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

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The single sample enterococcus concentration shall not exceed more than 104/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Pelican Point Creek (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95696

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

133

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 133 geomeans exceeded the objective. For these water bodies, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. The higher of the two values was used for the geomean calculation.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

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. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The geometric mean for entercoccus shall not exceed more than 35/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Muddy Creek Channel at Newport Coast (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81416

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:

Zero of the 11 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Pelican Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to October 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81415

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:

Zero of the 11 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at MUDDY CREEK SURF.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to October 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81414

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:

Zero of the 11 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for enterococcus states that the density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Crystal Cove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to October 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

28191

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:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 98 samples collected, 0 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus Standard in Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35 MPN/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, 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 98 samples were collected at Los Trancos.

Temporal Representation:

The 98 samples were collected weekly between 1/8/2004 and 12/27/06

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600.
The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

6026

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

132

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 132 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:

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 132 samples were collected at the Muddy Creek Surf station located in Crystal Cove Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 132 samples were collected weekly between 1/8/2004 to 12/27/2006

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600. The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

6034

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

130

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 130 samples collected, 2 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:

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 130 samples were collected at the El Morro station located in Crystal Cove Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 130 samples were collected weekly between 1/8/2004 and 12/30/2008

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

5923

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

133

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 133 samples collected, 1 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:

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 133 samples were collected at the Pelican Point station located in Crystal Cove State Park.

Temporal Representation:

The 133 samples were collected weekly between 1/8/2004 and 12/27/06

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600. The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

6033

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

676

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 676 samples collected, 4 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus Standard in Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <35 MPN/100mL

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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 676 samples were collected at the Crystal Cove State Park station at Crystal Cove Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 676 samples were collected between 1/8/2004 and 12/30/06

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95708

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

133

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Eight of the 133 geomeans exceeded the objective. For these water bodies, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. The higher of the two values was used for the geomean calculation.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

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. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The geometric mean for entercoccus shall not exceed more than 35/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Pelican Point Creek at Newport Coast (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95702

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

183

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of the 183 geomeans exceeded the objective. For these water bodies, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. The higher of the two values was used for the geomean calculation.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

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. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The geometric mean for entercoccus shall not exceed more than 35/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Water Fall Creek at Newport Coast (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95703

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

197

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 197 samples exceeded the fecal coliform objective. For these water bodies, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. These results represent the higher of the two values.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The single sample fecal coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 400/100ml. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Water Fall Creek (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95709

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

148

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four of the 148 samples exceeded the fecal coliform objective. For these water bodies, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. These results represent the higher of the two values.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The single sample fecal coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 400/100ml. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Pelican Point Creek (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81417

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:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed BeachWatch data for Crystal Cove State Park to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 70 samples exceed the criterion for Coliform, Fecal.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Ocean Plan (SWRCB 2009) single sample maximum states that fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100ml

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Crystal Cove State Park was collected at 4 monitoring sites [ Crystal Cove, Pelican Point, Pelican Point Creek, MUDDY CREEK SURF]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 2/5/2009-10/27/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the Beach Watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95697

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

148

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 148 samples exceeded the fecal coliform objective. For these water bodies, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. These results represent the higher of the two values.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The single sample fecal coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 400/100ml. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Muddy Creek Channel (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

6027

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

718

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 718 samples collected, 0 exceeded the California Ocean Plan standard.

Data Reference:

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, 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:

Spatial Representation:

The 718 samples were collected at the Crystal Cove State Park station.

Temporal Representation:

The 718 samples were collected daily between 1/8/2004 and 12/30/2006

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_9222_D. The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

6036

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

126

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 126 samples collected, 0 exceeded the Ocean Plan standard.

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, 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:

Spatial Representation:

The 126 samples were collected at the El Morro station located in Crystal Cove State Park.

Temporal Representation:

The 126 samples were collected daily between 1/8/2004 and 12/30/2006

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_9222_D. The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

5683

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

115

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 115 samples collected, 0 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <200MPN/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, 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:

Spatial Representation:

The 115 samples were collected at the Los Trancos station located in Crystal Cove State Park.

Temporal Representation:

The 115 samples were collected daily between 1/8/2004 and 12/30/2006

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

6032

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

130

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 130 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, 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:

Spatial Representation:

The 130 samples were collected at the Muddy Creek Surf station located in Crystal Cove State Park.

Temporal Representation:

The 130 samples were collected weekly between 1/8/2004 and 12/30/2006

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

28194

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

132

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 132 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, 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:

Spatial Representation:

The 132 samples were collected at the Pelican Point station located in Crystal Cove Beach.

Temporal Representation:

The 132 samples were collected weekly between 1/8/2004 and 12/30/2006

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81185

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:

Zero of the 36 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at El Morro.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately once a week from January 2008 to October 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81418

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:

Zero of the 11 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Crystal Cove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to October 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81419

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:

Zero of the 11 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at MUDDY CREEK SURF.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to October 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81420

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:

Zero of the 11 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for fecal coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Pelican Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to October 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95698

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

133

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The geometric mean for fecal coliform shall not exceed more than 200/100ml. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Muddy Creek Channel at Newport Coast (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95704

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

183

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 183 geomeans exceeded the objective. For these water bodies, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. The higher of the two values was used for the geomean calculation.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The geometric mean for fecal coliform shall not exceed more than 200/100ml. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Water Fall Creek at Newport Coast (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95710

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

133

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The geometric mean for fecal coliform shall not exceed more than 200/100ml. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Pelican Point Creek at Newport Coast (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81188

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the thirty-six samples exceeded the objective of 70 mpn/100ml applied as a rolling 30 day geomean.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Ocean Plan states that at all areas where shellfish may be harvested for human consumption, the median total coliform density shall not exceed 70 per 100 mL. Staff applied the objective as a rolling 30 day geometric mean consistent with other state bacteria objectives and with guidance from the National Shellfish Sanitation Program from which the objectives were taken.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at Crystal Cove State Park at El Morro (station code 610).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected from January 2008 through October 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81429

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Shellfish Harvesting

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed BW data for Crystal Cove State Park to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 59 samples exceed the criterion for Coliform, Total.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan 2011)states the following: At all areas where shellfish may be harvested for human consumption, ten percent of the samples collected during any 30-day period shall not exceed 230 MPN/100mL.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Crystal Cove State Park was collected at 1 monitoring site [ EL MORRO]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/3/2008-10/27/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the Beach Watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81430

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:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed BeachWatch data for Crystal Cove State Park to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 70 samples exceed the criterion for Coliform, Total.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Ocean Plan (2009) single sample maximum states that total coliform density shall not exceed 10,000 per 100 mL

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Crystal Cove State Park was collected at 4 monitoring sites [ Crystal Cove, Pelican Point, Pelican Point Creek, MUDDY CREEK SURF]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 2/5/2009-10/27/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the Beach Watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95711

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

148

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three of the 148 samples exceeded the total coliform objective. For these water bodies, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. These results represent the higher of the two values.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

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. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The single sample total coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 10,000/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Pelican Point Creek (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95706

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

197

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 197 samples exceeded the total coliform objective. For these water bodies, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. These results represent the higher of the two values.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

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. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The single sample total coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 10,000/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Water Fall Creek (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95699

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

148

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 148 samples exceeded the total coliform objective. For these water bodies, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. These results represent the higher of the two values.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

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. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The single sample total coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 10,000/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Muddy Creek Channel (surfzone downcoastand surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81431

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:

Zero of the 11 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Crystal Cove.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to October 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81186

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:

Zero of the 36 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The geometric mean standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the El Morro site.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately once a week from January 2008 to October 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the Beach Watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

28292

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

133

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 133 samples collected, 0 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml.

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, 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:

Spatial Representation:

The 133 samples were collected at the Pelican Point station located in the Crystal Cove State Park

Temporal Representation:

The 133 samples were collected weekly between 1/8/2004 and 12/30/2006

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B. The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

5938

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

129

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 129 samples collected, 1 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan: Total Coliform <1000MPN/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 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:

Spatial Representation:

The 129 samples were collected at the Crystal Cove station located in the El Morro station.

Temporal Representation:

The 129 samples were collected weekly between 1/8/04 and 12/30/06

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_922_B.
The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

6038

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

116

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 116 samples collected, 0 exceeded the Ocean Plan Standard.

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:

Spatial Representation:

The 116 samples were collected at the Los Trancos station located in the Crystal Cove State Park

Temporal Representation:

The 116 samples were collected weekly between 1/8/2004 and 12/30/2006

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_922_B.
The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency .

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

6030

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

119

Number of Exceedances:

119

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 119 samples collected, 119 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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 119 samples were collected at the Muddy Creek Surf station located in the Crystal Cove State Park

Temporal Representation:

The 119 samples were collected between 1/8/2004 and 12/30/2006

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81433

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:

Zero of the 11 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at Pelican Point.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to October 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95712

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

133

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

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. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The geometric mean for total coliform shall not exceed more than 1000/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Pelican Point Creek at Newport Coast (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95700

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

133

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

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. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The geometric mean for total coliform shall not exceed more than 1000/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Muddy Creek Channel at Newport Coast (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95705

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

183

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

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. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The geometric mean for total coliform shall not exceed more than 1000/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Pelican Hill Waterfall Creek at Newport Coast (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81432

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:

Zero of the 11 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The standard for total coliform states that the coliform density shall not exceed 1000 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at MUDDY CREEK SURF.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately twice a month from February 2009 to October 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the beach watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

6029

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

720

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 720samples collected, 0 exceeded the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Total Coliform Standard in Ocean Plan: <1000MPN/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, 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:

Spatial Representation:

The 720 samples were collected at the Crystal Cove State Park station located in the Crystal Cove State Park

Temporal Representation:

The 720 samples were collected daily between 1/8/2004 and 12/30/2006

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The EPA Method used was MF_APHA_922_B.

The data¿s quality is deemed appropriate because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board via the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81413

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:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed BeachWatch data for Crystal Cove State Park to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 70 samples exceed the criterion for Enterococci.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Ocean Plan (SWRCB 2009) single sample maximum states that enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 mL.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Crystal Cove State Park was collected at 4 monitoring sites [ Crystal Cove, Pelican Point, Pelican Point Creek, MUDDY CREEK SURF]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 2/5/2009-10/27/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the Beach Watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

81187

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:

Zero of the 36 geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

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

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The geometric mean standard for entercoccus states that the entercoccus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the Van Damme site.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately once a week from January 2008 to October 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the Beach Watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95701

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

197

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Seven of the 197 samples exceeded the enterococcus objective. For these water bodies, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. These results represent the higher of the two values.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

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. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The single sample enterococcus concentration shall not exceed more than 104/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Water Fall Creek (surfzone downcoast and surfzone upcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 97763, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Crystal Cove State Park

LOE ID:

95695

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

148

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Six of the 148 samples exceeded the enterococcus objective. For these water bodies, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. These results represent the higher of the two values.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

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. Santa Ana Region Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference: