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

Supporting Information

Regional Board 8 - Santa Ana Region

Water Body Name:	Huntington Beach State Park
Water Body ID:	CAX8011100019991013153527
Water Body Type:	Coastal & Bay Shoreline


DECISION ID	68915	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Reason for Delisting:	Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for 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. Sixteen (16) lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One thousand and Seventy Six (1076) of 10244 samples exceed the Enterococcus Geomean Objective. One (1) of 17 samples exceed the Enterococcus Single Sample Objective. Ninety Three (93) of 9276 samples exceed the Fecal Coliform Geomean Objective. Zero (0) of 0 samples exceed the Fecal Coliform Single Sample Objective. Sixty Seven (67) of 13702 samples exceed the Total Coliform Geomean Objective. Zero (0) of 17 samples exceed the E. coli Single Sample Objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. One thousand and Seventy Six (1076) of the 10244 samples exceed the Enterococcus Geomean Objective, 93 of the 9276 samples exceed the Fecal Coliform Geomean Objective, 67 of the 13702 samples exceed the Total Coliform Geomean, and this does not exceed the frequency listed in table 3.2 4. One (1) of the 17 samples exceed the Enterococcus Single Sample Objective, Zero (0) of the 0 samples exceed the Fecal Coliform Single Sample Objective, Zero (0) of the 17 samples exceed the E. coli Single Sample, and this does not exceed the frequency listed in table 3.2 5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be 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 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

4411

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

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 pre-2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

8062

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

3540

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 3540 samples collected, none exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column:Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Spatial Representation:

The 3540 samples were collected at the Magnolia Street station located in Huntington State Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 3540 samples were collected daily between January 7, 1986 and December 31, 2008

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was obtained from the Orange County Environmental Health Agency website. The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_922_B.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

5774

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

3165

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 3165 samples collected, 67 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Spatial Representation:

The 3165 samples were collected at the 50' North of Santa Ana River station located in Huntington State Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 3165 samples were collected daily between January 2, 1995 and December 30, 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was obtained from the Orange County Environmental Health Agency website. The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_922_B.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

7943

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

3544

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 3544 samples collected, 0 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Spatial Representation:

The 3544 samples were collected at the Brookhurst Street station located in Huntington State Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 3544 samples were collected in January 7, 1986 and December 31, 2008

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was obtained from the Orange County Environmental Health Agency. The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_922_B.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

81621

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:

(VOL.) Chem./phys. monitoring data by quality-assured volunteer program

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of the seventeen samples exceeded the ewnterococcus objective. The data was collected by volunteer monitoring groups during three years.

Data Reference:

Data for bacteria in various waterbodies, Feb. 2005-May 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The single sample enterococcus concentration shall not exceed more than 104/100ml. California Ocean Plan SWRCB 2006 (Region 8 Basin Plan).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The data was collected from Edison Plant, downcoast - surf zone, Edison Plant, Huntington Beach - surf zone, and Cabrillo Trailer Park, H.B. - surf zone.

Temporal Representation:

The data was collected in November 2003, February, May and July 2004, and May 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data was collected by volunteer monitoring groups undre the The Southern California Marine Institute Volunteer Monitoring Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

8064

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

2311

Number of Exceedances:

151

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 2311 samples collected, 151 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The 2311 samples were collected at the Newland Street station located in Huntington State Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 2311 samples were collected weekly between March 19, 1998 and December 31, 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was from the Orange County Environmental Health Agency website. The EPA Method used was EPA_1600.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

5777

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

2315

Number of Exceedances:

277

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 2315 samples collected, 277 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The 2315 samples were collected at the Brookhurst Street station located in Huntington State Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 2315 samples were collected weekly between March 19, 1998 and December 31, 2008

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was obtained from the Orange County Environmental Health Agency website. The EPA Method used was EPA_1600.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

8067

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

1002

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 1002 samples collected, 95 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Transmittal of Data Pursuant to 2008 303 (d) Data Solicitation from the State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Transmittal of Data Pursuant to 2008 303 (d) Data Solicitation from the State Water Resources Control Board

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The 490 samples were collected at the SCE Plant station located in Huntington State Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 1002 samples were collected between 2003 and 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board. The EPA Method/Analytical Method used was EPA_1600.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

5771

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

2304

Number of Exceedances:

228

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 2304 samples collected, 228 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35MPN/100mL

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The 2304 samples were collected at the 50' North of Santa Ana River station located in Huntington State Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 2304 samples were collected weekly between March 19, 1998 and December 31, 2008

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was obtained from the Orange County Environmental Health Agency website. The EPA Method used was EPA_1600.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

8060

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

2312

Number of Exceedances:

325

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 2312 samples collected, 325 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The 2312 samples were collected at the Magnolia Street station located in Huntington State Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 2312 samples were collected weekly between March 19, 1998 and December 31, 2008.

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was obtained from the Orange County Environmental Health Agency website. The EPA Method used was EPA_1600.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

8066

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

3543

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 3543 samples collected, none exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Spatial Representation:

The 3543 samples were collected at the Newland Street station located in Huntington State Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 3543 samples were collected daily between January 7, 1986 and December 31, 2008

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was obtained from the Orange County Environmental Health Agency. The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_922_B.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

81622

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:

(VOL.) Chem./phys. monitoring data by quality-assured volunteer program

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the seventeen samples exceeded the E. coli objective. The data was collected by volunteer monitoring groups during three years.

Data Reference:

Data for bacteria in various waterbodies, Feb. 2005-May 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses. Region 8 Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan, Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The data was collected from Edison Plant, downcoast - surf zone, Edison Plant, Huntington Beach - surf zone, and Cabrillo Trailer Park, H.B. - surf zone.

Temporal Representation:

The data was collected in November 2003, February, May and July 2004, and May 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data was collected by volunteer monitoring groups undre the The Southern California Marine Institute Volunteer Monitoring Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

8065

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

2304

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 2304 samples collected, 0 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Spatial Representation:

The 2304 samples were collected at the Newland Street station located in Huntington State Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 2304 samples were collected daily between April 2004 and December 2006

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was obtained from the Orange County Environmental Health Agency. The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_9222_D.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

7942

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

2361

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 2361 samples collected, 37 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a sin30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Spatial Representation:

The 2361 samples were collected at the Brookhurst Street station located in Huntington State Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 2361 samples were collected daily between January 13, 1986 and December 31, 2008

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was obtained from the Orange County Environmental Health Agency website. The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_9222_D.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

8061

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

2309

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 2309 samples collected, 11 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Spatial Representation:

The 3209 samples were collected at the Magnolia Street station located in Huntington State Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 2309 samples were collected weekly between August 3, 1988 and December 31, 2008

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was obtained from the Orange County Environmental Health Agency website. The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_9222_D.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

5773

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

2302

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 2302 samples collected, 45 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.

Data Reference:

Bacteria data for Orange County beaches downloaded from Orange County Health Care website.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency

Spatial Representation:

The 2302 samples were collected at the 50' North of Santa Ana River station located in Huntington State Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 2302 samples were collected daily between March 2, 1998 and December 31, 2008

Environmental Conditions:

The data spanned wet and dry seasons.

QAPP Information:

Data was obtained from the Orange County Environmental Health Agency website. The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_9222_D.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

3623

Pollutant:

Indicator Bacteria

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

1489

Number of Exceedances:

173

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Available data indicate sufficient exceedances of bacterial indicator objectives. There were 168 out of 1489 samples exceeding the single sample maximum for enterococci, and 173 exceedances of the geomean for enterococci (USEPA, 2007).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Title 17 C.C.R. Section 7958 states: Based on a single sample, the density of bacteria in water from each sampling station at a public beach or public water contact sports area shall not exceed:
(A) 1,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters, if the ratio of fecal/total coliform bacteria exceeds 0.1; or
(B) 10,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(C) 400 fecal coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(D) 104 enterococcus bacteria per 100 milliliters.

Based on the mean of the logarithms of the results of at least five weekly samples during any 30-day sampling period, the density of bacteria in water from any sampling station at a public beach or public water contact sports area, shall not exceed:
(A) 1,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(B) 200 fecal coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(C) 35 enterococcus bacteria per 100 milliliters (DHS, 1999).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Huntington State Beach: samples taken at station OHB-03, projection at Brookhurst Street.

Temporal Representation:

From 1/13/99 to 10/23/06.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data record: 2000-2005, County of Orange, Health Dept.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 68915, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

81545

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:

(VOL.) Chem./phys. monitoring data by quality-assured volunteer program

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the seventeen samples exceeded the total coliform objective. The data was collected by volunteer monitoring groups during three years.

Data Reference:

Data for bacteria in various waterbodies, Feb. 2005-May 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The single sample total coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 10,000/100ml. California Ocean Plan SWRCB 2006 (Region 8 Basin Plan).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The data was collected from Edison Plant, downcoast - surf zone, Edison Plant, Huntington Beach - surf zone, and Cabrillo Trailer Park, H.B. - surf zone.

Temporal Representation:

The data was collected in November 2003, February, May and July 2004, and May 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data was collected by volunteer monitoring groups undre the The Southern California Marine Institute Volunteer Monitoring Quality Assurance Project Plan.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	88776	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

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 CWA 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 the listing status. Two (2) lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero (0) of the two (2) samples exceed the Objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Zero (0) of the two (2) samples exceed the Objective and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 26 samples are 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 88776, pH	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

81623

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Estuarine Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Numeric data generated from 2 samples of pH data had no exceedences.

Data Reference:

Data for bacteria in various waterbodies, Feb. 2005-May 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The pH of bay or estuary waters shall not be raised above 8.6 or depressed below 7.0 as a result of controllable water quality factors...

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan, Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from the Edison Plant and Edison Plant Downcoast stations.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 5/5/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

NPDES quality assurance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	68316	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

Pollutant:	PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
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 3.5 of the Listing Policy. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification 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. Four of the 6 samples exceeded the OEHHA Screening Value and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This 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 68316, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 8
Huntington Beach State Park

LOE ID:

3622

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four out of 6 samples exceeded. All 6 samples were filet composites representing the following species: barred surfperch, black surfperch, kelp bass, opaleye, shiner surfperch, and yellowfin croaker. Black surfperch and kelp bass from Emma Oil Platform, shiner surfperch from Huntington Beach and yellowfin croaker from Huntington Beach Pier exceeded guideline (TSMP, 2002).

Data Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana River Basin RWQCB Basin Plan: Toxic substances shall not be discharged at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic resources to levels which are harmful to human health.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Evaluation Guideline:

20 ng/g (OEHHA Screening Value).

Guideline Reference:

Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)

Spatial Representation:

Three stations were sampled: Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach Pier, and Emma Oil Platform.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in March and October 1999.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

CFCP 1998 Year 1 QA Summary:Pesticides and PCBs. California Department of Fish and Game.

CDFG Fish and Wildlife Water Pollution Control Laboratory Data Quality Assurance Report. 1999 Coastal Fish Contamination Program (CFCP Year 2). California Department of Fish and Game.

QAPP Information Reference(s):