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

Supporting Information

Regional Board 9 - San Diego Region

Water Body Name: Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
Water Body ID: CAC9013000020090418235132
Water Body Type: Coastal & Bay Shoreline
 
DECISION ID
127983
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

The Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters (“Ocean Plan”) contains two bacteria water quality objectives applicable to the REC-1 beneficial use: a fecal coliform water quality objective and an enterococci water quality objective. This waterbody is being considered for placement on or removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.3 or 4.3 of the Listing Policy, as applicable, using the fecal coliform and enterococci objectives.

In accordance with section 6.1.5.3 of the Listing Policy, data should be representative of the critical timing that the pollutant is expected to impact the waterbody. Indicator bacteria (total coliform, fecal coliform, E. coli, enterococci) populations may fluctuate substantially on a daily, seasonal, or yearly basis. Lacking constant inputs, they do not persist in the environment for a long period and effects are of relatively short duration. As a result, the historic levels of indicator bacteria in the waterbody may be a poor indicator of current risks to human health, particularly when more recent data are available to sufficiently assess the water quality standard. Additionally, water quality conditions in waterbodies may change as a result of management actions that have been implemented to address bacteria. Unrepresentative data may result in incorrectly placing or not placing a water body segment on the list, which could result in the unnecessary expenditure of public resources or missing a human health problem. Historic lines of evidence for data collected prior to 2010 were evaluated pursuant to these considerations and were not used to assess water quality standards attainment because they do not meet the temporal representation requirements of section 6.1.5.3 of the Listing Policy.

For enterococci data, Listing Policy sections 3.3 and 4.3 instructs to use the binomial distribution table in sections 3.2 and 4.2, as applicable. To use the binomial table that uses a four percent exceedance frequency, the data must be collected from coastal beaches from April 1 through October 31 only.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation: The Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters (“Ocean Plan”) contains two bacteria water quality objectives applicable to the REC-1 beneficial use: a fecal coliform water quality objective and an enterococci water quality objective. This waterbody is being considered for placement on or removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.3 or 4.3 of the Listing Policy, as applicable, using the fecal coliform and enterococci objectives.

In accordance with section 6.1.5.3 of the Listing Policy, data should be representative of the critical timing that the pollutant is expected to impact the waterbody. Indicator bacteria (total coliform, fecal coliform, E. coli, enterococci) populations may fluctuate substantially on a daily, seasonal, or yearly basis. Lacking constant inputs, they do not persist in the environment for a long period and effects are of relatively short duration. As a result, the historic levels of indicator bacteria in the waterbody may be a poor indicator of current risks to human health, particularly when more recent data are available to sufficiently assess the water quality standard. Additionally, water quality conditions in waterbodies may change as a result of management actions that have been implemented to address bacteria. Unrepresentative data may result in incorrectly placing or not placing a water body segment on the list, which could result in the unnecessary expenditure of public resources or missing a human health problem. Historic lines of evidence for data collected prior to 2010 were evaluated pursuant to these considerations and were not used to assess water quality standards attainment because they do not meet the temporal representation requirements of section 6.1.5.3 of the Listing Policy.

For enterococci data, Listing Policy sections 3.3 and 4.3 instructs to use the binomial distribution table in sections 3.2 and 4.2, as applicable. To use the binomial table that uses a four percent exceedance frequency, the data must be collected from coastal beaches from April 1 through October 31 only.
 
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 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 28444
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 35
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected with 35 samples correlated with a storm event. From the 35 samples, two exceeded the single sample water quality objective. This information will not be used in determining a listing decision, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included here as additional anecdotal information.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
  National Weather Service Forecast Office, San Diego, California, Chronological Regional Temperature and Precipitation Listings by Station
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Single Sample Maximum: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 ml;

Geomean: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions: Comparisons were made for all data and data associated with storm events. A storm event was defined as 0.2 inches of rainfall within a 72 hour period.

Analyzing only storm water bacteria data is important because the majority of beach monitoring data covers the months of April through October. The data may not capture the full impacts of seasonal storm events and high bacteria levels due to storm water runoff because much of the wet season for Southern California occurs in November through March.
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 30735
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 243
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected of which 243 are dry weather (AB411) samples with three exceeding the single sample water quality objective.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Single Sample Maximum: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 ml;

Geomean: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 31035
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 39
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange within the time period from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 39 monthly geomeans were calculated for data collected during the time frame of April 1st to October 31st (AB411 data) within the aforementioned time period. Of the 39 geomeans zero exceeded the geomean water quality objective.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Geomean: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml over a 30 day period (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week within the time period from May 2002 through December 2007.
The data assessed is AB411 data which is data collected during the time frame of April 1st to October 31st (summer months) within the aforementioned time period.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 28445
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 278
Number of Exceedances: 17
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected with 17 samples exceeding the single sample water quality objective.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Single Sample Maximum: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml;

Geomean: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 28446
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 66
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected with 66 monthly geomeans calculated. From the 66 geomeans only one exceeded the geomean water quality objective.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Single Sample Maximum: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml;

Geomean: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 28447
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 35
Number of Exceedances: 8
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected with 35 samples correlated with a storm event. From the 35 samples, eight exceeded the single sample water quality objective. This information will not be used in determining a listing decision, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included here as additional anecdotal information.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
  National Weather Service Forecast Office, San Diego, California, Chronological Regional Temperature and Precipitation Listings by Station
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Single Sample Maximum: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml;

Geomean: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions: Comparisons were made for all data and data associated with storm events. A storm event was defined as 0.2 inches of rainfall within a 72 hour period.

Analyzing only storm water bacteria data is important because the majority of beach monitoring data covers the months of April through October. The data may not capture the full impacts of seasonal storm events and high bacteria levels due to storm water runoff because much of the wet season for Southern California occurs in November through March.
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 220035
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 13
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed data for Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 13 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Coliform, Total. The water quality threshold for shellfish is based on the median concentration of Total Coliform at each station, and is calculated as a 30-day rolling median.
Data Reference: Coastal Counties in Region 9 including: Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles counties.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: California Ocean Plan (SWRCB 2019) states that the median total coliform density shall not exceed 70 per 100 mL.
Objective/Criterion Reference: SWRCB. 2005. Water Quality Control Plan, Ocean Waters of California (Ocean Plan). California Environmental Protection Agency, State Water Resources Control Board. February 2, 2019
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s), station(s): OSC01
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the days of 2011-09-02 and 2015-03-02 .
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP for the Orange County Beachwatch data
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for the Orange County Beachwatch data for the 2020 Integrated Report.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 219761
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 13
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed data for Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 13 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Coliform, Total. The water quality threshold is based on a 10% exceedance rate that is calculated for a 30-Day peroid.
Data Reference: Coastal Counties in Region 9 including: Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles counties.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: California Ocean Plan (SWRCB 2019) states that not more than 10 percent of the total coliform samples shall exceed 230 per 100 mL.
Objective/Criterion Reference: SWRCB. 2005. Water Quality Control Plan, Ocean Waters of California (Ocean Plan). California Environmental Protection Agency, State Water Resources Control Board. February 2, 2019
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s), station(s): OSC01
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the days of 2011-09-02 and 2015-03-02 .
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP for the Orange County Beachwatch data
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for the Orange County Beachwatch data for the 2020 Integrated Report.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 219809
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 13
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed data for Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 13 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Coliform, Fecal. The water quality threshold is based on a Single Sample Maximum (SSM) value that is calculated daily.
Data Reference: Coastal Counties in Region 9 including: Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles counties.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: California Ocean Plan (SWRCB 2019) states that the Single Sample Maximum fecal coliform density not exceed 400 per 100 mL.
Objective/Criterion Reference: SWRCB. 2005. Water Quality Control Plan, Ocean Waters of California (Ocean Plan). California Environmental Protection Agency, State Water Resources Control Board. February 2, 2019
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s), station(s): OSC01
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the days of 2011-09-02 and 2015-03-02 .
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP for the Orange County Beachwatch data
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for the Orange County Beachwatch data for the 2020 Integrated Report.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 220045
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 9
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed data for Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 9 samples exceeded the Statistical Threshold Value (STV) water quality threshold for Enterococcus. The STV is based on a 10% exceedance rate that is calculated monthly.
Data Reference: Coastal Counties in Region 9 including: Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles counties.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: California Ocean Plan (SWRCB 2019) states that the bacteria water quality objective to protect the REC-1 beneficial for all ocean waters for Enterococci is a statistical value threshold (STV) of 110 cfu/100 mL. The STV shall not be exceeded by more than 10 percent of the samples collected in a calendar month, calculated in a static manner.
Objective/Criterion Reference: SWRCB. 2005. Water Quality Control Plan, Ocean Waters of California (Ocean Plan). California Environmental Protection Agency, State Water Resources Control Board. February 2, 2019
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s), station(s): OSC01
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the days of 2011-09-02 and 2015-03-02 .
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP for the Orange County Beachwatch data
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for the Orange County Beachwatch data for the 2020 Integrated Report.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 219834
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed data for Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the geomean water quality threshold for Enterococcus. This is a six week rolling geomean that is calculated weekly.
Data Reference: Coastal Counties in Region 9 including: Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles counties.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: California Ocean Plan (SWRCB 2019) states that the bacteria water quality objective to protect the REC-1 beneficial for all ocean waters for Enterococci is a geometric mean (GM) of 30 cfu/100 mL. The waterbody GM shall not be greater that the GM magnitude in any six-week interval, calculated weekly.
Objective/Criterion Reference: SWRCB. 2005. Water Quality Control Plan, Ocean Waters of California (Ocean Plan). California Environmental Protection Agency, State Water Resources Control Board. February 2, 2019
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s), station(s): OSC01
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected between the days of 2011-09-02 and 2015-03-02 .
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: QAPP for the Orange County Beachwatch data
QAPP Information Reference(s): QAPP for the Orange County Beachwatch data for the 2020 Integrated Report.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 28440
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 66
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected with 66 monthly geomeans calculated. None of the 66 geomeans exceeded the geomean water quality objective.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Single Sample Maximum: Total coliform density shall not exceed 10,000 per 100ml;

Geomean: Total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from July May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 31033
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 39
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange within the time period from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 39 monthly geomeans were calculated for data collected during the time frame of April 1st to October 31st (AB411 data) within the aforementioned time period. Of the 39 geomeans zero exceeded the geomean water quality objective.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Geomean: Total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100ml over a 30 day period (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week within the time period from July May 2002 through December 2007.
The data assessed is AB411 data which is data collected during the time frame of April 1st to October 31st (summer months) within the aforementioned time period.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 28439
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 278
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected with one sample exceeding the single sample water quality objective.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Single Sample Maximum: Total coliform density shall not exceed 10,000 per 100ml;

Geomean: Total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 30840
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 243
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected of which 243 are dry weather (AB411) samples with none of those samples exceeding the single sample water quality objective.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Single Sample Maximum: Total coliform density shall not exceed 10,000 per 100ml;

Geomean: Total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 28441
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 35
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected with 35 samples correlated with a storm event. From the 35 samples, only one exceeded the single sample water quality objective. This information will not be used in determining a listing decision, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included here as additional anecdotal information.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
  National Weather Service Forecast Office, San Diego, California, Chronological Regional Temperature and Precipitation Listings by Station
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Single Sample Maximum: Total coliform density shall not exceed 10,000 per 100ml;

Geomean: Total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions: Comparisons were made for all data and data associated with storm events. A storm event was defined as 0.2 inches of rainfall within a 72 hour period.

Analyzing only storm water bacteria data is important because the majority of beach monitoring data covers the months of April through October. The data may not capture the full impacts of seasonal storm events and high bacteria levels due to storm water runoff because much of the wet season for Southern California occurs in November through March.
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 74918
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 60
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed Beach Watch data for Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 60 samples exceed the criterion for Coliform, Total.
Data Reference: Data for Region 9 Beach Watch.
 
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, not more than 10 percent of the samples shall exceed 230 per 100 mL.
Objective/Criterion Reference: California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Trafalgar Street Beach]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 1/3/2008-10/29/2009.
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 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 28437
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 278
Number of Exceedances: 24
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected with 24 exceeding the single sample water quality objective.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: From the Ocean Plan the median coliform density shall not exceed 70 per 100ml, and not more than 10 percent of the samples shall exceed 230 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 28438
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 35
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected with 35 samples correlated with a storm event. From the 35 samples, 10 exceeded the single sample water quality objective. This information will not be used in determining a listing decision, but is of interest to the Regional Board and has been included here as additional anecdotal information.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
  National Weather Service Forecast Office, San Diego, California, Chronological Regional Temperature and Precipitation Listings by Station
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: From the Ocean Plan the median coliform density shall not exceed 70 per 100ml, and not more than 10 percent of the samples shall exceed 230 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions: Comparisons were made for all data and data associated with storm events. A storm event was defined as 0.2 inches of rainfall within a 72 hour period.

Analyzing only storm water bacteria data is important because the majority of beach monitoring data covers the months of April through October. The data may not capture the full impacts of seasonal storm events and high bacteria levels due to storm water runoff because much of the wet season for Southern California occurs in November through March.
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 77656
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Shellfish Harvesting
 
Number of Samples: 41
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Four of the 41 samples exceeded the objective of 70 mpn/100ml applied as a rolling 30 day geomean.
Data Reference: Data for Region 9 Beach Watch.
 
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: California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected at Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected 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 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 28442
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 278
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected with five exceeding the single sample water quality objective.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Single Sample Maximum: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 ml;

Geomean: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 28443
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 66
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected with 66 monthly geomeans calculated. None of the geomeans exceeded the geomean water quality objective.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Single Sample Maximum: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100 ml;

Geomean: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 31034
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 39
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange within the time period from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 39 monthly geomeans were calculated for data collected during the time frame of April 1st to October 31st (AB411 data) within the aforementioned time period. Of the 39 geomeans zero exceeded the geomean water quality objective.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Geomean: Fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml over a 30 day period (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week within the time period from May 2002 through December 2007.
The data assessed is AB411 data which is data collected during the time frame of April 1st to October 31st (summer months) within the aforementioned time period.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 127983, Indicator Bacteria
Region 9     
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, San Clemente HA, at San Clemente City Beach, Trafalgar Street Beach
 
LOE ID: 30634
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 243
Number of Exceedances: 9
 
Data and Information Type: PWS pathogen monitoring (ambient water)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Beach monitoring data was collected by the County of Orange from May 2002 through December 2007. A total of 278 single samples were collected of which 243 are dry weather (AB411) samples with nine samples exceeding the single sample water quality objective.
Data Reference: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, Coastal Storm Drain Outfall Program. Bacteria Shoreline Data. 2002 through 2007
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Single Sample Maximum: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml;

Geomean: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml (SWRCB, 2005).
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: Samples were collected from Trafalgar Street, station id OSC01, in the San Clemente HA. (Latitude 33.41825, Longitude:-117.61921).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at least once a week from May 2002 through December 2007.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Quality control for the bacteria analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the County of Orange Quality Assessment/Quality Control document.
QAPP Information Reference(s): County of Orange. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual, February 2004 Bacteria specific