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

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Criterion Continuous Concentration (CCC) for freshwater aquatic life for copper. Numeric criterion varies with hardness.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Site 8 - Santa Ana River @ Hamner Ave.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected during dry weather conditions (mid-summer) from 1994 to 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

During dry weather season, storm drain systems do not experience continuous flows.

QAPP Information:

Data originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78216, Copper	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

31370

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Nine samples collected did not exceed the CTR chronic criterion. Total metals data were converted to compare with dissolved metals criteria.

This line of evidence replaces LOEs 5337 and 5831. These LOEs have been replaced as a result of the State Board review and revision of the Regional Board assessment of these monitoring data.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Criterion Continuous Concentration (CCC) for freshwater aquatic life for copper. Numeric criterion varies with hardness.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at five sites in Santa Ana River Reach 3: Etiwanda, Hamner, MWD Xing, River Road, and Van Buren.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 3/15/2004 and 8/16/2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78216, Copper	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82401

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Copper.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin (SDRWQCB 2007): 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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78216, Copper	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

95742

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples collected by the City of Corona exceeded the objective for copper.

Data Reference:

Data for metals in Temescal Creek and Santa Ana River, July 2009-July 2010

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Santa Ana River Basin Plan lists the Site Specific Objective for Copper in the Santa Ana River (Reaches 2, 3, and 4) as being hardness dependent and specifies a formula for calculating the objectives.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

QA Documents for City of Corona NPDES data submitted to 2014 integrated report. Babcock and Test America.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from one station, STNA1

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the weeks of 2009-07-16 and 2010-07-08

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected for NPDES permit number CA8000383. The Quality Assurance Project Plan for the City of Corona Water and Power water quality monitoring program was followed.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	100184	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Lead
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2023
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	New data were collected but not enough to support a delisting. 2010 US EPA Action- USEPA Final Approval Decision Details: The November 12, 2010 USEPA partial approval letter and the October 11, 2011 final approval letter both from Alexis Strauss, USEPA Region 9, to Tom Howard, SWRCB, concluded the following: USEPA has added Santa Ana River Reach 3 to the list of water quality limited segments requiring a TMDL for lead. USEPA determined that the metals criteria established in the California Toxics Rule (CTR) apply to this segment and that using the 40 CFR 131.38(b) conversion factors for lead and copper is appropriate in this action. The numeric criteria in 40 CFR 131.38 applicable to lead and copper are themselves products of the conversion factors. Before developing the criteria that EPA is now assessing, the agency established, pursuant to Clean Water Act section 304, Guidance Values for copper and lead expressed in the total recoverable fraction. Using those "total recoverable" Guidance Values, EPA then calculated the current "dissolved" criteria for those metals by applying the conversion factors in 40 CFR 131.38(b). See, 40 CFR 131.38(b)(1), footnote m. USEPA concludes that the same factors that EPA used to convert "total recoverable" to "dissolved" values can be appropriately used to convert the current "total recoverable" data to a "dissolved" equivalent. USEPA evaluated data using the criteria and default conversion factors established in the CTR, and found impairment of this water body by lead. Of the 28 samples, 22 exceeded the CTR criteria. An additional 14 samples were collected with detection limits that were inadequate to assess the standard and may represent additional exceedances. Observed exceedances are greater than the 3% exceedance threshold for toxicants as expressed in Table 3.1 of the State Listing Policy. The data included sampling results from both wet and dry periods. EPA notes that the subject criteria apply regardless of season, and EPA concludes that the sampling data are sufficiently representative. For clarification, the Regional and State Water Board decision recommendations made prior to USEPA's final decision are presented below: Note: All lines of evidence (LOEs) previously made by the Regional Boards have NOT been revised. USEPA's worksheet has been included in the administrative record as reference number 3645, titled "USEPA Region 9 data summary for addition of lead to California 2010 303 (d) list for Santa Ana River Reach 3".

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 following changes to the decision: 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 100184, Lead	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

95743

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Data for metals in Temescal Creek and Santa Ana River, July 2009-July 2010

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Santa Ana River Basin Plan lists the Site Specific Objective for Lead in the Santa Ana River (Reaches 2, 3, and 4) as being hardness dependent and specifies a formula for calculating the objectives.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

QA Documents for City of Corona NPDES data submitted to 2014 integrated report. Babcock and Test America.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from one station, STNA1

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the weeks of 2009-07-16 and 2010-07-08

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected for NPDES permit number CA8000383. The Quality Assurance Project Plan for the City of Corona Water and Power water quality monitoring program was followed.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100184, Lead	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82334

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Lead.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100184, Lead	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

25788

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 6 samples taken, none exceeded the CTR acute criteria. This data was obtained from the self monitoring reports submitted by San Bernardino County Flood Control District Storm Water Program. Since the data was submitted in the total recoverable form, a total to dissolved translator of 6.1 was used to convert the data to dissolved form. This translator was developed through the Use Attainability Analyses that was done for the Santa Ana River.

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Aquatic Life: The following criteria varies according to hardness: lead: 11/1/94: 291.83 ug/l, 6/6/95: 262.12 ug/l, 8/14/95: 320.81 ug/l, 7/30/96: 302.80 ug/l, 8/20/97: 262.12 ug/l, 7/29/98: 289.11 ug/l;

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were taken on in the wet season starting with 6/8/94 through 7/29/98

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken during the dry season.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100184, Lead	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

5940

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Most of this data was reported as non detect and the detection limit was above the chronic criteria. So none of the samples were used in the assessment. This data was obtained from the self monitoring reports submitted by San Bernardino County Flood Control District Storm Water Program.

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Aquatic Life varies with hardness.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected monthly starting with September 1973 through August 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken as grab samples during the dry weather.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100184, Lead	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

31374

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of the 6 samples exceeded the CTR chronic criterion. Total metals data were converted to compare with dissolved metals criteria.

This line of evidence is a result of re-evaluation of data using USEPA conversion factors (translators) to convert dissolved metals criteria to total metals criteria. There are 3 new LOEs that replace the original group of LOEs. The original LOEs were: 5338, 5940, 25788 and 8361.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Criterion Continuous Concentration (CCC) for freshwater aquatic life for lead. Numeric criterion varies with hardness.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Site 8 - Santa Ana River @ Hamner Ave.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected during dry weather conditions (mid-summer) from 1994 to 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

During dry weather season, storm drain systems do not experience continuous flows.

QAPP Information:

Data originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100184, Lead	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

31369

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Five samples collected did not exceed the CTR chronic criterion. Total metals data were converted to compare with dissolved metals criteria.

This line of evidence is a result of re-evaluation of data using USEPA conversion factors (translators) to convert dissolved metals criteria to total metals criteria. There are 3 new LOEs that replace the original group of LOEs. The original LOEs were: 5338, 5940, 25788 and 8361.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Criterion Continuous Concentration (CCC) for freshwater aquatic life for lead. Numeric criterion varies with hardness.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at five sites in Santa Ana River at Etiwanda, Hamner, MWD Xing, River Road, and Van Buren.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 8/16/2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100184, Lead	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

5338

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 40 samples collected none exceeded the acute CTR criteria Since the data was reported as total recoverable. the total to dissolved ratio of 6.1 that was developed from the Use Attainability Analyse of the Santa Ana River was used to translate the total concetrations to dissolved concentrations. This data came from the NPDES discharger's consultant who keeps the data in a database.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

CTR criterion depends on hardness and hardness in the river changes daily.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The sample was collected below Prado Dam at the bottom of the watershed that drains into the Santa Ana River Reach 3.

Temporal Representation:

This data encompasses 17 years of monitoring.

Environmental Conditions:

Hardness changes in the river and the criterion changes as well because it is hardness dependent. The data was collected during the wet season.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100184, Lead	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

31372

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Forty-seven samples were collected for this data set. However, only 37 samples have results above the criterion or non-detect results with sample detection limits below the criterion.

Twenty-nine of the 37 samples exceeded the CTR chronic criterion. Total metals data were converted to compare with dissolved metals criteria.

This line of evidence is a result of re-evaluation of data using USEPA conversion factors (translators) to convert dissolved metals criteria to total metals criteria. There are 3 new LOEs that replace the original group of LOEs. The original LOEs were: 5338, 5940, 25788 and 8361.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Criterion Continuous Concentration (CCC) for freshwater aquatic life for lead. Numeric criterion varies with hardness.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Site 8 - Santa Ana River @ Hamner Ave.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected during wet weather conditions from 1994 to 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100184, Lead	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8361

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 7 samples taken none exceeded the acute criteria. This data was evaluated using the total to dissolved ratio of 6.1 that was developed from the Use Attainability Analyses for the Santa Ana River.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule lead criteria is hardness dependent and ranged as follows: 116.63ppb-613.57ppb.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 6 locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., Below Prado Dam

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected several times per month throughout a period of several years beginning with 11/30/1972 through 8/16/2005

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were collected during the months of October through April which are considered to be the wet season months.

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	97066	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	Dairies
TMDL Name:	Middle Santa Ana River Waterbodies - Nitrogen Compounds TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	750
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	05/16/2007
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. Five (5) lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One (1) of the four (4) samples exceed the E. coli Single Sample Maximum Objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. One (1) of the four (4) samples exceeded the E. coli Single Sample Maximum 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 5 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using 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. The Prado Area Streams Pathogen TMDL was approved by the RWQCB in 2007 and subsequently approved by USEPA on 5/16/07.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:	The Prado Area Streams Pathogen TMDL was approved by the RWQCB in 2007 and subsequently approved by USEPA on 5/16/07.

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 97066, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82415

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of the four samples exceeded the fecal coliform objectve.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Other Inorganic Pollutants in Orange County Water District, 1994-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The fecal coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 400/100 ml. Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Data for Metals and Other Inorganic Pollutants in Orange County Water District, 1994-2010.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at station SAR-RIVERRD-01.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a year in August from 2006 to 2009 and once in 1996.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected under the Orange County Water District Main Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual. November 2009.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97066, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82351

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of the four samples exceeded the total coliform guideline.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses. Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The single sample total coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 10,000/100ml. Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at station SAR-RIVERRD-01.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a year In August from 2006 to 2009 and once in 1996.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected under the Orange County Water District Main Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual. November 2009.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97066, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82413

Pollutant:

Escherichia coli (E. coli)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of the four samples exceeded the E.coli guideline.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Other Inorganic Pollutants in Orange County Water District, 1994-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses. Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002

Evaluation Guideline:

The single sample E. coli concentration shall not exceed more than 235/100ml. USEPA Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria 1986.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at station SAR-RIVERRD-01.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once year in August from 2006 to 2009 and once in 1996.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected under the Orange County Water District Main Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual. November 2009.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97066, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82412

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three of the three samples exceeded the entercoccus guideline.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Other Inorganic Pollutants in Orange County Water District, 1994-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses. Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002

Evaluation Guideline:

The single sample entercoccus concentration shall not exceed more than 61/100ml. USEPA Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria 1986.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at station SAR-RIVERRD-01.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a year in August from 2006 to 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected under the Orange County Water District Main Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual. November 2009.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97066, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

2991

Pollutant:

Pathogens

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QA Info Missing

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	74479	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Alachlor \| Atrazine \| Azinphos-methyl (Guthion) \| Carbaryl \| Chlorpyrifos \| Dieldrin \| Disulfoton \| Methyl Parathion \| Simazine
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. 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 (1) line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the samples exceed the water quality 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 section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of forty-eight (48) samples exceeded the US EPA National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria Aquatic Life Protection Instantaneous Maximum, California Department of Fish and Game Criteria, or the California Toxics Rule 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:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74479, Multiple Pollutants	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

7827

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 48 samples, none exceeded the guidelines.

Data Reference:

Concentrations of Pesticides in the waterbodies in the Santa Ana Region

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria Aquatic Life Protection Instantaneous Max - alachlor: 76 ppb, atrazine: 1 ppb, azinphos methyl: 0.01 ppb, carbaryl: 0.02 ppb, disulfoton: 0.05 ppb, simazine: 10 ppb.
California Department of Fish and Game: chlropyrifos: 0.014 ppb, parathion: 0.08 ppb, permethrin: 0.03 ppb. CTR Freshwater aquatic life protection Cont Conc 4 day ave - dieldrin: 0.056 ppb

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at: Santa Ana River Below Prado Dam California_USGS NAWQA site, Santa Ana River at MWD Crossing California_USGS NAWQA site, Santa Ana River at Riverside Rd Near Riverside California_USGS NAWQA site, Sunnyslope Channel Near Rubidoux At Santa Ana River_USGS NAWQA site,

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on the following dates: 7/13/00, 8/15-17/00, 9/13/00, 10/19/00, 12/13/00, 1/18/01, 2/21/01, 3/21/01, 4/19/01, 5/16/01, 6/13/01, 7/12/01, 8/14/01, 9/12/01, 10/15/01, 12/12/01, 1/16/02, 2/13/02, 3/13/02, 4/17/02, 6/12/02/, 8/14/02, 10/17/02, 12/11/02, 1/15/03, 2/13/03, 3/12/03, 4/16/03, 6/11/03, 8/13/03, 10/15/03, 12/10/03, 1/14/04, 2/11/04, 3/10/04, 4/12/04, 6/17/04, 8/12/04, 10/14/04, 12/13/04, 2/10/05, 5/13/05, 6/13/05, 8/8/05.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed appropriate because it came from the Department of Pesticide Regulation.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	76130	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Aluminum
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two (2) lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Ten (10) of the samples exceed the US EPA National Recommended Criteria of 750 ug/l (acute) and two samples exceed the National Recommended Criteria of 85 ug/l (chronic). These exceedances occurred 20 years ago. The most current data (1990 and beyond), show some exceedances but these occurred in March 2004 (considered to be wet season conditions) during a time the watershed was heavily influenced by wildfires. Pursuant to Section 6.1.5.3, if the majority of the samples were collected on a single day or during a single short term natural event (wildfires) the data shall not be used as the primary data set supporting the listing decision. In addition, grouping the data as a whole is an inappropriate way of assessing the data because the two standards that would apply in the dry season (chronic) is different from the standard that would apply in the wet season (acute). The chronic recommended criteria of 85 ug/l is not an appropriate criteria to use during the dry season because it was derived using toxicity information on only one species of fish and assuming a low hardness that is not representative to arid west conditions of Southern California. There are several exceedances of the 750 ug/l criteria in the dataset. 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 does not satisfy the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy because 3. Ten of Forty-one samples exceeded the US EPA National Recommended Criteria of 750 ug/l (acute) during wet weather conditions (assumed to be between October 1 and April 30) and two samples exceed the Recommended Criteria of 85 ug/l (chronic) during the dry weather conditions and this does 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:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 76130, Aluminum	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

28245

Pollutant:

Aluminum

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

There were 34 samples taken of which there is no applicable guideline during the dry season.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The sample was collected at 6 locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., Below Prado Dam

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected several times per month throughout a period of several years beginning with 1982 and ending with 2005. The samples were dry weather samples

Environmental Conditions:

These samples were collected during the dry season (which is assumed to be between May 1 and September 30).

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 76130, Aluminum	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8321

Pollutant:

Aluminum

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 41 samples collected, 10 exceeded the US EPA National Recommended Criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

US EPA National Recommended Criteria of 750 ug/l (acute)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The sample was collected at 6 locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., Below Prado Dam

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected several times per month throughout a period of several years beginning with 1982 and ending with 2005. The samples were wet weather samples

Environmental Conditions:

The watershed was heavily influenced by wildfires in March 2004. The samples were collected during wet weather conditions (assumed to be between October 1 and April 30).

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	96912	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Anthracene
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 96912, Anthracene	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82388

Pollutant:

Anthracene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Anthracene.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for anthracene is 845 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	74650	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Arsenic
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero (0) of the one-hundred fifty-four (154) samples exceed the beneficial use 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 (0) of the one-hundred fifty-four (154) samples exceed the beneficial use 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 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 74650, Arsenic	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

95740

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Data for metals in Temescal Creek and Santa Ana River, July 2009-July 2010

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The CTR for arsenic is 150 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:

Samples were collected from one station, STNA1

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the weeks of 2009-07-16 and 2010-07-08

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected for NPDES permit number CA8000383. The Quality Assurance Project Plan for the City of Corona Water and Power water quality monitoring program was followed.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QA Documents for City of Corona NPDES data submitted to 2014 integrated report. Babcock and Test America.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74650, Arsenic	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

25723

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 24 samples taken, none exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above. This data was obtained from the self monitoring reports submitted by San Bernardino County Flood Control District Storm Water Program.

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule: Arsenic 4-day avg. 150 ug/l and 1-hr avg. 340 ug/l.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on: 2/17/94, 3/17/94, 11/10/94, 1/23/95, 3/10/95, 12/12/95, 1/31/96, 2/19/96, 3/4/96, 3/13/96, 10/30/96, 11/21/96, 12/9/96, 11/26/97, 1/9/98, 2/3/98, 3/25/98, 1/25/00, 1/24/01, 2/23/01, 4/7/01, 12/26/03, 2/3/04, 2/19/04.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were grab samples taken during the wet weather.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74650, Arsenic	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8322

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

118

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 118 samples collected none exceeded the guideline.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

CTR Fresh Water Aquatic Life Protection 4 day Average continuous concentration - 150 ppb

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The sample was collected at 6 locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., Below Prado Dam

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected several times per month throughout a period of several years beginning with 3/28/1972 through 6/26/2006

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74650, Arsenic	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

25722

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Aquatic Life: Arsenic 4-day avg. 150 ug/l, and 1-hr avg. 340 ug/l.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were taken on 11/1/94, 6/6/95, 8/14/95, 7/30/96, 8/20/97, 7/29/98.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken during the dry season.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74650, Arsenic	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82389

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Arsenic.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	98073	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Benthic Community Effects
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:	Benthic Community Effects is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 3.9 and 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.9, an additional line of evidence associating Benthic Community Effects with a water or sediment concentration of pollutant(s) is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this indicator. One of the 3 benthic macroinvertebrate samples exceed (fall below) the California Streams Condition Index (CSCI) threshold for likely altered biological condition. The water segment does not have associated pollutant(s) samples that exceed water quality objectives. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence provides sufficient justification against placing Benthic Community Effects in this water segment on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Pursuant to section 3.9 of the Listing Policy, the water segment does not exhibit significant degradation in biological populations and/or communities as compared to reference site(s) using the California Stream Condition Index. 4. Pursuant to section 3.9 of the Listing Policy, the water segment does not have associated pollutant(s) samples that exceed water quality objectives.Although there is a salinity/TDS/chloride LOE-incorrect application of the Basin Plan objectives were used to develop the LOE. Limitations of using Table 4-1 WQOs for minerals for the WARM BU are detailed in response to comments. 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not being met. The California Stream Condition Index is a new scoring tool for bioassessment data that is applicable statewide, accounts for a much wider range of natural variability, and provides equivalent scoring thresholds in all regions of the state. The CSCI has been used in some assessments this reporting cycle and will be used in the future for water quality assessment purposes statewide over the regional indices of biologic integrity (IBIs). If CSCI scores have not been calculated for data and only IBI scores are available, IBI scores will still be used to interpret the data.

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:	The California Stream Condition Index is a new scoring tool for bioassessment data that is applicable statewide, accounts for a much wider range of natural variability, and provides equivalent scoring thresholds in all regions of the state. The CSCI has been used in some assessments this reporting cycle and will be used in the future for water quality assessment purposes statewide over the regional indices of biologic integrity (IBIs). If CSCI scores have not been calculated for data and only IBI scores are available, IBI scores will still be used to interpret the data.

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 98073, Benthic Community Effects	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82390

Pollutant:

Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Benthic macroinvertebrate surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three samples were collected from three different sites on the Santa Ana River during 2006 and 2007 to assess benthic macroinvertebrates. One of the three samples collected had a CSCI score below the 0.79 threshold and therefore exceeds the water quality objective for the aquatic life beneficial use. The CSCI scores for the sites are 0.80 and 0.85 (2006) and 0.76 (2007).

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in the Streams of Region 8, 2009.

Region 8 CSCI scores and data.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Inland surface water communities and populations, including vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant species, shall not be degraded as a result of the discharge of waste. Degradation is damage to an aquatic community or population with the result that balanced community no longer exists. The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Bioassessment in complex environments: designing an index for consistent meaning in different settings

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Stream Condition Index (CSCI) is a biological scoring tool that helps aquatic resource managers translate complex data about benthic macroinvertebrates found living in a stream into an overall measure of stream health. The CSCI score is calculated by comparing the expected condition with actual (observed) results (Rehn, A.C. et al., 2015). CSCI scores range from 0 (highly degraded) to greater than 1 (equivalent to reference). CSCI scoring of biological condition are as follows (per the scientific paper supporting the development of the CSCI scoring tool): greater than or equal to 0.92 = likely intact condition, 0.91 to 0.80 = possibly altered condition, 0.79 to 0.63 = likely altered condition, less than or equal to 0.62 = very likely altered condition. Sites with scores below 0.79 are considered to have exceeded the water quality objective for the aquatic life beneficial use.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from stations 801PFB019 (SMCR8_019), 801SAR110 (SMCR8_110), 801SAR151 (SMCR8_151).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in June 2006 at stations 801PFB019 (SMCR8_019) and 801SAR110 (SMCR8_110) and in June 2007 at station 801SAR151 (SMCR8_151).

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected for the RWB8's Probabilistic Stream Survey CY2006 and CY2007 following SWAMP protocols and data were stored in the SWAMP database.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	97663	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Benzo(a)anthracene
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97663, Benzo(a)anthracene	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82391

Pollutant:

Benzo(a)anthracene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Benzo(a)anthracene.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for Benzo(a)anthracene is 1050 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	72981	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Benzo(a)pyrene
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 72981, Benzo(a)pyrene	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82392

Pollutant:

Benzo(a)pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Benzo(a)pyrene.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effects level (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for Benzo(a)Pyrene is 1450 ug/Kg dry weight (Macdonald et al. 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	97721	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Bifenthrin
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. One (1) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (1) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97721, Bifenthrin	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82393

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Bifenthrin.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin (2008): 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.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for bifenthrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 0.43 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.43 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for bifenthrin from Amweg et al. (2005) and Amweg and Weston (2007).

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	78023	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Cadmium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	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. Seven lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Six (6) of the seventy-seven (77) samples exceed the beneficial use 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. Six (6) of the seventy-seven (77) samples exceeded the beneficial use 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. State Board Review and Conclusion: The April 19, 2010 State Water Board staff report for the 2010 Integrated Report recommended to place this water body on the 303(d) list for cadmium based on the re-evaluation of the data using different data translators: In the original Regional Board assessment, staff translated the total recoverable cadmium data to the dissolved form for comparison to the California Toxics Rule (CTR) criteria using total-dissolved translators developed for the Santa Ana River and its tributaries as part of use attainability analyses conducted in the early 1990's. For cadmium and copper, the translator is 2.6; for lead, the translator is 6.1. State Water Board staff re-evaluated the cadmium data using a default CTR translator to translate the data from total recoverable to dissolved cadmium. This is because the translators developed for the Use Attainability Analysis in the 1990's were superseded in 2000 by the federal promulgation of the CTR. In addition, the 1990 translator was approved by USEPA for use with effluent data in NPDES permits only. As a result of the re-evaluation, there are 2 new LOEs that replace the original group of LOEs. The original LOEs were: 5829, 5313, 8349, and 25721. The revised recommendation is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant with the CTR chronic criteria. Five of 33 samples exceed the CTR criteria. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Five of 33 samples exceed the California Toxics Rule chronic criteria 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. At the June 15, 2010 State Water Board meeting for approval of the 2010 Integrated Report, the State Water Board directed staff to reevaluate the listing recommendation for this water body-pollutant combination. Based on this reevaluation, State Water Board staff continued to recommend to place this water body on the 303(d) list for cadmium. At the August 4, 2010 State Water Board's follow-up Board meeting for approval of the 2010 Integrated Report, the State Water Board did not approve the State Water Board staff recommendation and instead recommended to not place this water body on the 303(d) list for cadmium.

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 Review and Conclusion: The April 19, 2010 State Water Board staff report for the 2010 Integrated Report recommended to place this water body on the 303(d) list for cadmium based on the re-evaluation of the data using different data translators: In the original Regional Board assessment, staff translated the total recoverable cadmium data to the dissolved form for comparison to the California Toxics Rule (CTR) criteria using total-dissolved translators developed for the Santa Ana River and its tributaries as part of use attainability analyses conducted in the early 1990's. For cadmium and copper, the translator is 2.6; for lead, the translator is 6.1. State Water Board staff re-evaluated the cadmium data using a default CTR translator to translate the data from total recoverable to dissolved cadmium. This is because the translators developed for the Use Attainability Analysis in the 1990's were superseded in 2000 by the federal promulgation of the CTR. In addition, the 1990 translator was approved by USEPA for use with effluent data in NPDES permits only. As a result of the re-evaluation, there are 2 new LOEs that replace the original group of LOEs. The original LOEs were: 5829, 5313, 8349, and 25721. The revised recommendation is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant with the CTR chronic criteria. Five of 33 samples exceed the CTR criteria. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Five of 33 samples exceed the California Toxics Rule chronic criteria 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. At the June 15, 2010 State Water Board meeting for approval of the 2010 Integrated Report, the State Water Board directed staff to reevaluate the listing recommendation for this water body-pollutant combination. Based on this reevaluation, State Water Board staff continued to recommend to place this water body on the 303(d) list for cadmium. At the August 4, 2010 State Water Board's follow-up Board meeting for approval of the 2010 Integrated Report, the State Water Board did not approve the State Water Board staff recommendation and instead recommended to not place this water body on the 303(d) list for cadmium.

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 78023, Cadmium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

5829

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 32 samples collected, none exceeded the CTR criteria. The data was analyzed using the total to dissolved ratio metals translator developed through the use attainability analyses done on the Santa Ana River and its tributaries. The ratio for cadmium is 2.6. This data came from the San Bernardino County Flood Control Storm Water Program.

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Aquatic Life (this standard varies with hardness ranging from 7.46 ug/l to 95.83 ug/l

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at one station at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were taken monthly starting on 2/17/94 through 2/19/04.

Environmental Conditions:

This samples were grab samples collected during the wet season.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78023, Cadmium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

25721

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 6 samples taken, none exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above. This data was obtained from the self monitoring reports submitted by San Bernardino County Flood Control District Storm Water Program. The total to dissolved ratio of 2.6 was used in analyzing this data to convert it to dissolved. The dissolved concentrations were then compared to the chronic criteria.

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Aquatic Life: The following criteria varies according to hardness: cadmium: 11/1/94: 13.97 ug/l, 6/6/95: 12.7 ug/l, 8/14/95: 15.19 ug/l, 7/30/96: 14.43 ug/l, 8/20/97: 12.7 ug/l, 7/29/98: 13.85 ug/l; copper: 11/1/94: 35.94 ug/l, 6/6/95: 33.19 ug/l, 8/14/95: 38.55 ug/l, 7/30/96: 36.93 ug/l, 8/20/97: 33.19 ug/l, 7/29/98: 35.69 ug/l.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were taken on 11/1/94, 6/6/95, 8/14/95, 7/30/96, 8/20/97, 7/29/98.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken during the dry season.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78023, Cadmium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

5313

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

49 samples have been collected below Prado Dam over a period of 18 years starting with 1973. Four of these samples were counted for the assessment because these had the detection limit below the criteria and of these four none exceeded the CTR criteria for cadmium. Total to dissolved ratio of 2.6 was used in converting the results from total to dissolved and then the results were compared to the acute ctr criteria.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Toxics Rule standard for Cadmium varies according to the hardness so this standard changed daily due to hardness differences from day to day.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at one station in Reach 3 below Prado Dam which is at the bottom of the watershed draining into Reach 3.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected starting in 1973 through 1992 and in 2005

Environmental Conditions:

The criterion for cadmium in the CTR is hardness dependent and the hardness varies in the river, consequently, the standard for cadmium also varies. The samples were collected during the months of October through April and these are the months used to define the wet season so the criteria used to compare the results was the acute criteria.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78023, Cadmium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8349

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 49 samples available only one was used in the assessment because it had a value above the detection limit and that one exceeded the chronic criteria. The rest of the samples were not used in the assessment because the criteria was below the detection limit and the concentrations were reported as non detect.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule cadmium criteria is hardness dependent and ranged as follows: 2.84 ppb - 7.59 ppb

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 6 locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., Below Prado Dam

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected several times per month throughout a period of several years beginning with 11/30/1972 through 8/16/2005

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were collected during the dry weather.

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78023, Cadmium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

31361

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of 5 samples exceed the CTR chronic criterion. Total metals data were converted to compare with dissolved metals criteria.

This line of evidence is a result of re-evaluation of data using USEPA conversion factors (translators) to convert dissolved metals criteria to total metals criteria. There are 2 new LOEs that replace the original group of LOEs. The original LOEs were: 5829, 5313, 8349, and 25721.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Criterion Continuous Concentration (CCC) for freshwater aquatic life for cadmium. Numeric criterion varies with hardness.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at five sites in Santa Ana River Reach 3: Etiwanda, Hamner, MWD Xing, River Road, and Van Buren.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 8/16/2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78023, Cadmium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82394

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Cadmium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for cadmium is 4.98 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78023, Cadmium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

31360

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Forty-six samples were collected for this data set. Only 28 samples however have results above the criterion or non-detect results with sample detection limits below the criterion. Five of 28 samples exceed the CTR chronic criterion. Total metals data were converted to compare with dissolved metals criteria.

This line of evidence is a result of re-evaluation of data using USEPA conversion factors (translators) to convert dissolved metals criteria to total metals criteria. There are 2 new LOEs that replace the original group of LOEs. The original LOEs were: 5829, 5313, 8349, and 25721.

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Criterion Continuous Concentration (CCC) for freshwater aquatic life for cadmium. Numeric criterion varies with hardness.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Site 8 - Santa Ana River, Reach 3 @ Hamner Avenue.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected during wet weather conditions from 1994 to 2006.

Environmental Conditions:

Wet weather sampling are collected at 4 or more intervals during the rainy season (October 15 through April 15).

QAPP Information:

Data originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	75089	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Carbofuran \| Molinate \| 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:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. 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 (1) line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the samples exceed the water quality 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 section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of forty-four (44) samples exceeded the US EPA National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria Aquatic Life Protection Instantaneous Maximum 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:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75089, Multiple Pollutants	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

7828

Pollutant:

Carbofuran | Molinate | Thiobencarb/Bolero

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the samples collected exceeded the guidelines.

Data Reference:

Concentrations of Pesticides in the waterbodies in the Santa Ana Region

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria Aquatic Life Protection Instantaneous Max: carbofuran: 0.5 ppb.
California Dept of Fish and Game: 13 ppb, thiobencarb: 3.1 ppb.

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

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on: 7/13/00, 8/15-17/00, 9/13/00, 10/19/00, 12/13/00, 1/18/01, 2/21/02, 3/21/01, 4/19/01, 5/16/01, 6/13/01, 7/12/01, 8/14/01, 9/12/01, 10/15/01, 12/12/01, 1/16/02, 2/13/02, 3/13/02, 4/17/02, 6/12/02, 8/14/02, 10/17/02, 12/11/02,1/15/03, 2/13/03, 3/12/03, 4/16/03, 6/11/03, 8/13/03, 10/15/03, 12/10/03, 1/14/04, 2/11/04, 3/10/04, 4/12/04, 6/17/04, 8/12/04, 6/13/05, 8/8/05.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed appropriate because it came from the Department of Pesticide Regulation.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	77727	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Chemical oxygen demand (COD)
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:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One (1) line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One hundred eighty-six (186) of the samples exceed the water quality 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 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 hundred eighty-six (186) of one thousand two hundred eighty-three (1,283) samples exceeded the Basin Plan Objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. 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 77727, Chemical oxygen demand (COD)	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8259

Pollutant:

Chemical oxygen demand (COD)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Groundwater Recharge

Number of Samples:

1283

Number of Exceedances:

186

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 1283 samples collected, 186 exceeded the Basin Plan's objective and the exceedances occurred multiple times beginning with 7/6/1973 through 9/3/1998.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana River Basin Plan Objective: COD 30 mg/l

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at six locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., and below Prado Dam.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected multiple times per month over several years beginning with 7/6/1973 through 8/30/2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	98516	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

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)(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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 98516, Chlordane	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82395

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

0 of 1 samples collected exceeded the criteria for chlordane concentration (Sum of trans-Chlordane, cis-Chlordane, cis-Nonachlor, trans-Nonachlor, and Oxychlordane).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The Probable Effect Concentration for Chlordane in freshwater sediments is 17.6 ug/kg(MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected at the following station 801SARVRx (Santa Ana River at River Road).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan


DECISION ID	97777	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

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)(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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97777, Chlordane	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82395

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

0 of 1 samples collected exceeded the criteria for chlordane concentration (Sum of trans-Chlordane, cis-Chlordane, cis-Nonachlor, trans-Nonachlor, and Oxychlordane).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The Probable Effect Concentration for Chlordane in freshwater sediments is 17.6 ug/kg(MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected at the following station 801SARVRx (Santa Ana River at River Road).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan


DECISION ID	74317	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Chloride
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two (2) lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Eighty-two (82) of the samples exceed the water quality 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 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.Eighty-two (82) of two thousand five hundred and eight (2,508) samples exceeded the Basin Plan Objective 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 74317, Chloride	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82396

Pollutant:

Chloride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Groundwater Recharge

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 8 samples collected exceed the water quality objective for chloride in this water body.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in the City of Riverside, 2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana River Basin Plan Objective: Chloride - 140 mg/l

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Data for Metals and Other Inorganic Pollutants in Orange County Water District, 1994-2010.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected upstream and downstream of the WWTP. Upstream: Upstream River Sampling Point (Below MWD pipeline) Downstream: Downstream River Sampling Point (near structure 1)

Temporal Representation:

Samples taken between in August of 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data collected for compliance with NPDES No. CA0105350.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74317, Chloride	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82397

Pollutant:

Chloride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

297

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Numeric data generated from 297 samples collected had no exceedences of the site-specific objective.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The site-pecific objective for Chloride at Santa Ana River, Reach 3 according to table 4-1 of the Santa Ana Basin plan is 140 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data was collected from the following stations: SAR-ETIWANDA-01 SAR-HAMNER-01 SAR-MISSION-01 SAR-MWDXING-01 SAR-RIVERRD-01 SAR-VANBUREN-01

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected approximately once a month from February 1994 to August 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected under the Orange County Water District Main Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual. November 2009.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74317, Chloride	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8258

Pollutant:

Chloride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Groundwater Recharge

Number of Samples:

2500

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 2500 samples taken, 82 exceeded the Basin Plan's objective. All the exceedances occurred at one location: Santa Ana River below Prado Dam during the years 11/4/1966 thorugh 10/19/1993 and one exceedance occurring in 2006.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana River Basin Plan Objective: Chloride - 140 mg/l

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at six locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., and below Prado Dam.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected multiple times per month over several years beginning with 11/4/1966 through 2/21/ 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	97781	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Chlorpyrifos
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97781, Chlorpyrifos	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82398

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorpyrifos.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for chlorpyrifos is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 1.77 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample (Amweg and Weston, 2007).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	97782	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Chromium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(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 (0) of the six (6) sample exceeds the beneficial use 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. 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 (0) of the six (6) sample exceeds the beneficial use 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 97782, Chromium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

95741

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Data for metals in Temescal Creek and Santa Ana River, July 2009-July 2010

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The dissolved 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. If no hardness data were available, a value of 100 mg/L was used.

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:

Samples were collected from one station, STNA1

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the weeks of 2009-07-16 and 2010-07-08

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected for NPDES permit number CA8000383. The Quality Assurance Project Plan for the City of Corona Water and Power water quality monitoring program was followed.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QA Documents for City of Corona NPDES data submitted to 2014 integrated report. Babcock and Test America.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97782, Chromium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82399

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Chromium.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for chromium is 111 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	73539	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Chromium, hexavalent
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:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. 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 (1) line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the samples exceed the water quality 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 section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of eight (8) samples exceeded the California Toxics Rule 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 is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 73539, Chromium, hexavalent	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8324

Pollutant:

Chromium, hexavalent

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the samples taken exceeded the standard.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

CTR Fresh Water Aquatic Life Protection 4 day Average continuous concentration - 11 ppb

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The sample was collected at 6 locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., Below Prado Dam

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected several times per month throughout a period of several years beginning with 10/21/1971 through 8/16/2005

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	97783	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Chrysene (C1-C4)
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97783, Chrysene (C1-C4)	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82400

Pollutant:

Chrysene (C1-C4)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Chrysene.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development and evaluation of sediment quality guidelines for Florida coastal waters. Ecotoxicology 5: 253-278

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effects level (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for Chrysene is 1290 ug/Kg dry weight (Macdonald et al. 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	73871	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Cobalt
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:	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 ____samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table _____. This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. There is no appropriate criteria to evaluate this pollutant. 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. There is no appropriate criteria availalble to evaluate this pollutant. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. 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 73871, Cobalt	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8326

Pollutant:

Cobalt

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Agricultural Supply

Number of Samples:

191

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

There is no guideline or criteria available to assess this pollutant for this beneficial use.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

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 sample was collected at 6 locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., Below Prado Dam

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected several times per month throughout a period of several years beginning with 1/18/1972 through 8/16/2005

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	96907	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Cyfluthrin
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 96907, Cyfluthrin	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82402

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Cyfluthrin, total.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for cyfluthrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 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:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	96908	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Cyhalothrin, Lambda
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 96908, Cyhalothrin, Lambda	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82403

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Cyhalothrin, lambda, total.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for lambda-cyhalothrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 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:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	96909	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

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)(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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 96909, Cypermethrin	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82404

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Cypermethrin, total.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	96910	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

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)(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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 96910, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82405

Pollutant:

DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for DDD.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for sum of DDD is 28.0 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	74035	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
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 (0) of the thirty-five (35) samples exceed the beneficial use 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 (0) of the thirty-five (35) samples exceed the beneficial use 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 74035, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82406

Pollutant:

DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for DDE.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for sum of DDE is 31.3 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74035, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

7829

Pollutant:

DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 34 samples none exceeded the guidelines.

Data Reference:

Concentrations of Pesticides in the waterbodies in the Santa Ana Region

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria Aquatic Life Protection Cont Conc 4 day ave: 0.001 ppb

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on: 7/13/00, 8/15-17/00, 9/13/00, 10/19/00, 12/13/00, 1/18/01, 2/21/01, 3/21/01, 4/19/01, 5/16/01, 6/13/01, 7/12/01, 8/14/01, 9/12/01, 10/15/01, 12/12/01, 1/16/02, 2/13/02, 3/13/02, 4/17/02, 6/12/02, 8/14/02, 10/17/02, 12/11/02, 1/15/03, 2/13/03, 3/12/03, 4/16/03, 6/11/03, 8/13/03.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed appropriate because it came from the Department of Pesticide Regulation.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	78167	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the PEC for total DDTs. Zero of the 1 sample exceeds the PEC for sum of DDT. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the PEC for total DDTs. Zero of the 1 sample exceeds the PEC for sum of DDT 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 78167, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82407

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for DDT.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for sum of DDT is 62.9 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78167, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82352

Pollutant:

Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for DDT, Total.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for total DDTs is 572 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	97210	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Deltamethrin
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97210, Deltamethrin	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82408

Pollutant:

Deltamethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Deltamethrin.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	74242	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Diazinon
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 (0) of the forty-nine (48) samples exceed the beneficial use 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 (0) of the forty-nine (48) samples exceed the beneficial use 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 74242, Diazinon	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

7830

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 48 samples taken none exceeded the California Department of Fish and Game's guidelines

Data Reference:

Concentrations of Pesticides in the waterbodies in the Santa Ana Region

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

California Department of Fish and Game: 0.16 ppb for acute and .100 ppb for chronic

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

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed appropriate because it came from the Department of Pesticide Regulation.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74242, Diazinon	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82409

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Diazinon.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for diazinon is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 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:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	97265	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Dieldrin
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97265, Dieldrin	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82410

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for dieldrin is 61.8 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	97266	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Endrin
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97266, Endrin	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82411

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for endrin is 207 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	97267	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97267, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82414

Pollutant:

Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate, total.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	97268	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Fenpropathrin
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97268, Fenpropathrin	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82416

Pollutant:

Fenpropathrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Fenpropathrin.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	97323	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Fluoranthene
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97323, Fluoranthene	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82417

Pollutant:

Fluoranthene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Fluoranthene.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effects level (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for Fluoranthene is 2,230 ug/Kg dry weight (Macdonald et al. 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	97324	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Fluorene
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97324, Fluorene	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82418

Pollutant:

Fluorene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Fluorene.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for fluorene is 536 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	73767	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Iron
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:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the dry weather samples (dry weather is assumed May 1 through September 30) exceed the National Recommended Criteria of 1,000 ug/l. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. None of the dry weather samples out of six (6) exceed the National Recommended Criteria of 1,000 ug/l 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:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 73767, Iron	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

5833

Pollutant:

Iron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

There is no guideline to assess the 20 samples. The data originated from San Bernardino County Flood Control Distict Storm Water Program.

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The 20 samples were collected at one station at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The 20 samples were taken on 2/17/94, 3/17/94, 11/10/94, 1/23/95, 3/10/95, 12/12/95, 1/31/96, 2/19/96, 3/4/96, 3/13/96, 10/30/96, 11/21/96, 12/9/96, 11/26/97, 1/9/98, 2/3/98, 3/25/98, 12/26/03, 2/3/04, 2/19/04.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken as wet weather grabs.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 73767, Iron	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

25789

Pollutant:

Iron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

US EPA National Ambient Water Quality Criteria Toxicity: iron 4-day avg. 1000 ug/l,

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Standards; Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants; States' Compliances

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were taken on 11/1/94, 6/6/95, 8/14/95, 7/30/96, 8/20/97, 7/29/98.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken during the dry season.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	97325	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

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)(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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97325, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82335

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for Lindane (gamma-HCH) is 4.99 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	77555	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. 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 (1) line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two (2) of the samples exceed the water quality 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 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 (2) of forty-eight (48) samples exceeded the US EPA National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria Aquatic Life Protection Instantaneous Maximum 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:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 77555, Malathion	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

7831

Pollutant:

Malathion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 48 samples collected only two exceeded the guidelines.

Data Reference:

Concentrations of Pesticides in the waterbodies in the Santa Ana Region

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria Aquatic Life Protection Instantaneous Max: 0.01 ppb

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed appropriate because it came from the Department of Pesticide Regulation.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	75036	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Mercury
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. Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero (0) of the ninety-five (95) samples exceed the beneficial use 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 (0) of the ninety-five (95) samples exceed the beneficial use 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 75036, Mercury	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

5834

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 39 samples, none exceeded the acute criteria listed. This data was obtained from the self monitoring reports submitted by San Bernardino County Flood Control District Storm Water Program.

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

US EPA National Reccomended Ambient Water Quality Criteria Toxicity: Mercury acute critreria 1.4 ug/l

Guideline Reference:

Compilation of Water Quality Goals

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at one station at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated aread of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected monthly since 2/17/94 through 2/19/2004.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were collected as wet weather grabs.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75036, Mercury	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

95744

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Data for metals in Temescal Creek and Santa Ana River, July 2009-July 2010

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana River Basin Plan: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

QA Documents for City of Corona NPDES data submitted to 2014 integrated report. Babcock and Test America.

Evaluation Guideline:

National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations (4-day average concentrations) for freshwater aquatic organisms exposure to elemental mercury is 0.77 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from one station, STNA1

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the weeks of 2009-07-16 and 2010-07-08

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected for NPDES permit number CA8000383. The Quality Assurance Project Plan for the City of Corona Water and Power water quality monitoring program was followed.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75036, Mercury	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82336

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Mercury.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for mercury is 1.06 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75036, Mercury	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

25724

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the samples taken, none were used in the assessment because these were reported as non detect and the detection limit was above the criteria. This data was obtained from the self monitoring reports submitted by San Bernardino County Flood Control District Storm Water Program.

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

US EPA National Ambient Water Quality Criteria Toxicity: Mercury Recommended chronic criteria 0.77 ug/l

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were taken on 6/8/94 through 7/29/98

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken during the dry season.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75036, Mercury	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

28291

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish whole body

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 50 samples taken, none exceeded the National Recommended Criteria. This data came from the Mercury Monitoring Program conducted under Order No. 99-5 NPDES No. CA8000188

Data Reference:

This Report presents results of analyses of fish tissues collected from the Santa Ana River basin from 1995 through 2005

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

National Recommended Water Quality Criteria for the Protection of Human Health - consumption of organisms only 0.3 mg/kg

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criterion for the Protection of Human Health: Methylmercury. Final. United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Science and Technology Office of Water. EPA-823-R-01-001. January 2001

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 3 stations: SAR 6 - NW 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec 30, T2SR5W: Located upstream of the Riverside Water Reclamation Facility effluent, just upstream of the MWD pipe crossing in Reach 3. This site is located within Riverside Narrows.
SAR 8 - SW1/4 NE 1/4 Sec 31,T2SR6W: Located downstream of 100% of the RSWRF effluent, upstream of the Hamner Ave bridge in Reach 3. This site is downstream of the Hidden Valley Wildlife Area.
SAR 9- NE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec 10, T3SR7W: located still furher downstream of the RSWRF effluent, upstream of the Prado Dam near the Archibald Avenue/River Road bridge in Reach 3. This site is located just upstream of the Prado Ponds diversion.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected annually since 1995 through 2004 and in 2005. The samples were collected between July and October of each year.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The quality assurance report is included with the laboratory reports and is acceptable for assessment purposes.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	97326	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

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)(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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97326, Methyl Parathion	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82337

Pollutant:

Methyl Parathion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Parathion, Methyl.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for methyl parathion is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 6 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 6 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for methyl parathion from Ding et al. (2011).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	97380	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Naphthalene
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97380, Naphthalene	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82338

Pollutant:

Naphthalene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Naphthalene.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for naphthalene is 561 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	74041	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Nickel
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	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 (0) of the twenty-four (24) samples exceed the beneficial use 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 (0) of the twenty-four (24) samples exceed the beneficial use 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 74041, Nickel	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

5342

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The data came from the NPDES dischargers, there were 18 samples collected and no exceedances found.

Data Reference:

Data for metals in Temescal Creek and Santa Ana River, July 2009-July 2010

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

CTR standard depends on hardness so this objective varies and it ranged from 56 ug/l to 175 ug/l during the sampling period

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at one location below Prado Dam.

Temporal Representation:

This data encompassess 17 years of monitoring monthly from November 1972 to August 2005

Environmental Conditions:

The standard depends on the hardness in the receiving water and because of that, the standard changes.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74041, Nickel	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

95745

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Samples were collected from one station, STNA1

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the weeks of 2009-07-16 and 2010-07-08

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected for NPDES permit number CA8000383. The Quality Assurance Project Plan for the City of Corona Water and Power water quality monitoring program was followed.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QA Documents for City of Corona NPDES data submitted to 2014 integrated report. Babcock and Test America.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74041, Nickel	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82339

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Nickel.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74041, Nickel	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8365

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 18 samples taken, none exceeded the criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule cadmium criteria is hardness dependent and ranged as follows: 56.54 ppb - 168.54 ppb

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 6 locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., Below Prado Dam

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected several times per month throughout a period of several years beginning with 11/30/1972 through 8/16/2005

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	96366	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

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 of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One (1) line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 96366, Nitrogen, Nitrate	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82340

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, Nitrate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

0 of the 2 samples do not exceed the water quality objective for Nitrate (as N) at 10 mg/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in the Streams of Region 8, 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Santa Ana Region (1995): Waters 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 Nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at 'SMCR8_191 and 'SMCR8_312, Santa Ana River, Reach 3.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 6/2/2009 and 6/14/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

No quality assurance information was provided.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	96425	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

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 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 (1) line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 96425, Nitrogen, Nitrite	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82341

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, Nitrite

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The sample does not exceed the water quality objective for Nitrite (as N) at 1 mg/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in the Streams of Region 8, 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The sample was collected at 'SMCR8_191, Santa Ana River, Reach 3.

Temporal Representation:

The sample was collected on 6/2/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

No quality assurance information was provided.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	97381	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97381, PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82342

Pollutant:

PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effects level (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for PAH, Total is 22,800 ug/Kg dry weight (Macdonald et al. 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	97382	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97382, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82343

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of 1 sample collected for Total PCBs exceeded the evaluation guideline.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Toxic substances shall not be discharged at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic resources to levels which are harmful to human health. The concentrations of contaminants in waters which are existing or potential sources of drinking water shall not occur at levels that are harmful to human health. The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for total PCB is 676 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected at the following station 801SARVRx (Santa Ana River at River Road).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan


DECISION ID	97383	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

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)(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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97383, Permethrin	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82344

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Permethrin, Total.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for permethrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 8.9 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 8.9 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for permethrin from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	97441	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Phenanthrene
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97441, Phenanthrene	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82346

Pollutant:

Phenanthrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Phenanthrene.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effects level (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for Phenanthrene is 1170 ug/Kg dry weight (Macdonald et al. 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	97442	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Pyrene
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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion. 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 (0) of the one (1) sample exceeds the beneficial use criterion 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 97442, Pyrene	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82347

Pollutant:

Pyrene

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Pyrene.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effects level (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for Pyrene is 1520 ug/Kg dry weight (Macdonald et al. 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)


DECISION ID	100068	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Salinity/TDS/Chlorides
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:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One (1) line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Seven hundred thirty-four (734) of the samples exceed the water quality 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 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. Seven hundred thirty-four (734) of four thousand one hundred eighty-two (4,182) samples exceeded the Basin Plan Objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. 2017 update:Upon review of the original LOE (8263) that makes up this decision, we recommend the following changes should be made: ¿ The decision should split out salinity, TDS and chlorides into separate LOEs and associate the LOEs to the applicable decisions for TDS (63257), salinity (none), chloride (39991). ¿ On closer inspections, the finding of 734 exceedances out of 4182 samples appears to be based solely on the analysis of total dissolved solids (TDS) samples. This should be confirmed by reviewing Ref2643 (2006 HCMP Database). Chloride sample results (82 exceedances out of 2500 samples) do not appear to be included in the LOE assessment. ¿ Use only data collected after 1983. ¿ Utilize the correct averaging period as outlined in our Basin Plan.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:	2017 update:Upon review of the original LOE (8263) that makes up this decision, we recommend the following changes should be made: ¿ The decision should split out salinity, TDS and chlorides into separate LOEs and associate the LOEs to the applicable decisions for TDS (63257), salinity (none), chloride (39991). ¿ On closer inspections, the finding of 734 exceedances out of 4182 samples appears to be based solely on the analysis of total dissolved solids (TDS) samples. This should be confirmed by reviewing Ref2643 (2006 HCMP Database). Chloride sample results (82 exceedances out of 2500 samples) do not appear to be included in the LOE assessment. ¿ Use only data collected after 1983. ¿ Utilize the correct averaging period as outlined in our Basin Plan.

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 100068, Salinity/TDS/Chlorides	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8263

Pollutant:

Salinity/TDS/Chlorides

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

4182

Number of Exceedances:

734

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 4182 samples collected, 734 ecxeeded the Basin Plan objective. The exceedances occurred between the years 11/4/1966 through 12/27/2006

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana River Basin Plan Objective: 700 mg/l

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at six locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., and below Prado Dam.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected multiple times per month over several years beginning with 10/11/1966 through 2/21/2007

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	74371	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Selenium
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	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 (2) of the two-hundred twelve (212) samples exceed the beneficial use criterion. 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 (2) of the two-hundred twelve (212) samples exceed the beneficial use criterion 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 74371, Selenium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

5946

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 19 samples taken, none exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above. This data was obtained from the self monitoring reports submitted by San Bernardino County Flood Control District Storm Water Program.

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

National Toxics Rule Aquatic Life: Selenium 4-day avg. 5 ug/l and 1-hr avg. 20 ug/l.

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Standards; Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants; States' Compliances

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were taken on the following dates: 2/17/94, 3/19/94, 11/10/94, 3/10/95, 12/12/95, 1/31/96, 2/19/96, 3/4/96, 3/13/96, 10/30/96, 11/21/96, 12/9/96, 11/26/97, 1/9/98, 2/3/98, 3/25/98, 12/26/03, 2/3/04, 2/19/04.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken as grabs during the wet weather.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74371, Selenium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

25790

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

National Toxics Rule Aquatic Life: Selenium 4-day avg. 5 ug/l and 1-hr avg. 20 ug/l.

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Standards; Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants; States' Compliances

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were taken on 11/1/94, 6/6/95, 8/14/95, 7/30/96, 8/20/97, 7/29/98.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken during the dry season.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74371, Selenium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

95733

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Data for metals in Temescal Creek and Santa Ana River, July 2009-July 2010

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

National Toxics Rule Aquatic Life: Selenium 4-day avg. 5 ug/l and 1-hr avg. 20 ug/l.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Standards; Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants; States' Compliances

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from one station, STNA1

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the weeks of 2009-07-16 and 2010-07-08

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected for NPDES permit number CA8000383. The Quality Assurance Project Plan for the City of Corona Water and Power water quality monitoring program was followed.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QA Documents for City of Corona NPDES data submitted to 2014 integrated report. Babcock and Test America.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74371, Selenium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8341

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

182

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 182 samples collected, 2 exceeded the guidelines.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

CTR Fresh Water Aquatic Life Protection 4 day Average continuous concentration - 20 ppb

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The sample was collected at 6 locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., Below Prado Dam

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected several times per month throughout a period of several years beginning with 5/29/1973 through 8/16/2005

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	74098	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Silver
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(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. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One (1) of the seventy (70) samples exceed the beneficial use criterion. 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 (1) of the seventy (70) samples exceed the beneficial use criterion 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 74098, Silver	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

95731

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Data for metals in Temescal Creek and Santa Ana River, July 2009-July 2010

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion maximum concentrations for silver to protect aquatic life in freshwater (1-hour average). The silver 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:

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:

Samples were collected from one station, STNA1

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the weeks of 2009-07-16 and 2010-07-08

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected for NPDES permit number CA8000383. The Quality Assurance Project Plan for the City of Corona Water and Power water quality monitoring program was followed.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QA Documents for City of Corona NPDES data submitted to 2014 integrated report. Babcock and Test America.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74098, Silver	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

5937

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Aquatic Life: The following criteria varies according to hardness: silver: 11/1/94: 22.69 ug/l, 6/6/95: 19.63 ug/l, 8/14/95: 25.79 ug/l, 7/30/96: 23.85 ug/l, 8/20/97: 19.63 ug/l, 7/29/98: 22.41 ug/l.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were taken on 11/1/94, 6/6/95, 8/14/95, 7/30/96, 8/20/97, 7/29/98.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken during the dry season.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74098, Silver	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8368

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 39 samples taken, only one exceeded the criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule cadmium criteria is hardness dependent and ranged as follows: 4.78 ppb - 44.05 ppb

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 6 locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., Below Prado Dam

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected several times per month throughout a period of several years beginning with 11/30/1972 through 8/16/2005

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74098, Silver	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

5343

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The data was obtained from the NPDES dischargers and out of 30 samples only 1 exceeded the criteria.

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

CTR standard depends on hardness so it varies according to the hardness of the receiving water

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The sampling location is below Prado Dam at the bottom of the watershed that drains into the Santa Ana River Reach 3.

Temporal Representation:

This data was collected over a span of 17 years.

Environmental Conditions:

the hardness in the river changes and so the standard changes as well.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74098, Silver	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

25785

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 20 samples taken, none exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above. This data was obtained from the self monitoring reports submitted by San Bernardino County Flood Control District Storm Water Program.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Aquatic Life (this criteria varies according to hardness as follows): silver: 2/17/94: 8.72 ug/l, 3/19/94: 11.15 ug/l, 11/10/94: 20.03 ug/l, 1/23/95: 19.36 ug/l, 3/10/95: 12.13 ug/l, 12/12/95: 25.04 ug/l, 1/31/96: 14.54 ug/l, 2/19/96: 31.64 ug/l, 3/4/96: 42.17 ug/l, 3/13/96: 9.11 ug/l, 10/30/96: 21 ug/l, 11/21/96: 13.37 ug/l, 12/9/96: 18.3 ug/l, 11/26/97: 19.63 ug/l, 1/9/98: 2.41 ug/l, 2/3/98: 18.3 ug/l, 3/25/98: 19.63 ug/l, 12/26/03: 427.84 ug/l, 2/3/04: 83.46 ug/l, 2/19/04: 14.54 ug/l.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on: 2/17/94, 3/19/94, 11/10/94, 1/23/95, 3/10/95, 12/12/95, 1/31/96, 2/19/96, 3/4/96, 3/13/96, 10/30/96, 11/21/96, 12/9/96, 11/26/97, 1/9/98, 2/3/98, 3/25/98, 12/26/03, 2/3/04, 2/19/04.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken as grab samples during the wet weather.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	73507	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Sodium
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:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One (1) line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One hundred twenty (120) of the samples exceed the water quality 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 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 hundred twenty (120) of two thousand eighty-two (2082) samples exceeded the Basin Plan Objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current. 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 73507, Sodium	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8260

Pollutant:

Sodium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

2082

Number of Exceedances:

120

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 2082 samples collected, 120 exceeded the Basin Plan's objective and the exceedances occurred over several years beginning with 1/14/1969 through 2/21/2007

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana River Basin Plan Objective: sodium - 110 mg/l

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at six locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., and below Prado Dam

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected multiple times per month over several years beginning with 7/16/1984 through 2/21/2007

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	74083	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Sulfates
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(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. Three (3) lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One hundred twenty-three (123) of the two thousand six hundred eighty-four (2684) samples exceed the water quality 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 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 hundred twenty-three (123) of the two thousand six hundred eighty-four (2684) samples exceed the water quality objective 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 74083, Sulfates	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8262

Pollutant:

Sulfates

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

2379

Number of Exceedances:

123

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 2379 samples collected, 123 exceeded the Basin Plan objective. The exceedances occurred between the years 1/6/1967 through 11/16/1993 and one exceedance occurred on 8/9/2006.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana River Basin Plan Objective: sulfate - 150 mg/l

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at six locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., and below Prado Dam.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected multiple times per month over several years beginning with 710/11/1966 through 2/21/2007

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74083, Sulfates	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82348

Pollutant:

Sulfates

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 8 samples collected exceed the water quality objective for sulfates in this water body.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in the City of Riverside, 2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana River Basin Plan Objective for sulfates is 150 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Data for Metals and Other Inorganic Pollutants in Orange County Water District, 1994-2010.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected upstream and downstream of the WWTP. Upstream: Upstream River Sampling Point (Below MWD pipeline) Downstream: Downstream River Sampling Point (near structure 1)

Temporal Representation:

Samples taken between in August of 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data collected for compliance with NPDES No. CA0105350.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 74083, Sulfates	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82349

Pollutant:

Sulfates

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

297

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Numeric data generated from 297 samples collected had no exceedences of the site-specific objective.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The site-pecific objective for Sulfates at Santa Ana River, Reach 3 according to table 4-1 of the Santa Ana Basin plan is 150 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in the City of Riverside, 2010.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data was collected from the following stations: SAR-ETIWANDA-01 SAR-HAMNER-01 SAR-MISSION-01 SAR-MWDXING-01 SAR-RIVERRD-01 SAR-VANBUREN-01

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected approximately once a month from February 1994 to August 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected under the Orange County Water District Main Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual. November 2009.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	95046	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Temperature, water
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 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One (1) line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero (0) of the eight (8) samples exceed the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Zero (0) of the eight (8) samples exceed the water quality 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 26 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.2. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	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 95046, Temperature, water	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82350

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 8 samples collected were above 90°F (all samples collected between June and October).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

From the Basin Plan: The natural receiving water temperature of inland surface waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses. The temperature of waters designated WARM shall not be raised above 90°F June through October or above 78°F during the rest of the year as a result of controllable water quality factors.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Data for Metals and Other Inorganic Pollutants in Orange County Water District, 1994-2010.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected upstream and downstream of the WWTP. Upstream: Upstream River Sampling Point (Below MWD pipeline) Downstream: Downstream River Sampling Point (near structure 1)

Temporal Representation:

Samples taken between in August of 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data collected for compliance with NPDES No. CA0105350.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	95102	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Total Dissolved Solids
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	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 (1) line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero (0) of the two hundred ninety-seven (297) samples exceed the water quality 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 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 (0) of the two hundred ninety-seven (297) samples exceed the water quality objective 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 95102, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82353

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Numeric data generated from 297 samples collected had no exceedences of the site-specific objective.It doesn't appear that the 297 samples excluded samples that were not collected in August or September. Any samples collected in Aug/Sept were counted as 1 sample event, whether the month was sampled 1 time or multiple times, in accordance with the Basin Plan.
SAR-Mission -16 distinct events; SAR-MWXDING-16 distinct events; SAR-VanBuren -6 distinct events; SAR-Riverside -16 distinct events; SAR-Etiwanda -16 distinct events; SAR-Hamner -16 distinct events. The total number of events is: 86.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The site-pecific objective for Total Dissolved Solids at Santa Ana River, Reach 3 according to table 4-1 of the Santa Ana Basin plan is 700 mg/L. Measured as baseflow, defined in our Basin Plan, as those samples collected in August and September.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in the Streams of Region 8, 2009.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data was collected from the following stations: SAR-ETIWANDA-01 SAR-HAMNER-01 SAR-MISSION-01 SAR-MWDXING-01 SAR-RIVERRD-01 SAR-VANBUREN-01

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected approximately once a month from February 1994 to August 2009. The number of samples calculated should be limited to baseflow condition. Any samples collected in Aug/Sept were counted as 1 sample event, whether the month was sampled 1 time or multiple times, in accordance with the Basin Plan. Other samples collected outside August and September were not included in accordance with the definition of baseflow in the Basin Plan.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected under the Orange County Water District Main Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual. November 2009.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	73671	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Total Nitrogen as N
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. Three (3) lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Seven (7) of the two hundred sixty-four (264) samples exceed the water quality 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 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. Seven (7) of the two hundred sixty-four (264) samples exceed the water quality objective 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 73671, Total Nitrogen as N	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82355

Pollutant:

Total Nitrogen as N

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The sample did not exceed the Total Nitrogen water quality objective at 10 mg/L.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Table 4-1 of the Santa Ana Basin Plan (1995) states that the water quality objective for Total Nitrogen for Santa Ana River (Reach 3), is 10 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in the Streams of Region 8, 2009.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at 'SMCR8_312, Santa Ana River (Reach 3).

Temporal Representation:

Sample was collected on 6/14/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

No quality assurance information was provided.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 73671, Total Nitrogen as N	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82354

Pollutant:

Total Nitrogen as N

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The sample did exceed the Total Nitrogen water quality objective at 2 mg/L.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Table 4-1 of the Santa Ana Basin Plan (1995) states that the water quality objective for Total Nitrogen for Santa Ana River (Reach 3), is 2 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Sample was collected at 'SMCR8_191, Santa Ana River, Reach 3.

Temporal Representation:

Sample was collected on 6/2/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

No quality assurance information was provided.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 73671, Total Nitrogen as N	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8257

Pollutant:

Total Nitrogen as N

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

262

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the two samples collected, six exceeded the Basin Plan's objective. The exceedances occurred at the following locations: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana River Basin Plan Objective: Total Inorganic Nitrogen - 10 mg/l.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at six locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., and below Prado Dam.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected multiple times per month over several years beginning with April 5, 2006 through February 21, 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	96031	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Toxicity
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 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 at least one line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status for toxicity, and waters may be placed on the CWA section 303(d) List for toxicity alone. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of 1 samples exhibit sediment toxicity. 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 1 samples exhibit sediment toxicity 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 96031, Toxicity	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82356

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One sample was collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. The sample did not exhibit significant toxicity. The toxicity test 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:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses. Region 8 Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion 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

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.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The sample was collected at station 801SARVRx.

Temporal Representation:

The sample was collected in June 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	73929	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	Zinc
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	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 (6) lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Ten (10) of the one-hundred twenty (119) samples exceed the beneficial use criterion. 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. Ten (10) of the one-hundred nineteen (119) samples exceed the beneficial use criterion 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 73929, Zinc	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

5836

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 20 samples collected, 7 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed. This data was obtained from the self monitoring reports submitted by San Bernardino County Flood Control District Storm Water Program.

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Aquatic Life (this criteria varies according to hardness as follows): 2/17/94: 174.64 ug/l, 3/19/94: 197.16 ug/l, 11/10/94: 263.08 ug/l, 1/23/95: 258.66 ug/l, 3/10/95: 205.48 ug/l, 12/12/95: 293.6 ug/l, 1/31/96: 224.6 ug/l, 2/19/96: 329.5 ug/l, 3/4/96: 379.6 ug/l, 3/13/96: 178.43 ug/l, 10/30/96: 269.23 ug/l, 11/21/96: 215.57 ug/l, 12/9/96: 251.58 ug/l, 11/26/97: 260.43 ug/l, 1/9/98: 277.98 ug/l, 2/3/98: 251.58 ug/l, 3/25/98: 260.43 ug/l, 1/9/98: 277.98 ug/l, 2/3/98: 251.58 ug/l, 3/25/98: 260.43 ug/l, 12/26/03: 1,188.55 ug/l, 2/3/04: 531.34 ug/l, 2/19/04: 224.66 ug/l.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The 20 samples were collected at one station at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken as wet weather grabs.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 73929, Zinc	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

5350

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The data was obtained from the NPDES dischargers who with the help of Wildermouth Environmental Consutling, have compiled it into a database.

Data Reference:

Lyris list and mailing list used to send notice of opportunity for public comment on the proposed 2010 Integrated Report, April 19, 2010

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

CTR standard varies because it is hardness dependent and the hardness in the river changes from day to day.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

One location below Prado Dam

Temporal Representation:

The data was collected over a span of 17 years.

Environmental Conditions:

The standard depends on hardness and the hardness of the river changes from day to day.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 73929, Zinc	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82357

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Zinc.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity for sediment-dwelling organisms) for zinc is 459 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Santa Ana River, Reach 3 was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Santa Ana River at Prado Basin Park Rd station (801SARVRx).]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 6/4/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

SWAMP data collected before September 2008 followed the QAMP (2002), however there may have been overlap in QA.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 73929, Zinc	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8371

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 88 samples taken, 3 exceeded the standard.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule cadmium criteria is hardness dependent and ranged as follows: 129.89 ppb - 404.20 ppb

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 6 locations in the Santa Ana River as follows: at Etiwanda Avenue, at Hamner, at MWD Xing, at River Road, at Van Buren Blvd., Below Prado Dam

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected several times per month throughout a period of several years beginning with 11/30/1972 through 8/16/2005

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality is deemed acceptable because it was submitted by an NPDES discharger in accordance with its Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 73929, Zinc	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

25791

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments, or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Aquatic Life: The following criteria varies according to hardness: zinc: 11/1/94: 279.72 ug/l, 6/6/95: 260.43 ug/l, 8/14/95: 297.92 ug/l, 7/30/96: 286.68 ug/l, 8/20/97: 260.43 ug/l, 7/29/98: 277.98 ug/l.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were taken on 11/1/94, 6/6/95, 8/14/95, 7/30/96, 8/20/97, 7/29/98.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken during the dry season.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 73929, Zinc	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

95732

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Data for metals in Temescal Creek and Santa Ana River, July 2009-July 2010

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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:

Samples were collected from one station, STNA1

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the weeks of 2009-07-16 and 2010-07-08

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected for NPDES permit number CA8000383. The Quality Assurance Project Plan for the City of Corona Water and Power water quality monitoring program was followed.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QA Documents for City of Corona NPDES data submitted to 2014 integrated report. Babcock and Test America.


DECISION ID	77495	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

Pollutant:	pH
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section three (3) of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three (3) lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Eighteen (18) of the one thousand three hundred sixty-one (1361) samples exceed the water quality 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 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. Eighteen (18) of the one thousand three hundred sixty-one (1361) samples exceeded the Basin Plan Objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 77495, pH	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

5942

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 3 measurements taken, none exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above. This data was obtained from the self monitoring reports submitted by San Bernardino County Flood Control District Storm Water Program.

Data Reference:

San Bernardino County Flood Control District data from storm water program

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region's Basin Plan Numeric Objective: The pH of inland surface waters shall not be raised above 8.5 or depressed below 6.5 as a result of controllable water quality factors.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at the Hamner Avenue Bridge in the Santa Ana River near the City of Norco in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were taken on 12/26/03, 2/3/04, 2/19/04.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were taken as grab samples during the wet weather.

QAPP Information:

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it originated from an NPDES discharger in compliance with their monitoring and reporting program requirements.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 77495, pH	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

82345

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 8 samples collected exceed the water quality objective for pH in this water body.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants in the City of Riverside, 2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan Objective: The ph of inland surface waters shall not be raised above 8.5 pH units or depressed below 6.5 pH units as a result of controllable water quality factors.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected upstream and downstream of the WWTP. Upstream: Upstream River Sampling Point (Below MWD pipeline) Downstream: Downstream River Sampling Point (near structure 1)

Temporal Representation:

Samples taken between in August of 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data collected for compliance with NPDES No. CA0105350.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 77495, pH	Region 8
Santa Ana River, Reach 3

LOE ID:

8261

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

1350

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 1350 field measurements collected, 18 exceeded the Basin Plan's objective and the exceedances occurred over several years beginning with 1/14/1969 and ending with 2/21/2007. Fourteen of the exceedances were above the Basin Plan objective of 8.5 pH units and 4 were below the objective of 6.5 pH units.

Data Reference: