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [North Side Canal @ Spill to Merced R - 545MRDNSC]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected intermittently between 7/31/2007 and 9/16/2008. One pair of samples was collected within the a one-week period; the sample results were averaged.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	89219	Region 5
North Side Canal (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 89219, Simazine	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

LOE ID:

68361

Pollutant:

Simazine

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

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 Ag Waiver data for North Side Canal (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Molinate.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Merced Irrigation District, 2005-2008.

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 North Side Canal (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [North Side Canal @ Spill to Merced R - 545MRDNSC]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected intermittently between 7/31/2007 and 9/16/2008. One pair of samples was collected within the a one-week period; the sample results were averaged.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	89220	Region 5
North Side Canal (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)(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 89220, Specific Conductivity	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

LOE ID:

68328

Pollutant:

Specific Conductivity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

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 Ag Waiver data for North Side Canal (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 7 samples exceed the criterion for Conductivity(Us).

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Merced Irrigation District, 2005-2008.

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 North Side Canal (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [North Side Canal @ Spill to Merced R - 545MRDNSC]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 7/31/2007-9/16/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	89221	Region 5
North Side Canal (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 89221, Thiobencarb/Bolero	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

LOE ID:

68367

Pollutant:

Thiobencarb/Bolero

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

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 Ag Waiver data for North Side Canal (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Molinate.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Merced Irrigation District, 2005-2008.

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 North Side Canal (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [North Side Canal @ Spill to Merced R - 545MRDNSC]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected intermittently between 7/31/2007 and 9/16/2008. One pair of samples was collected within the a one-week period; the sample results were averaged.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	89222	Region 5
North Side Canal (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 89222, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 5
North Side Canal (Merced County)

LOE ID:

78531

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

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:

State Water Board staff assessed ILRP data for North Side Canal (Merced County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceed the criterion for Dissolved Solids.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in Merced Irrigation District, 2005-2008.

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 North Side Canal (Merced County) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ North Side Canal @ Spill to Merced R - 545MRDNSC]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 7/31/2007-9/16/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

none

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