Draft California 2024 Integrated Report (303(d) List/305(b) Report)

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	134208	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Diazinon
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Delta Diazinon and Chlorpyrifos Project
TMDL Project Code:	185
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	10/10/2007
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134208, Diazinon	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

4198

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

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

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	144991	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Mercury
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	Agricultural Return Flows \| Atmospheric Deposition \| Highway/Road/Bridge Runoff \| Industrial Point Sources \| Municipal Point Sources \| Natural Sources \| Resource Extraction \| Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers
TMDL Name:	Delta Methylmercury TMDL Project
TMDL Project Code:	128
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	10/20/2011
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2020/2022 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 144991, Mercury	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62583

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 28 grab samples exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Toxics Rule criteria to protect human health exposure to elemental mercury is 0.050 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected on a quarterly basis from June 2004-December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The laboratory is an operating section of OMI/Thames Water Stockton, Inc (OMI/TW). OMI/TW operates the Wastewater Division of the City of Stockton, Municipal Utilities Department. They submitted a Quality Assurance Manual, dated 03/02/2007.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 144991, Mercury	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

4201

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

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

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 144991, Mercury	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62585

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

All four samples were ND at reporting limits (0.2 ug/L), which is more than the CTR (0.050 ug/L).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule criterion to protect human health exposure to elemental mercury is 0.050 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:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected for NPDES permit No. CA 0079154, permit order No. R5-2007-0036. Please see, http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/centralvalley/board_decisions/adopted_orders/san_joaquin/r5-2007-0036.pdf

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 144991, Mercury	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62584

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 28 grab samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA National Recommended WQ Criteria (4-day avg) for dissolved mercury is 0.77 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected on a quarterly basis from June 2004-December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	134261	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134261, Aluminum	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62742

Pollutant:

Aluminum

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

All four samples exceeded the secondary MCL.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The secondary maximum contamination level (SMCL) or consumer acceptance level for aluminum is 200 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from stations R-6, which is on Grant Line Canal.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	134199	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Antimony
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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134199, Antimony	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62743

Pollutant:

Antimony

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the four samples exceeded the MCL.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The CA Department of Health Services maximum contamination level (MCL) thought to be protective of drinking water for antimony is 6 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	134201	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Boron
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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134201, Boron	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

79192

Pollutant:

Boron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Agricultural Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed data collected by the City of Tracy for Delta Waterways (southern portion) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the evaluation guideline values for Boron

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has established an agricultural water quality goal for Boron of 700 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality for Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Irrigation and Drainage Paper No. 29, Rev 1, Rome (1985)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Delta Waterways (southern portion) was collected at one monitoring site [R-006]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected annually, on four dates: 12/26/2007, 8/18/2008, 9/8/2009 and 8/3/2010

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

No QA information was provided with the data

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Sacramento Valley Water Quality Coalition.


DECISION ID	150360	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Bromoform
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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 150360, Bromoform	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

303602

Pollutant:

Bromoform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed STORET data for Delta Waterways (southern portion) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Bromoform.

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Bromoform criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 360 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B0D74831187)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-11-08 and 2011-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150360, Bromoform	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

303650

Pollutant:

Bromoform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Bromoform criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 4.3 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B0D74831187)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-11-08 and 2011-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150360, Bromoform	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62747

Pollutant:

Bromoform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the fifteen grab samples exceeded the objective of 4.3 ug/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Toxic Rule for sources of drinking water is 4.3 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected on a quarterly basis from June 2004-December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	134202	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134202, Cadmium	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62565

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the four samples exceeded the CTR.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

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.

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:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134202, Cadmium	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62564

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of the samples did not exceed the PHG. The reporting limits for three of the non-detect samples was greater than the PHG, therefore these data could not be used in this assessment.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

The Office of Environmental Hazard and Heath Assessment, Public Health Goal (PHG) for cadmium is 0.04 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Public Health Goal for Cadmium in Drinking Water

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	134205	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Chloride
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134205, Chloride	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62566

Pollutant:

Chloride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 4 samples exceeded the recommended level of 250 mg/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The secondary MCL recommended range for chloride is 250 mg/l, the upper range is 500 mg/l, and the short term range is 600 mg/l. The recommended range for chloride of 250 mg/L was used for the purpose of this assessment.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR Title 22 section 64449.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at station R-006.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected annually starting from 12/26/2007 to 8/3/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of a discharger self monitoring report for NPDES Permit# CA 0079154, Permit Order# R5-2007-0036.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	150361	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report 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 because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150361, Chlorodibromomethane	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

303621

Pollutant:

Chlorodibromomethane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Chlorodibromomethane criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.41 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B0D74831187)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-11-08 and 2011-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150361, Chlorodibromomethane	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

303668

Pollutant:

Chlorodibromomethane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Chlorodibromomethane criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 34 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B0D74831187)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-11-08 and 2011-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	134258	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134258, Chromium	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62567

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the four samples exceeded the MCL.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The CA Department of Health Services maximum contamination level (MCL) thought to be protective of drinking water for chromium, total is 50 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134258, Chromium	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62568

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the four samples exceeded the CTR.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

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:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	150363	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Dichlorobromomethane
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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 150363, Dichlorobromomethane	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

303641

Pollutant:

Dichlorobromomethane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed STORET data for Delta Waterways (southern portion) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Bromodichloromethane.

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Dichlorobromomethane criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 46 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B0D74831187)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-11-08 and 2011-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150363, Dichlorobromomethane	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62574

Pollutant:

Dichlorobromomethane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One of the 43 grab samples exceeded the objective of 0.56 ug/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Toxic Rule for sources of drinking water is 0.56 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected on a quarterly basis from June 2004-December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150363, Dichlorobromomethane	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

303677

Pollutant:

Dichlorobromomethane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed STORET data for Delta Waterways (southern portion) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Bromodichloromethane.

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Dichlorobromomethane criteria for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.56 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B0D74831187)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-11-08 and 2011-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	134215	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Endrin aldehyde
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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134215, Endrin aldehyde	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62576

Pollutant:

Endrin aldehyde

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 28 grab samples exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Toxic Rule for sources of drinking water is 0.76 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected on a quarterly basis from June 2004-December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	134219	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134219, Lead	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62579

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the four samples exceeded the CTR.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

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:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134219, Lead	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62578

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The values are greater than the reporting limits for all 4 samples. Therefore, there are 0 samples, 0 exceedances. in this assessment.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

The Office of Environmental Hazard and Heath Assessment, Public Health Goal (PHG) for lead is 0.2 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Public Health Goal for Lead in Drinking Water

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	134220	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134220, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62582

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 28 grab samples exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Toxic Rule for sources of drinking water is 0.019 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected on a quarterly basis from June 2004-December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	134226	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134226, Nickel	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62586

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The calculated hardness-dependent CTR values are greater than the reporting limits for all 4 samples. Therefore, there are 0 samples, 0 exceedances.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

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:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	134231	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134231, Selenium	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62603

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 4 sample results, there are 0 exceedances, but only 3 results that are usable. One sample result in ND at a Reporting Limit (10) that is greater than the CTR of 5.0.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

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.

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:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	134233	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Sulfates
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134233, Sulfates	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

79199

Pollutant:

Sulfates

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four water samples collected from the Delta Waterways (southern portion) by the City of Tracy were analyzed for Sulfates. None of the four samples exceeded the SMCL.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The secondary maximum contamination level (SMCL) or consumer acceptance level for sulfates is 0.25 mg/L [250 ug/L].

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from one station [R-006]

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected annually on 12/26/2007, 8/18/2008, 9/8/2009 and 8/3/2010

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	134234	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Temperature, water
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134234, Temperature, water	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

206795

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Fish Spawning

Number of Samples:

102

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed STORET data for Delta Waterways (southern portion) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 32 of 102 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Temperature.

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins; Fifth Edition. Revised May 2018 (with approved amendments)

Evaluation Guideline:

Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129).

Guideline Reference:

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B9D74911256)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2016-03-01

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134234, Temperature, water	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

206342

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Fish Spawning

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed STORET data for Delta Waterways (southern portion) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 38 of 96 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Temperature.

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129).

Guideline Reference:

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B9D75291280)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-15 and 2016-02-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134234, Temperature, water	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

206444

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129).

Guideline Reference:

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B9D75291280)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-15 and 2016-02-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134234, Temperature, water	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

206006

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

102

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129).

Guideline Reference:

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B9D74911256)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2016-03-01

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134234, Temperature, water	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62612

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Fish Migration

Number of Samples:

868

Number of Exceedances:

137

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Weekly monitoring data collected at three stations from 2004-2009 showed 137 out of 868 samples exceeding the evaluation guideline for temperature in this water body.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses. In determining compliance with the water quality objectives for temperature, appropriate averaging periods may be applied provided that beneficial uses will be fully protected (Central Valley Regional Board Basin Plan, Pg. III-8.00, Water Quality Objectives).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

In the absence of necessary data to interpret numeric water quality objectives, recent temperature monitoring data shall be compared to the temperature requirements of aquatic life in the water segment. In many cases, fisheries, particularly salmonids, represent the beneficial uses most sensitive to temperature. Information on current and historic conditions and distribution of sensitive beneficial uses (e.g., fishery resources) in the water segment is necessary, as well as recent temperature data reflective of conditions experienced by the most sensitive life stage of the aquatic life species. If temperature data from past (historic) periods corresponding to times when the beneficial use was fully supported are not available, information about presence/absence or abundance of sensitive aquatic life species shall be used to infer past (historic) temperature conditions if loss of habitat, diversions, toxic spills, and other factors are also considered. (SWRCB, 2004) Steelhead adults are migrating through the Bay-Delta and into the San Joaquin River July through March, and juveniles migrate downstream and rear in the Delta November through July (NMFS, 2009). The lethal temperature threshold for Steelhead adult migration and holding and juvenile growth and rearing is 24 degrees Celsius. (Carter, 2008).

Guideline Reference:

Effects of Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen/Total Dissolved Gas, Ammonia, and pH on Salmonids. Implications for California's North Coast TMDLs. California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Samples collected weekly from June 2004-December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

LABORATORY QUALITY ASSURANCE MANUAL (OMI/Thames Water Stockton, Inc)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134234, Temperature, water	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

206854

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Fish Migration

Number of Samples:

102

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129).

Guideline Reference:

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B9D74911256)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2016-03-01

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134234, Temperature, water	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

206468

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Fish Migration

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129).

Guideline Reference:

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B9D75291280)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-15 and 2016-02-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	134235	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Total Dissolved Solids
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134235, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

59402

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

604

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

There were 14 out of 604 samples that were above 500 mg/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Pollutants from The Discovery Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant, 2009-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

For Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), the secondary MCL recommended range is 500 mg/l, the upper range is 1000 mg/l, and the short term range is 1500 mg/l. The recommended range of 500 mg/L was used for the purpose of this assessment.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR Title 22 section 64449.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Six stations (R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, & R8) were sampled in the San Joaquin River in the Stockton Ship Channel, a portion of the Delta between Turner Cut and Stockton.

Temporal Representation:

Starting in 2004 through 2009, measurements were recorded weekly for the months of September, October, and November.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual submitted with data (OMI/Thames Water Stockton Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual).

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134235, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62628

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 4 samples were over 500 mg/L. However, it should be noted that one of the samples had a result of 500 mg/L.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The secondary MCLs for Total Dissolved Solids provide a range of values including a recommended level (500 mg/L), upper level (1000 mg/L) and a short-term level (1500 mg/L). The 'recommended' concentration of 500 mg/L was used as it is intended to be protective of all drinking water uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR Title 22 section 64449.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at station R-006.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected annually starting from 12/26/2007 to 8/3/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of a discharger self monitoring report for NPDES Permit# CA 0079154, Permit Order# R5-2007-0036.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	150364	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Total Trihalomethane (TTHM)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report 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 because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150364, Total Trihalomethane (TTHM)	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

303636

Pollutant:

Total Trihalomethane (TTHM)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed STORET data for Delta Waterways (southern portion) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total Trihalomethane (TTHM).

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for total trihalomethanes incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 80 ug/L (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B0D74831187)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-11-08 and 2011-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	134229	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Data for this waterbody has been considered; however, there is insufficient information to determine beneficial use support for the large and complex Delta subarea. Decisions regarding the Delta subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality in the described segment. Due to this change, new decisions for the Delta subareas will not be assessed for the 2024 cycle. Decisions regarding the beneficial use support of individual waterbodies within the Delta will be made during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review, RWQCB staff concludes that the listing decision will not change during the current cycle and the specific waterbody will be reassessed in future cycles. Assessments for Delta Subareas will be phased out of the Integrated Report during future cycles and these data will be reevaluated as part of localized assessments where data is more representative of water quality.

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 134229, pH	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

204334

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

102

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed STORET data for Delta Waterways (southern portion) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 6 of 102 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin: pH should not be lower than 6.5 or higher than 8.5.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B9D74911256)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2016-03-01

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134229, pH	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62601

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

853

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

There were 41 of the 853 samples that were greater than the maximum pH of 8.5 and one sample was less than the minimum of 6.5 (for a total of 42 exceedances), thought to be protective of freshwater habitat.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The pH shall not be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.5.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Three stations (R1, R2, R2A) were sampled along the southern portion of the Delta Waterway.

Temporal Representation:

Measurements were recorded weekly starting in June of 2004 through December of 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

According to the included OMI/Thames Water Stockton Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual, dissolved oxygen meters were checked by the Winkler dissolved oxygen method weekly. The method to determine data quality was not described but the QAP states "Dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity, and pH meters are standardized before use and their performance verified after measurements are made. The values, time and operator's I.D. are recorded on worksheets associated with the tests."

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134229, pH	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

203996

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

102

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin: pH should not be lower than 6.5 or higher than 8.5.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B9D74911256)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2016-03-01

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134229, pH	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

203944

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed STORET data for Delta Waterways (southern portion) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 96 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin: pH should not be lower than 6.5 or higher than 8.5.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B9D75291280)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-15 and 2016-02-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134229, pH	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

203911

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Non-Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin: pH should not be lower than 6.5 or higher than 8.5.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B9D75291280)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-15 and 2016-02-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134229, pH	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62602

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 36 monthly samples was outside the acceptable range for pH.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

pH levels should not be lower than 6.5 or higher than 8.5 (Basin Plan Objective).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at station R-006.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected annually starting from 12/26/2007 to 8/3/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of a discharger self monitoring report for NPDES Permit# CA 0079154, Permit Order# R5-2007-0036.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134229, pH	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

203812

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin: pH should not be lower than 6.5 or higher than 8.5.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B9D75291280)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-15 and 2016-02-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 134229, pH	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

204059

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Non-Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

102

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin: pH should not be lower than 6.5 or higher than 8.5.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B9D74911256)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-09-13 and 2016-03-01

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	150362	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Chloroform
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2037
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Five of 5 samples exceed the criteria for MUN and 0 of 5 samples exceed the criteria for COMM. 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. Five of 5 samples exceed the criteria for MUN and 0 of 5 samples exceed the criteria for COMM 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150362, Chloroform	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

303661

Pollutant:

Chloroform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria for the consumption of organisms is 2000 ug/l.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B0D74831187)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-11-08 and 2011-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 150362, Chloroform	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

303612

Pollutant:

Chloroform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for chloroform incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.08 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (CALWR_WQX-B0D74831187)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-11-08 and 2011-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

STORET

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.


DECISION ID	69470	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant. Two of two samples exceed the evaluation guideline for DDT in tissue. Zero of zero samples exceed the MUN water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Two of two samples exceed the evaluation guideline for DDT in tissue. Zero of zero samples exceed the MUN water quality objective. This exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69470, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

584

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two out of 2 samples exceeded. A total of 2 filet composite samples of largemouth bass were collected. Largemouth bass were collected in 1992-93. The guideline was exceeded in both samples of largemouth bass (TSMP, 2002).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Central Valley RWQCB Basin Plan: All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

100 ng/g - OEHHA Screening Value (Brodberg & Pollock, 1999).

Guideline Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

Spatial Representation:

One station along the San Joaquin River 1 1/2 miles upstream from the Mossdale launch ramp (Mossdale) was sampled.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected annually 1992-93.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Toxic Substances Monitoring Program 1992-93 Data Report.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69470, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62573

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The method detection limit for all samples was greater than the criteria; thus the data was not used.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The 4,4' DDT criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00022 ug/L (USEPA Nationally Recommended Criteria, 2006).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected on a quarterly basis from June 2004-December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	71496	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Electrical Conductivity
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	The decision has not changed. No new data were assessed for 2014. The Regional Board will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 71496, Electrical Conductivity	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

4199

Pollutant:

Electrical Conductivity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Agricultural Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

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

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	82913	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. The four sample results does not exceed the evaluation guidelines. 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. The four sample results does not exceed the evaluation guidelines, 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 82913, Arsenic	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62744

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the four samples exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. CA primary MCL is 10 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	82915	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. The four sample results do not exceed the evaluation guidelines. 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. The four sample results do not exceed the evaluation guidelines, 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 82915, Barium	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

79188

Pollutant:

Barium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Barium primary MCL for the protection of drinking water is 1,000 ug/L

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15. Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Delta Waterways (southern portion) was collected at one monitoring site [R-006]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected annually, on four dates: 12/26/2007, 8/18/2008, 9/8/2009 and 8/3/2010

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

No QA information was provided with the data

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Sacramento Valley Water Quality Coalition.


DECISION ID	82963	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. The four sample results do not exceed the evaluation guidelines. 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. The four sample results do not exceed the evaluation guidelines, 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 82963, Beryllium	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62745

Pollutant:

Beryllium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the four samples exceeded the MCL.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The CA Department of Health Services maximum contamination level (MCL) thought to be protective of drinking water for beryllium is 4 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	88855	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Bis(2ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the twenty-eight samples exceed the water quality criteria. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Zero of twenty-eight samples exceed the water quality 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 88855, Bis(2ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62746

Pollutant:

Bis(2ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 28 grab samples exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The CTR value for protection of human health (water and organisms) is 1.8 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected on a quarterly basis from June 2004-December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	83448	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. The four sample results do not exceed the evaluation guideline for the WARM beneficial use. 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. The four sample results do not exceed the evaluation guideline, 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 83448, Copper	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62569

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the four samples exceeded the CTR.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

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:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	89098	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the twenty-eight samples exceed the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Zero of the twenty-eight samples exceed the water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 89098, Dichloromethane	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62575

Pollutant:

Dichloromethane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 28 grab samples exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The maximum contamination level of thought to be protective of sources of drinking water is 5 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected on a quarterly basis from June 2004-December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	89185	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the four samples exceed the water quality 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 section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Zero of the four samples exceed the water quality criteria and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples are needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 89185, Fluoride	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

79190

Pollutant:

Fluoride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed data collected by the City of Tracy for Delta Waterways (southern portion) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: None of the four sample results exceed the water quality objective for Fluoride.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The primary Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for Fluoride to protect drinking water is 2 mg/L

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15. Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Delta Waterways (southern portion) was collected at one monitoring site [R-006]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected annually, on four dates: 12/26/2007, 8/18/2008, 9/8/2009 and 8/3/2010

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

No QA information was provided with the data

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Sacramento Valley Water Quality Coalition.


DECISION ID	89274	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 67 of the 610 samples exceed the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 67 of the 610 samples exceed the water quality 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 89274, Indicator Bacteria	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62577

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

610

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Sixty-seven of the 610 samples exceeded the fecal coliform objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

In waters designated for contact recreation (REC-1), the fecal coliform concentration shall not exceed 400/100ml.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from RSW-001 San Joaquin River at Bowman Rd, RSW-002 San Joaquin River at Garwood Bridge and RSW-002A San Joaquin Rive at Burns Cut.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected monthly December through April and quarterly May through November. The data was collected from June 2004 to December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples collected under NPDES Permit CA0079138. Provided lab QA manual for OMI/Thames Water Stockton Laboratory, 2007.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	99822	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Four of four samples exceed the water quality objective for dissolved iron for the protection of MUN. As part of the CVSALTS Program, Central Valley Water Board staff and stakeholders are evaluating potential Basin Plan amendments that include an option for assessing compliance with water quality objectives for aluminum, manganese, iron and several other constituents from filtered water samples and clarifying the compliance assessment time period when evaluating source water protection for municipal and domestic supply use. Consequently, because the exceedances are based on the total recoverable fraction and the filtered fraction is not available to assess as an annual average, staff has changed the 2012 listing recommendation to ¿Do Not List¿. During future Integrated Report cycles, staff will consider any new objectives and assessment methods to select an appropriate criterion and method for the assessment of iron and other Secondary MCLs. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient 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. Four of four samples exceed the water quality objective and this exceeds the allowable frequency of table 3.1. However, due to pending Basin Plan amendments the recommendation is to not list. 4. Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are 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 99822, Iron	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

79194

Pollutant:

Iron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

All four samples were analyzed for total recoverable iron and all four samples exceeded the water quality objective for dissolved iron. However, the available total recoverable fraction data are overly conservative for using the dissolved iron objective to identify impairment, and filtered-fraction (dissolved concentration) data are not available.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Table III-1 of the Basin Plan indicates that the water quality objective for dissolved iron applicable to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which includes Delta Waterways (southern portion), is 0.3 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from station R-006.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected annually on 12/26/2007, 8/18/2008, 9/8/2009 and 8/3/2010

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	93486	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Four of four samples exceed the water quality objective for dissolved manganese for the protection of MUN. As part of the CVSALTS Program, Central Valley Water Board staff and stakeholders are evaluating potential Basin Plan amendments that include an option for assessing compliance with water quality objectives for aluminum, manganese, iron and several other constituents from filtered water samples and clarifying the compliance assessment time period when evaluating source water protection for municipal and domestic supply use. Consequently, because the exceedances are based on the total recoverable fraction and the filtered fraction is not available to assess as an annual average, staff has changed the 2012 listing recommendation to ¿Do Not List¿. During future Integrated Report cycles, staff will consider any new objectives and assessment methods to select an appropriate criterion and method for the assessment of iron and other Secondary MCLs. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient 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. Four of four samples exceed the water quality objective, and this exceeds the allowable frequency of table 3.1. However, due to pending Basin Plan amendments the recommendation is to not list 4. Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are 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 93486, Manganese	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

79197

Pollutant:

Manganese

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four water samples collected from the Delta Waterways (southern portion) by the City of Tracy were analyzed for total recoverable manganese. All four samples exceeded the water quality objective for dissolved manganese. However, the available total recoverable fraction data are overly conservative for using the dissolved manganese objective to identify impairment, and filtered-fraction (dissolved concentration) data are not available.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Table III-1 of the Basin Plan indicates that the water quality objective for dissolved manganese applicable to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which includes Delta Waterways (southern portion), is 0.05 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from one stations [R-006]

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from the Delta Waterways (southern portion) on 12/26/2007, 8/18/2008, 9/8/2009 and 8/3/2010

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	83230	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 617 samples exceed the water quality objective for the MUN beneficial use. 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. None of 617 samples exceeded the water quality objective for MUN 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 83230, Nitrate	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62587

Pollutant:

Nitrate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

613

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of 613 samples collected at three sampling sites exceeded the water quality objective for nitrate as nitrate. Data were reported as nitrate as nitrogen and converted before compared with the objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin: At a minimum, water designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The MCL for nitrate (as NO3) is 45 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at sites R1, R2, and R2a.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected weekly from June 2004 to December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of a discharger self monitoring report for NPDES Permit# CA0079138, WDR Orders# R5-2002-0083 and R5-2008-0154.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 83230, Nitrate	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62588

Pollutant:

Nitrate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of four samples collected at sampling sites exceeded the water quality objective for nitrate as nitrate. Data were reported as nitrate as nitrogen and converted before compared with the objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at site R-006.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected annual starting from 12/26/2007 to 8/3/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of a discharger self monitoring report for NPDES Permit# CA 0079154, Permit Order# R5-2007-0036.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 83230, Nitrate	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62589

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, Nitrate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of four samples collected at sampling sites exceeded the water quality objective for nitrate.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at site R-006.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected annually starting from 12/26/2007 to 8/3/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of a discharger self monitoring report for NPDES Permit# CA 0079154, Permit Order# R5-2007-0036.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	93285	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of 374 samples exceed the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations for MUN. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Zero of 374 samples exceed the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations for MUN 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 93285, Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62590

Pollutant:

Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

370

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of 370 samples collected at the sampling location exceeded the objective for nitrate + nitrite (as N).

Data Reference:

Data for Nutrients in Region 5, Jan. 1975 - Jan. 2007.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at station C7 San Joaquin River @ Mossdale Bridge.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 1975 to 1995.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of a long term monitoring of water quality. No other description of the study were provided. A modified method comparable to other standard methods was used to measure results from 1996 to 2004.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93285, Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

79200

Pollutant:

Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of four samples collected from the Delta Waterways (southern portion) by the City of Tracy exceeded the objective for nitrate + nitrite (as N).

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at one station [R-006]

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007, 8/18/2008, 9/8/2009 and 8/3/2010

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	88724	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of the 604 samples exceed the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of the 604 samples exceed the water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 88724, Nitrogen, Nitrite	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62591

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, Nitrite

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

604

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of 604 samples collected at three sites exceeded the objective for nitrite.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at sites R1, R2, and R2a.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from June 2004 to December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of a discharger self monitoring report for NPDES Permit# CA0079138, WDR Orders# R5-2002-0083 and R5-2008-0154.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	93560	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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, one line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three of 448 water sample results exceed the calculated the 30-day average, chronic concentration criterion for total ammonia in freshwater where salmonids and fish early life stages are present. 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. Three of 448 water sample results exceed the calculated the 30-day average, chronic concentration criterion for total ammonia in freshwater where salmonids and fish early life stages are present, and this sample size is sufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. 4. Pursuant to Section 3.1 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 this water body and pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is sufficient 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 93560, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62592

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Fish Spawning

Number of Samples:

436

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

3 of the 436 samples exceed the water USEPA Temperature and pH-Dependent values of the CCC (Chronic Criterion) for Fish Early Life Stages Present for ammonia.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin River Basin: waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia (USEPA 1999): Where salmonids and fish early life stages are present, the 30-day average concentration (criterion continuous concentration or CCC) of total ammonia (as mg N/L) in freshwater are not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average. The CCC values are based on pH, temperature, and the presence of early life stages of fish. The CCC formula is found on p.83 and the table of CCC values are found on p.87.

Guideline Reference:

1999 Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at sites R1, R2, and R2a on the San Joaquin River.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected weekly from June 2004 to December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of a discharger self monitoring report for NPDES Permit# CA0079138, WDR Orders# R5-2002-0083 and R5-2008-0154.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93560, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62593

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Fish Spawning

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of twelve 30-day averages exceeded the evaluation guideline for total ammonia as N. Ammonia samples that did not have corresponding pH and temperature data were not used to calculate averages.

Data Reference:

Data for Nutrients in Region 5, Jan. 1975 - Jan. 2007.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA recommended freshwater aquatic life ambient water quality criteria for ammonia is based on pH, temperature, and the presence of early life stages of fish. The continuous concentration used is based on a 30-day average.

Guideline Reference:

1999 Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at station C10A San Joaquin River near Vernalis @ SJR Club.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 2005 to 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of a long term monitoring of water quality. No other descriptions of the study were provided.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	88802	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Oxygen, Dissolved
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. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 5 of the 228 samples exceed the water quality objective for MIGR, and 42 of the 463 samples exceed the water quality objective for WARM. 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. 5 of the 228 samples exceed the water quality objective for MIGR, and 42 of the 463 samples exceed the water quality objective for WARM 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 88802, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62599

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

463

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

42 of the 463 samples were lower than the minimum allowable dissolved oxygen concentration of 5.0 mg/l thought to be protective of freshwater habitat.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Within the legal boundaries of the Delta for the San Joaquin River between Turner Cut and Stockton, dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 5.0 milligrams per liter (mg/L) for December 1 through August 30.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Three stations (R1, R2, R2A) were sampled along the southern portion of the Delta Waterway.

Temporal Representation:

Starting in 2004 through 2009, measurements were recorded weekly for the months of May through August, and monthly for the months of December through April.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 88802, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62600

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Fish Migration

Number of Samples:

228

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Five of the 228 samples were lower than the minimum allowable dissolved oxygen concentration of 6.0 mg/l thought to be protective of salmonid during their fish migration through the Delta.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Within the legal boundaries of the Delta for the San Joaquin River between Turner Cut and Stockton, dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 6.0 milligrams per liter (mg/L) for September 1 through November 30.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Three stations (R1, R2, R2A) were sampled along the southern portion of the Delta Waterway.

Temporal Representation:

Starting in 2004 through 2009, measurements were recorded weekly for the months of September, October, and November.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	83504	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. The sample results were not assessed because, after the laboratory method detection limit results were organic carbon-normalized, the results was above the evaluation guideline and, therefore the result could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy. 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. The sample results were not assessed because, after the laboratory method detection limit result was organic carbon-normalized, the results was above the evaluation guideline and, therefore the result could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy. 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 83504, Silver	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62609

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The calculated hardness-dependent CTR values are greater than the reporting limits for all 4 samples. Therefore, there are 0 samples, 0 exceedances.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

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.

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:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	88803	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Specific Conductivity
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. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 15 of the 648 samples exceed 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. 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. 15 of the 648 samples exceed the criteria 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 88803, Specific Conductivity	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62610

Pollutant:

Specific Conductivity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

612

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

There were 15 of the 612 samples that were above 900 uS/cm.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The secondary MCLs for electrical conductivity provide a range of values including a recommended level (900 uS/cm), upper level (1600 uS/cm) and a short-term level (2200 uS/cm). The 'recommended' level of 900 uS/cm was used as it is intended to be protective of all drinking water uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR Title 22 section 64449.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Three stations (R1, R2, R2A) were sampled along the southern portion of the Delta Waterway.

Temporal Representation:

Starting in 2004 through 2009, measurements were recorded weekly for the months of May through August, and monthly for the months of December through April.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 88803, Specific Conductivity	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62611

Pollutant:

Specific Conductivity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 36 samples exceeded the recommended level of 900 uS/cm, but it should be noted that one sample had a result of 900 uS/cm.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The secondary MCLs for electrical conductivity provide a range of values including a 'recommended' level (900 uS/cm), upper level (1600 uS/cm) and a short-term level (2200 uS/cm). The 'recommended' concentration of 900 uS/cm was used as it is intended to be protective of all drinking water uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR Title 22 section 64449.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at station R-001.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected annually starting from 12/26/2007 to 8/3/2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected as part of a discharger self monitoring report for NPDES Permit# CA 0079154, Permit Order# R5-2007-0036.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	83333	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the 28 samples exceed the water quality objective for the MUN beneficial use. 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. None of 28 samples exceeded the water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 83333, Tetrachloroethylene/PCE	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62624

Pollutant:

Tetrachloroethylene/PCE

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 28 grab samples exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

CTR Criterion for Human Health Protection, Sources of Drinking Water (water and fish consumption) value of 0.8 ug/L to assess the data.

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 collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected on a quarterly basis from June 2004-December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	83334	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. The four sample results do not exceed the water quallity objective for the MUN beneficial use. 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. The four sample results do not exceed the water quality objective, and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 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:	The sample was not assessed because, after the laboratory method detection limit result was organic carbon-normalized, the result was above the evaluation guideline and, therefore the result could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.

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 83334, Thallium	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62625

Pollutant:

Thallium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the four samples exceeded the MCL.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The CA Department of Health Services maximum contamination level (MCL) thought to be protective of drinking water for thallium is 2 ug/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	89188	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the zero samples exceed the water quality criteria for MUN, and zero of the zero samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Zero of the zero samples exceed the water quality criteria for MUN, and zero of the zero samples exceed the evaluation guideline for WARM and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples are needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 89188, Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62627

Pollutant:

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

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The method detection limit for all samples was greater than the criteria; thus the data was not used.The 4,4' DDT criterion is applicable to Total DDT. Total DDT is the sum of 4,4- and 2,4-isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The DDT criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00059 ug/L (California Toxics Rule).

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 collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected on a quarterly basis from August 2004-December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 89188, Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD)	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62626

Pollutant:

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

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The reporting limit for all samples exceeded the evaluation guideline and therefore were not used.The 4,4' DDT criterion is applicable to Total DDT. Total DDT is the sum of 4,4- and 2,4-isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

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:

California Toxics Rule (USEPA), 4-day average is 0.001 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:

Samples collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected on a quarterly basis from August 2004-December 2009

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan


DECISION ID	89275	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the twenty-eight samples exceed the water quality criteria. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Zero of the twenty-eight samples exceed the water quality 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 89275, Trichloroethylene/TCE	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62629

Pollutant:

Trichloroethylene/TCE

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 28 grab samples exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

CTR Criterion for Human Health Protection, Sources of Drinking Water (water and fish consumption) value of 0.8 ug/L to assess the data.

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 collected at three sites: RW1-Lat.37.863972 Lon. -121.323331, RW2- Lat. 37.928675 Lon. -121.327847, and RW2a- Lat. 37.941939 Lon. -121.345875.

Temporal Representation:

Grab samples were collected on a quarterly basis from June 2004-December 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	88883	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of the 607 samples exceed the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of the 607 samples exceed the water quality 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 88883, Turbidity	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62636

Pollutant:

Turbidity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

607

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical monitoring (conventional pollutants only)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 607 samples were greater than the maximum of 150 NTU.

Data Reference:

Data for Conventional Pollutants in the City of Stockton, 2005 - 2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

For Delta waters, the general objectives for turbidity apply subject to the following: except for periods of storm runoff, the turbidity of Delta waters shall not exceed 150 NTUs.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Three stations (R1, R2, R2A) were sampled along the southern portion of the Delta Waterway.

Temporal Representation:

Starting in 2004 through 2009, measurements were recorded weekly for the months of May through November, and monthly for the months of December through April.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	83552	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

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. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. The four sample results do not exceed the evaluation guideline for the WARM beneficial use. 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. The four sample results do not exceed the evaluation guideline, 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 83552, Zinc	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

62637

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the four samples exceeded the CTR.

Data Reference:

Data for Metals and Nutrients for the City of Tracy, 2007-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Waters shall not contain chemical constituents in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region, Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins. 4th ed

Evaluation Guideline:

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:

Samples were collected from stations R-6.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on 12/26/2007 and in the summer months of 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	70091	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Group A Pesticides
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:	303(d) listing decisions made prior to 2006 were not held in an assessment database. The Regional Boards will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70091, Group A Pesticides	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

4200

Pollutant:

Group A Pesticides

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

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

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Unspecified

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Unspecified

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	71812	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Invasive Species
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollution

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement in Category 4c as impaired by pollution under section 3.10 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.10 one line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. There have been numerous studies since the late 1960's showing sharp declines in phytoplankton biomass and in native species, such as the delta smelt, which has declined ten-fold over the last 20 years. Non-native species are believed to be responsible for this alteration in the Delta food web and extirpating native species. 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 in Category 4c as impaired by pollution. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. There are numerous studies since the late 1960's. 2. Baseline data is from data acquired from these earlier studies. 3. Trends were determined using statistical analyses on graphs and tables. 4. Summer chlorophyll-a decreased markedly after invasion of the non-native Asian clam. Phytoplankton is a significant source during the spring and summer for many species in the Delta. 5. Phytoplankton biomass has declined over the past few decades, affecting food biomass availability for higher tropic levels. Some non-native species compete with zooplankton for food, or alter species composition of the food web. In areas where non-natives are abundant, native fishes are rare or absent. 6. It cannot be determined if the trend in water quality is expected to meet water standards by the next listing cycle. 7. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 71812, Invasive Species	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

583

Pollutant:

Invasive Species

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The Asian clam was the species assessed in support of this listing. Thousands of chlorophyll-a measurements have been made in the Delta since the late 1960s and 55-93% of these measurements, depending on the year, are below 10 ug/L. Growth rates of some primary consumers are closely tied to phytoplankton availability below about 10ug/L. There is a statistically significant downward trend of phytoplankton from 1975-1995 (Jassby et al., 2003). In 1986 the non-native Asian clam invaded Suisun Bay. The Asian clam is a consumer of phytoplankton, changing phytoplankton dynamics in Suisun Bay and the western Delta. Summer chlorophyll decreased markedly after the Asian clam invaded and phytoplankton biomass has declined over the past few decades, affecting food biomass availability for higher tropic levels of the Delta. Some non-native species compete with zooplankton for food, or alter species composition of the food web, affecting native species survival. Recent studies in the central Delta show that introduced fishes dominate (USFWS, 2004. Five-Year Review of Recovery Plan for Delta Smelt. Federal Register 68(148):45270-45271). In areas where non-natives are abundant, native fishes are rare or absent. Over the last 20 years, the native delta smelt population has taken a ten-fold decline in numbers, due in part by non-native species predation and lack of adequate food supply (USFWS, 2004).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. Compliance with this objective will be determined by analyses of indicator organisms, species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, and biotoxicity tests of appropriate duration or other methods as specified by the Regional Water Board (Central Valley Regional Board Basin Plan, Page III-8.00, Water Quality Objectives.)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta extends from Chipps Island to include leveed and flooded islands; river channels; sloughs; and tidal marshes. Stations were distributed throughout the Delta for sampling by the Dept. of Water Resources to assess water quality, some since the late 1960's.

Temporal Representation:

Numerous studies since the late 1960s.

Environmental Conditions:

Changes in relative diversity and abundance of native species may also be driven by habitat alteration, flow changes, or hydromodification.

QAPP Information:

Peer Reviewed Journal Article and Reports.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 71812, Invasive Species	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

582

Pollutant:

Invasive Species

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The species assessed in support of this listing are: fathead minnow, bigscale logperch, catfish, carp, and brook trout. American shad were planted in the Sacramento River in 1871, and by 1879 a commercial fishery had developed. The next successful introductions, in 1872, were carp and brook trout. In 1874, tank cars brought in four species of catfish and two species of black bass. The striped bass became one of the most successful introductions. It became one of the most abundant fish species in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta following the planting of a total of 432 fish in 1879 and 1882. The bigscale logperch was introduced into the Central Valley when ponds overflowed during a wet year at Beale Air Force Base. In the Central Valley, the few streams that are now dominated by fathead minnows were probably originally dominated by California roach (Moyle, P.B. 1976).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. Compliance with this objective will be determined by analyses of indicator organisms, species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, and biotoxicity tests of appropriate duration or other methods as specified by the Regional Water Board. Taken from Region 5 Basin Plan, Page III-8.00, Water Quality Objectives.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta extends from Chipps Island to include leveed and flooded islands, river channels, sloughs, and tidal marshes.

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

Changes in relative diversity and abundance of native species may also be driven by habitat alteration, flow changes, or hydromodification.

QAPP Information:

Peer Reviewed Journal Article and Reports.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	70678	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

Pollutant:	Toxicity
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	No new data or information was available during the 2014 Integrated Report cycle to reassess the beneficial use support rating for this water body segment-pollutant.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 70678, Toxicity	Region 5
Delta Waterways (southern portion)

LOE ID:

4202

Pollutant:

Unknown Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Not Specified

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

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

Data Reference: