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

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum total Chlordane concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Big Bear Lake was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Big Bear Lake_BOG - 801PBB131]. Samples were collected from 3 locations. Individual sample locations consisted of an area within a given waterbody from which fish tissue samples were collected. The number of sample locations per waterbody was based on the overall size of the waterbody (SWAMP, 2010). Specifics of individual sampling locations can be found in the supplemental report entitled "Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008" (SWAMP, 2008).

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Samples were collected, processed, and analyzed in accordance with the methods described in Quality Assurance Project Plan "Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs." (SWAMP, 2008).

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132494, Chlordane	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81234

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Chlordane, Total. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009). Total chlordane was calculated as the sum of the following chlordane isomers: cis- and trans-chlordane, cis- and trans-nonachlor, and oxychlordane.

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for total chlordane in fish tissue is 3.9 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132494, Chlordane	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81232

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132494, Chlordane	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238258

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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 SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 1 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chlordane. Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite). Of these, 1 species (Common Carp) exceeded the water quality threshold.

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Toxic substances shall not be discharged at levels that will bioaccumulate in aquatic resources to level which are harmful to human health. The concentrations of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2016-06-21 and 2016-06-21. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132494, Chlordane	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238370

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chlordane. Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132494, Chlordane	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238398

Pollutant:

Chlordane

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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	149242	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
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 removal from the CWA section 303(d) List under section 4.5 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant. Three of the six fish fillet samples exceed the COMM Total DDT guideline and no fish fillet samples exceed the COLD/WARM Total DDT guideline. 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. Three of the six fish fillet samples exceed the COMM Total DDT guideline and no fish fillet samples exceed the COLD/WARM Total DDT guideline and 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 149242, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238609

Pollutant:

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

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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 SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 1 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD). Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite). Of these, 1 species (Common Carp) exceeded the water quality threshold.

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for total DDT in fish tissue is 15 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 149242, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238621

Pollutant:

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

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD). Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum total DDT concentration of 1000 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 149242, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238610

Pollutant:

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

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total DDT (sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD). Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 149242, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81260

Pollutant:

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

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for DDT, Total. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009). Total DDT was calculated as the sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD.

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149242, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81262

Pollutant:

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

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for DDT, Total. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009). Total DDT was calculated as the sum of 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers of DDT, DDE, and DDD.

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149242, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81261

Pollutant:

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

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments


DECISION ID	153006	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Mercury
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)(2018)
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 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. LOE 7765 is replaced with LOE 307719. LOE 307719 is a reassessment of the same data following the statewide mercury objectives adopted in 2017. LOEs 81254 and 31111 are replaced with LOE 307749. LOE 307749 is a reassessment of the same data following the statewide mercury objectives adopted in 2017. LOE 759 is replaced with LOE 307711. LOE 307711 is a reassessment of the same data following the statewide mercury objectives adopted in 2017. Data from LOEs 7766, 21174, and 21151 were unable to be reassessed following the statewide mercury objectives as fish lengths were not reported for this LOE. Twenty (20) lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant. COMM beneficial use (sport fish objective): Fish used in the COMM assessment are limited to lengths that are within Calif. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife legal size limits applicable to this waterbody. LOE 307716: 1 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 6 trophic level 4 fish (CDFW legal size limit). LOE 238614: 0 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 25 trophic level 4 fish (CDFW legal size limit). LOE 307719: 1 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 5 trophic level 4 fish (CDFW legal size limit). LOE 307749: 1 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 5 trophic level 3 fish (CDFW legal size limit). LOE 307735: 0 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 10 trophic level 3 fish (CDFW legal size limit). LOE 307747: 1 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 18 trophic level 4 fish. WILD beneficial use (sport fish objective): Fish used in the WILD assessment are limited to lengths that are within Calif. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife legal size limits applicable to this waterbody. LOE 307711: 1 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 6 trophic level 4 fish (CDFW legal size limit). LOE 238605: 0 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 25 trophic level 4 fish (CDFW legal size limit). LOE 307724: 1 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 5 trophic level 4 fish (CDFW legal size limit). LOE 307730: 0 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 10 trophic level 3 fish (CDFW legal size limit). LOE 307775: 1 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 5 trophic level 3 fish (CDFW legal size limit). LOE 307731: 1 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 18 trophic level 4 fish. WILD beneficial use (prey fish objective): LOE 238393: 0 of 1 samples exceed the mercury objective and consist of 30 trophic level 3 and 4 fish. LOEs 307739, 307740, and 307718 are not included in the assessment due to quantitation issues associated with the LOE data. COLD beneficial use: Sediment - Zero (0) of twenty-two (22) sediment samples exceed the sediment mercury guideline. Water - Seven (7) of twenty (20) water samples exceed the water mercury criterion. 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. CDFW legal size limit fish fillet tissue samples were compared with the sport fish objective and 2 of 3 samples exceed for WILD beneficial use and 2 of 3 samples exceed for the COMM beneficial use. The samples consist of trophic level 4 fish and are from a minimum of 2 annual averages and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Seven (7) of twenty (20) water samples exceed the Cold Freshwater Habitat beneficial use criterion. 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:	Decision written by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:	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. CDFW legal size limit fish fillet tissue samples were compared with the sport fish objective and 2 of 3 samples exceed for WILD beneficial use and 2 of 3 samples exceed for the COMM beneficial use. The samples consist of trophic level 4 fish and are from a minimum of 2 annual averages and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Seven (7) of twenty (20) water samples exceed the Cold Freshwater Habitat beneficial use criterion. 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.

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, SWRCB 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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

21173

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 10 samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Sediment Quality Guidelines in dry weight: mercury: 1.06 ppm.

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 10 stations: Dam - TMDL1, Gilner Point - TMDL2, Midlake Middle - TMDL6, Standfield Middle - TMDL 9, Grout Bay - TMDL3, Metcalf Bay - TMDL4, Midlake North - TMDL5, Midlake South - TMDL7, Stanfield North - TMDL 8, Stanfield South - TMDL10.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

307747

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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 BBMWD and TSMP 1992-2001 data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury. This LOE contains data only for trophic level 4 fish. The concentration of Mercury in fish collected within the same calendar year, for the same trophic level were averaged into a single sample for comparison with the objective. A total of 18 fish were aggregated into 1 annual averages, which consisted of 2 fish species (2 composite(s) of Largemouth Bass each composed of 6 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of Largemouth Bass each composed of 3 fish per composite). Of these annual averages, 1 average(s), (Year(s): 2000) exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

Toxic Substances Monitoring Program data for years 1992-2002 and Coastal Fish Contamination Program for years 1 and 2. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

The Statewide Sport Fish Water Quality Objective for the protection of the Commercial and Sport Fishing beneficial comes from the Statewide Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California, and is 0.2 mg/Kg wet weight skinless fillet samples of trophic level 3, or trophic level 4 fish (whichever is highest in the water body) over a one year averaging period. Trophic levels of applicable fish are defined in, but not limited to those in Attachment C of the Final Regulatory Language document (Appendix A) of State Water Resources Control Board Resolution No. 2017-0027.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): RBT#1-Muscle, RBT#2-Muscle, RBT#3-Muscle, RBT#4-Muscle, 801.71.07, 801.71.10, 801.71.12 (Big Bear Lake).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2000-07-10 and 2000-07-10. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance is deemed acceptable because the data was collected by the Department of Fish and Game under the auspices of their quality assurance plans. And Toxic Substances Monitoring Program 1992-93 and 1994-95 Data Reports. Environmental Chemistry Quality Assurance and Data Report for the Toxic Substances Monitoring Program, 1996-2000. Department of Fish and Game. Environmental Chemistry Quality Assurance and Data Report for the Toxic Substances Monitoring Program, 2001-2002. Department of Fish and Game. Data Collected from: SWRCB. 1995. Toxic Substances Monitoring Program 1992-93 Data Report. SWRCB. 1997. Toxic Substances Monitoring Program 1994-95 Data Report.

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238614

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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 SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury. This LOE contains data only for trophic level 4 fish. The concentration of Mercury in fish collected within the same calendar year, for the same trophic level were averaged into a single sample for comparison with the objective. A total of 25 fish were aggregated into 1 annual averages, which consisted of 2 fish species (11 composite(s) of Smallmouth Bass each composed of 1 fish per composite, 14 composite(s) of Largemouth Bass each composed of 1 fish per composite). This LOE does not contain data from fish who's average length was outside of the legal size limits as described by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fishing Regulations.

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

307775

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury. This LOE contains data only for trophic level 3 fish. The concentration of Mercury in fish collected within the same calendar year, for the same trophic level were averaged into a single sample for comparison with the objective. A total of 5 fish were aggregated into 1 annual averages, which consisted of 1 fish species (1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 5 fish per composite). Of these annual averages, 1 average(s), (Year(s): 2007) exceeded the objective.This LOE does not contain data from fish who's average length was outside of the legal size limits as described by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fishing Regulations.

Data Reference:

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

The Statewide Sport Fish Water Quality Objective for the protection of Wildlife Habitat comes from the Statewide Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California, and is 0.2 mg/Kg wet weight skinless fillet samples of trophic level 3, or trophic level 4 fish (whichever is highest in the water body) over a one year averaging period. If trophic level 3 fish are used in the assessment then the Prey Fish Water Quality Objective must also be used to determine that the Sport Fish Objective is being met. Trophic levels of applicable fish are defined in, but not limited to those in Attachment C of the Final Regulatory Language document (Appendix A) of State Water Resources Control Board Resolution No. 2017-0027.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2007-08-20 and 2007-08-20. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Program Plans, Quality Assurance Project Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures for the SWAMP program

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

307719

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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 BBMWD data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury. This LOE contains data only for trophic level 4 fish. The concentration of Mercury in fish collected within the same calendar year, for the same trophic level were averaged into a single sample for comparison with the objective. A total of 5 fish were aggregated into 1 annual averages, which consisted of 1 fish species (5 composite(s) of Largemouth Bass each composed of 1 fish per composite). Of these annual averages, 1 average(s), (Year(s): 2003) exceeded the objective.This LOE does not contain data from fish who's average length was outside of the legal size limits as described by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fishing Regulations.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): LMB#1, LMB#2, LMB#3, LMB#4, LMB#5 (Big Bear Lake).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2003-05-02 and 2003-05-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance is deemed acceptable because the data was collected by the Department of Fish and Game under the auspices of their quality assurance plans.

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

307740

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Waterboard staff assessed BBMWD and TSMP 1992-2001 data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: Zero of Zero samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury. Although data was collected for 1 fish species (4 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 1 fish per composite), all 4 sample(s) had to be thrown out due to quantitation issues.

Data Reference:

Toxic Substances Monitoring Program data for years 1992-2002 and Coastal Fish Contamination Program for years 1 and 2. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

The Statewide Prey Fish Water Quality Objective for the protection of Wildlife Habitat comes from the Statewide Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California, and is 0.05 mg/Kg wet weight whole fish samples of any fish species between 50 to 150 mm in total length collected between February 1 and July 31. (SWRCB Resolution No. 2017-0027)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): RBT#1-Muscle, RBT#2-Muscle, RBT#3-Muscle, RBT#4-Muscle, 801.71.07, 801.71.10, 801.71.12 (Big Bear Lake).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2000-11-08 and 2000-11-08. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

307735

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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 BBMWD and TSMP 1992-2001 data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury. This LOE contains data only for trophic level 3 fish. The concentration of Mercury in fish collected within the same calendar year, for the same trophic level were averaged into a single sample for comparison with the objective. A total of 10 fish were aggregated into 1 annual averages, which consisted of 2 fish species (1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 6 fish per composite, 4 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 1 fish per composite). This LOE does not contain data from fish who's average length was outside of the legal size limits as described by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fishing Regulations.

Data Reference:

Toxic Substances Monitoring Program data for years 1992-2002 and Coastal Fish Contamination Program for years 1 and 2. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): RBT#1-Muscle, RBT#2-Muscle, RBT#3-Muscle, RBT#4-Muscle, 801.71.07, 801.71.10, 801.71.12 (Big Bear Lake).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2000-07-10 and 2000-11-08. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

307731

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Toxic Substances Monitoring Program data for years 1992-2002 and Coastal Fish Contamination Program for years 1 and 2. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): RBT#1-Muscle, RBT#2-Muscle, RBT#3-Muscle, RBT#4-Muscle, 801.71.07, 801.71.10, 801.71.12 (Big Bear Lake).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

307716

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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 TSMP 1992-2001a data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury. This LOE contains data only for trophic level 4 fish. The concentration of Mercury in fish collected within the same calendar year, for the same trophic level were averaged into a single sample for comparison with the objective. A total of 6 fish were aggregated into 1 annual averages, which consisted of 1 fish species (1 composite(s) of Largemouth Bass each composed of 6 fish per composite). Of these annual averages, 1 average(s), (Year(s): 2001) exceeded the objective.This LOE does not contain data from fish who's average length was outside of the legal size limits as described by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fishing Regulations.

Data Reference:

Toxic Substances Monitoring Program data for years 1992-2002 and Coastal Fish Contamination Program for years 1 and 2. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801.71.07, 801.71.10, 801.71.12 (Big Bear Lake).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this line of evidence were collected between 1992-06-05 and 2001-07-10. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Toxic Substances Monitoring Program 1992-93 and 1994-95 Data Reports. Environmental Chemistry Quality Assurance and Data Report for the Toxic Substances Monitoring Program, 1996-2000. Department of Fish and Game. Environmental Chemistry Quality Assurance and Data Report for the Toxic Substances Monitoring Program, 2001-2002. Department of Fish and Game. Data Collected from: SWRCB. 1995. Toxic Substances Monitoring Program 1992-93 Data Report. SWRCB. 1997. Toxic Substances Monitoring Program 1994-95 Data Report.

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238605

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

307724

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): LMB#1, LMB#2, LMB#3, LMB#4, LMB#5 (Big Bear Lake).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance is deemed acceptable because the data was collected by the Department of Fish and Game under the auspices of their quality assurance plans.

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

307749

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Program Plans, Quality Assurance Project Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures for the SWAMP program

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238393

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury. All fish collected between February and July of the same calendar year with a reported length of 50-150 mm were averaged into a single sample, independent of species of trophic level, for comparison with the objective. This LOE consists of a total of 30 fish, which were aggregated into 1 annual averages, consisting of 2 fish species (2 composite(s) of Sculpin each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Redear Sunfish each composed of 10 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

307739

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Waterboard staff assessed BBMWD and TSMP 1992-2001 data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: Zero of Zero samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury. Although data was collected for 2 fish species (1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 6 fish per composite, 4 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 1 fish per composite), all 4 sample(s) had to be thrown out due to quantitation issues.

Data Reference:

Toxic Substances Monitoring Program data for years 1992-2002 and Coastal Fish Contamination Program for years 1 and 2. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): RBT#1-Muscle, RBT#2-Muscle, RBT#3-Muscle, RBT#4-Muscle, 801.71.07, 801.71.10, 801.71.12 (Big Bear Lake).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

307730

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Toxic Substances Monitoring Program data for years 1992-2002 and Coastal Fish Contamination Program for years 1 and 2. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): RBT#1-Muscle, RBT#2-Muscle, RBT#3-Muscle, RBT#4-Muscle, 801.71.07, 801.71.10, 801.71.12 (Big Bear Lake).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

307711

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Toxic Substances Monitoring Program data for years 1992-2002 and Coastal Fish Contamination Program for years 1 and 2. State Water Resources Control Board

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801.71.07, 801.71.10, 801.71.12 (Big Bear Lake).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

9143

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 10 samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Sediment Quality Guidelines in dry weight: mercury: 1.06 ppm.

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

7781

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Out of the 20 samples collected, 7 exceeded the criteria for mercury

Data Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Human Health Criteria for the Consumption of Water and Oganisms in Drinking Water Sources is as follows: mercury: 0.050 ug/l.

Guideline 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

Spatial Representation:

Two samples were collected at each of 10 stations. One of the two samples was collected in the photic zone and the other near the bottom of the lake station. The locations are as follows: TMDL1 - dam photic zone, and near the bottom of the dam, TMDL2 - Gilner Point in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL6 - Middle of the Lake in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL9 - at Stanfield in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL3 - Grout Bay in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL4 - Metcalf Bay in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL5- in the middle of the lake towards the north side in the photic zone, and near the bottom, TMDL7 - in the middle of the lake towards the south in the photic zone, and near the bottom, TMDL8 - at Stanfield north side of the lake in the photic zone, and near the bottom, TMDL10 - at Stanfield towards the south side of the lake in the photic zone and near the bottom.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance is deemed acceptable because it was collected under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

307718

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Waterboard staff assessed BBMWD data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: Zero of Zero samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mercury. Although data was collected for 2 fish species (1 composite(s) of Largemouth Bass each composed of 1 fish per composite, 13 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 1 fish per composite), all 14 sample(s) had to be thrown out due to quantitation issues.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): LMB#1, LMB#2, LMB#3, LMB#4, LMB#5 (Big Bear Lake).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this line of evidence were collected between 2001-06-01 and 2003-05-02. When composited fish were collected over multiple days, the first day of fish collection was used as the sample date in the LOE, both for LOE writing, and for averaging period purposes.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance is deemed acceptable because the data was collected by the Department of Fish and Game under the auspices of their quality assurance plans.

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 153006, Mercury	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234770

Pollutant:

Mercury

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

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:

Of the two samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines. These samples were collected pursuant to the monitoring requirements specified for the East End Dredge Project.

Data Reference:

Data from the presampling of the East End Dredge Project in Big Bear Lake

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Sediment Quality Guidelines in dry weight for mercury: 1.06 ppm

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected along the eastern end of Big Bear Lake.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in March 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

This is a placeholder for previously assessed data that does not have quality assurance information but would require it under newly developed policies. These LOEs were previously assessed and approved at the Regional, State and Federal level in past cycles. The LOEs needed to be moved and/or reassessed but required this reference code for movement within the decision making database.


DECISION ID	132505	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
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)(2018)
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 removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.5, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess delisting status. Seven lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of six samples for Cold Freshwater Habitat and Warm Freshwater Habitat fish fillet tissue exceed the WARM/COLD PCB guideline, five of six samples for Commercial or Recreational Collection of Fish, Shellfish, or Organisms exceed fish fillet tissue exceed COMM PCB guideline, and four of 12 samples for Commercial or Recreational Collection of Fish, Shellfish, or Organisms total tissue exceed the COMM PCB guideline. 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 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 six samples for Cold Freshwater Habitat and Warm Freshwater Habitat fish fillet tissue exceed the WARM/COLD PCB guideline, five of six samples for Commercial or Recreational Collection of Fish, Shellfish, or Organisms exceed fish fillet tissue exceed COMM PCB guideline, and four of 12 samples for Commercial or Recreational Collection of Fish, Shellfish, or Organisms total tissue exceed the COMM PCB guideline. 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 132505, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81257

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for PCB, Total. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009). Total PCB was assessed for as follows: PCB aroclors and congeners were summed separately and the sum that yielded the highest value was used for the assessment.

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum total PCB concentration of 500 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132505, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

760

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four out of 12 samples exceeded. A total of 9 filet composite samples of largemouth bass and 3 filet composite samples of carp were collected. Largemouth bass were collected in 1994-95 and 2000-01. Carp were collected in 2000-01. The guideline was exceeded in all three carp samples and one largemouth bass sample collected in 2000. Seven smaller size largemouth bass samples had undeletable levels of PCBs (TSMP, 2002).

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

20 ng/g (OEHHA Screening Value).

Guideline Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Spatial Representation:

Three stations were sampled: at Metcalf and Grout Bays, about 200 yards from the dam along the south shore, and in the vicinity of the mouth of Rathbone Creek.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected annually 1994-95 and 2000-01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Toxic Substances Monitoring Program 1994-95 Data Report.

Environmental Chemistry Quality Assurance and Data Report for the Toxic Substances Monitoring Program, 1996-2000. Department of Fish and Game

Environmental Chemistry Quality Assurance and Data Report for the Toxic Substances Monitoring Program, 2001-2002. Department of Fish and Game.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132505, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81256

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132505, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238608

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum total PCB Arochlor concentration of 500 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132505, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238617

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132505, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238482

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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 SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 2 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls). Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite). Of these, 2 species (Brown Bullhead, Common Carp) exceeded the water quality threshold.

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for polychlorinated biphenyls in fish tissue is 2.6 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132505, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81258

Pollutant:

PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for PCB, Total. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009). Total PCB was assessed for as follows: PCB aroclors and congeners were summed separately and the sum that yielded the highest value was used for the assessment.

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments


DECISION ID	132507	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Aldrin
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 132507, Aldrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238330

Pollutant:

Aldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Aldrin. Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum Aldrin concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132507, Aldrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238329

Pollutant:

Aldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Aldrin. Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132507, Aldrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81230

Pollutant:

Aldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Aldrin. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009).

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132507, Aldrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81231

Pollutant:

Aldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments


DECISION ID	132208	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Arsenic
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:	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. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 20 samples exceed the COLD Arsenic criterion. 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 20 samples exceed the COLD Arsenic criterion 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132208, Arsenic	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234788

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 20 samples, none exceeded the CTR criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule acute criteria using 134 mg/l hardness for arsenic: 340 ug/l

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Two samples were collected per station with one at the photic zone and the other sample near the bottom of the lake at that station. The samples were collected at TMDL1 - dam photic zone, and near the bottom of the dam, TMDL2 - Gilner Point in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL6 - Middle of the Lake in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL9 - at Stanfield in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL3 - Grout Bay in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL4 - Metcalf Bay in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL5- in the middle of the lake towards the north side in the photic zone, and near the bottom, TMDL7 - in the middle of the lake towards the south in the photic zone, and near the bottom, TMDL8 - at Stanfield north side of the lake in the photic zone, and near the bottom, TMDL10 - at Stanfield towards the south side of the lake in the photic zone and near the bottom.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132208, Arsenic	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234767

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

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:

Of the two samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines. These samples were collected pursuant to the monitoring requirements specified for the East End Dredge Project.

Data Reference:

Data from the presampling of the East End Dredge Project in Big Bear Lake

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Sediment Quality Guidelines in dry weight for arsenic: 33 ppm

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected along the eastern end of Big Bear Lake.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in March 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132208, Arsenic	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234772

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 10 samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Sediment Quality Guidelines in dry weight for arsenic: 33 ppm

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	132209	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Cadmium
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:	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 20 samples exceed the COLD Cadmium criterion. 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 20 samples exceed the COLD Cadmium criterion 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132209, Cadmium	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234784

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 10 samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Sediment Quality Guidelines in dry weight for cadmium: 4.98 ppm

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132209, Cadmium	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234800

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 20 samples, none exceeded the CTR criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule acute criteria using 134 mg/l hardness for cadmium: 2.68 ug/l

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	132214	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Chromium
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:	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. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 20 samples exceed the COLD Chromium guideline. 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 20 samples exceed the COLD Chromium guideline 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132214, Chromium	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234785

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 10 samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Sediment Quality Guidelines in dry weight for chromium: 111 ppm

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132214, Chromium	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234768

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

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:

Of the two samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines. These samples were collected pursuant to the monitoring requirements specified for the East End Dredge Project.

Data Reference:

Data from the presampling of the East End Dredge Project in Big Bear Lake

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Sediment Quality Guidelines in dry weight for chromium: 111 ppm

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected along the eastern end of Big Bear Lake.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in March 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132214, Chromium	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234801

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 20 samples, none exceeded the CTR criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule acute criteria using 134 mg/l hardness for chromium: not available because the analyses only included total chromium and the criteria is established only for chromium III or chromium VI.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	152880	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Cylindrospermopsin
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:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.7.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.7.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Under section 3.7.1 if qualitative assessments of the waterbody segment for nuisance water odor, taste, excessive algae growth, foam, turbidity, oil, trash, and color are associated with numerical water quality data a water body may be placed on the 303(d) list. Water Board staff have identified that this waterbody may receive upstream nutrient discharge that could contribute to the development of excessive growth of harmful algal blooms. 24 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the seventeen samples exceed the evaluation guideline for water contact recreation. Zero of the seventeen samples exceed the evaluation guideline 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 the seventeen samples exceed the evaluation guideline for water contact recreation. Zero of the seventeen samples exceed the evaluation guideline for MUN. 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:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308777

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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 SWAMP Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms(HAB) Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cylindrospermopsin.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Drinking Water Health Advisory for the Cyanobacterial Microcystin Toxins

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA 10-day cylindrospermopsin health advisory for bottle-fed infants and young children of pre-school age is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL677 (Big Bear Lake, Pleasure Point Marina-Metcalf Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308917

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Drinking Water Health Advisory for the Cyanobacterial Microcystin Toxins

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA 10-day cylindrospermopsin health advisory for bottle-fed infants and young children of pre-school age is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL676 (Big Bear Lake, Kidd Cove).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308761

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Drinking Water Health Advisory for the Cyanobacterial Microcystin Toxins

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA 10-day cylindrospermopsin health advisory for bottle-fed infants and young children of pre-school age is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL675 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Drive, 2).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308880

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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 SWAMP Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms(HAB) Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cylindrospermopsin.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Cyanobacteria and Harmful Algal Bloom (CCHAB) Network established 4 ug/L of cylindrospermopsin as the water concentration protective of swimmers and other contact recreational users including water-skiing/jet-skiing, fishing, boating, sail boarding, and canoeing.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL671 (Big Bear Lake, Boulder Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308879

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL672 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Landing).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308739

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Drinking Water Health Advisory for the Cyanobacterial Microcystin Toxins

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA 10-day cylindrospermopsin health advisory for bottle-fed infants and young children of pre-school age is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL670 (Big Bear Lake, Mallard Lagoon east).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308795

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Drinking Water Health Advisory for the Cyanobacterial Microcystin Toxins

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA 10-day cylindrospermopsin health advisory for bottle-fed infants and young children of pre-school age is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM6 (Big Bear Lake, Midlake/TMDL 6).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308677

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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 SWAMP Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms(HAB) Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cylindrospermopsin.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Drinking Water Health Advisory for the Cyanobacterial Microcystin Toxins

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA 10-day cylindrospermopsin health advisory for bottle-fed infants and young children of pre-school age is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL673 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield Cutoff northern end).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308898

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL676 (Big Bear Lake, Kidd Cove).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308810

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Drinking Water Health Advisory for the Cyanobacterial Microcystin Toxins

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA 10-day cylindrospermopsin health advisory for bottle-fed infants and young children of pre-school age is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM9 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield/TMDL 9).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308882

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL679 (Big Bear Lake, Carol Morrison Public Launch Docks).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308740

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL677 (Big Bear Lake, Pleasure Point Marina-Metcalf Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308896

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM9 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield/TMDL 9).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308742

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL674 (Big Bear Lake, Ski Beach Park).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308706

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM6 (Big Bear Lake, Midlake/TMDL 6).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308863

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Drinking Water Health Advisory for the Cyanobacterial Microcystin Toxins

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA 10-day cylindrospermopsin health advisory for bottle-fed infants and young children of pre-school age is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL679 (Big Bear Lake, Carol Morrison Public Launch Docks).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308827

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Drinking Water Health Advisory for the Cyanobacterial Microcystin Toxins

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA 10-day cylindrospermopsin health advisory for bottle-fed infants and young children of pre-school age is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL678 (Big Bear Lake, Pine Oak Lane North Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-19 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308844

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL673 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield Cutoff northern end).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308848

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Drinking Water Health Advisory for the Cyanobacterial Microcystin Toxins

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA 10-day cylindrospermopsin health advisory for bottle-fed infants and young children of pre-school age is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL674 (Big Bear Lake, Ski Beach Park).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308778

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Drinking Water Health Advisory for the Cyanobacterial Microcystin Toxins

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA 10-day cylindrospermopsin health advisory for bottle-fed infants and young children of pre-school age is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL671 (Big Bear Lake, Boulder Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308659

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL678 (Big Bear Lake, Pine Oak Lane North Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-19 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308881

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL670 (Big Bear Lake, Mallard Lagoon east).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308758

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Drinking Water Health Advisory for the Cyanobacterial Microcystin Toxins

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA 10-day cylindrospermopsin health advisory for bottle-fed infants and young children of pre-school age is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL672 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Landing).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152880, Cylindrospermopsin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308694

Pollutant:

Cylindrospermopsin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL675 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Drive, 2).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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	132495	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Dieldrin
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 132495, Dieldrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238332

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dieldrin. Data were collected for 2 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum Dieldrin concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132495, Dieldrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238281

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132495, Dieldrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238284

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

Waterboard staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: Zero of Zero samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dieldrin. Although data was collected for 2 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite), all 2 sample(s) had to be thrown out due to quantitation issues.

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for dieldrin in fish tissue is 0.32 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132495, Dieldrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81235

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009).

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132495, Dieldrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81236

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132495, Dieldrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81237

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin. Three composites (5 fish per composite) was generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009). Two composites were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments


DECISION ID	132496	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Endosulfan
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132496, Endosulfan	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81239

Pollutant:

Endosulfan

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan I. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009).

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum Endosulfan, Total concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132496, Endosulfan	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81240

Pollutant:

Endosulfan

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for endosulfan (l and ll) in fish tissue is 13,000 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132496, Endosulfan	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81238

Pollutant:

Endosulfan

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132496, Endosulfan	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238425

Pollutant:

Endosulfan

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endosulfan. Data were collected for 2 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132496, Endosulfan	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238436

Pollutant:

Endosulfan

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endosulfan. Data were collected for 2 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132496, Endosulfan	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238360

Pollutant:

Endosulfan

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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 SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endosulfan. Data were collected for 2 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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	132497	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Endrin
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 132497, Endrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81242

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009).

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum Endrin concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132497, Endrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238285

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endrin. Data were collected for 2 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132497, Endrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238261

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endrin. Data were collected for 2 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132497, Endrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238438

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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 SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Endrin. Data were collected for 2 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for endrin in fish tissue is 660 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; USEPA, 2000)

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132497, Endrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81243

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data for Use In Fish Advisories Volume 1: Fish Sampling and Analysis

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132497, Endrin	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81241

Pollutant:

Endrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments


DECISION ID	132498	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Heptachlor
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 132498, Heptachlor	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238441

Pollutant:

Heptachlor

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Heptachlor. Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum Heptachlor concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132498, Heptachlor	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81245

Pollutant:

Heptachlor

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009).

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132498, Heptachlor	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81244

Pollutant:

Heptachlor

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132498, Heptachlor	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238428

Pollutant:

Heptachlor

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Heptachlor. Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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	132499	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Heptachlor epoxide
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available.

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 132499, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238453

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Heptachlor Epoxide. Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum Heptachlor Epoxide concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132499, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238303

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Heptachlor Epoxide. Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132499, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81246

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor epoxide. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009).

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132499, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81247

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132499, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81248

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor epoxide. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009). Three composites were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for heptachlor epoxide in fish tissue is 0.93 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 1999)

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Public Health Goal for Heptachlor and Heptachlor Epoxide in Drinking Water

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132499, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238276

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

Waterboard staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: Zero of Zero samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Heptachlor Epoxide. Although data was collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite), all 3 sample(s) had to be thrown out due to quantitation issues.

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Public Health Goal for Heptachlor and Heptachlor Epoxide in Drinking Water

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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	132500	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	Insufficient information is available to determine beneficial use support for this waterbody-pollutant combination with the statistical power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Beneficial use support will be reassessed in a future cycle, if more data are available

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 the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132500, Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81249

Pollutant:

Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Hexachlorobenzene. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009).

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for hexachlorobenzene in fish tissue is 2.8 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 2005)

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132500, Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238326

Pollutant:

Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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 SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Hexachlorobenzene. Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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	149131	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
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:	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. The State Water Board’s Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California (the “ISWEBE Plan”) contains two bacteria water quality objectives applicable to the REC-1 beneficial use, which were adopted on August 7, 2018. Because the salinity level of this waterbody is equal to or less than 1 part per thousand 95 percent or more of the time, the E. coli bacteria objective applies. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant for the REC-1 beneficial use. Zero of the 32 samples exceed the six-week E. coli geomean objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Zero of the 32 samples exceeded the six-week E. coli geomean 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149131, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

300916

Pollutant:

Escherichia coli (E. coli)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

GeoMean

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Santa Ana River Regional Monitoring Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 32 samples exceeded the geomean water quality threshold for E. coli. This is a six week rolling geomean that is calculated weekly.

Data Reference:

Field, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The bacteria water quality objective to protect the REC-1 beneficial use for waters where the salinity is equal to or less than 1 part per thousand 95 percent or more of the time applies a rolling six-week geometric mean of E. coli, not to exceed 100 cfu/100 mL (ISWEBE 2018).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s), station(s): P1-4 (Big Bear Lake at Swim Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the days of 2016-05-10 and 2020-09-21 .

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

CDM Smith. 2019. Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149131, Indicator Bacteria	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

301005

Pollutant:

Escherichia coli (E. coli)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

STV

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Santa Ana River Regional Monitoring Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 25 samples exceeded the Statistical Threshold Value (STV) water quality threshold for E. coli. The STV is based on a 10% exceedance rate that is calculated monthly.

Data Reference:

Field, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The bacteria water quality objective to protect the REC-1 beneficial use where the salinity is less than 1 parts per thousand 95 percent or more of the time applies a statistical threshold value to E. coli of 320 cfu/100 mL, not to be exceeded by more than 10 percent of samples within a calendar month (ISWEBE 2018).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries Plan. Part 1: Trash Provisions; Part 2: Tribal Subsistence Beneficial Uses and Mercury Provisions; Part 3: Bacteria Provisions and Variance Policy

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s), station(s): P1-4 (Big Bear Lake at Swim Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the days of 2016-05-10 and 2020-09-21 .

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

CDM Smith. 2019. Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program


DECISION ID	132210	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Lead
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:	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. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 20 water samples exceed the WARM Lead criterion. 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 20 water samples exceed the WARM Lead criterion 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132210, Lead	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234802

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 20 samples, none exceeded the CTR criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule acute criteria using 134 mg/l hardness for lead: 88.7 ug/l

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132210, Lead	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234786

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 10 samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Sediment Quality Guidelines in dry weight for lead: 128 ppm

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132210, Lead	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234769

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

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:

Of the two samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines. These samples were collected pursuant to the monitoring requirements specified for the East End Dredge Project.

Data Reference:

Data from the presampling of the East End Dredge Project in Big Bear Lake

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Sediment Quality Guidelines in dry weight for lead: 128 ppm

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected along the eastern end of Big Bear Lake.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in March 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	132501	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section three (3) of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Six (6) lines of evidence for six (6) samples are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero (0) of six (6) samples exceed the Cold Freshwater Habitat, Commercial or Recreational Collection of Fish, Shellfish, or Organisms, and Warm Freshwater Habitat beneficial use 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. Zero (0) of six (6) samples exceeded the beneficial use criteria and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132501, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238322

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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 SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for HCH, gamma-. Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for lindane in fish tissue is 4.6 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day for a 30 year exposure over a 70-year lifetime. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 2005)

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132501, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238379

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for HCH, gamma-. Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

National Academy of Science guidelines (NAS 1972) establish a maximum Lindane concentration of 100 ug/Kg (wet weight) in tissue samples for protection of aquatic life from bioaccumulation of toxic substances.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132501, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81252

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009).

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Air Toxics Hotspots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part ll Technical Support Document for Describing Available Cancer Potency Values.

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132501, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81250

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132501, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81251

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132501, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238335

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for HCH, gamma-. Data were collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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	132502	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Mirex
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section three (3) of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One (1) line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero (0) of zero (0) samples exceed the beneficial use criterion. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Zero (0) of zero (0) samples exceed the beneficial use criterion 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 132502, Mirex	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238514

Pollutant:

Mirex

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

Waterboard staff assessed SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: Zero of Zero samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Mirex. Although data was collected for 3 fish species (1 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 4 fish per composite), all 3 sample(s) had to be thrown out due to quantitation issues.

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

The modified OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for mirex in fish tissue is 0.28 ppb. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day. This constituent is a carcinogen therefore the risk level is set to one in a million. A cooking reduction factor of 1 is applied for skin-off fillets. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008; OEHHA, 1992)

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132502, Mirex	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81255

Pollutant:

Mirex

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Mirex. Three composites (5 fish per composite) were generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009). Three composites were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Guideline Reference:

Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens.

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments


DECISION ID	132503	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Oxygen, Dissolved
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:	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. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two of the 100 samples exceed the WARM Dissolved Oxygen objective, and five of the 100 samples exceed the COLD Dissolved Oxygen 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. Two of the 100 samples exceed the WARM Dissolved Oxygen objective, and five of the 100 samples exceed the COLD Dissolved Oxygen 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132503, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

237052

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Santa Ana River Regional Monitoring Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 50 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.

Data Reference:

Field, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved oxygen content of surface waters shall not be depressed below 5 mg/L for waters designated WARM as a result of controllable water quality factors (Water Quality Control Plan, Santa Ana Basin, Chapter 4 Water Quality Objectives, Inland Surface Waters).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: P1-4 (Big Bear Lake at Swim Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-05-08 and 2019-11-25

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

CDM Smith. 2019. Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132503, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

236812

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

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:

Water Board staff assessed Santa Ana River Regional Monitoring Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 50 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.

Data Reference:

Field, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved oxygen content of surface waters shall not be depressed below 6 mg/L for waters designated COLD as a result of controllable water quality factors (Water Quality Control Plan, Santa Ana Basin, Chapter 4 Water Quality Objectives, Inland Surface Waters).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: P1-4 (Big Bear Lake at Swim Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-05-08 and 2019-11-25

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

CDM Smith. 2019. Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132503, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

237082

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: P1-4 (Big Bear Lake at Swim Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-05-10 and 2017-12-01

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

CDM Smith. 2019. Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132503, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

237053

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Santa Ana River Regional Monitoring Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 50 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.

Data Reference:

Field, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: P1-4 (Big Bear Lake at Swim Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-05-10 and 2017-12-01

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

CDM Smith. 2019. Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	151999	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Saxitoxins
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:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.7.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.7.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Under section 3.7.1 if qualitative assessments of the waterbody segment for nuisance water odor, taste, excessive algae growth, foam, turbidity, oil, trash, and color are associated with numerical water quality data a water body may be placed on the 303(d) list. Water Board staff have identified that this waterbody may receive upstream nutrient discharge that could contribute to the development of excessive growth of harmful algal blooms. Ten lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the sixteen samples exceed the evaluation guideline for municipal & domestic supply (OHA, 0.3 ug/L). 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 seventeen samples exceed the evaluation guideline for water contact recreation 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:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151999, Saxitoxins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308925

Pollutant:

Saxitoxins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for saxitoxins for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL670 (Big Bear Lake, Mallard Lagoon east).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 151999, Saxitoxins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308937

Pollutant:

Saxitoxins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for saxitoxins for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM9 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield/TMDL 9).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 151999, Saxitoxins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308932

Pollutant:

Saxitoxins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for saxitoxins for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL676 (Big Bear Lake, Kidd Cove).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 151999, Saxitoxins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308929

Pollutant:

Saxitoxins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for saxitoxins for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM6 (Big Bear Lake, Midlake/TMDL 6).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 151999, Saxitoxins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308936

Pollutant:

Saxitoxins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for saxitoxins for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL673 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield Cutoff northern end).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 151999, Saxitoxins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308926

Pollutant:

Saxitoxins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for saxitoxins for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL672 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Landing).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 151999, Saxitoxins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308927

Pollutant:

Saxitoxins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for saxitoxins for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL679 (Big Bear Lake, Carol Morrison Public Launch Docks).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 151999, Saxitoxins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308944

Pollutant:

Saxitoxins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for saxitoxins for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL671 (Big Bear Lake, Boulder Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 151999, Saxitoxins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308928

Pollutant:

Saxitoxins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for saxitoxins for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL678 (Big Bear Lake, Pine Oak Lane North Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-19 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 151999, Saxitoxins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308943

Pollutant:

Saxitoxins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for saxitoxins for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL674 (Big Bear Lake, Ski Beach Park).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 151999, Saxitoxins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308922

Pollutant:

Saxitoxins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for saxitoxins for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL675 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Drive, 2).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 151999, Saxitoxins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308924

Pollutant:

Saxitoxins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for saxitoxins for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL677 (Big Bear Lake, Pleasure Point Marina-Metcalf Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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	132211	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

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)(2018)
Revision Status	Revised
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 and 3.5 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Seven lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. No samples exceed the guidelines and 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. No samples exceed the guidelines and 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 132211, Selenium	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234815

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 20 samples, none exceeded the CTR criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule acute criteria using 134 mg/l hardness for selenium: 20 ug/l

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132211, Selenium	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

238517

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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 SWAMP Sportfish Contamination in Lakes and Resrv data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows 0 of the 8 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Selenium. Data were collected for 8 fish species (2 composite(s) of Brown Bullhead each composed of 5 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of Sculpin each composed of 10 fish per composite, 2 composite(s) of Common Carp each composed of 5 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Redear Sunfish each composed of 10 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Smallmouth Bass each composed of 5 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Largemouth Bass each composed of 3 fish per composite, 1 composite(s) of Largemouth Bass each composed of 5 fish per composite, 5 composite(s) of Rainbow Trout each composed of 1 fish per composite).

Data Reference:

Habitat, Tissue, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

The OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goal for selenium in fish tissue is 7.4 ppm. This screening level assumes an average body weight of 70 kg and a consumption rate of 32 g/day. A background dietary consumption rate of 0.114 mg/day is applied for this micronutrient. (Klasing, S., and R. Brodberg, 2008)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): 801PBB131 (Big Bear Lake_BOG).

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements..

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 132211, Selenium	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

81259

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

State Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Selenium. One composite (15 fish per composite) was generated from one species: common carp. Details of the compositing protocol can be found in the March 2009 report entitled: "Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs: Technical Report on Year One of a Two-Year Screening Study" (SWAMP, 2009).

Data Reference:

Cruise Report for the Surface Waters Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Bioaccumulation Screening Study in California Lakes and Reservoirs, Sampling Dates: June 2007- March 2008

Statewide Lakes Sportfish Contamination Study 2007 2008

Contaminants in Fish from California Lakes and Reservoirs, 2007-2008: Summary Report on a Two-Year Screening Survey

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana Region: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium, and Toxaphene

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected on a single day 8/20/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan Screening Study of Bioaccumulation in California Lakes and Reservoirs. Moss Landing Marine Labs. Prepared for SWAMP BOG, 49 pages plus appendices and attachments

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132211, Selenium	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

7761

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

Of the 16 samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines. These samples were collected by the Department of Fish and Game and analyzed by ACZ Laboratories Inc.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Office of Environmental Health and Hazard Assessment Screening Values: selenium - 2 ppm

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Spatial Representation:

The rainbow trout fish samples were collected throughout Big Bear Lake.

Temporal Representation:

The rainbow trout fish samples were collected on one day in June 2001 and in October 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance is deemed acceptable because the data was collected by the Department of Fish and Game under the auspices of their quality assurance plans.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132211, Selenium	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

7757

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

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:

Of the 4 rainbow trout muscle tissue samples none exceeded the criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Office of Environmental Health and Hazard Assessment Screening Values: Selenium - 2 ppm

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Spatial Representation:

The rainbow trout fish samples were collected throughout the lake.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in November 2000.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance is deemed acceptable because the data was collected under the auspices of a quality assurance plan that was approved by the Regional Board's quality assurance officer.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132211, Selenium	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

4398

Pollutant:

Metals

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold 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:

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132211, Selenium	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

7764

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 5 largemouth bass fish samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines. The samples were collected by the California Department of Fish and Game.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Office of Environmental Health and Hazard Assessment Screening Values: selenium - 2 ppm; mercury - 0.3 ppm.

Guideline Reference:

Prevalence of Selected Target Chemical Contaminants in Sport Fish From Two California Lakes: Public health designed screening study. Sacramento, CA: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

Spatial Representation:

The largemouth bass fish samples were collected from 5 locations in Big Bear Lake: MWDL2 - near the confluence with Grout Creek, MWDC5 - near the confluence with Summit Creek, MWDL6 - Northshore Observatory, MWDL1 - at the dam, and MWDC1 - near the confluence with Metcalf Creek.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on October 15, 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance is deemed acceptable because the data was collected by the Department of Fish and Game under the auspices of their quality assurance plans.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	132212	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Silver
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:	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 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 20 samples exceed the COLD Silver criterion. 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 20 samples exceed the COLD Silver criterion, 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132212, Silver	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234816

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 20 samples, none exceeded the CTR criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule acute criteria using 134 mg/l hardness for silver: 5.8 ug/l

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	132506	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Temperature, water
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:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination, which is less than the minimum number of exceedances needed to place the water segment on the section CWA section 303(d) List for conventional or other pollutants (Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy). The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. 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.

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 132506, Temperature, water	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

237851

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Santa Ana River Regional Monitoring Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 55 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Temperature.

Data Reference:

Field, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The temperature of waters designated WARM shall not be raised above 90 degrees F June through October or above 78 degrees F during the rest of the year as a result of controllable water quality factors (Water Quality Control Plan, Santa Ana Basin, Chapter 4 Water Quality Objectives, Inland Surface Waters).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: P1-4 (Big Bear Lake at Swim Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-05-17 and 2019-11-25

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

CDM Smith. 2019. Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	132213	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Zinc
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:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination, which is less than the minimum number of exceedances needed to place the water segment on the section CWA section 303(d) List for toxicants (Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy). The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. 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.

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 132213, Zinc	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234787

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 10 samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Sediment Quality Guidelines in dry weight for zinc: 459 ppm

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132213, Zinc	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234771

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

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:

Of the two samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines. These samples were collected pursuant to the monitoring requirements specified for the East End Dredge Project.

Data Reference:

Data from the presampling of the East End Dredge Project in Big Bear Lake

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Sediment Quality Guidelines in dry weight for zinc: 459 ppm

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected along the eastern end of Big Bear Lake.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in March 2005.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132213, Zinc	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

234817

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Aquatic Life Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 20 samples, none exceeded the CTR criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule acute criteria using 134 mg/l hardness for zinc: 150 ug/l

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	152000	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Anatoxin-A
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 3.7.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.7.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Under section 3.7.1 if qualitative assessments of the waterbody segment for nuisance water odor, taste, excessive algae growth, foam, turbidity, oil, trash, and color are associated with numerical water quality data a water body may be placed on the 303(d) list. Water Board staff have identified that this waterbody may receive upstream nutrient discharge that could contribute to the development of excessive growth of harmful algal blooms. 24 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 6 out of 17 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for municipal & domestic supply (OHA, 0.7 ug/L). 0 out of 17 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for water contact recreation (CCHAB, 20 ug/L). 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. 6 out of 17 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for municipal & domestic supply. This exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, SWRCB 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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308674

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for anatoxin-A for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL672 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Landing).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308693

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for anatoxin-A for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM6 (Big Bear Lake, Midlake/TMDL 6).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308770

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Cyanobacteria and Harmful Algal Bloom (CCHAB) Network established 20 ug/L of anatoxin-A as the water concentration protective of swimmers and other contact recreational users including water-skiing/jet-skiing, fishing, boating, sail boarding, and canoeing.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL677 (Big Bear Lake, Pleasure Point Marina-Metcalf Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308753

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL676 (Big Bear Lake, Kidd Cove).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308672

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for anatoxin-A for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL675 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Drive, 2).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308859

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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 SWAMP Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms(HAB) Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Anatoxin-A.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for anatoxin-A for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL676 (Big Bear Lake, Kidd Cove).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308912

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for anatoxin-A for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL674 (Big Bear Lake, Ski Beach Park).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308911

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for anatoxin-A for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL670 (Big Bear Lake, Mallard Lagoon east).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308893

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL675 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Drive, 2).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308805

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL672 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Landing).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308656

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL670 (Big Bear Lake, Mallard Lagoon east).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308790

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for anatoxin-A for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL677 (Big Bear Lake, Pleasure Point Marina-Metcalf Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308860

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for anatoxin-A for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL671 (Big Bear Lake, Boulder Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308858

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for anatoxin-A for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL679 (Big Bear Lake, Carol Morrison Public Launch Docks).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308842

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for anatoxin-A for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL678 (Big Bear Lake, Pine Oak Lane North Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-19 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308894

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL671 (Big Bear Lake, Boulder Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308738

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL679 (Big Bear Lake, Carol Morrison Public Launch Docks).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308839

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM9 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield/TMDL 9).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308691

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for anatoxin-A for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM9 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield/TMDL 9).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308789

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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 SWAMP Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms(HAB) Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Anatoxin-A.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Oregon Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program Recreational Use Public Health Advisory Guidelines Cyanobacterial Blooms in Freshwater Bodies - Oregon Health Authority

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for anatoxin-A for the protection of the Municipal beneficial use was developed by the Oregon Health Authority and is 0.7 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL673 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield Cutoff northern end).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308773

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM6 (Big Bear Lake, Midlake/TMDL 6).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308752

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL678 (Big Bear Lake, Pine Oak Lane North Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-19 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308806

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL673 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield Cutoff northern end).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152000, Anatoxin-A	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308857

Pollutant:

Anatoxin-A

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL674 (Big Bear Lake, Ski Beach Park).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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	152831	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Microcystins
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 3.7.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.7.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Under section 3.7.1 if qualitative assessments of the waterbody segment for nuisance water odor, taste, excessive algae growth, foam, turbidity, oil, trash, and color are associated with numerical water quality data a water body may be placed on the 303(d) list. Water Board staff have identified that this waterbody may receive upstream nutrient discharge that could contribute to the development of excessive growth of harmful algal blooms. 37 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Five out of seven samples exceed the evaluation guideline for municipal & domestic supply (US EPA, 0.3 ug/L). Six out of 28 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for water contact recreation (CCHAB, 6 ug/L). Eight out of 28 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for wildlife habitat (OEHHA, 2 ug/L). 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 out of seven samples exceed the evaluation guideline for municipal & domestic supply. Six out of 28 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for water contact recreation. Eight out of 28 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for wildlife habitat. This exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, SWRCB 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.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308888

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) established 2 ug/L of microcystins as the subchronic water concentration for dog intake/ingestion (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Public Health Action Level for microcystin and Human Recreational Uses (May 2012)). OEHHA Action Level for subchronic water intake, dog.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL671 (Big Bear Lake, Boulder Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308821

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL553 (Big Bear Lake, Pine Knot Marina west).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-11-07 and 2019-11-07

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308687

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms(HAB) Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Microcystins, Total.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL670 (Big Bear Lake, Mallard Lagoon east).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-09-19 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308803

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLWD6 (Big Bear Lake, MWDL6).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-20 and 2020-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308668

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL675 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Drive, 2).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308835

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL677 (Big Bear Lake, Pleasure Point Marina-Metcalf Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308906

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLWD9 (Big Bear Lake, MWDL9).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-20 and 2020-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308686

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL552 (Big Bear Lake, Pine Knot Marina).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-09-19 and 2019-09-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308919

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL679 (Big Bear Lake, Carol Morrison Public Launch Docks).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308779

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL672 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Landing).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308900

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL674 (Big Bear Lake, Ski Beach Park).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308650

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms(HAB) Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Microcystins, Total.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL673 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield Cutoff northern end).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-07 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308856

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM6 (Big Bear Lake, Midlake/TMDL 6).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308734

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL551 (Big Bear Lake, Gilner Point).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-09-19 and 2019-09-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308921

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL550 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Drive, 1).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-07 and 2019-09-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308855

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM9 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield/TMDL 9).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308820

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL676 (Big Bear Lake, Kidd Cove).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308907

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Wildlife Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Toxicological Summary and Suggested Action Levels to Reduce Potential Adverse Health Effects of Six Cyanotoxins

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL678 (Big Bear Lake, Pine Oak Lane North Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-19 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308663

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

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 SWAMP Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms(HAB) Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 5 of the 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Microcystins, Total. Although a total of 8 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Drinking Water Health Advisory for the Cyanobacterial Microcystin Toxins

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA 10-day microcystin health advisory for bottle-fed infants and young children of pre-school age is 0.3 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (801BBL673).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2019-08-07 to 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308799

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Cyanobacteria and Harmful Algal Bloom (CCHAB) Network established 6 ug/L of microcystins as the water concentration protective of swimmers and other contact recreational users including water-skiing/jet-skiing, fishing, boating, sail boarding, and canoeing.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL673 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield Cutoff northern end).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-07 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308850

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM6 (Big Bear Lake, Midlake/TMDL 6).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308733

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL679 (Big Bear Lake, Carol Morrison Public Launch Docks).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308715

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL553 (Big Bear Lake, Pine Knot Marina west).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-11-07 and 2019-11-07

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308731

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL677 (Big Bear Lake, Pleasure Point Marina-Metcalf Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308781

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL551 (Big Bear Lake, Gilner Point).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-09-19 and 2019-09-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308669

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL676 (Big Bear Lake, Kidd Cove).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308884

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL550 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Drive, 1).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-07 and 2019-09-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308713

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL674 (Big Bear Lake, Ski Beach Park).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308766

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL552 (Big Bear Lake, Pine Knot Marina).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-09-19 and 2019-09-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308815

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL675 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Drive, 2).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-05 and 2020-08-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308814

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLWD9 (Big Bear Lake, MWDL9).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-20 and 2020-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308883

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL670 (Big Bear Lake, Mallard Lagoon east).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-09-19 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308797

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLTM9 (Big Bear Lake, Stanfield/TMDL 9).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308662

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBLWD6 (Big Bear Lake, MWDL6).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-20 and 2020-08-20

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308869

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL678 (Big Bear Lake, Pine Oak Lane North Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-08-19 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308852

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL672 (Big Bear Lake, North Shore Landing).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-07-09

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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 152831, Microcystins	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

308837

Pollutant:

Microcystins

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Appendix to the CCHAB preliminary changes to the statewide voluntary guidance on cyanoHABs in recreational waters, January 2016. Appendix A. Description of cyanotoxin triggers in recreational waters.

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 801BBL671 (Big Bear Lake, Boulder Bay).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-07-09 and 2020-08-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

SWRCB. 2018. This is a placeholder reference for data that was collected after QAPP requirements were developed, but exempt from the requirements.

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	132504	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	pH
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 3.2 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. 40 of the 55 samples exceed the WARM pH objective. 40 of the 55 samples exceed the COLD pH objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 40 of the 55 samples exceed the WARM pH objective. 40 of the 55 samples exceed the COLD pH objective. This exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132504, pH	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

237358

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:

Water Board staff assessed Santa Ana River Regional Monitoring Program data for Big Bear Lake to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 40 of 55 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.

Data Reference:

Field, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The pH of inland surface waters shall not be raised above 8.5 or depressed below 6.5 as a result of controllable water quality factors (The Water Quality Control Plan, Santa Ana Basin, Chapter 4 Water Quality Objectives, Inland Surface Waters).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: P1-4 (Big Bear Lake at Swim Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-05-17 and 2019-11-25

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

CDM Smith. 2019. Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 132504, pH	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

237447

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:

Data Reference:

Field, WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 8.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: P1-4 (Big Bear Lake at Swim Beach).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-05-17 and 2019-11-25

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

CDM Smith. 2019. Santa Ana River Watershed Bacteria Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	72547	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Copper
Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Reason for Delisting:	Other
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. This pollutant is being considered for removal from the 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. Seven (7) lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Three (3) of 44 samples exceeded the water quality objective in the water column and none out of 10 exceeded the evaluation guidelines for this pollutant in sediment. There are no evaluation guidelines for the pollutant in tissue. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the 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 (3) of forty-four (44) samples exceeded the California Toxics Rule Acute or Chronic Criteria and this does not exceed 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 not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 72547, Copper	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

7756

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the two samples collected only one exceeded the acute criteria. An extra sample was collected at metcalf bay on 7/28/92 but hardness was not measured and thus the criteria could not be calculated so it is not part of the decision for this water body. It is only mentioned for informational purposes. One could speculate that if the hardness at Metcalf Bay is similar to the hardness at the other two locatios, then the sample at Metcalf Bay would exceed the acute criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule Acute Criteria is as follows: 4/19/93 at the dam: 11.02 ug/l, at east end: 12.93 ug/l.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from three stations within the lake: Lake 1 at dam, Lake 4 at east end, lake 2 metcalf bay.

Temporal Representation:

The two samples that had criteria calculated were collected on the same day 4/19/93. The additional sample without hardess result nor criteria was collected on 7/28/92.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were collected during the dry season.

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance is deemed appropriate since the data was collected under the auspices of the U.S. EPA's Clean Lakes Study.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 72547, Copper	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

4397

Pollutant:

Copper

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:

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 72547, Copper	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

9142

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

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:

Of the 10 samples collected, none exceeded the guidelines.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Sediment Quality Guidelines in dry weight: copper: 149 ppm.

Guideline Reference:

Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance information is deemed acceptable because the samples were collected and analyzed under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 72547, Copper	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

9141

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 20 samples, none exceeded the CTR criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule acute criteria using 134 mg/l hardness: copper: 17.7 ug/l.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Two samples were collected per station with one at the photic zone and the other sample near the bottom of the lake at that station. There were ten stations total. The samples were collected at TMDL1 - dam photic zone, and near the bottom of the dam, TMDL2 - Gilner Point in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL6 - Middle of the Lake in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL9 - at Stanfield in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL3 - Grout Bay in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL4 - Metcalf Bay in the photic zone and near the bottom, TMDL5- in the middle of the lake towards the north side in the photic zone, and near the bottom, TMDL7 - in the middle of the lake towards the south in the photic zone, and near the bottom, TMDL8 - at Stanfield north side of the lake in the photic zone, and near the bottom, TMDL10 - at Stanfield towards the south side of the lake in the photic zone and near the bottom.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance is deemed acceptable because it was collected under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 72547, Copper	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

7755

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The samples were collected at three locations but hardness was only measured in two of the locations so the criteria for the third location could not be calculated. Of the two samples collected that have hardness measurements, both exceed the chronic criteria for copper. One could speculate that if the hardness is similar to the other two locations, then the third location would also exceed the chronic criteria.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Toxics Rule Criteria is hardness dependent as follows: chronic criteria on 4/19/93 at the dam station is 7.48 ug/l ; the chronic criteria at the east end station is 8.65 ug/l. There was a sample collected at Metcalf Bay on 7/28/92 but it was not analyzed for hardness so the result can not be compared to the hardness dependent criteria.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The data was collected from three stations within the lake: Lake 1 at the Dam, Lake 4 at East End, and Lake 2 at Metcalf Bay. The location lacking hardness measurements is Metcalf Bay.

Temporal Representation:

The samples that had hardness values and criteria was calculated for them were collected on 4/19/93. The one sample without the hardness measurement was collected on 7/28/92.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were collected during the dry season.

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance is deemed appropriate since the data was collected under the auspices of the U.S. EPA's Clean Lakes Study.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 72547, Copper	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

21148

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Of the 20 samples, none exceeded the CTR criteria. This is the most up to date data we currently have on this pollutant.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

California Toxics Rule chronic criteria using 134 mg/l hardness: copper: 11.5 ug/l

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on 6/11/01.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance is deemed acceptable because it was collected under the auspices of a quality assurance plan approved by the Regional Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 72547, Copper	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

21150

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Tissue

Matrix:

Tissue

Fraction:

Fish fillet

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fish tissue analysis

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

There are no appropriate evaluation guideline to evaluate the data. Of the 5 largemouth bass fish samples collected, copper concentrations in tissue samples ranged from 0.20 ppm to 0.30 ppm. The samples were collected by the California Department of Fish and Game.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Santa Ana Region¿s Basin Plan Narrative Objective: The concentrations of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected on October 15, 2002.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The data's quality assurance is deemed acceptable because the data was collected by the Department of Fish and Game under the auspices of their quality assurance plans.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	77028	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Metals
Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Reason for Delisting:	Other
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. The original decision was for arsenic, cadmium, total chromium, lead, selenium, silver and zinc and it was based on comparison of one sample with the 1985 EDL guidelines. This guideline is not an appropriate criteria to use under the current Listing Policy. Furthermore, the current data shows there are 3 lines of evidence that support delisting this water body and there is no other data that indicates that standards are not being met. Pursuant to Section 4 of the Listing Policy, all listings of water segments shall be removed from the Section 303(d) List if the listing was based on faulty data and it is demonstrated that the listing would not have occurred in the absence of such faulty data. In this case, only one sample was used in the original listing of this water body and an evaluation of current data based on Section 3.1 of the Listing Policy show there are no exceedances of current criteria.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 77028, Metals	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

30733

Pollutant:

Metals

LOE Subgroup:

Testimonial Evidence

Matrix:

-N/A

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

QUALITATIVE (EVALUATED) ASSESSMENT - UNSPECIFIED

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The original listing was based on comparison of one sample with the 1985 EDL guideline which is not an appropriate criteria to use under the current Listing Policy. There is no data that indicates that standards are not being met.

Data Reference:

Description of previous metals listing for Big Bear Lake

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Temporal Representation:

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

None

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	76108	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Sedimentation/Siltation
Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Reason for Delisting:	Other
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. The original reason for placing this water body on the list was based on staff's professional judgment that sediments provided a source of nutrients to Big Bear Lake. In addition, commentary from the local water district noted that the east end of the lake was becoming shallow, affecting recreational opportunities. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of 222 samples exceeded the water quality objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the 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 222 samples showed that the siltation was due to controllable factors. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 76108, Sedimentation/Siltation	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

4400

Pollutant:

Sedimentation/Siltation

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:

Justification for Delisting Big Bear Lake for Siltation / Sedimentation

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 76108, Sedimentation/Siltation	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

7738

Pollutant:

Sedimentation/Siltation

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

222

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The water quality data consists of total suspended solids, volatile suspended solids, turbidity, chlorophyll a and secchi disk transparency. Of the 222 samples, none showed that the sedimentation/siltation is the lake is due to controllable water quality factors (tributaries). The data supports that resuspension from boating, wind, bioturbation, and algae production are the most likely reasons for the sedimentation/siltation.

Data Reference:

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Narrative Objective in Basin Plan is as follows: Inland surface waters shall not contain suspended or settleable solids in amounts which cause a nuisance or adversely affect uses as a result of controllable water quality factors.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Santa Ana River Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Four stations were sampled: Dam (MWDL1), Gilner Point (MWDL2), Mid Lake Middle (MWDL6), and Stanfield Middle (MWDL9). MWDL1 & MWDL2 are located in the deeper part west end of the lake; MWDL6 is located near the midpoint of the lake; MWDL9 is located in the shallower east end of the lake.

Temporal Representation:

The data was collected from June 2001- November 2005 by the TMDL task force at four lake stations.

Environmental Conditions:

The samples were collected at the photic zone, bottom of the lake station, and analyzed for total suspended solids, and volatile suspended solids, chlorophyll a, and secchi disk transparency. Statistical comparisons were made among fall, summer and spring seasons and these showed the highest turbidity to occur during the times when chlorophyll a is at its highest concentrations. The data did not support that sedimentation was caused by controllable factors, i.e. tributaries, because turbidity concentrations did not peak during the winter and spring when storm events and snow melt occur.

QAPP Information:

The data was collected under the auspices of multiple quality assurance plans that were approved by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	77297	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Noxious aquatic plants
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Big Bear Lake Watershed Nutrient TMDL
TMDL Project Code:	577
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	09/25/2007
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. This pollutant is being considered for listing under section 2.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section of the Policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. The Big Bear Lake Watershed Nutrient TMDL was completed in 2007. This water segment-pollutant combination was moved off the section 303(d) list during the 2008 listing cycle. 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 the Water Quality Limited Segments Being Addressed portion of the section 303(d) list.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 77297, Noxious aquatic plants	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

4399

Pollutant:

Noxious aquatic plants

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Nuisance

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:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Unspecified

Temporal Representation:

Unspecified

Environmental Conditions:

Unspecified

QAPP Information:

Unspecified

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	69083	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

Pollutant:	Nutrients
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	Construction/Land Development
TMDL Name:	Big Bear Lake Watershed Nutrient TMDL
TMDL Project Code:	577
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	09/25/2007
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	There was no new data considered in the 2014 Listing Cycle, this previously made decision will carryover. The following description applies to an earlier Listing Cycle. This pollutant is being considered for listing under section 2.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section of the Policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. The Big Bear Lake Watershed Nutrient TMDL was completed in 2007. This water segment-pollutant combination was moved off the section 303(d) list during the 2008 listing cycle. 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 the Water Quality Limited Segments Being Addressed portion of the section 303(d) list.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 69083, Nutrients	Region 8
Big Bear Lake

LOE ID:

762

Pollutant:

Nutrients

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

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: