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

Supporting Information

Regional Board 5 - Central Valley Region

Water Body Name: Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
Water Body ID: CAR5411000020050920172409
Water Body Type: River & Stream
 
DECISION ID
117253
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Nickel
Final Listing Decision: Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Reason for Delisting: Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Seven lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of 59 samples reported as a dissolved concentration exceed the criteria for COMM, zero of 59 samples reported as a dissolved concentration exceed the water quality objective for MUN, zero of 59 samples reported as a dissolved concentration exceed the water quality criteria for WARM, zero of 59 samples reported as a total concentration exceed the criteria for COMM, two of 81 samples reported as a total concentration exceed the water quality objective for MUN and zero of 5 samples exceed the criteria for COLD.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of 59 samples reported as a dissolved concentration exceed the criteria for COMM, zero of 59 samples reported as a dissolved concentration exceed the water quality objective for MUN, zero of 59 samples reported as a dissolved concentration exceed the water quality criteria for WARM, zero of 59 samples reported as a total concentration exceed the criteria for COMM, two of 81 samples reported as a total concentration exceed the water quality objective for MUN and zero of 5 samples exceed the criteria for COLD and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117253, Nickel
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 191752
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Nickel.
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 Nickel criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 4,600 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117253, Nickel
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 191888
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Nickel.
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 Nickel criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 4,600 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117253, Nickel
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 191862
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Nickel.
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 Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for nickel incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.1 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117253, Nickel
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 191753
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Nickel.
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 Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for nickel incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.1 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117253, Nickel
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65002
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 22
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 22 samples exceed the criterion for Nickel.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117253, Nickel
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65003
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed AgWaiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Nickel.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The nickel criterion in freshwater is hardness-dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness-dependent formula for metals criteria.
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 4/14/2009-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117253, Nickel
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 191844
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Nickel.
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: California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117259
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Simazine
Final Listing Decision: Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Reason for Delisting: Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Eight lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant for Municipal and Domestic Supply (MUN) and Warm Freshwater Habitat (WARM). Four of the 113 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceeded the objective for MUN. Zero of the four samples, reported as a dissolved concentration, exceed the objective for MUN. Two of the 116 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the guideline for WARM. Zero of the four samples, reported as a dissolved concentration, exceed the guideline for WARM.

LOE 65031 has been replaced by LOE 222564 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark. LOE 130843 has been replaced by LOE 222574 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Four of the 113 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceeded the objective for MUN. Zero of the four samples, reported as a dissolved concentration, exceed the objective for MUN. Two of the 116 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the guideline for WARM. Zero of the four samples, reported as a dissolved concentration, exceed the guideline for WARM. This does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117259, Simazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 222564
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 22
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 22 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Simazine.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Simazine is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 6 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2004-12-29 and 2009-08-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117259, Simazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 222574
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 38
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP5_WSJRWC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 38 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Simazine.
Data Reference: Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Simazine is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 6 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2016-01-07
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board  
QAPP Information Reference(s): Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117259, Simazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 205299
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Simazine.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for Simazine incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.004 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 (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-09 and 2016-07-12
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117259, Simazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 205304
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Simazine.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Simazine is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 6 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-09 and 2016-07-12
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117259, Simazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 193407
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Simazine.
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: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Simazine is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 6 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117259, Simazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 193456
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Simazine.
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 Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for Simazine incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.004 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117259, Simazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65032
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 19
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Simazine.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117259, Simazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 130808
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 38
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 38 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Simazine.
Data Reference: Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California Maximum Contaminant Level for Simazine incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin Basins is 4 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: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2016-01-07
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board  
QAPP Information Reference(s): Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
 
DECISION ID
117224
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant. Four lines of evidence are available to assess for Municipal and Domestic Supply. One line of evidence is available to assess for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Nine of the 103 samples exceed the objective for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Zero of the 59 samples exceed the objective for Warm Freshwater Habitat.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Nine of the 103 samples exceed the objective for Municipal and Domestic Supply and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117224, Arsenic
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186473
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Arsenic.
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 dissolved arsenic criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater for dissolved arsenic is 150 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117224, Arsenic
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186410
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Arsenic.
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 Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for arsenic incorporated by reference in the Basin Plan is 0.010 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117224, Arsenic
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65013
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 23 samples exceed the criterion for Arsenic.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117224, Arsenic
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 8459
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
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: None of the 17 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the USEPA Primary MCL of 10 ug/L for total arsenic
Data Reference: San Joaquin River SWAMP Monitoring Data - Drainage Basin Inflows
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Total arsenic levels must not exceed the USEPA Primary MCL of 10 ug/L
Objective/Criterion Reference: California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15. Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Ingram Creek at River Road
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between August 29, 2001 and June 24, 2003
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117224, Arsenic
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 26641
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Four samples were taken from Ingram Creek in 2006. One of the four samples exceeded the USEPA MCL for arsenic.
Data Reference: Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program
  Monitoring and Reporting Program, Order Nos. R5-2003-0826, R5-2005-0833, and R5-2008-0005 for Coalition Groups Under Resolution No. R5-2003-0105, Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges From Irrigated Lands Within the Central Valley Region
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: USEPA primary MCL of 10 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
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Ingram Creek at River Road in San Joaquin County.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected between July and October 2006. Samples were collected at monthly intervals.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data quality: Good. Monitoring was conducted in accordance with Central Valley Water Board Monitoring and Reporting Program (order number R5-2003-0826) requirements (CVRWQCB, 2003)
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
126761
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Eight lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant. Five lines of evidence are available to assess for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Two lines of evidence are available to assess for Municipal and Domestic Supply. One line of evidence is available to assess for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms. Zero of the fourteen sediment samples exceed the DDT guideline for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Zero of the eleven sediment samples exceed the Total DDT guideline for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Thirteen of the thirteen water samples exceed the DDT criteria for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Thirteen of the thirteen water samples exceed the DDT criteria for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Three of the three water samples exceed the DDT criteria for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Thirteen of the thirteen water samples exceed the DDT criteria for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Thirteen of the thirteen water samples exceed the DDT criteria for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Three of the three water samples exceed the DDT criteria for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms. This exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126761, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 188567
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 54 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The DDT(p,p) criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00059 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126761, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 188262
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 54 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The DDT criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126761, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 188281
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 54 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The DDT-4,4' criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126761, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 196341
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 11
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 11 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) .
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for Sum DDT from MacDonald et al., 2000a which states that the probable effect concentration for Sum DDT is 62.9 ug/kg. (dw = Dry Weight)
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2012-03-12 to 2017-09-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126761, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78913
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The DDT method detection limit for 12 of the 22 water samples collected from Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) is greater than the criterion; therefore, those 12 sample results could not be assessed with the accuracy required by the Listing Policy. Ten sample results exceeded the numerical aquatic life protection objective for DDT
Data Reference: Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Anderson, 2006-2008.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Sacramento/San Joaquin River Basin Plan (CVRWQCB, 2007) Pesticides: Total identifiable persistent chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides shall not be present in the water column at concentrations detectable within the accuracy of analytical methods approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Executive Officer.- California Toxics Rule Criteria (USEPA, 2000). The criterion for aquatic life protection from chronic exposure to DDT is 0.001 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
Objective/Criterion Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Twenty water samples were collected from Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)) [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]. Each sample was analyzed for DDT(p,p'), for a total of 22 sample results.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on 22 dates approximately monthly, typically between January and August. Samples were collected from 7/11/2006 to 8/11/2009
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected under the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126761, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78906
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The DDT(p,p') analytical method detection limit for the 12 of the 22 samples collected from Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) are greater than the criterion and, therefore, the results could not be evaluated to the level of accuracy required in the Listing Policy.
The analytical results for ten samples could be assessed with the accuracy required by the Listing Policy, and they exceed the numerical objective for DDT.
Data Reference: Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Anderson, 2006-2008.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Sacramento/San Joaquin River Basin Plan (CVRWQCB, 2007) Pesticides: Total identifiable persistent chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides shall not be present in the water column at concentrations detectable within the accuracy of analytical methods approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Executive Officer.- California Toxics Rule Criteria (USEPA, 2000), for Inland Surface Waters based on drinking water and aquatic organism consumption. The criteria are based on human health protection for carcinogenicity at 1-in-a-million risk level (30-day average) with a limit of 0.00059 ug/L for DDT
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
Objective/Criterion Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Twenty-two water samples were collected from Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]. Each sample was analyzed for DDT(p,p')
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between 7/11/2006 and 8/11/2009
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected under the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126761, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 79211
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of three samples exceeded the criteria for DDT in sediment.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in the Westland Storn Water Coalition, 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. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River and San Joaquin River 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: In freshwater sediments, the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for the sum of DDT is 62.9 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected at one monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040].
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from 9/10/2007 to 3/09/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126761, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 197064
 
Pollutant: Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 11
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 11 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD) .
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for Total DDTs from MacDonald et al., 2000a which states that the probable effect concentration for Total DDTs is 572 ug/kg. (dw = Dry Weight)
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2012-03-12 to 2017-09-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
126919
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: The State Water Board’s Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California (the “ISWEBE Plan”) contains two bacteria water quality objectives applicable to the REC-1 beneficial use, which were adopted on August 7, 2018. Because the salinity level of this waterbody is equal to or less than 1 part per thousand 95 percent or more of the time, the E. coli bacteria objective applies Therefore, this waterbody is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.3 of the Listing Policy using the E. coli objective.

A total of two lines of evidence of E. coli data were evaluated for this waterbody. Of these lines of evidence, one is based on historic E. coli data collected prior to 2010. One is based on recent E.coli data, collected since 2010, and compared to the newer E. coli bacteria water quality objective.

In accordance with section 6.1.5.3 of the Listing Policy, data should be representative of the critical timing that the pollutant is expected to impact the waterbody. Indicator bacteria (total coliform, fecal coliform, E. coli, enterococci) populations may fluctuate substantially on a daily, seasonal, or yearly basis. Lacking constant inputs, they do not persist in the environment for a long period and effects are of relatively short duration. As a result, the historic levels of indicator bacteria in the waterbody may be a poor indicator of current risks to human health, particularly when more recent data are available to sufficiently assess the water quality standard. Unrepresentative data may result in incorrectly placing or not placing a water body segment on the list, which could result in the unnecessary expenditure of public resources or missing a human health problem. The one historic line of evidence was evaluated pursuant to these considerations and was not used to assess water quality standards attainment because it does not meet the temporal representation requirements of section 6.1.5.3 of the Listing Policy.

The one recent E. coli line of evidence was relied upon to assess water quality standards attainment in this waterbody. The data were collected during 2010 - 2018. There are adequate data to determine beneficial use support in accordance with the Listing Policy. The data are representative of existing conditions in the waterbody and represent a range of hydrologic conditions (both wet and dry years).

With respect to the recent line of evidence, 30 of 70 STV for E. coli calculated from 2010 - 2018 exceed the E. coli bacteria objective. For these data, Listing Policy section 4.3 instructs to use the binomial distribution table in section 4.2. Using this exceedance frequency, the number of exceedances is not sufficient to remove this waterbody from the list.

No fecal coliform data are used in this assessment because the fecal coliform water quality objective was superseded and is no longer used as the basis of any 303(d) List decision for water contact recreation. Therefore, all lines of evidence available for fecal coliform have been retired.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List.

The data used satisfy the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy.

Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation: Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List.

The data used satisfy the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy.

Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.
 
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 126919, Indicator Bacteria
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64933
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 26
Number of Exceedances: 9
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 9 of 26 samples exceed the criterion for Escherichia coli.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River and San Joaquin River 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: The USEPA recommended objective for single sample maximum allowable density of E. coli in freshwater designated beach areas is 235 MPN/100mL.
Guideline Reference: Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126919, Indicator Bacteria
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 194832
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 70
Number of Exceedances: 30
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 30 of the 70 samples exceeded the Statistical Threshold Value (STV) water quality threshold for E. coli. The STV is based on a 10% exceedance rate that is calculated monthly.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteria water quality objective applicable to all waters, except Lake Tahoe, where the salinity is less than 10 parts per thousand (ppth) 95 percent or more of the time is a STATISTICAL THRESHOLD VALUE (STV) of 320 cfu/100 mL not to be exceeded more than 10 percent of the time (calculated monthly).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s), station(s): 541STC040
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the days of 2010-09-16 and 2018-02-13 .
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117254
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Ten of the 85 samples exceed the objective for Municipal & Domestic Supply.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Ten of the 85 samples exceed the objective for Municipal & Domestic Supply and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117254, Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 192265
 
Pollutant: Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 71
Number of Exceedances: 7
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 7 of 71 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Nitrate + Nitrite as N.
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 Maximum Contaminant Level for nitrate + nitrite (as N) incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 10 mg/L (California Code of Regulations, Title 22).
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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-16 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117254, Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65004
 
Pollutant: Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 14
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 14 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate/Nitrite as N.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California primary maximum contaminant level for nitrate + nitrite (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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 4/8/2008-8/11/2009.
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
126522
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant for MUN. 61 of the 97 samples exceed the objective for MUN.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 61 of the 97 samples exceed the objective for MUN and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: This decision was made by SWRCB staff.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126522, Specific Conductivity
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64917
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 27
Number of Exceedances: 16
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 16 of 27 samples exceed the criterion for Conductivity(Us).
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 3/12/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126522, Specific Conductivity
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 229871
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 70
Number of Exceedances: 45
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 45 of 70 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-16 and 2017-08-08
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117260
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Total Dissolved Solids
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 87 of the 127 samples exceed the objective for Municipal & Domestic Supply.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 87 of the 127 samples exceed the objective for Municipal & Domestic Supply and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117260, Total Dissolved Solids
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78523
 
Pollutant: Total Dissolved Solids
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 34
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: State Water Board staff assessed ILRP data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 34 of 56 samples exceed the criterion for Dissolved Solids.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 7/6/2004-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117260, Total Dissolved Solids
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 193872
 
Pollutant: Total Dissolved Solids
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 71
Number of Exceedances: 53
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 53 of 71 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total Dissolved Solids.
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 total dissolved solids incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-16 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117231
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Chlorpyrifos
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with action other than TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (being addressed by action other than TMDL)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: Agriculture
Expected Attainment Date: 2026
Implementation Action Other than TMDL: This water body segment-pollutant combination is being addressed through Basin Plan requirements established under CRWQCB-CVR resolution R5-20140041, and implemented through Board established Waste Discharge Requirements for agricultural discharges. The sources of chlorpyrifos to this segment have been identified as offsite movement of chlorpyrifos from chlorpyrifos applications by the agricultural dischargers regulated by the CRWQCB-CVR WDRs. The Basin Plan identifies numeric water quality objectives for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. The Basin Plan and WDRs require growers to implement management practices through the development and implementation of water quality management plans to meet water quality objectives for chlorpyrifos as soon as possible but no longer than ten years from the date of approval of the Basin Plan Amendment. These management plans are required to be developed and implemented within one year of the Basin Plan Amendment approval. Agricultural management practices to be implemented may include pest management practices, pesticide application practices, vegetation management practices and water management practices, all of which are effective in reducing offsite movement of chlorpyrifos into surface water. The Basin Plan and the Monitoring and Reporting programs in the WDRs require monitoring to determine if adequate reductions are being attained. The Basin Plan and WDRs require management practices to be iteratively improved through updates of the management plans until the water quality objectives are achieved.
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This water body - pollutant combination is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. The evidence indicates that chlorpyrifos concentrations are not attaining the applicable water quality standards, but existing pollution control requirements, under State authority, are stringent enough to implement applicable water quality standards because the impairment is being addressed by an enforceable regulatory program, other than a TMDL, that is reasonably expected to result in attainment of the water quality standards within a reasonable, specified time frame.
This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfy the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfy the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Nine of 74 water samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM and this exceeds the allowable frequency in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. The sources of chlorpyrifos to this water body segment have been identified as offsite movement of chlorpyrifos from chlorpyrifos applications by the agricultural dischargers, who are regulated under enforceable Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs).
5. In 2016, the Board adopted Resolution R5-2014-0041 establishing Basin Plan amendments that primarily address the regulation of agricultural pesticide runoff and discharges of diazinon and chlorpyrifos in the Central Valley which are implemented through Board established Waste Discharge Requirements for agricultural dischargers. The amendments established numeric water quality objectives for chlorpyrifos and a control program to ensure that the objectives will be attained within a reasonable, specified time frame.

The Basin Plan and WDRs require growers to implement management practices through the development and implementation of water quality management plans to meet water quality objectives for chlorpyrifos as soon as possible but no longer than ten years from the date of approval of the Basin Plan Amendment. These management plans are required to be developed and implemented within one year of the Basin Plan Amendment approval.
6. Agricultural management practices to be implemented may include pest management practices, pesticide application practices, vegetation management practices and water management practices, all of which are effective in reducing offsite movement of chlorpyrifos into surface water.
7. The Basin Plan and the Monitoring and Reporting programs in the Boards WDRs require monitoring to determine if adequate reductions are being attained. The Basin Plan and WDRs require management practices to be iteratively improved through updates of the management plans until the water quality objectives are attained.
8. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information described in the lines of evidence associated with this decision, the Regional Water Board determined that this water body and pollutant combination is impaired and that it should be listed as being addressed by another regulatory program that is reasonably expected to result in attainment of the water quality standard within a reasonable, specified time frame because an alternative State regulatory program is in place which can be reasonably expected to result in attainment of the water quality standard within a reasonable, specified time frame.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation: The Basin Plan and WDRs require growers to implement management practices through the development and implementation of water quality management plans to meet water quality objectives for chlorpyrifos as soon as possible but no longer than ten years from the date of approval of the Basin Plan Amendment. These management plans are required to be developed and implemented within one year of the Basin Plan Amendment approval.
6. Agricultural management practices to be implemented may include pest management practices, pesticide application practices, vegetation management practices and water management practices, all of which are effective in reducing offsite movement of chlorpyrifos into surface water.
7. The Basin Plan and the Monitoring and Reporting programs in the Boards WDRs require monitoring to determine if adequate reductions are being attained. The Basin Plan and WDRs require management practices to be iteratively improved through updates of the management plans until the water quality objectives are attained.
8. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
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 117231, Chlorpyrifos
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 187321
 
Pollutant: Chlorpyrifos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 55
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 55 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chlorpyrifos.
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
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: The freshwater criterion continuous concentration to protect aquatic organisms is 0.015 ug/L (4 day average)(Siepmann and Finlayson 2000).
Guideline Reference: Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game (with minor corrections to significant figures as described in Beaulaurier et al., 2005).
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117231, Chlorpyrifos
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 196055
 
Pollutant: Chlorpyrifos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 7
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 7 of the 7 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlorpyrifos. Although a total of 9 samples were collected, 2 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for chlorpyrifos, 0.177 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 1.77 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample (Amweg and Weston, 2007).
Guideline Reference: Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2011-09-12 to 2016-04-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117231, Chlorpyrifos
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65039
 
Pollutant: Chlorpyrifos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 19
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorpyrifos.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 freshwater criterion continuous concentration to protect aquatic organisms is 0.015 ug/L (Siepmann and Finlayson 2000).
Guideline Reference: Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game (with minor corrections to significant figures as described in Beaulaurier et al., 2005).
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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
117239
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Diuron
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with action other than TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (being addressed by action other than TMDL)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: Agriculture
Expected Attainment Date: 2020
Implementation Action Other than TMDL: This listing is being addressed through the implementation of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board Irrigated Lands Regulatory program (ILRP) Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for Growers within the Western San Joaquin River Watershed that are Members of the Third-Party Group (Order R5-2014-0002-R2) and in Waste Discharge Requirements General Order for Discharges from Irrigated Lands within the Central Valley Region for Dischargers not Participating in a Third-party Group (Order R5-2013-0100). The sources of diuron to this waterbody segment have been identified as offsite movement of diuron from diuron applications by the agricultural dischargers regulated by the CRWQCB-CVR WDRs. The WDRs include a time schedule, milestones and a monitoring and reporting program. The WDRs require growers to develop and implement water quality management plans iteratively to attain water quality objectives as soon as possible, but no later than ten years from the identification of water quality exceedances. The WDRs monitoring and reporting program requires growers to regularly monitor water bodies with management plans to assess progress at meeting standards and regularly report monitoring results to the Regional Board. A management plan for diuron in Ingram Creek was developed in 2010 and is being implemented and monitoring is ongoing. Agricultural management practices being used to reduce offsite movement of diuron into surface water include alternative weed management practices, pesticide application practices, vegetation management and water management practices, pesticide application practices, vegetation management and water management practices, all of which are effective in reducing offsite movement of diuron into surface water. The WDRs require management practices to be iteratively improved through updates of the management plans until water quality criteria are achieved. The diuron criteria are expected to be attained through continued implementation and improvement of management practices within the required 10-year compliance time frame.
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This water body pollutant combination is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. The evidence indicates that diuron concentrations are not attaining the applicable water quality standards, but other pollution control requirements, under State authority, are stringent enough to implement applicable water quality standards.
Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates this water segment-pollutant combination is not meeting standards, but the impairment is being addressed by an enforceable regulatory program, other than a TMDL, that is reasonably expected to result in attainment of the water quality standards within a reasonable, specified time frame.
This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfy the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfy the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Eight of 80 samples exceeded the water quality criterion for Warm Freshwater Habitat and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. This listing is being addressed through the implementation of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board Irrigated Lands Regulatory program (ILRP) Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for Growers within the Western San Joaquin River Watershed that are Members of the Third-Party Group (Order R5-2014-0002-R2) and in WDRs General Order for Discharges from Irrigated Lands within the Central Valley Region for Dischargers not Participating in a Third-party Group (Order R5-2013-0100).
The WDRs include a time schedule, milestones and a monitoring and reporting program. The WDRs require growers to develop and implement water quality management plans iteratively to attain water quality objectives as soon as possible, but no later than ten years from the identification of water quality exceedances. A management plan for diuron in Ingram Creek was developed in 2010 and is being implemented and monitoring is ongoing. Agricultural management practices being used to reduce offsite movement of diuron into surface water include alternative weed management practices, pesticide application practices, vegetation management and water management practices. The diuron criteria are expected to be attained through continued implementation and improvement of management practices within the required 10-year compliance time frame.
5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are being met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117239, Diuron
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 201035
 
Pollutant: Diuron
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Diuron.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of diuron does not exceed 1.3 ug/L (UC Davis Aquatic Life Criteria).
Guideline Reference: Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: III. Diuron. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:105-141.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-09 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117239, Diuron
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189011
 
Pollutant: Diuron
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Diuron.
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
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: Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of diuron does not exceed 1.3 ug/L (UC Davis Aquatic Life Criteria).
Guideline Reference: Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: III. Diuron. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:105-141.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117239, Diuron
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78574
 
Pollutant: Diuron
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 21
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: State Water Board staff assessed ILRP data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: three of the 21 samples exceed the criterion for Diuron.
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.
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: Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: III. Diuron. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:105-141. The acute exposure (4-day average) value for Diuron is 1.3 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: III. Diuron. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:105-141.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected from one site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected approximately monthly between 7/11/2006 and 8/11/2009
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
117264
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Pyrethroids
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with action other than TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with action other than TMDL)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected Attainment Date: 2037
Implementation Action Other than TMDL: Resolution R5-2017-0057, a Basin Plan Amendment for Pyrethroid Discharges, established a conditional prohibition of pyrethroids discharges. The Amendment requires agricultural dischargers of pyrethroids with known pyrethroid impairments develop and implement management plans through the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program to reduce pyrethroid pesticides discharges.

Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was identified in the resolution and should obtain the narrative water quality objective for toxicity as soon as practicable, but no later than 20 years from the resolution date.

Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for removal on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 2.2 and 4.11 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.11 of the Policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status.

Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List. There is sufficient justification to place it in the Being Addressed portion of the CWA section 303(d) List because a the RWQCB has determined that an existing regulatory program is reasonably expected to result in attainment of the standard within a reasonable, specified time frame.
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. 25 of 25 sediment toxicity samples exceeded the objective for WARM and these exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. This listing is being addressed through the implementation of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) General Orders that have been approved by the RWQCB. The ILRP will implement management plans to address the pollutant and is expected to attain applicable water quality standards before or by 2037.
5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117264, Pyrethroids
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 2786
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Five out of five samples displayed statistically significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%. All samples were tested using the test organism Hyalella azteca test, either as 10 or 4 day tests (SWAMP, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Waters are to remain free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal or aquatic life. Toxicity may be caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances (Region 5 Basin Plan, September, 1998)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at one site, Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected between September 2002 and September 2004 (Sampling dates: September 24, 2002; April 11, 2003; July 15, 2003; November 13, 2003; September 13, 2004).
Environmental Conditions: San Joaquin River Sub-Basin; located in Stanislaus County.
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117264, Pyrethroids
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 2785
 
Pollutant: Pyrethroids
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Not Specified
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Toxicity Identification Evaluations (TIEs) were conducted on samples collected on September 13, 2004. Results suggests the cause of toxicity to be pyrethroid pesticide(s), although there may also be additional factors contributing to the toxicity (UC Davis, 2002).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Waters are to remain free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal or aquatic life. Toxicity may be caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances (Region 5 Basin Plan, September, 1998)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation:
Temporal Representation:
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QA Info Missing
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117264, Pyrethroids
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 59311
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Ten samples were collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. Ten of the samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests included survival of Hyalella azteca. One sample can have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. One sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location with the same lab sample id (if provided).
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Region 5 Basin Plan.
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: Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. For SWAMP data exceedances are counted using the significant effect code: S equals significant, SG equals significantly greater and SL equals significantly lower. If a sample has any one of these codes, it will be considered an exceedance.
Guideline Reference: Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, Second Edition. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Duluth, MI , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-600/R-99/064
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from September 2004 to March 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Collected under the Monitoring and Reporting Program Plans for the Westside Water Quality Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117264, Pyrethroids
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 131291
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 10 of the 10 samples collected by Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results, but will only be counted once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day, at the same location with the same lab sample ID (if provided). The following organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Hyalella azteca, for Survival
Data Reference: Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances.
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: The samples were collected at 1 stations. Monitoring site(s): ( 541STC040 )
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2015-09-14.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board  
QAPP Information Reference(s): Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117264, Pyrethroids
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 197076
 
Pollutant: Pyrethroids
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 14
Number of Exceedances: 9
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 9 of the 14 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Pyrethroids .
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for the protection of aquatic life from pyrethroids is one toxic unit. Individual pyrethroid concentrations in sediment were normalized to organic carbon content, divided by the respective 1/10 LC50 and then summed. A sum over over one toxic unit is an exceedance of the evaluation guideline (Amweg et al. 2006).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
Guideline Reference: Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15
Guideline Reference: Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83¿92.
Guideline Reference: Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.
Guideline Reference: Pyrethroid insecticides and sediment toxicity in urban creeks from California and Tennessee. Environmental Science and Technology, 40(5): 1700-1706
Guideline Reference: Compilation of freshwater OC-normalized sediment toxicity data for pyrethroids
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2010-09-13 to 2017-09-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
78113
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with action other than TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected Attainment Date: 2024
Implementation Action Other than TMDL: This listing is being addressed through the implementation of the Central Valley Water Board Irrigated Lands Regulatory program (ILRP), General Order R5-2014-0002, for the Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition (Coalition). The Coalition has two active management plans for toxicity that were developed prior to the General Order. The Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Management Plan General Approach and the Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Focused Watershed Management Plan for Ingram and Hospital Creeks were developed in 2008. Both management plans stated the sources of toxicity identify agricultural practices as a significant contributor and require ongoing monitoring of the water bodies to assess progress at meeting water quality standards. Agricultural management practices to reduce toxicity in surface water include integrated pest management programs, conversion to high-efficiency irrigation systems, vegetation management and water management practices. The management plans are required to be updated until water quality criteria are achieved.
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant. Thirteen of 76 samples exceed the criteria in water and 25 of 25 samples exceed the criteria in sediment.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Thirteen of 76 samples exceed the criteria in water and 25 of 25 samples exceed the criteria in sediment and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. A water quality management plan for toxicity for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was approved by the Central Valley Water Board Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. Management practices were implemented by growers to address toxicity exceedances.
5. Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was originally identified as impaired by toxicity in 2014.
6. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are being met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78113, Toxicity
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 2786
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Five out of five samples displayed statistically significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%. All samples were tested using the test organism Hyalella azteca test, either as 10 or 4 day tests (SWAMP, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Waters are to remain free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal or aquatic life. Toxicity may be caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances (Region 5 Basin Plan, September, 1998)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at one site, Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected between September 2002 and September 2004 (Sampling dates: September 24, 2002; April 11, 2003; July 15, 2003; November 13, 2003; September 13, 2004).
Environmental Conditions: San Joaquin River Sub-Basin; located in Stanislaus County.
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78113, Toxicity
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 131291
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 10 of the 10 samples collected by Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results, but will only be counted once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day, at the same location with the same lab sample ID (if provided). The following organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Hyalella azteca, for Survival
Data Reference: Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances.
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: The samples were collected at 1 stations. Monitoring site(s): ( 541STC040 )
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2015-09-14.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board  
QAPP Information Reference(s): Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78113, Toxicity
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 59311
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Ten samples were collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. Ten of the samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests included survival of Hyalella azteca. One sample can have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. One sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location with the same lab sample id (if provided).
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Region 5 Basin Plan.
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: Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. For SWAMP data exceedances are counted using the significant effect code: S equals significant, SG equals significantly greater and SL equals significantly lower. If a sample has any one of these codes, it will be considered an exceedance.
Guideline Reference: Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, Second Edition. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Duluth, MI , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-600/R-99/064
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from September 2004 to March 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Collected under the Monitoring and Reporting Program Plans for the Westside Water Quality Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78113, Toxicity
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 131292
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 41
Number of Exceedances: 7
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 7 of the 41 samples collected by Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results, but will only be counted once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day, at the same location with the same lab sample ID (if provided). The following organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Pimephales promelas, for Survival, Selenastrum capricornutum, for Total Cell Count, Ceriodaphnia dubia, for Survival
Data Reference: Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances.
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: The samples were collected at 1 stations. Monitoring site(s): ( 541STC040 )
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2016-01-07.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board  
QAPP Information Reference(s): Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78113, Toxicity
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 59312
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 35
Number of Exceedances: 6
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Thirty-five samples were collected to evaluate water toxicity. Six of the samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests included survival of Ceriodaphnia dubia, survival of Pimephales promelas, and cell count of Selenastrum capricornutum. One sample can have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. One sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location with the same lab sample id (if provided).
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Region 5 Basin Plan.
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: Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. For SWAMP data exceedances are counted with the significant effect code SL. SL is defined as the result being significant compared to the negative control based on a statistical test, less than stated the alpha level, AND less than the evaluation threshold. This data set reports a simple pass/fail (Yes/No) code to report toxicity that is equivalent to the SWAMP SL code.
Guideline Reference: Short-term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater Organisms. Fourth Edition. Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Washington, D.C. EPA-821-R-02-013
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from July 2004 to August 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Collected under the Monitoring and Reporting Program Plans for the Westside Water Quality Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
117274
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Aldicarb
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant for the Municipal and Domestic Supply (MUN) and Warm Freshwater Habitat (WARM) beneficial uses. Zero of the seventy-three samples exceed the evaluation guideline for MUN and zero of the seventy-five samples exceed the evaluation criteria for WARM. LOE 64998 has been replaced by LOE 221517 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the seventy-three samples exceed the evaluation guideline for MUN and zero of the seventy-five samples exceed the evaluation criteria for WARM and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117274, Aldicarb
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 185884
 
Pollutant: Aldicarb
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Aldicarb.
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: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Aldicarb is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.46 ug/L for a fish (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117274, Aldicarb
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 185871
 
Pollutant: Aldicarb
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Aldicarb.
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 Maximum Contaminant Level for aldicarb incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 3 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117274, Aldicarb
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 221517
 
Pollutant: Aldicarb
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Aldicarb.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Aldicarb is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.46 ug/L for a fish (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2006-07-11 and 2009-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117274, Aldicarb
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64999
 
Pollutant: Aldicarb
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 14
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceed the criterion for Aldicarb.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 Department of Public Health archived advisory level for aldicarb is 7 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: CDPH Archived Advisory Levels for Drinking Water. Archived Advisory Levels are currently considered Notification Levels.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-2/13/2009.
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
117275
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two lines of evidence are available to assess for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Two lines of evidence are available to assess for Municipal and Domestic Supply. One line of evidence are available to assess for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms. Zero of the 76 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the criterion for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Fifty-seven samples as a total concentration were collected for the Municipal and Domestic Supply use and the Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms use; however, these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 76 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the criterion for Warm Freshwater Habitat 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 117275, Aldrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186065
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Aldrin.
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 established numeric criteria for aldrin to protect aquatic life in freshwater as an instantaneous maximum concentration is 3 ug/L . This established criteria was divided by 2 in order to better represent a CMC value as specified in footnote (g) of Table (b)(1) of the California Toxics Rule, 2000.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117275, Aldrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186054
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Aldrin. Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 57 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Aldrin criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117275, Aldrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65001
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Aldrin.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The CTR objective for aldrin to protect human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00013 ug/L.
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117275, Aldrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65000
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Aldrin.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The criterion maximum concentration to protect aquatic life in freshwater for aldrin is 1.5 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117275, Aldrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186028
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Aldrin. Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 57 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Aldrin criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00013 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117225
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
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)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant for Municipal and Domestic Supply (MUN) and Warm Freshwater Habitat (WARM). Zero of the one sample, reported as a dissolved concentration, exceed the objective for MUN. Zero of the one sample, reported as a dissolved concentration, exceed the guideline for WARM. Zero of the 75 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the objective for MUN. One of the 78 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the guideline for WARM.

LOE 65014 has been replaced by LOE 221724 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the one sample, reported as a dissolved concentration, exceed the objective for MUN. Zero of the one sample, reported as a dissolved concentration, exceed the guideline for WARM. Zero of the 75 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the objective for MUN. One of the 78 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the guideline for WARM. 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 117225, Atrazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 199670
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Atrazine.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Atrazine is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of <1 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-09 and 2015-06-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117225, Atrazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 199565
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Atrazine.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for atrazine incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.001 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 (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-09 and 2015-06-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117225, Atrazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 221724
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 22
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 22 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Atrazine.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Atrazine is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of <1 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2004-12-29 and 2009-08-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117225, Atrazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186526
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Atrazine.
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 Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for atrazine incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.001 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117225, Atrazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65015
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Atrazine.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117225, Atrazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186206
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Atrazine.
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: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Atrazine is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of <1 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117243
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Azinphos-methyl (Guthion)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the zero samples exceed the evaluation guideline.


Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the zero samples exceed the evaluation guideline and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples are needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117243, Azinphos-methyl (Guthion)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186337
 
Pollutant: Azinphos-methyl (Guthion)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Azinphos Methyl. Although a total of 56 samples were collected, 56 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The USEPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria for azinphos methyl for freshwater aquatic life protection is 0.01 ug/l (instantaneous maximum)
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117243, Azinphos-methyl (Guthion)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65023
 
Pollutant: Azinphos-methyl (Guthion)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Azinphos methyl.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 Recommended Water Quality criterion for Azinphos Methyl (Guthion) for the protection of freshwater aquatic life is a maximum of 0.01 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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
117227
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three LOEs are available for the MUN beneficial use and two LOEs are available for the WARM beneficial use. Zero of the 71 samples exceed the criteria for the WARM beneficial use and zero of 141 samples exceed the objective for the MUN beneficial use.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 71 samples exceed the criteria for the WARM beneficial use and zero of 141 samples exceed the objective for the MUN beneficial use and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117227, Cadmium
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186553
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
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: California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117227, Cadmium
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186772
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
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 Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for cadmium incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.005 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117227, Cadmium
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 8463
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 12
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 12 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the calculated CTR criterion for dissolved cadmium
Data Reference: San Joaquin River SWAMP Monitoring Data - Drainage Basin Inflows
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Dissolved cadmium levels should not exceed the calculated limit based on the formula: Criteria Maximum Concentration (1-hour Average dissolved)=(EXP(1.128*LN(hardness)-3.6867))*(1.136672-(LN(hardness)*0.041838))
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Ingram Creek at River Road
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between September 26, 2001 and November 20, 2002
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117227, Cadmium
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65026
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 23
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 23 sample dates exceed the criterion for Cadmium.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117227, Cadmium
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186551
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cadmium.
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 Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for cadmium incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.005 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117228
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Carbaryl
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of 73 samples, reported as a whole water concentration, exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM. Zero of three water samples, reported as a dissolved concentration, exceed the evaluation guideline.

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 73 samples, reported as a whole water concentration, exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM 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 117228, Carbaryl
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 187042
 
Pollutant: Carbaryl
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Carbaryl.
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
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: The USEPA recommended water quality criteria for freshwater aquatic life for carbaryl is 2.1 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117228, Carbaryl
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65027
 
Pollutant: Carbaryl
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 14
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceed the criterion for Carbaryl.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 USEPA recommended water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life for carbaryl is 2.1 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-2/13/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117228, Carbaryl
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 200624
 
Pollutant: Carbaryl
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Carbaryl.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The USEPA recommended water quality criteria for freshwater aquatic life for carbaryl is 2.1 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-01-19 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
117229
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
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)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 73 samples exceed the objective for MUN. Zero of the 73 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 73 samples exceed the objective for MUN. Zero of the 73 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM. 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 117229, Carbofuran
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65038
 
Pollutant: Carbofuran
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 14
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceed the criterion for Carbofuran.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-2/13/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117229, Carbofuran
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 187029
 
Pollutant: Carbofuran
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Carbofuran.
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
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: The interim water quality criterion for the protection of sensitive aquatic organisms from Carbofuran is 0.5 ug/l (DFG 92-3, 1992).
Guideline Reference: Hazard Assessment of the Insecticide Carbofuran to Aquatic Organisms in the Sacramento River System
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117229, Carbofuran
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186882
 
Pollutant: Carbofuran
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Carbofuran.
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 Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for Carbofuran incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.018 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117229, Carbofuran
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65037
 
Pollutant: Carbofuran
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 14
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceed the criterion for Carbofuran.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 freshwater criterion maximum concentration for carbofuran is 0.5 µg/L (DFG 92-3, 1992).
Guideline Reference: Hazard Assessment of the Insecticide Carbofuran to Aquatic Organisms in the Sacramento River System
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-2/13/2009.
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
117230
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
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: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117230, Chlordane
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186888
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane. Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 57 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Chlordane criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00057 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117230, Chlordane
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 187164
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane. Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 57 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Chlordane criterion for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00059 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117230, Chlordane
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 187121
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Chlordane. Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 57 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The Chlordane criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0043 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117230, Chlordane
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 79205
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of three samples exceeded the criteria for chlordane in sediment (Sum of trans-Chlordane, cis-Chlordane, cis-Nonachlor, trans-Nonachlor, and Oxychlordane).
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in the Westland Storn Water Coalition, 2005-2008.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Waters shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in the deposition of material that causes nuisance or adversely affects beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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: The Probable Effect Concentration for Chlordane in freshwater sediments is 17.6 ug/kg (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected at one monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040].
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from 9/10/2007 to 3/09/2009.
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
117232
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
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: 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.

Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of 59 samples reported as a dissolved concentration exceed the water quality objective for MUN, zero of 59 samples reported as a dissolved concentration exceed the water quality criteria for WARM, zero of five samples exceed the water quality criteria for COLD and zero of 82 samples reported as a total concentration exceed the water quality objective 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 59 samples reported as a dissolved concentration exceed the water quality objective for MUN, zero of 59 samples reported as a dissolved concentration exceed the water quality criteria for WARM, zero of five samples exceed the water quality criteria for COLD and zero of 82 samples reported as a total concentration exceed the water quality objective 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 117232, Copper
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 187950
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 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: California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117232, Copper
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 187638
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117232, Copper
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 187927
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117232, Copper
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65041
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed AgWaiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Copper.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The chromium criterion in freshwater is hardness-dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness-dependent formula for metals criteria.
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 4/14/2009-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117232, Copper
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65040
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 23
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 23 samples exceed the criterion for Copper.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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
117271
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Cyanazine
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Zero of the 75 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the guideline for the Warm Freshwater Habitat use.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 75 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the guideline for the Warm Freshwater Habitat use and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117271, Cyanazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65051
 
Pollutant: Cyanazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Cyanazine.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 EC50 for Navicula pelliculosa (freshwater diatom) for cyanazine is 4.8 ug/L (USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database).
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117271, Cyanazine
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 187765
 
Pollutant: Cyanazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cyanazine.
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: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for cyanazine is the EC50 of 4.8 ug/L for Navicula pelliculosa (freshwater diatom) (USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database).
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117268
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Cypermethrin
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: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that though this water body is impaired for sediment toxicity, this water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water or sediment quality standards for these pollutants are not being exceeded or are insufficient to determine use support.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117268, Cypermethrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 59311
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Ten samples were collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. Ten of the samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests included survival of Hyalella azteca. One sample can have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. One sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location with the same lab sample id (if provided).
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Region 5 Basin Plan.
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: Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. For SWAMP data exceedances are counted using the significant effect code: S equals significant, SG equals significantly greater and SL equals significantly lower. If a sample has any one of these codes, it will be considered an exceedance.
Guideline Reference: Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, Second Edition. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Duluth, MI , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-600/R-99/064
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from September 2004 to March 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Collected under the Monitoring and Reporting Program Plans for the Westside Water Quality Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117268, Cypermethrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 196303
 
Pollutant: Cypermethrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 14
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 14 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cypermethrin, Total .
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for cypermethrin, 0.03 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 0.3 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.3 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for cypermethrin from Maund et al. (2002).
Guideline Reference: Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2010-09-13 to 2017-09-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117268, Cypermethrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65061
 
Pollutant: Cypermethrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Cypermethrin, total. Eight 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 Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 Basin Plan states: "Where valid testing has developed 96-hour LC50 values for aquatic organisms..., the Board will consider one tenth of this value for the most sensitive species tested as the upper limit (daily maximum) for the protection of aquatic life... or [O]ther available information on the pesticide..." Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of Cypermethrin, 0.0002 ug/L, or the 1-hour average concentration, 0.001 ug/L, is not exceeded more than once every three years on the average (UC Davis Aquatic Life Criterion).
Guideline Reference: Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: ll. Pyrethroid insecticides. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:51-103.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-1/5/2008.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117268, Cypermethrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 59312
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 35
Number of Exceedances: 6
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Thirty-five samples were collected to evaluate water toxicity. Six of the samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests included survival of Ceriodaphnia dubia, survival of Pimephales promelas, and cell count of Selenastrum capricornutum. One sample can have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. One sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location with the same lab sample id (if provided).
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Region 5 Basin Plan.
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: Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. For SWAMP data exceedances are counted with the significant effect code SL. SL is defined as the result being significant compared to the negative control based on a statistical test, less than stated the alpha level, AND less than the evaluation threshold. This data set reports a simple pass/fail (Yes/No) code to report toxicity that is equivalent to the SWAMP SL code.
Guideline Reference: Short-term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater Organisms. Fourth Edition. Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Washington, D.C. EPA-821-R-02-013
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from July 2004 to August 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Collected under the Monitoring and Reporting Program Plans for the Westside Water Quality Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117268, Cypermethrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 131291
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 10 of the 10 samples collected by Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results, but will only be counted once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day, at the same location with the same lab sample ID (if provided). The following organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Hyalella azteca, for Survival
Data Reference: Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances.
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: The samples were collected at 1 stations. Monitoring site(s): ( 541STC040 )
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2015-09-14.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board  
QAPP Information Reference(s): Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117268, Cypermethrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 131292
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 41
Number of Exceedances: 7
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 7 of the 41 samples collected by Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results, but will only be counted once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day, at the same location with the same lab sample ID (if provided). The following organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Pimephales promelas, for Survival, Selenastrum capricornutum, for Total Cell Count, Ceriodaphnia dubia, for Survival
Data Reference: Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances.
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: The samples were collected at 1 stations. Monitoring site(s): ( 541STC040 )
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2016-01-07.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board  
QAPP Information Reference(s): Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117268, Cypermethrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 214995
 
Pollutant: Cypermethrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Cypermethrin, total. Eight 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 Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The chronic concentration goal for Cypermethrin is 0.3 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average).  If the freely dissolved concentrations of Cypermethrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment.  In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Criteria Report for Cypermethrin
Guideline Reference: Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-1/5/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
 
DECISION ID
122705
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Cyprodinil
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122705, Cyprodinil
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 201222
 
Pollutant: Cyprodinil
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cyprodinil.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Cyprodinil is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 8.2 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-01-09 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
126699
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
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: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126699, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 196191
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 11
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 11 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane) .
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for Sum DDD from MacDonald et al., 2000a which states that the probable effect concentration for Sum DDD is 28 ug/kg. (dw = Dry Weight)
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2012-03-12 to 2017-09-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126699, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 187974
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDD(p,p'). Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 57 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The DDD criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00084 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126699, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 188123
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDD(p,p'). Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 57 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The DDD(p,p) criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00059 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126699, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 79207
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of two samples exceeded the criteria for DDD in sediment.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in the Westland Storn Water Coalition, 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. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River and San Joaquin River 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: In freshwater sediments, the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for the sum of DDD (o,p' + p,p') is 28.0 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected at one monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from 9/10/2007 to 3/09/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126699, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78816
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The DDD(p,p') analytical method detection limit for the 21 samples collected from Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) are greater than the criterion; therefore, the data could not be assessed with the accuracy required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Anderson, 2006-2008.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Sacramento/San Joaquin River Basin Plan (CVRWQCB, 2007) Pesticides: Total identifiable persistent chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides shall not be present in the water column at concentrations detectable within the accuracy of analytical methods approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Executive Officer.- California Toxics Rule Criteria (USEPA, 2000), for Inland Surface Waters based on drinking water and aquatic organism consumption. The criteria are based on human health protection for carcinogenicity at 1-in-a-million risk level (30-day average) with a limit of 0.00083 ug/L for DDD
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
Objective/Criterion Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Twenty one water samples were collected from Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]. Each sample was analyzed for DDD(p,p')
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between 7/11/2006 and 8/11/2009
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected under the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
122692
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Dacthal
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122692, Dacthal
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 201247
 
Pollutant: Dacthal
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dacthal.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Dacthal is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of >1100 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute) and vascular plant (acute). The benchmark was derived from a \greater-than\" value (for example, > 265,000) and may overestimate toxicity."
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-04-28 and 2016-04-28
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
117280
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Deltamethrin
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollution
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117280, Deltamethrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 196415
 
Pollutant: Deltamethrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 11
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 11 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Deltamethrin .
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for deltamethrin, 0.079 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 0.79 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.79 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for deltamethrin from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
Guideline Reference: Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2010-09-13 to 2017-09-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117283
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Demeton
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 58 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 58 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM 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 117283, Demeton
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 188326
 
Pollutant: Demeton
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Demeton, Total.
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
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: The USEPA Recommended freshwater eaquatic life criteria for demeton is 0.1 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117283, Demeton
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78511
 
Pollutant: Demeton
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Demeton.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
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 USEPA National Recommended freshwater aquatic life criteria for demeton is 0.1 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 12/29/2004-2/15/2005.
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
117235
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Dichlorvos
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: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

LOE 65063 has been replaced by LOE 221475 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.
 
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 117235, Dichlorvos
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 188770
 
Pollutant: Dichlorvos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dichlorvos. Although a total of 56 samples were collected, 56 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Dichlorvos is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.0058 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117235, Dichlorvos
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 221475
 
Pollutant: Dichlorvos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dichlorvos. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 14 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Dichlorvos is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.0058 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2004-07-06 to 2009-08-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
 
DECISION ID
117236
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Dicofol
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the seventy-seven samples exceed the evaluation guideline. LOE 65064 has been replaced by LOE 221681 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the seventy-seven samples exceed the evaluation guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117236, Dicofol
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 188656
 
Pollutant: Dicofol
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dicofol.
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: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Dicofol is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 4.4 ug/L for a fish (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117236, Dicofol
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 221681
 
Pollutant: Dicofol
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 21
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 21 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dicofol.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Dicofol is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 4.4 ug/L for a fish (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2006-07-11 and 2009-08-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
 
DECISION ID
117237
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
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)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three LOEs are available for the WARM beneficial use, two LOEs are available for the MUN beneficial use, and one LOE is available for the COMM beneficial use. One of the one water samples exceed the water quality criteria for MUN, zero of the 76 samples exceed the water quality criteria for WARM, and zero of the three sediment samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. One of the one water samples exceed the water quality criteria for MUN, zero of the 76 samples exceed the water quality criteria for WARM, and zero of the three sediment samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM 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 117237, Dieldrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64861
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed agwaiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan, 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: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for dieldrin is 61.8 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 9/10/2007-3/9/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117237, Dieldrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 188639
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dieldrin.
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 Dieldrin criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117237, Dieldrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64863
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117237, Dieldrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 188794
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dieldrin. Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 57 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Dieldrin criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117237, Dieldrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 188737
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dieldrin. Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 57 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Dieldrin criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117237, Dieldrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64862
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Dieldrin criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.056 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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
117238
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Disulfoton
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 19 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for Warm Freshwater Habitat.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 19 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for Warm Freshwater Habitat 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 117238, Disulfoton
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64865
 
Pollutant: Disulfoton
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Disulfoton.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 USEPA National Recommended Water Quality criterion for disulfoton in freshwater (0.05 ug/L) is an aquatic life maximum (instantaneous) level.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117238, Disulfoton
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189065
 
Pollutant: Disulfoton
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Disulfoton. Although a total of 56 samples were collected, 56 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The evaluation guideline for disulfoton is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.01 ug/L for chronic toxicity in invertebrates (7 day average).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
122691
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Dithiopyr
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: This decision was made by SWRCB staff.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122691, Dithiopyr
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 201031
 
Pollutant: Dithiopyr
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dithiopyr.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Dithiopyr is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 20 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-01-19 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
117242
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: EPTC (Eptam, s-ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the seventy samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM. LOE 64921 and LOE 78598 have been replaced by LOE 221399 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the seventy samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117242, EPTC (Eptam, s-ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 221399
 
Pollutant: EPTC (Eptam, s-ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 14
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for EPTC.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for EPTC (Eptam, s-ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate) is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 40 ug/L for a fish (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2004-07-06 and 2009-08-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117242, EPTC (Eptam, s-ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189795
 
Pollutant: EPTC (Eptam, s-ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for EPTC.
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: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for EPTC (Eptam, s-ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate) is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 40 ug/L for a fish (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117240
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan sulfate
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two lines of evidence are available to assess Municipal and Domestic Supply. One line of evidence is available to assess for Warm Freshwater Habitat. One line of evidence is available to assess for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms. Zero of the 68 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the criterion for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Zero of the 57 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the guideline for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Zero of the 57 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the criterion for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 68 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the criterion for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Zero of the 57 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the guideline for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Zero of the 57 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the criterion for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms.. 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 117240, Endosulfan sulfate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189576
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan sulfate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endosulfan Sulfate.
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 endosulfan sulfate criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 110 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117240, Endosulfan sulfate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189241
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan sulfate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endosulfan Sulfate.
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: Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
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: The USEPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria toxicity threshold for endosulfan sulfate for freshwater aquatic life protection is 0.056 ug/l (24 hour average)
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117240, Endosulfan sulfate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78595
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan sulfate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 11
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan sulfate.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Endosulfan Sulfate criterion to protect human health for waters that include the designated use of MUN is 110 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 4/8/2008-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117240, Endosulfan sulfate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189293
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan sulfate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endosulfan Sulfate.
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 Endosulfan Sulfate criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 240 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117241
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
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)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three lines of evidence are available to assess for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Two lines of evidence are available to assess for Municipal and Domestic Supply. One line of evidence are available to assess for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms. Zero of the three sediment samples exceed the guideline for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Zero of the 75 water samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the criterion for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Zero of the 75 water samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the criterion for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Zero of the 57 water samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the criterion for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 75 water samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the criterion for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Zero of the 75 water samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the criterion for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Zero of the 57 water samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the criterion for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms. 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 117241, Endrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64919
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Endrin criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.036 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117241, Endrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64918
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed agwaiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan, 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: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for sum of endrin is 207 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 9/10/2007-3/9/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117241, Endrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64920
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117241, Endrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189535
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endrin.
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 Endrin criteria 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: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117241, Endrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189586
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endrin. Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Endrin criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.036 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117241, Endrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189559
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endrin.
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 Endrin criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.81ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117282
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Fenpropathrin
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117282, Fenpropathrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 196573
 
Pollutant: Fenpropathrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Fenpropathrin. Although a total of 8 samples were collected, 8 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for fenpropathrin, 0.1 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 1 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for fenpropathrin from Ding et al. ( 2011).
Guideline Reference: Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83¿92.
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2011-09-12 to 2016-04-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
128452
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
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)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

LOE 64936 has been replaced by LOE 221895 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 128452, Glyphosate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 221895
 
Pollutant: Glyphosate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 9
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 9 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Glyphosate.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Glyphosate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 11900 ug/L for a vascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2006-07-11 and 2008-01-05
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 128452, Glyphosate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64946
 
Pollutant: Glyphosate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 7
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 7 samples exceed the criterion for Glyphosate.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-1/5/2008.
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
117244
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
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: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117244, Heptachlor
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190515
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Heptachlor. Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 57 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Heptachlor criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117244, Heptachlor
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190492
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Heptachlor. Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 57 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Heptachlor criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00021 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117244, Heptachlor
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190428
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Heptachlor. Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 57 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Heptachlor criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00021 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117244, Heptachlor
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64947
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Heptachlor criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0038 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117244, Heptachlor
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64948
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The CTR objective for Heptachlor to protect human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00021 ug/L.
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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
117245
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
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: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117245, Heptachlor epoxide
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190601
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Heptachlor Epoxide. Although a total of 56 samples were collected, 56 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Heptachlor Epoxide criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.0001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117245, Heptachlor epoxide
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64949
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor epoxide.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Heptachlor Epoxide criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0038 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117245, Heptachlor epoxide
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190339
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Heptachlor Epoxide. Although a total of 56 samples were collected, 56 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Heptachlor Epoxide criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117245, Heptachlor epoxide
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190603
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Heptachlor Epoxide. Although a total of 56 samples were collected, 56 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Heptachlor Epoxide criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00011 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117245, Heptachlor epoxide
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64950
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor epoxide.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The CTR objective for Heptachlor epoxide to protect human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.0001 ug/L.
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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
117278
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy.

Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination.

The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy.

Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. 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.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: This decision was made by SWRCB staff.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are not exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117278, Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190294
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for HCH, alpha-. Although a total of 58 samples were collected, 58 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The alpha-HCH (alpha-BHC) criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of water and organisms is 0.0039 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117278, Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190315
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for HCH, alpha-. Although a total of 58 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The alpha-HCH (alpha-BHC) criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.013 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117277
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy.

Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination.

The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy.

Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. 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.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: This decision was made by SWRCB staff.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are not exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117277, Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190131
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for HCH, beta-. Although a total of 58 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The BHC, beta criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117277, Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190253
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for HCH, beta-. Although a total of 58 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The BHC, beta criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.046 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
122703
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Hexazinone
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122703, Hexazinone
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 201666
 
Pollutant: Hexazinone
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Hexazinone.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Hexazinone is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 7 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-09 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
117246
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Lead
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 59 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for Municipal & Domestic Supply in the dissolved fraction. Zero of the 59 samples exceed the Criteria for Warm Freshwater Habitat in the dissolved fraction. Zero of five samples exceed the Criteria for Cold Freshwater Habitat in an unspecified fraction. Two of the 59 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for Municipal & Domestic Supply in the total fraction.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 59 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for Municipal & Domestic Supply in the dissolved fraction. Zero of the 59 samples exceed the Criteria for Warm Freshwater Habitat in the dissolved fraction. Zero of five samples exceed the Criteria for Cold Freshwater Habitat in an unspecified fraction. Two of the 59 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for Municipal & Domestic Supply in the total fraction. 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 117246, Lead
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190751
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
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: Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin: At a minimum, water designated for use as MUN shall not contain lead in excess of 0.015 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117246, Lead
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64951
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed AgWaiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Lead.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The chromium criterion in freshwater is hardness-dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness-dependent formula for metals criteria.
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 4/14/2009-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117246, Lead
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190829
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
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: California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117246, Lead
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190710
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lead.
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: Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin: At a minimum, water designated for use as MUN shall not contain lead in excess of 0.015 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117247
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two LOEs are available for the MUN beneficial use, two LOEs are available for the WARM beneficial use, one LOE is available for the COMM beneficial use, and one LOE is available for the COLD beneficial use. Zero of the 76 water samples exceed the water quality criteria for MUN, zero of the 77 water samples exceed the water quality criteria for WARM, zero of 58 samples exceed the criteria for the COMM beneficial use, and zero of the three sediment samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 76 water samples exceed the water quality criteria for MUN, zero of the 77 water samples exceed the water quality criteria for WARM, zero of 58 samples exceed the criteria for the COMM beneficial use, and zero of the three sediment samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM 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 117247, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190281
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for HCH, gamma-. Although a total of 58 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The BHC, gamma(Lindane) criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.019 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117247, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190212
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 58
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 58 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for HCH, gamma-.
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 BHC, gamma(Lindane) criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of organisms only is 0.063 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117247, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190309
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 58
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 58 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for HCH, gamma-.
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 gamma-BHC (Lindane) criterion maximum concentration to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.95 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117247, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64962
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed agwaiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan, 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: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for Lindane (gamma-HCH) is 4.99 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 9/10/2007-3/9/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117247, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78613
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The BHC, gamma(Lindane) criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.019 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117247, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78614
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The gamma-BHC (Lindane) criterion maximum concentration to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.95 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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
117249
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Malathion
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line(s) of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of 0 samples exceed the guideline.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of 0 samples exceed the guideline and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117249, Malathion
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64966
 
Pollutant: Malathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Malathion.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 Basin Plan states: "Where valid testing has developed 96-hour LC50 values for aquatic organisms..., the Board will consider one tenth of this value for the most sensitive species tested as the upper limit (daily maximum) for the protection of aquatic life... or [O]ther available information on the pesticide..." Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of Malathion, 0.028 ug/L, is not exceeded more than once every three years on the average (UC Davis Aquatic Life Criterion).
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117249, Malathion
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 191116
 
Pollutant: Malathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Malathion. Although a total of 56 samples were collected, 56 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of malathion does not exceed 0.028 ug/L (UC Davis Aquatic Life Criteria).
Guideline Reference: Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: l. Organophosphate insecticides. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:1-48.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
122697
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Metalaxyl
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122697, Metalaxyl
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 202595
 
Pollutant: Metalaxyl
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Metalaxyl.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Metalaxyl is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 1200 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-07-12 and 2016-07-12
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
117269
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Methidathion
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy.

Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination, which is less than the minimum number of exceedances needed to place the water segment on the section CWA section 303(d) List for toxicants (Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy).

The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy.

Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. 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.

LOE 64978 has been replaced by LOE 221866 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.
 
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 117269, Methidathion
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 221866
 
Pollutant: Methidathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 21
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 21 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Methidathion.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Methidathion is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.66 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2006-07-11 and 2009-08-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117269, Methidathion
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190989
 
Pollutant: Methidathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Methidathion.
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: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Methidathion is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.66 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117265
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Methiocarb
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy.

Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination, which is less than the minimum number of exceedances needed to place the water segment on the section CWA section 303(d) List for toxicants (Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy).

The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy.

Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. 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.

LOE 64979 has been replaced by LOE 222058 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117265, Methiocarb
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 222058
 
Pollutant: Methiocarb
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 16 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Methiocarb.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Methiocarb is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 2.75 ug/L for a invertebrate (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2006-07-11 and 2009-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117265, Methiocarb
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 191605
 
Pollutant: Methiocarb
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Methiocarb.
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: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Methiocarb is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 2.75 ug/L for a invertebrate (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117266
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Methomyl
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One of the 73 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for Warm Freshwater Habitat.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. One of the 73 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for Warm Freshwater Habitat 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 117266, Methomyl
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64980
 
Pollutant: Methomyl
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 14
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceed the criterion for Methomyl.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 Basin Plan states: "Where valid testing has developed 96-hour LC50 values for aquatic organisms..., the Board will consider one tenth of this value for the most sensitive species tested as the upper limit (daily maximum) for the protection of aquatic life... or [O]ther available information on the pesticide..." The evaluation guideline for Methomyl, 0.5 ug/L, is a 4-day average value; CDFG, 1996.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-2/13/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117266, Methomyl
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 191502
 
Pollutant: Methomyl
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Methomyl.
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
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: The Basin Plan states: \Where valid testing has developed 96-hour LC50 values for aquatic organisms..., the Board will consider one tenth of this value for the most sensitive species tested as the upper limit (daily maximum) for the protection of aquatic life... or [O]ther available information on the pesticide...\" The criteria continuous concentration for Methomyl in the San Joaquin River system is 0.5 ug/L (4-day average). "
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117250
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
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)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of 76 samples exceed the water quality objective for MUN, and zero of 75 samples exceed the water quality criteria for WARM.

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 76 samples exceed the water quality objective for MUN, and zero of 75 samples exceed the water quality criteria for WARM 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 117250, Methoxychlor
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64990
 
Pollutant: Methoxychlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Methoxychlor.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117250, Methoxychlor
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64981
 
Pollutant: Methoxychlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Methoxychlor.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Total identifiable persistent chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides shall not be present in the water column at concentrations detectable within the accuracy of analytical methods approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Executive Officer (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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117250, Methoxychlor
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 191510
 
Pollutant: Methoxychlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Methoxychlor.
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 Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for Methoxychlor incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.03 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117250, Methoxychlor
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 191425
 
Pollutant: Methoxychlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Methoxychlor. Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The USEPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria toxicity threshold for methoxychlor for freshwater aquatic life protection is 0.03 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
122706
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Methoxyfenozide
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: This decision was made by SWRCB staff.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122706, Methoxyfenozide
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 202737
 
Pollutant: Methoxyfenozide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Methoxyfenozide.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Methoxyfenozide is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 3.1 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-09 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
117251
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Methyl Parathion
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the eleven samples exceed the evaluation guideline for MUN, and one of the one samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the eleven samples exceed the evaluation guideline for MUN, and one of the one samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples are needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: This decision was made by SWRCB staff.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117251, Methyl Parathion
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 192799
 
Pollutant: Methyl Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Parathion, Methyl. Although a total of 56 samples were collected, 56 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The California Department of Fish and Game instantaneous aquatic life criterion for Methyl Parathion is 0.08 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Hazard Assessment of the Insecticide Methyl Parathion to Aquatic Organisms in the Sacramento River System. California Department of Fish and Game. Environmental Services Division. Administrative Report 92-1
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117251, Methyl Parathion
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64992
 
Pollutant: Methyl Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 11
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for Parathion, Methyl.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 NAS health advisory level for methyl parathion is 30 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences - Volume I Drinking Water and Health
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117251, Methyl Parathion
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 64991
 
Pollutant: Methyl Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Parathion, Methyl.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 California Department of Fish and Game instantaneous aquatic life criterion for Methyl Parathion is 0.08 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Hazard Assessment of the Insecticide Methyl Parathion to Aquatic Organisms in the Sacramento River System. California Department of Fish and Game. Environmental Services Division. Administrative Report 92-1
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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
128453
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
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)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

LOE 64993 and 64994 has been replaced by LOE 221956 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 128453, Molinate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 221956
 
Pollutant: Molinate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 11
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 11 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Molinate.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife hazard assessment instantaneous criterion (1-hour average) for the protection of aquatic life for Molinate is 13 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Hazard Assessment of the Rice Herbicides Molinate and Thiobencarb to Aquatic Organisms in the Sacramento River System. Administrative Report 90-1. California Department of Fish and Game, Environmental Services Division
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2004-12-29 and 2008-01-05
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
 
DECISION ID
117252
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Molybdenum
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: This decision was made by SWRCB staff.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117252, Molybdenum
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 191839
 
Pollutant: Molybdenum
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Agricultural Supply
 
Number of Samples: 11
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 11 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Molybdenum.
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: Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
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: Water Quality for Agriculture, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1985, contains criteria protective of various agricultural uses of water. These criteria were used to translate narrative water quality objectives for chemical constituents that prohibit chemicals in concentrations that would impair agricultural uses of water. A 10 ug/L criteria is the recommended maximum concentration of molybdenum in irrigation water.
Guideline Reference: Water Quality for Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Irrigation and Drainage Paper No. 29, Rev 1, Rome (1985)
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-04-14 and 2016-08-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
122698
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Oryzalin
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122698, Oryzalin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 203248
 
Pollutant: Oryzalin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oryzalin.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Oryzalin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 13 ug/L for a vascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-01-19 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
117255
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
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)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two lines of evidence are available to assess for Municipal and Domestic Supply. One line of evidence are available to assess for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Zero of the 75 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the objective for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Zero of the 59 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the guideline for Warm Freshwater Habitat.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 75 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the objective for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Zero of the 59 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the guideline for Warm Freshwater Habitat. 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 117255, Oxamyl (Vydate)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78615
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) 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 Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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: Waters designated for use as domestic or
municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of pesticides in excess of the Maximum Contaminant Levels set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15. The California Maximum Contaminant Level for Oxamyl incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan is 50 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 7/11/2006-2/13/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117255, Oxamyl (Vydate)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 192577
 
Pollutant: Oxamyl (Vydate)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxamyl.
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
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: The evaluation guideline for oxamyl is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 27 ug/L for chronic toxicity in invertebrates (7 day average).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117255, Oxamyl (Vydate)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 192712
 
Pollutant: Oxamyl (Vydate)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxamyl.
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 Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for Oxamyl incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.05 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
122700
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Oxyfluorfen
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122700, Oxyfluorfen
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 202872
 
Pollutant: Oxyfluorfen
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxyfluorfen.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Oxyfluorfen is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.29 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-09 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
128454
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Paraquat
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: Previously considered water quality data was reevaluated according to new guidelines as part of this assessment. Line of evidence #78616 was replaced by #222086.

Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 128454, Paraquat
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 222086
 
Pollutant: Paraquat
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Paraquat. Although a total of 9 samples were collected, 9 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Paraquat is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.396 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute) for Paraquat dichloride.
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2006-07-11 to 2008-01-05
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
 
DECISION ID
117257
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Parathion
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the eleven samples exceed the evaluation guideline for MUN, and zero of the zero samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the eleven samples exceed the evaluation guideline for MUN, and zero of the zero samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples are needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: This decision was made by SWRCB staff.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117257, Parathion
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 192415
 
Pollutant: Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Parathion, Ethyl. Although a total of 56 samples were collected, 56 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The USEPA recommended freshwater aquatic life ambient water quality chronic criteria for Parathion is 0.013 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Current as of 08/03/2016.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117257, Parathion
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65017
 
Pollutant: Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Parathion, Ethyl.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 USEPA national ambient water quality chronic criterion (4-hour maximum) for parathion, is 0.013 µg/L, is for freshwater aquatic life.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 4/8/2008-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117257, Parathion
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65016
 
Pollutant: Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 11
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for Parathion, Ethyl.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 NAS health advisory level for parathion or ethyl parathion is 30 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences - Volume I Drinking Water and Health
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 4/8/2008-8/11/2009.
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
117272
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Pendimethalin
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant. Zero of the 81 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for the WARM beneficial use. Zero of four samples, in the dissolved fraction, exceed the evaluation guideline for the WARM beneficial use.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 81 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for the WARM beneficial use and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be 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 117272, Pendimethalin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78617
 
Pollutant: Pendimethalin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 25
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 25 samples exceed the criterion for pendimethalin.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
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 evaluation guideline for pendimethalin is the EC50 5.4 ug/L.  (USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database).
Guideline Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Merced Irrigation District, 2005-2008.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 7/6/2004-8/11/2009. The results for samples collected within a 7-day period were averaged before they were assessed.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117272, Pendimethalin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 192969
 
Pollutant: Pendimethalin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Pendimethalin.
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: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Pendimethalin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 5.2 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117272, Pendimethalin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 203316
 
Pollutant: Pendimethalin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Pendimethalin.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Pendimethalin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 5.2 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-09 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
122707
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Penoxsulam
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122707, Penoxsulam
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 203352
 
Pollutant: Penoxsulam
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Penoxsulam.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Penoxsulam is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 3 ug/L for a vascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-01-09 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
122689
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Penthiopyrad
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122689, Penthiopyrad
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 203417
 
Pollutant: Penthiopyrad
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Penthiopyrad.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Penthiopyrad is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 100 ug/L for a fish (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-01-09 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
130358
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Permethrin
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: Previously considered water quality data was reevaluated according to new guidelines as part of this assessment. Line of evidence #65019 was replaced by #214997.

Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 130358, Permethrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 196857
 
Pollutant: Permethrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 14
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 14 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Permethrin, Total .
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for permethrin, 0.89 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 8.9 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 8.9 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for permethrin from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
Guideline Reference: Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2010-09-13 to 2017-09-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 130358, Permethrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 214997
 
Pollutant: Permethrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Permethrin, Total. Eight 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 Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The chronic concentration goal for Permethrin is 1 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average).  If the freely dissolved concentrations of Permethrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment.  In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Criteria Report for Permethrin
Guideline Reference: Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-1/5/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
 
DECISION ID
117273
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Phorate
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy.

Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination, which is less than the minimum number of exceedances needed to place the water segment on the section CWA section 303(d) List for toxicants (Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy).

The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy.

Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. 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.

LOE 65028 has been replaced by LOE 222240 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.
 
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 117273, Phorate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 222240
 
Pollutant: Phorate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 24
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 24 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Phorate.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Phorate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.21 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2004-07-06 and 2009-08-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117273, Phorate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 193060
 
Pollutant: Phorate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Phorate.
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: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Phorate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.21 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117276
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Phosmet
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two of the seventy-seven samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM. LOE 65029 has been replaced by LOE 222248 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.

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. Two of the seventy-seven samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM 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 117276, Phosmet
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 193297
 
Pollutant: Phosmet
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Phosmet.
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: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Phosmet is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.8 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117276, Phosmet
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 222248
 
Pollutant: Phosmet
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 21
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 21 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Phosmet.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Phosmet is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.8 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2006-07-11 and 2009-08-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
 
DECISION ID
122699
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Prometryn
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122699, Prometryn
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 204443
 
Pollutant: Prometryn
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Prometryn.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Prometryn is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 1.04 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-04-28 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
122701
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Propargite
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122701, Propargite
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 204530
 
Pollutant: Propargite
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Propargite.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Propargite is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 7 ug/L for a invertebrate (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-01-09 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
122704
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Propiconazole
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Clean Water Act (CWA) section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy.

A total of one line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A total of zero of five samples exceed the evaluation guideline for the warm freshwater habitat beneficial use. These data are insufficient to determine the applicable beneficial use support rating with the power and confidence required by the Listing Policy.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

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. A total of zero of five samples exceed the evaluation guideline for the warm freshwater habitat beneficial use. 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. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122704, Propiconazole
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 204626
 
Pollutant: Propiconazole
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Propiconazole.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Propiconazole is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 21 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-09 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
122690
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Pyrimethanil
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122690, Pyrimethanil
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 204663
 
Pollutant: Pyrimethanil
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Pyrimethanil.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Pyrimethanil is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 20 ug/L for a fish (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-01-09 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
117258
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Selenium
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two lines of evidence are available to assess for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Two lines of evidence are available to assess for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Zero of the 82 samples, reported as a concentration, exceed the objective for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Zero of the 60 samples, reported as a concentration, exceed the criterion for Warm Freshwater Habitat.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 82 samples, reported as a concentration, exceed the objective for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Zero of the 60 samples, reported as a concentration, exceed the criterion for Warm Freshwater Habitat.
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 117258, Selenium
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 193397
 
Pollutant: Selenium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Selenium.
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 selenium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 5 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117258, Selenium
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 193396
 
Pollutant: Selenium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Selenium.
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 Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for selenium incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.05 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117258, Selenium
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65030
 
Pollutant: Selenium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 23
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 23 samples exceed the criterion for Selenium.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117258, Selenium
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 8470
 
Pollutant: Selenium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the 1 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Selenium.
Data Reference: San Joaquin River SWAMP Monitoring Data - Drainage Basin Inflows
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) Selenium levels should not to exceed 5 ug/L (CTR)
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: Samples were collected at Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from Oct 30 2002 to Oct 30 2002
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
122695
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.

Pursuant to section 6.1.5.9 of the Listing Policy, this assessment utilized the upper limit of the optimal temperature range for rainbow trout for growth and completion of most life stages to interpret the narrative water quality objective for temperature. 5 of 71 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Fish Migration and Fish Spawning.

However, the available data are insufficient to satisfy the Listing Policy requirements for spatial and temporal representation (sections 6.1.5.2 and 6.1.5.3). The surface water grab samples collected did not provide sufficient temporal and spatial representation to determine if temperature conditions experienced by aquatic life were within the optimal temperature range throughout the entire water column or the length of time temperature conditions may have exceeded the optimal temperature range.

Available information for this waterbody-pollutant combination is insufficient to determine whether the aquatic beneficial use is supported. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available for this Integrated Report cycle indicating that standards are not met.

However, the exceedances of the evaluation guideline indicate that beneficial uses may be threatened. This decision will be reevaluated in the next Integrated Report cycle as more data and information become available. Additional data and information may include information demonstrating that sample location(s) are representative of conditions throughout the waterbody, data from additional sampling locations, continuous monitoring data collected in the waterbody, waterbody-specific information on sensitive resident species, their life stage time frames, and the appropriate temperature thresholds necessary to support each life stage.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: This decision was made by SWRCB staff.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are not exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122695, Temperature, water
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 206259
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Fish Spawning
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Temperature.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses (Sacramento-San Joaquin River Basin Plans.
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: Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129).
Guideline Reference: Inland Fishes of California
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-01-19 and 2016-07-12
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122695, Temperature, water
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 230242
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Fish Migration
 
Number of Samples: 68
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 68 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Temperature.
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 natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses (Sacramento-San Joaquin River Basin Plans.
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: Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129).
Guideline Reference: Inland Fishes of California
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-16 and 2017-08-08
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122695, Temperature, water
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 230321
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Fish Spawning
 
Number of Samples: 68
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 68 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Temperature.
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 natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses (Sacramento-San Joaquin River Basin Plans.
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: Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129).
Guideline Reference: Inland Fishes of California
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-16 and 2017-08-08
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122695, Temperature, water
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 206186
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Fish Migration
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Temperature.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses (Sacramento-San Joaquin River Basin Plans.
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: Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129).
Guideline Reference: Inland Fishes of California
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-01-19 and 2016-07-12
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
128455
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Thiobencarb
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 128455, Thiobencarb
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 222532
 
Pollutant: Thiobencarb
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 11
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 11 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Thiobencarb.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Thiobencarb is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 1 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2004-12-29 and 2008-01-05
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
 
DECISION ID
117261
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
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: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117261, Toxaphene
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 193832
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 58 samples were collected, 58 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Toxaphene criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0002 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117261, Toxaphene
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 194116
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 58 samples were collected, 58 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Toxaphene criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00073 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117261, Toxaphene
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65044
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Toxaphene.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Toxaphene criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0002 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117261, Toxaphene
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65045
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Toxaphene.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Toxaphene criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00073 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117261, Toxaphene
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 194094
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Toxaphene. Although a total of 58 samples were collected, 58 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Toxaphene criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00075 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117262
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Trifluralin
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy.

Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination, which is less than the minimum number of exceedances needed to place the water segment on the section CWA section 303(d) List for toxicants (Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy).

LOE 65046 has been replaced by LOE 222559 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.

The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy.

Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. 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.
 
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 117262, Trifluralin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 194322
 
Pollutant: Trifluralin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Trifluralin.
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: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Trifluralin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 1.9 ug/L for a fish (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117262, Trifluralin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 222559
 
Pollutant: Trifluralin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 14
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Trifluralin.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Trifluralin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 1.9 ug/L for a fish (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2004-07-06 and 2009-08-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
 
DECISION ID
117263
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Zinc
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 59 samples exceed the objective for MUN. Zero of 64 samples exceed the criteria for aquatic life. The Basin Plan establishes an appropriate method for assessing data according to secondary MCLs, which includes evaluating whole water concentrations after a sample is filtered. In the absence of results from properly filtered samples, only the dissolved fraction will be used to determine impairment until this method is fully implemented. Whole water concentrations, or data with an unreported fraction, were not considered for the assessment of 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 the 59 samples exceed the objective for MUN. Zero of 64 samples exceed the criteria for aquatic life. 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 117263, Zinc
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 194316
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
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 zinc incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 5.0 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117263, Zinc
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 194318
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
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: California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117263, Zinc
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 194181
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Zinc.
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 zinc incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 5.0 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 (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117263, Zinc
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65054
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 23
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 23 samples exceed the criterion for Zinc.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117263, Zinc
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65055
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed AgWaiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Zinc.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The chromium criterion in freshwater is hardness-dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness-dependent formula for metals criteria.
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 4/14/2009-8/11/2009.
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
117233
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two lines of evidence are available to assess for Municipal and Domestic Supply. One line of evidence is available to assess for Warm Freshwater Habitat. One line of evidence is available to assess for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms. Zero of the 76 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the criterion for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Zero of the 56 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the criterion for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Zero of the 57 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the criterion for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the 76 samples, reported as a total concentration or with the fraction not reported, exceed the criterion for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Zero of the 56 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the criterion for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Zero of the 57 samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the criterion for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms. 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 117233, alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78525
 
Pollutant: alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan I.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: California Toxics Rule criteria for Eendosulfan I to protect human health for waters that include the designated use of MUN is 110 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117233, alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189033
 
Pollutant: alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endosulfan I.
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 alpha-endosulfan criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 110 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117233, alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189034
 
Pollutant: alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endosulfan I.
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 Endosulfan I criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 240 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117233, alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189037
 
Pollutant: alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endosulfan I. Although a total of 57 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The endosulfan I criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.028 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117256
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of 88 samples exceed the water quality objective for MUN, zero of 58 samples exceed the water criteria for COMM and zero of 57 samples exceed the water criteria for WARM.

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 88 samples exceed the water quality objective for MUN, zero of 58 samples exceed the water criteria for COMM and zero of 57 samples exceed the water criteria for WARM 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 117256, beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189544
 
Pollutant: beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 58
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 58 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endosulfan II.
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 beta-endosulfan criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 110 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117256, beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189614
 
Pollutant: beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 57
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 57 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endosulfan II. Although a total of 58 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The endosulfan II criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.028 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117256, beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78533
 
Pollutant: beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan II.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: California Toxics Rule criteria for Endosulfan II to protect human health for waters that include the designated use of MUN is 110 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117256, beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189491
 
Pollutant: beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 58
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 58 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endosulfan II.
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 Endosulfan II criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 240 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
122694
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: pH
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 6 of the 69 samples exceed the objective for Warm Freshwater Habitat. 10 of the 70 samples exceeded the objective for Non-contact Recreation. 10 of the 70 samples exceeded the objective for Water Contact Recreation.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 6 of the 69 samples exceed the objective for Warm Freshwater Habitat. 10 of the 70 samples exceeded the objective for Non-contact Recreation. 10 of the 70 samples exceeded the objective for Water Contact Recreation. This exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: This decision was made by SWRCB staff.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are not exceeded.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122694, pH
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 228852
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 70
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 10 of 70 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.
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: 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-16 and 2017-08-08
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122694, pH
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78618
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 69
Number of Exceedances: 6
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: State Water Board staff assessed ILRP data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 6 of 61 samples exceed the criterion for pH.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 7/6/2004-8/11/2009. The results for samples collected on the same date and time were averaged before they were assessed.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122694, pH
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 228818
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Non-Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 70
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 10 of 70 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.
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: 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-16 and 2017-08-08
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117267
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Bifenthrin
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2035
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two of the two water samples reported as a dissolved concentration exceed the evaluation guideline for aquatic life, nine of the nine sediment samples reported as a total fraction exceed the evaluation guideline for aquatic life, and ten of the ten sediment samples exhibited sediment toxicity. LOE 65025 has been replaced by LOE 214980 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Two of the two water samples reported as a dissolved concentration exceed the evaluation guideline for aquatic life, nine of the nine sediment samples reported as a total fraction exceed the evaluation guideline for aquatic life, and ten of the ten sediment samples exhibited sediment toxicity and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117267, Bifenthrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 200001
 
Pollutant: Bifenthrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Bifenthrin.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The chronic concentration goal for Bifenthrin is 0.1 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average).  If the freely dissolved concentrations of Bifenthrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment.  In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Criteria Report for Bifenthrin
Guideline Reference: Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-01-19 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117267, Bifenthrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 131291
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 10 of the 10 samples collected by Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results, but will only be counted once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day, at the same location with the same lab sample ID (if provided). The following organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Hyalella azteca, for Survival
Data Reference: Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances.
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: The samples were collected at 1 stations. Monitoring site(s): ( 541STC040 )
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2015-09-14.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board  
QAPP Information Reference(s): Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117267, Bifenthrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 214980
 
Pollutant: Bifenthrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Bifenthrin. Eight 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 Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The chronic concentration goal for Bifenthrin is 0.1 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average).  If the freely dissolved concentrations of Bifenthrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment.  In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used. 
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Criteria Report for Bifenthrin
Guideline Reference: Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-1/5/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117267, Bifenthrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 195921
 
Pollutant: Bifenthrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 9
Number of Exceedances: 9
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 9 of the 9 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Bifenthrin .
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for bifenthrin, 0.043 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 0.43 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.43 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for bifenthrin from Amweg et al. (2005) and Amweg and Weston (2007).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
Guideline Reference: Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2011-09-12 to 2016-04-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117226
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Boron
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2033
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Thirty of the 59 samples exceed the Agricultural Supply threshold.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Thirty of the 59 samples exceed the Agricultural Supply threshold and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117226, Boron
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 186567
 
Pollutant: Boron
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Agricultural Supply
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 30
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 30 of 59 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Boron.
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: Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
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: Water Quality for Agriculture, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1985, contains criteria protective of various agricultural uses of water, including irrigation of various types of crops and stock watering. At or below the limits presented in the Water Quality Goals tables, agricultural uses of water should not be limited. These criteria were used to translate narrative water quality objectives for chemical constituents that prohibit chemicals in concentrations that would impair agricultural uses of water. The criteria for boron is 700 ug/L (0.7 mg/L).
Guideline Reference: Water Quality for Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Irrigation and Drainage Paper No. 29, Rev 1, Rome (1985)
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117279
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Cyfluthrin
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2035
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 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List.

Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the zero water samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM, and three of the three sediment samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM. Twenty-five of the twenty-five samples exhibited sediment toxicity.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the zero water samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM, and three of the three sediment samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM and this sample size is sufficient to determine beneficial use support, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. There is an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117279, Cyfluthrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 59311
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Ten samples were collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. Ten of the samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests included survival of Hyalella azteca. One sample can have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. One sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location with the same lab sample id (if provided).
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Region 5 Basin Plan.
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: Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. For SWAMP data exceedances are counted using the significant effect code: S equals significant, SG equals significantly greater and SL equals significantly lower. If a sample has any one of these codes, it will be considered an exceedance.
Guideline Reference: Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, Second Edition. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Duluth, MI , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-600/R-99/064
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from September 2004 to March 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Collected under the Monitoring and Reporting Program Plans for the Westside Water Quality Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117279, Cyfluthrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 131291
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 10 of the 10 samples collected by Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results, but will only be counted once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day, at the same location with the same lab sample ID (if provided). The following organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Hyalella azteca, for Survival
Data Reference: Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances.
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: The samples were collected at 1 stations. Monitoring site(s): ( 541STC040 )
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2015-09-14.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board  
QAPP Information Reference(s): Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117279, Cyfluthrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 2786
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Five out of five samples displayed statistically significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%. All samples were tested using the test organism Hyalella azteca test, either as 10 or 4 day tests (SWAMP, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Waters are to remain free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal or aquatic life. Toxicity may be caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances (Region 5 Basin Plan, September, 1998)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at one site, Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected between September 2002 and September 2004 (Sampling dates: September 24, 2002; April 11, 2003; July 15, 2003; November 13, 2003; September 13, 2004).
Environmental Conditions: San Joaquin River Sub-Basin; located in Stanislaus County.
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117279, Cyfluthrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 214981
 
Pollutant: Cyfluthrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Cyfluthrin, total. Eight 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 Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The chronic concentration goal for Cyfluthrin is 0.2 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average).  If the freely dissolved concentrations of Cyfluthrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment.  In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.
Guideline Reference: Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Criteria Report for Bifenthrin
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-1/5/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117279, Cyfluthrin
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 196211
 
Pollutant: Cyfluthrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 3 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cyfluthrin, total. Although a total of 9 samples were collected, 6 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for cyfluthrin, 0.11 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 1.1 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1.1 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for cyfluthrin from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
Guideline Reference: Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2011-09-12 to 2016-04-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117281
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Cyhalothrin, Lambda
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2035
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 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List.

Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Nine of the nine sediment samples exceed the evaluation guideline. Twenty-five of twenty-five samples exhibited sediment toxicity.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Nine of the nine sediment samples exceed the evaluation guideline and this sample size is sufficient to determine beneficial use support, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. There is an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117281, Cyhalothrin, Lambda
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 2786
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Five out of five samples displayed statistically significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%. All samples were tested using the test organism Hyalella azteca test, either as 10 or 4 day tests (SWAMP, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Waters are to remain free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal or aquatic life. Toxicity may be caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances (Region 5 Basin Plan, September, 1998)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at one site, Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected between September 2002 and September 2004 (Sampling dates: September 24, 2002; April 11, 2003; July 15, 2003; November 13, 2003; September 13, 2004).
Environmental Conditions: San Joaquin River Sub-Basin; located in Stanislaus County.
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117281, Cyhalothrin, Lambda
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 214982
 
Pollutant: Cyhalothrin, Lambda
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Cyhalothrin, lambda. Eight 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 Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The chronic concentration goal for Lambda-cyhalothrin is 0.3 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average).  If the freely dissolved concentrations of Lambda-cyhalothrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment.  In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Criteria Report for Lambda-cyhalothrin
Guideline Reference: Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-1/5/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117281, Cyhalothrin, Lambda
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 196298
 
Pollutant: Cyhalothrin, Lambda
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 9
Number of Exceedances: 9
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 9 of the 9 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cyhalothrin, Total lambda- .
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for lambda-cyhalothrin, 0.044 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 0.44 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.44 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for lambda-cyhalothrin from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
Guideline Reference: Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2011-09-12 to 2016-04-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117281, Cyhalothrin, Lambda
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65053
 
Pollutant: Cyhalothrin, Lambda
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Cyhalothrin, lambda. Eight 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 Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 Basin Plan states: "Where valid testing has developed 96-hour LC50 values for aquatic organisms..., the Board will consider one tenth of this value for the most sensitive species tested as the upper limit (daily maximum) for the protection of aquatic life... or [O]ther available information on the pesticide..." Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of Cyhalothrin, 0.0005 ug/L, is not exceeded more than once every three years on the average (UC Davis Aquatic Life Criterion).
Guideline Reference: Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: ll. Pyrethroid insecticides. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:51-103.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-1/5/2008.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117281, Cyhalothrin, Lambda
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 59311
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Ten samples were collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. Ten of the samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests included survival of Hyalella azteca. One sample can have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. One sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location with the same lab sample id (if provided).
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Region 5 Basin Plan.
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: Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. For SWAMP data exceedances are counted using the significant effect code: S equals significant, SG equals significantly greater and SL equals significantly lower. If a sample has any one of these codes, it will be considered an exceedance.
Guideline Reference: Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, Second Edition. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Duluth, MI , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-600/R-99/064
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from September 2004 to March 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Collected under the Monitoring and Reporting Program Plans for the Westside Water Quality Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117281, Cyhalothrin, Lambda
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 131291
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 10 of the 10 samples collected by Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results, but will only be counted once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day, at the same location with the same lab sample ID (if provided). The following organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Hyalella azteca, for Survival
Data Reference: Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances.
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: The samples were collected at 1 stations. Monitoring site(s): ( 541STC040 )
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2015-09-14.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board  
QAPP Information Reference(s): Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
 
DECISION ID
126700
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2035
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.

Eight lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Five lines of evidence are available to assess for aquatic life. Two lines of evidence are available to assess for Municipal and Domestic Supply. One line of evidence is available to assess for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms. Twelve of the fourteen sediment samples exceed the guideline for aquatic life. Twenty-five of the 25 sediment toxicity samples exceed the guideline for aquatic life. Seventeen of the seventeen water samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the criterion for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Seventeen of the seventeen water samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the criterion for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Twelve of the fourteen sediment samples exceed the guideline for aquatic life. Twenty-five of the 25 sediment toxicity samples exceed the guideline for aquatic life. Seventeen of the seventeen water samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the criterion for Municipal and Domestic Supply. Seventeen of the seventeen water samples, reported as a total concentration, exceed the criterion for Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms. This exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126700, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78882
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The DDE(p,p') analytical method detection limit for the 19 samples collected from Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) are greater than the criterion; therefore, the data could not be assessed with the accuracy required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Anderson, 2006-2008.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Sacramento/San Joaquin River Basin Plan (CVRWQCB, 2007) Pesticides: Total identifiable persistent chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides shall not be present in the water column at concentrations detectable within the accuracy of analytical methods approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Executive Officer.- California Toxics Rule Criteria (USEPA, 2000), for Inland Surface Waters based on drinking water and aquatic organism consumption. The criteria are based on human health protection for carcinogenicity at 1-in-a-million risk level (30-day average) with a limit of 0.00059 ug/L for DDE
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
Objective/Criterion Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Nineteen water samples were collected from Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]. Each sample was analyzed for DDE(p,p')
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between 2/11/2007 and 8/11/2009
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected under the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126700, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 188110
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 17
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 17 of the 17 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for DDE(p,p'). Although a total of 56 samples were collected, 39 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The DDE(p,p) criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00084 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126700, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 196226
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 11
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 10 of the 11 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene) .
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for Sum DDE from MacDonald et al., 2000a which states that the probable effect concentration for Sum DDE is 31.3 ug/kg. (dw = Dry Weight)
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2012-03-12 to 2017-09-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126700, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 79209
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of three samples exceeded the criteria for DDE in sediment.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in the Westland Storn Water Coalition, 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. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River and San Joaquin River 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: In freshwater sediments, the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for the sum of DDE is 31.3 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected at one monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040].
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from 9/10/2007 to 3/09/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126700, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 2786
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Five out of five samples displayed statistically significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%. All samples were tested using the test organism Hyalella azteca test, either as 10 or 4 day tests (SWAMP, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Waters are to remain free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal or aquatic life. Toxicity may be caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances (Region 5 Basin Plan, September, 1998)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at one site, Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected between September 2002 and September 2004 (Sampling dates: September 24, 2002; April 11, 2003; July 15, 2003; November 13, 2003; September 13, 2004).
Environmental Conditions: San Joaquin River Sub-Basin; located in Stanislaus County.
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126700, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 131291
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 10 of the 10 samples collected by Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results, but will only be counted once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day, at the same location with the same lab sample ID (if provided). The following organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Hyalella azteca, for Survival
Data Reference: Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances.
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: The samples were collected at 1 stations. Monitoring site(s): ( 541STC040 )
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2015-09-14.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board  
QAPP Information Reference(s): Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126700, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 59311
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Ten samples were collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. Ten of the samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests included survival of Hyalella azteca. One sample can have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. One sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location with the same lab sample id (if provided).
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Region 5 Basin Plan.
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: Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. For SWAMP data exceedances are counted using the significant effect code: S equals significant, SG equals significantly greater and SL equals significantly lower. If a sample has any one of these codes, it will be considered an exceedance.
Guideline Reference: Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, Second Edition. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Duluth, MI , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-600/R-99/064
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from September 2004 to March 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Collected under the Monitoring and Reporting Program Plans for the Westside Water Quality Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 126700, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 187964
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 17
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 17 of the 17 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for DDE(p,p'). Although a total of 56 samples were collected, 39 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The DDE(p,p) criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00059 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117234
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2035
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 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 at least two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status for pollutants sediment, and pollutant concentrations in sediment must be associated with sediment toxicity to justify adding that pollutant to the CWA section 303(d) List.

Seven lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three of the three samples exceed the evaluation guideline. Twenty of twenty samples exhibited sediment toxicity.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is [SUFFICIENT or INSUFFICIENT] justification [FOR or AGAINST] placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Three of the three samples exceed the evaluation guideline and this sample size is sufficient to determine beneficial use support, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy. There is an associated sediment toxicity data as required by Section 3.6 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117234, Diazinon
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 8469
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 1 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for OP-Diazinon. The exceeded results are as follows: 4/8/2003 - a sample taken at Ingram Creek at River Road had a result of 1.23ng/g.
Data Reference: San Joaquin River SWAMP Monitoring Data - Drainage Basin Inflows
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses (CRWQCB, 2006). OP-Diazinon levels should not to exceed .1 ug/L (Basin Plan Objective)
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: Samples were collected at Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from Apr 8 2003 to Apr 8 2003
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117234, Diazinon
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65062
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for Diazinon.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 freshwater chronic criterion value for diazinon is 0.1 ug/L, expressed as a continuous concentration (Finlayson, 2004).
Guideline Reference: Water quality for diazinon. Memorandum to J. Karkoski, Central Valley RWQCB. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigation Unit, CA Department of Fish and Game
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117234, Diazinon
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 196484
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 3 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Diazinon. Although a total of 4 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for diazinon, 1.1 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca(LC50; 11 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 11 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for diazinon from Ding et al. (2011).
Guideline Reference: Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83¿92.
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2011-09-12 to 2014-03-10
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117234, Diazinon
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 188494
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 56 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Diazinon.
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
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: The freshwater chronic value for diazinon is 0.1 ug/L (4 day average)(Finlayson, 2004).
Guideline Reference: Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game (with minor corrections to significant figures as described in Beaulaurier et al., 2005).
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117234, Diazinon
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 59311
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Ten samples were collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. Ten of the samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests included survival of Hyalella azteca. One sample can have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. One sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location with the same lab sample id (if provided).
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Region 5 Basin Plan.
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: Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. For SWAMP data exceedances are counted using the significant effect code: S equals significant, SG equals significantly greater and SL equals significantly lower. If a sample has any one of these codes, it will be considered an exceedance.
Guideline Reference: Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, Second Edition. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Duluth, MI , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-600/R-99/064
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from September 2004 to March 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Collected under the Monitoring and Reporting Program Plans for the Westside Water Quality Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117234, Diazinon
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 131291
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 10 of the 10 samples collected by Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results, but will only be counted once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day, at the same location with the same lab sample ID (if provided). The following organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Hyalella azteca, for Survival
Data Reference: Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances.
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: The samples were collected at 1 stations. Monitoring site(s): ( 541STC040 )
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2015-09-14.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board  
QAPP Information Reference(s): Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117234, Diazinon
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 201278
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Diazinon.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The freshwater chronic value for diazinon is 0.1 ug/L (4 day average)(Finlayson, 2004).
Guideline Reference: Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game (with minor corrections to significant figures as described in Beaulaurier et al., 2005).
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-01-19 and 2016-07-12
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
117270
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Dimethoate
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2035
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three of the eighty-seven samples exceed the evaluation guideline. LOE 64864 has been replaced by LOE 221688 and LOE 95600 has been replaced by LOE 221601 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Three of the eighty-seven samples exceed the evaluation guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation:
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117270, Dimethoate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 221688
 
Pollutant: Dimethoate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 24
Number of Exceedances: 8
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 8 of 24 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dimethoate.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Dimethoate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.5 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2004-07-06 and 2009-08-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117270, Dimethoate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 221601
 
Pollutant: Dimethoate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 8
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 8 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dimethoate.
Data Reference: Dimethoate Water Quality Data from 2009-2010 from the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Dimethoate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.5 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2009-10-14 and 2010-08-10
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117270, Dimethoate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 189081
 
Pollutant: Dimethoate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 55
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 55 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dimethoate.
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: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Dimethoate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.5 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-12-21 and 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
117284
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2035
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.

Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant for Warm Freshwater Habitat (WARM). Zero of the eight water samples, reported as a dissolved concentration, exceed the guideline for WARM. Nine of the nine sediment samples exceed the guideline for WARM. Twenty-five of the 25 sediment toxicity samples exceed the guideline for WARM.

LOE 64934 has been replaced by LOE 214996 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Nine of the nine sediment samples exceed the guideline for WARM. Twenty-five of the 25 sediment toxicity samples exceed the guideline for WARM. This exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117284, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 2786
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 5
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Five out of five samples displayed statistically significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%. All samples were tested using the test organism Hyalella azteca test, either as 10 or 4 day tests (SWAMP, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Waters are to remain free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal or aquatic life. Toxicity may be caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances (Region 5 Basin Plan, September, 1998)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at one site, Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected between September 2002 and September 2004 (Sampling dates: September 24, 2002; April 11, 2003; July 15, 2003; November 13, 2003; September 13, 2004).
Environmental Conditions: San Joaquin River Sub-Basin; located in Stanislaus County.
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117284, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 131291
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 10 of the 10 samples collected by Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) exhibited toxicity. A sample may have multiple toxicity test results, but will only be counted once. A sample is defined as being collected on the same day, at the same location with the same lab sample ID (if provided). The following organisms and parameters were utilized for the toxicity tests: Hyalella azteca, for Survival
Data Reference: Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances.
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: The samples were collected at 1 stations. Monitoring site(s): ( 541STC040 )
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2015-09-14.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board  
QAPP Information Reference(s): Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition Quality Assurance Project Plan For Monitoring Designed for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117284, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 196458
 
Pollutant: Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 9
Number of Exceedances: 9
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 9 of the 9 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate, Total .
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: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River 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: The evaluation guideline for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate, 0.15 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 1.5 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1.5 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
Guideline Reference: Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 541STC040.
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2011-09-12 to 2016-04-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117284, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 214996
 
Pollutant: Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 8
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceed the criterion for Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality 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: The chronic concentration goal for Esfenvalerate is 0.3 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average).  If the freely dissolved concentrations of Esfenvalerate were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment.  In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used. The evaluation guideline for fenvalerate, 0.113 ug/L, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50 = 1.13 ug/L) as determined in a 96 hour toxicity test using the fathead minnow, Pimephales promelas. (USEPA OPP Ecotoxicity database)
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Criteria Report for Esfenvalerate
Guideline Reference: Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-1/5/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117284, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 59311
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Ten samples were collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. Ten of the samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests included survival of Hyalella azteca. One sample can have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. One sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location with the same lab sample id (if provided).
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Region 5 Basin Plan.
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: Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. For SWAMP data exceedances are counted using the significant effect code: S equals significant, SG equals significantly greater and SL equals significantly lower. If a sample has any one of these codes, it will be considered an exceedance.
Guideline Reference: Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, Second Edition. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Duluth, MI , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-600/R-99/064
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from September 2004 to March 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Collected under the Monitoring and Reporting Program Plans for the Westside Water Quality Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
122696
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Imidacloprid
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2035
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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 5 of the 6 samples exceed the evaluation guidelines for the Warm Freshwater Habitat beneficial use.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 5 of the 6 samples exceed the evaluation guidelines for the Warm Freshwater Habitat beneficial use, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: This decision was made by SWRCB staff.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122696, Imidacloprid
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 201747
 
Pollutant: Imidacloprid
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Imidacloprid.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of Imidacloprid does not exceed 0.016 ug/L. (UC Davis Water Quality Criteria)
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Criteria Report for Imidacloprid Phase III: Application of the pesticide water quality criteria methodology. Department of Environmental Toxicology. University of California, Davis
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-09 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
117248
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Linuron
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2035
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.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant for Warm Freshwater Habitat. Seven of the seven samples exceed the guideline for WARM.

LOE 64965 has been replaced by LOE 221881 due to a reassessment of data using a U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Seven of the seven samples exceed the guideline for WARM and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117248, Linuron
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 221881
 
Pollutant: Linuron
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 7
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed ILRP_WSWQC data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 7 of the 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Linuron. Although a total of 21 samples were collected, 14 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Linuron is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.09 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2006-07-11 to 2009-08-11
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was previously assessed without a QAPP. Data reassessed without a QAPP for consistency. Data for this line of evidence was collected as part of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 117248, Linuron
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 190996
 
Pollutant: Linuron
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
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 Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Linuron. Although a total of 59 samples were collected, 59 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.
Data Reference: Field, Habitat, Sediment, Toxicity, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Linuron is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.09 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040).
Temporal Representation: Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-12-21 to 2018-02-13
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
122702
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Metolachlor
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2035
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.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 2 of the 6 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for the Warm Freshwater Habitat beneficial use.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 2 of 6 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for the Warm Freshwater Habitat beneficial use, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: This decision was made by SWRCB staff.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122702, Metolachlor
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 202376
 
Pollutant: Metolachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Metolachlor.
Data Reference: WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for Metolachlor is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 1 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).
Guideline Reference: OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (USGS-373747121125200)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-06-09 and 2017-01-09
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP not required
QAPP Information Reference(s): This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.
 
 
DECISION ID
122693
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2035
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 3 of the 105 samples exceed the criteria for Warm Freshwater Habitat. 45 of the 81 samples exceeded the criteria for Fish Spawning.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 3 of the 105 samples exceed the criteria for Warm Freshwater Habitat. 45 of the 81 samples exceeded the criteria for Fish Spawning. This exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122693, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 208118
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 81
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 81 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
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 minimum dissolved oxygen concentration for waters designated as WARM is 5.0 mg/L. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2017-08-08
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122693, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65007
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 24
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data to determine beneficial use support: Three of 24 sample results exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The minimum dissolved oxygen concentration for waters designated as WARM is 5.0 mg/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 was collected at one monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road-541STC040].
Temporal Representation: Data was collected intermittently or monthly between 3/12/2007 and 8/11/2009. Three pairs of samples were collected within the same 7-day periods; the results were averaged for each sample pair.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 122693, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 208117
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Fish Spawning
 
Number of Samples: 81
Number of Exceedances: 45
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 45 of 81 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.
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 minimum dissolved oxygen concentration for waters designated as SPWN is 7.0 mg/L. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin 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; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (541STC040)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2017-08-08
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Pacific EcoRisk. 2013. QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition.
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for Westside San Joaquin River Watershed Coalition
 
 
DECISION ID
94196
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Ammonia as N, Total
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. None of the 30 water sample results exceed the ammonia evaluation guidelines.
Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.
This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. None of 30 water sample results exceed the evaluation guidelines, and this sample size is sufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to section 3.1 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 this water body and pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is sufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 94196, Ammonia as N, Total
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78985
 
Pollutant: Ammonia as N, Total
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Not Specified
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 30
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Thirty water samples collected from Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) under the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program were analyzed for ammonia, pH and temperature. None of the 30 samples exceeded the calculated ammonia CMC values.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Southern San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data:
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances.
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: Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (USEPA 2006): The 1-hour average concentration (acute criterion or CMC) of total ammonia nitrogen (in mg N/L) for freshwater where salmonid fish are present, which is not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average, is calculated using the following equation: CMC=0.275/(1+10^(7.204 - pH)) + 39.0/(1+10^(pH - 7.204)).
Guideline Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in South San Joaquin Irrigation District, 2004-2008.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Water samples were collected from one monitoring site on Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Water samples were collected approximately monthly between 7/11/2006 and 8/11/2009
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Sampling and analysis were done under a QAPP for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (Westside Water Quality Coalition)
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
73103
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Nitrate as Nitrate (NO3)
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 listing under sections 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Data is available from 1 line of evidence for this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is not sufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollution combination on the section 303(d) list. The recommendation is based on staff findings that 0 of 12 available concentrations exceeded the water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency using Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Table 3.1 of the listing policy recommends listing if a sample size of 12 has 2 or more samples that exceed the evaluation criteria.

The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current cycle. The decision has not changed.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 73103, Nitrate as Nitrate (NO3)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 8467
 
Pollutant: Nitrate as Nitrate (NO3)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 12
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the 12 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation guideline for Nitrate-N.
Data Reference: San Joaquin River SWAMP Monitoring Data - Drainage Basin Inflows
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006)
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: Nitrate-N levels should not to exceed 10 mg/L (USEPA National Ambient Water Quality Objective)
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at Ingram Creek at River Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from Oct 24 2000 to Oct 24 2001
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
85468
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
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: 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(s) of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One of 12 samples exceed the objective.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. One of 12 samples exceed the objective and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 85468, Nitrogen, Nitrate
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65005
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 12
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Ag Waiver data for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 12 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-2/12/2008.
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
90232
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
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: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the twelve samples exceed the water quality criteria.


Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the twelve samples exceed the water quality criteria and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples are needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90232, Nitrogen, Nitrite
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65006
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, Nitrite
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 12 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrite as N.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-2/12/2008.
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
90292
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
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: 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.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the eight samples exceed the water quality objective for MUN, and zero of the eight samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the eight samples exceed the water quality objective for MUN, and zero of the eight samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples are needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90292, Thiobencarb/Bolero
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65042
 
Pollutant: Thiobencarb/Bolero
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 8
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceed the criterion for Thiobencarb.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
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 Basin Plan states: "Where valid testing has developed 96-hour LC50 values for aquatic organisms..., the Board will consider one tenth of this value for the most sensitive species tested as the upper limit (daily maximum) for the protection of aquatic life... or [O]ther available information on the pesticide..." The evaluation guideline for Thiobencarb, 1.4 ug/L, is a maximum acceptable toxicicant concentration (MATC) calculated for Daphnia magna (Water flea). (USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database)
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-1/5/2008.
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):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90292, Thiobencarb/Bolero
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 65043
 
Pollutant: Thiobencarb/Bolero
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 8
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceed the criterion for Thiobencarb.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-1/5/2008.
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
89910
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the three samples exceed the evaluation guideline.


Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of the three samples exceed the evaluation guideline and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples are needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 89910, Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 79213
 
Pollutant: Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of three samples exceeded the criteria for Total DDTs in sediment.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in the Westland Storn Water Coalition, 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. Discharges shall not result in pesticide concentrations in bottom sediments or aquatic life that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River and San Joaquin River 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: In freshwater sediments, the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for total DDTs (sum DDT + sum DDD + sum DDE) is 572 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence were collected at one monitoring site [Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040].
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from 9/10/2007 to 3/09/2009.
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
90522
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: alpha.-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or alpha-HCH)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the nineteen samples exceed the water quality criteria.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of nineteen samples exceed the water quality criteria and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90522, alpha.-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or alpha-HCH)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78602
 
Pollutant: alpha.-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or alpha-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, alpha.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The BHC, alpha criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.0039 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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
89699
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
Pollutant: beta-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or beta-HCH)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the nineteen samples exceed the water quality criteria.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Zero of nineteen samples exceed the water quality criteria and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 89699, beta-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or beta-HCH)
Region 5     
Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing)
 
LOE ID: 78612
 
Pollutant: beta-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or beta-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 19
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 Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 19 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, beta.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The BHC, beta criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Ingram Creek (from confluence with Hospital Creek to Hwy 33 crossing) was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Ingram Creek at River Road - 541STC040]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 2/11/2007-8/11/2009.
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):