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

Supporting Information

Regional Board 4 - Los Angeles Region

Water Body Name: Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
Water Body ID: CAR4053100020110601150056
Water Body Type: River & Stream
 
DECISION ID
99005
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Aluminum
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
8 of the 19 samples exceeded the aquatic life CRITERION.

Pursuant to Section 304(a) of the Clean Water Act, U.S. EPA is intending to release updated National Recommended Water Quality Criteria for Aluminum (Al) in spring 2017. Therefore, the Los Angeles Water Board is not recommending listing waterbodies for Al in the current listing cycle and is planning to use the updated criteria in the 2022 listing cycle.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99005, Aluminum
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96100
 
Pollutant: Aluminum
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 19
Number of Exceedances: 8
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Eight of the 19 samples exceeded the criteria of 87 ug/L.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations are intended protect aquatic organisms from chronic exposures (expressed as 4-day average concentration) in freshwater. The evaluation guideline for aluminum is 87 ug/L to protect warm freshwater habitat.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds) at sample location WN (also called SG) at two sublocations: RD and RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
67639
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 36 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 36 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 67639, Arsenic
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96101
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 36
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 36 samples exceeded the criteria of 150 ug/L.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The CTR for arsenic is 150 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds) at sample location WN (also called SG) at two sublocations: RD and RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100137
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 44 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 44 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100137, Cadmium
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96102
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 44
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 44 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion. If no hardness data were available, a value of 100 mg/L was used.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds) at sample location WN (also called SG) at two sublocations: RD and RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100587
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Chromium
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 36 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.
0 of 30 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 36 and 0 of 30 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100587, Chromium
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96103
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 36
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 36 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion. If no hardness data were available, a value of 100 mg/L was used.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds) at sample location WN (also called SG) at two sublocations: RD and RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100587, Chromium
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96104
 
Pollutant: Chromium, hexavalent
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 30
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 30 samples exceeded the criteria of 11 ug/L.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The CTR for hexavalent chromium is 11 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds) at sample location WN (also called SG) at two sublocations: RD and RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100230
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Copper
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 64 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 64 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100230, Copper
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96105
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 64
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 64 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion. If no hardness data were available, a value of 100 mg/L was used.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds) at sample location WN (also called SG) at two sublocations: RD and RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100588
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100588, Diazinon
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96106
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The reporting limit for the non-detect sample was 0.05 which is equal to the evaluation guideline, therefore these data are not of sufficient resolution to determine if water quality standards are being achieved.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Region 4 Basin Plan objective is "No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses."
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The screening criteria is 0.05 ug/L, chronic 4-day average. Water quality criteria for Diazinon and Chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game.
Guideline Reference: Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game
 
Spatial Representation: A total of six samples were collected at sampling locations, RH_WN_R-D and RH_WN_R-D-1 . Location description:Whittier Narrows Station RSW-005 (Station R-D)
Temporal Representation: Six water samples were collected at both RH_WN_R-D and RH_WN_R-D-1 in 2/16/2010, 5/10/2010, and 11/09/2009.
Environmental Conditions: There was no special environmental conditions reported.
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100231
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 2 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 2 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100231, Endosulfan
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96107
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the two samples exceeded the water quality criteria/objective.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Region 4 Basin Plan objective is "No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses."
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: The California Toxic Rule Endosulfan I and II criteria for fresh aquatic life protection continuous concentration (4-day average)is 0.056 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Spatial Representation: A total of two samples were collected at sampling locations, RH_WN_R-D and RH_WN_R-D-1 . Location description:Whittier Narrows Station RSW-005 (Station R-D).
Temporal Representation: Two water samples were collected at both RH_WN_R-D and RH_WN_R-D-1 in 2/16/2010.
Environmental Conditions: There was no special environmental conditions reported.
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100232
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100232, Heptachlor epoxide
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96109
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The reporting limit for the non-detect sample was .01 ug/L which is greater than the evaluation guideline, therefore these data are not of sufficient resolution to determine if water quality standards are being achieved.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Region 4 Basin Plan objective is "No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: California Toxic Rule criteria fresh aquatic life protection continuous concentration (4-day average)is 0.0038 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Spatial Representation: A total of two samples were collected at sampling locations, RH_WN_R-D and RH_WN_R-D-1. Location description:Whittier Narrows Station RSW-005 (Station R-D)
Temporal Representation: Two water samples were collected at both RH_WN_R-D and RH_WN_R-D-1 in 2/16/2010.
Environmental Conditions: There was no special environmental conditions reported.
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100272
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Lead
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 64 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 64 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100272, Lead
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96111
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 64
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 64 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion. If no hardness data were available, a value of 100 mg/L was used.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds) at sample location WN (also called SG) at two sublocations: RD and RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100273
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Mercury
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 44 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 44 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100273, Mercury
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96112
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 44
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 44 samples exceeded the criteria of 0.77 ug/L.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations (4-day average concentrations) for freshwater aquatic organisms exposure to elemental mercury is 0.77 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds) at sample location WN (also called SG) at two sublocations: RD and RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100274
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Nickel
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 36 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 36 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100274, Nickel
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96113
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 36
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 36 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion. If no hardness data were available, a value of 100 mg/L was used.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds) at sample location WN (also called SG) at two sublocations: RD and RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100275
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 102 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 102 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100275, Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96114
 
Pollutant: Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 102
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 102 composite samples exceeded the objective for nitrate + nitrite. Sampling data for both nitrate and nitrite were summed to determine whether sampling data met the water quality objectives.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region site specific objective for Nitrogen (Nitrate + Nitrite as N) in Rio Hondo above Santa Ana Freeway is 8 mg/L. From table 3-8 titled "Water Quality Objectives for Selected Constituents in Inland Surface Waters".
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at site Whittier Narrows Long River Run RD-1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected June 2005 to July 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of an NPDES permit requirement. Receiving water data collected to represent the water body as a whole. No QAPP was submitted but an unsigned field manual was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100276
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
2 of 50 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 2 of 50 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100276, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96115
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 24
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 24 30-day averages exceeded the objective for ammonia. A total of 43 samples were collected. Only samples during the months when early life stages were absent were assessed. A calendar month was considered as a 30-day averaging period.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Plan 30-day site specific objective for total ammonia as nitrogen is a function of pH, temperature, and the presence of early life stages. The site specific objective for Rio Hondo (Upstream of Whittier Narrows Dam) has early life stages absent October 1st through March 31st.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at site Whittier Narrows Long River Run RD-1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected weekly from June 2005 to September 2006. Samples were collected monthly from October 2006 to July 2009. Only samples during the months when early life stages were absent were assessed.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of an NPDES permit requirement. Receiving water data collected to represent the water body as a whole. No QAPP was submitted but an unsigned field manual was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100276, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96116
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 26
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of the 26 30-day averages exceeded the objective for ammonia. A total of 59 samples were collected. Only samples during the months when early life stages were present were assessed. A calendar month was considered as a 30-day averaging period.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Plan 30-day site specific objective for total ammonia as nitrogen is a function of pH, temperature, and the presence of early life stages. The site specific objective for Rio Hondo (Upstream of Whittier Narrows Dam) has early life stages present April 1st through September 30th.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at site Whittier Narrows Long River Run RD-1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected weekly from June 2005 to September 2006. Samples were collected monthly from October 2006 to July 2009. Only samples during the months when early life stages were present were assessed.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Samples were collected as part of an NPDES permit requirement. Receiving water data collected to represent the water body as a whole. No QAPP was submitted but an unsigned field manual was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100326
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Selenium
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 36 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 36 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100326, Selenium
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96119
 
Pollutant: Selenium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 36
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 36 samples exceeded the criteria of 5 ug/L.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The CTR for selenium is 5.0 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds) at sample location WN (also called SG) at two sublocations: RD and RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100327
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Silver
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 56 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 56 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100327, Silver
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96120
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 56
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 56 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion maximum concentrations for silver to protect aquatic life in freshwater (1-hour average). The silver criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion. If no hardness data were available, a value of 100 mg/L was used.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds) at sample location WN (also called SG) at two sublocations: RD and RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100328
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1.
4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100328, Toxaphene
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96121
 
Pollutant: Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Since the criteria is smaller than the reporting limit and method detection limit, none of samples can be counted.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: Criteria Continuous Concentration (4-day Average) is 0.0002 ug/L
Guideline Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Spatial Representation: A total of two samples were collected at sampling locations, RH_WN_R-D and RH_WN_R-D-1 . Location description:Whittier Narrows Station RSW-005 (Station R-D)
Temporal Representation: Two water samples were collected at both RH_WN_R-D and RH_WN_R-D-1 in 2/16/2010.
Environmental Conditions: There was no special environmental conditions reported.
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
99732
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
1 of 31 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 1 of 31 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. However, the control data was not provided, indicating poor quality assurance.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99732, Toxicity
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96122
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 31
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Toxicity data was not reported with a control. For acute toxicity, there shall be no acute toxicity in ambient waters, including mixing zones. The acute toxicity objective for discharges dictates that the average survival in undiluted effluent for any three consecutive 96-hour static or continuous flow bioassay tests shall be at least 90%, with no single test having less than 70% survival when using an established USEPA, State Board, or other protocol authorized by the Regional Board. For chronic toxicity, as stated in the Basin Plan, ¿there shall be no chronic toxicity in ambient waters outside mixing zones. To determine compliance with this objective, critical life stage tests for at least three species with approved testing protocols shall be used to screen for the most sensitive species. The test species used for screening shall include a vertebrate, an invertebrate, and an aquatic plant. The most sensitive species shall then be used for routine monitoring. Typical endpoints for chronic toxicity tests include hatchability, gross morphological abnormalities, survival, growth, and reproduction.¿ However, there is no specific numeric target for chronic toxicity in the Basin Plan. In light of this, it may also be that the use of the monthly median of chronic toxicity to assess the chronic toxicity is appropriate since this method is used in recently adopted Los Angeles Region NPDES permits.

Two of the eleven fathead minnow chronic-survival tests were less than 100% and three of the eleven fathead minnow chronic-growth were less than 100; these were grouped to make a total of three of eleven exceedances. However, the three exceedances were found in the same month. Therefore, only one exceedance was found using the monthly median of chronic toxicity. All of the eleven ceriodaphnia chronic survival and growth tests were reported at 100 (0 of 11 exceedances). Two of the nine acute tests on the fathead minnow were less than 100% survival.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic pollutants shall not be present at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic life to levels which are harmful to aquatic life or human health. No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: Toxicity is defined as being significantly different than the control using a t-test or other valid statistical test.
Guideline Reference: Short-term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater Organisms. Fourth Edition. Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Washington, D.C. EPA-821-R-02-013
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 3 (At Spreading Grounds) from location WN at sublocation RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected quarterly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100373
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Zinc
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
0 of 64 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 0 of 64 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100373, Zinc
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96123
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 64
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 64 samples exceeded the hardness adjusted criteria.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion. If no hardness data were available, a value of 100 mg/L was used.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds) at sample location WN (also called SG) at two sublocations: RD and RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100325
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: pH
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
3 of 66 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 3 of 66 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100325, pH
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96118
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 66
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Numeric data generated from 66 averages of pH had 3 exceedences.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The pH of all inland surface waters shall not be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.5 as a result of waste discharges.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the WN-RD1 (SG-RD1) station.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected approximately once a month from July 2005 to November 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: NPDES quality assurance.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100233
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Iron
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
3 of 32 samples exceeded the CRITERIA.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 3 of 32 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100233, Iron
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96110
 
Pollutant: Iron
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 32
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three of the 32 samples exceeded the criteria of 1,000 ug/L.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations are intended protect aquatic organisms from chronic exposures (expressed as 4-day average concentration) in freshwater. The evaluation guideline for iron is 1,000 ug/L to protect warm freshwater habitat.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from Rio Hondo Reach 2 (above Spreading Grounds) at sample location WN (also called SG) at two sublocations: RD and RD1.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected monthly from June 2006 through May of 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The Biology Department of the San Jose Creek Water Quality Laboratory is responsible for collecting samples from receiving water stations along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, Santa Clara River, and the Rio Hondo River. Data is collected for the Los Angeles Sanitation District NPDES permits. Some standard operating procedures for sampling were submitted, however no QA Project Plan was.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100324
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Sources: A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
41 of 105 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 41 of 105 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100324, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96117
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 105
Number of Exceedances: 41
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Numeric data generated from 105 averages of Dissolved Oxygen concentrations had 41 exceedences.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Dissolved Oxygen Water Quality Objective of all surface waters designated as Warm Fresh Water Aquatic Habitat shall not be depressed below 5 mg/l.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the WN-RD1 (SG-RD1) station.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected approximately once a month from July 2005 to November 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: NPDES quality assurance.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
100374
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2016)
Revision Status Original
Sources: A Source Unknown
TMDL Name: Los Angeles River Pathogens (15)
TMDL Project Code: 238
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA: 03/23/2012
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.3 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
16 of 35 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. 16 of 35 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

There is sufficient justification to place this waterbody/pollutant in the Being Addressed portion of the CWA 303(d) List because a TMDL has been completed and approved by USEPA, and is expected to result in attainment of the standard.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The Los Angeles River Bacteria TMDL was approved by USEPA on 03/23/2012.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100374, Indicator Bacteria
Region 4     
Rio Hondo Reach 3 (above Spreading Grounds)
 
LOE ID: 96108
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 35
Number of Exceedances: 16
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Sixteen of the thirty-five samples exceeded the E. coli objective.
Data Reference: Data for Various Pollutants in Various Water Bodies in Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, 2005-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The E. coli density shall not exceed 235/100 ml. Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected Whittier Narrows Station RSW-005 (Station R-D) and Whittier Narrows Station RSW-006 (Station RD-1)
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected weekly from June 2005 to 2006 and monthly from 2007 October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The samples were collected under the San Jose Creek Laboratory sample collection methods.
QAPP Information Reference(s):