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

Supporting Information

Regional Board 4 - Los Angeles Region

Water Body Name:	Boulder Creek (Ventura County)
Water Body ID:	CAR4033100020110721230014
Water Body Type:	River & Stream


DECISION ID	139274	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Bifenthrin
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 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant. LOE 83042 has been replaced by LOE 309987 due to a reassessment of data using the U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence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. 13 of 13 samples exceeded chronic criterion listed in the evaluation guideline for bifenthrin in water 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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139274, Bifenthrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

309987

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

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:

Water Board staff assessed ILRP 2007-2009 data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Bifenthrin. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 2 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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic criterion for bifenthrin is 0.1 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average). If the freely dissolved concentrations of bifenthrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Bifenthrin

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (S03T_BOULD).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2008-01-05 to 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139274, Bifenthrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

257720

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 10 of the 10 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Bifenthrin. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 4 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Bifenthrin

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (S03T_BOULD).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The technical Steering committee co-chairs city and county of los angeles co-chairs city and county of los angeles. 2004. SANTA MONICA BAY BEACHES BACTERIAL TMDLs COORDINATED SHORELINE MONITORING PLAN.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139280	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 16 samples exceeded the California Toxics Rule criterion maximum concentration for aldrin in water and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 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 139280, Aldrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83101

Pollutant:

Aldrin

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Aldrin.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The aldrin criterion maximum concentration to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 3 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139280, Aldrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

256345

Pollutant:

Aldrin

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Aldrin.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The aldrin criterion maximum concentration (expressed as a 1-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 1.5 ug/L. The criterion of 3 ug/L provided in the California Toxics Rule is an instantaneous maximum concentration and was divided by 2 in order to better represent a criterion maximum concentration (CMC) value as specified in footnote (g) of Table (b)(1) of the California Toxics Rule (2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139246	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Allethrin
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:	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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139246, Allethrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

256760

Pollutant:

Allethrin

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Allethrin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 1.05 ug/L for an invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139251	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Chloride
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139251, Chloride	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

258262

Pollutant:

Chloride

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chloride.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Surface waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The chloride criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 230000 ug/L (230 mg/L)(USEPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria, 2006).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-01-06 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139251, Chloride	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83052

Pollutant:

Chloride

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:

Two of the 5 samples exceeded the site specific objective.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Chloride site specific objective from table 3-8 of the Los Angeles Region Basin Plan is 80 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples collected at the S03T_BOULD station.

Temporal Representation:

Samples collected approximately twice a year in 2008 and 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	139252	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Chlorpyrifos
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 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 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. 1 of 19 samples exceeded the criterion continuous concentration listed in the evaluation guideline for chlorpyrifos in water and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 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 139252, Chlorpyrifos	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83053

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorpyrifos.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The freshwater criterion continuous concentration to protect aquatic organisms is 0.014 ug/L (Siepmann and Finlayson 2000).

Guideline Reference:

Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139252, Chlorpyrifos	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

258459

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 14 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chlorpyrifos.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The freshwater criterion continuous concentration to protect aquatic organisms is 0.015 ug/L (Siepmann and Finlayson 2000, with minor corrections to significant figures as described in Beaulaurier et al., 2005).

Guideline Reference:

Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game

Guideline Reference:

Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game (with minor corrections to significant figures as described in Beaulaurier et al., 2005).

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139253	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Copper
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:	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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139253, Copper	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

258980

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved copper criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is hardness dependent. The criterion when calculated using a default hardness of 100 mg/L is 9 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139285	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Cyhalothrin, Lambda
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. LOE 83071 has been replaced by LOE 310518 due to a reassessment of data using updated USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark.

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 139285, Cyhalothrin, Lambda	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

262612

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lambda-cyhalothrin. Although a total of 13 samples were collected, 13 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic criterion for lambda-cyhalothrin is 0.3 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average). If the freely dissolved concentrations of lambda-cyhalothrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Lambda-cyhalothrin

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139285, Cyhalothrin, Lambda	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310518

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

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:

Water Board staff assessed ILRP 2007-2009 data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Lambda-cyhalothrin. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Lambda-cyhalothrin

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2008-01-05 to 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139275	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Cypermethrin
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 LOE 83072 has been replaced by LOE 309963 due to a reassessment of data using updated USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark.

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 139275, Cypermethrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

309963

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

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:

Water Board staff assessed ILRP 2007-2009 data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cypermethrin. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic criterion for cypermethrin is 0.3 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average). If the freely dissolved concentrations of cypermethrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Cypermethrin

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2008-01-05 to 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139275, Cypermethrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

259355

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cypermethrin. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 14 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Cypermethrin

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139284	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Deltamethrin
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. LOE 83060 has been replaced by LOE 310113 due to a reassessment of data using updated USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark.

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 139284, Deltamethrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

259786

Pollutant:

Deltamethrin

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Deltamethrin. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 14 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for deltamethrin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.000026 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139284, Deltamethrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310113

Pollutant:

Deltamethrin

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:

Water Board staff assessed ILRP 2007-2009 data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Deltamethrin. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for deltamethrin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.000026 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2008-01-05 to 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139287	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Demeton
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 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 19 samples exceeded the criterion listed in the evaluation guideline for demeton in water and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 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 139287, Demeton	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

260180

Pollutant:

Demeton

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA National Recommended Water Quality criterion for demeton for freshwater aquatic life protection is 0.1 ug/l (4 day average)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139287, Demeton	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83073

Pollutant:

Demeton

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Demeton.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

USEPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria lists criterion continuous concentrations for Demeton to protect aquatic life in freshwater and saltwater is 0.1 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139255	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Diazinon
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(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 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 19 samples exceeded freshwater chronic value listed in the evaluation guideline for diazinon in water and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 5. 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 139255, Diazinon	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

260032

Pollutant:

Diazinon

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The freshwater chronic value for diazinon is 0.10 ug/L (4 day average)(Finlayson, 2004).

Guideline Reference:

Water quality for diazinon. Memorandum to J. Karkoski, Central Valley RWQCB. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigation Unit, CA Department of Fish and Game

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139255, Diazinon	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83074

Pollutant:

Diazinon

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Diazinon.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The freshwater chronic value for diazinon is 0.1 ug/L, expressed as a continuous concentration (Finlayson, 2004).

Guideline Reference:

Water quality for diazinon. Memorandum to J. Karkoski, Central Valley RWQCB. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigation Unit, CA Department of Fish and Game

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139256	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Dichlorvos
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 LOE 83076 has been replaced by LOE 310293 due to a reassessment of data using updated USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark.

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 139256, Dichlorvos	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

260362

Pollutant:

Dichlorvos

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Dichlorvos. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 14 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for dichlorvos is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.0058 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139256, Dichlorvos	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310293

Pollutant:

Dichlorvos

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:

Water Board staff assessed ILRP 2007-2009 data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dichlorvos. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 4 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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for dichlorvos is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.0058 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (S03T_BOULD).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2008-01-05 to 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	152725	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Dicofol
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 LOE 83077 has been replaced by LOE 310410 due to a reassessment of data using updated USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark.

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. LOE 93762 has been replaced by LOE 310762 & 310778 due to a reassessment of data using updated USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark.

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 152725, Dicofol	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310410

Pollutant:

Dicofol

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:

Water Board staff assessed ILRP 2007-2009 data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dicofol.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for dicofol is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 4.4 ug/L for a fish (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2008-01-05 and 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139257	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 19 samples exceeded the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentration for dieldrin in water and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 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 139257, Dieldrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

260579

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dieldrin criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139257, Dieldrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83078

Pollutant:

Dieldrin

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Dieldrin criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139277	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Dimethoate
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 LOE 83081 has been replaced by LOE 310229 due to a reassessment of data using updated USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark.

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 139277, Dimethoate	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

260375

Pollutant:

Dimethoate

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 12 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Dimethoate.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for dimethoate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.5 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-02-28 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139277, Dimethoate	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310229

Pollutant:

Dimethoate

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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for dimethoate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.5 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2008-01-05 and 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139258	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Disulfoton
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 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 19 samples exceeded the aquatic life benchmark listed in the evaluation guideline for disulfoton in water and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 5. 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 139258, Disulfoton	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83083

Pollutant:

Disulfoton

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Disulfoton.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA national ambient water quality criteria for freshwater aquatic life instantaneous maximum for disulfoton is 0.05 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139258, Disulfoton	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

307361

Pollutant:

Disulfoton

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA national ambient water quality criteria for freshwater aquatic life instantaneous maximum for disulfoton is 0.05 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139259	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Endosulfan sulfate
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 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 3 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 19 samples exceeded the toxicity threshold listed in the evaluation guideline for endosulfan sulfate in water and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 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 139259, Endosulfan sulfate	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

260734

Pollutant:

Endosulfan sulfate

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria toxicity threshold for endosulfan sulfate for freshwater aquatic life protection is 0.056 ug/l (24 hour average)

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139259, Endosulfan sulfate	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83086

Pollutant:

Endosulfan sulfate

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan Sulfate.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA national ambient water quality criteria for freshwater aquatic life 24 hour average maximum for endosulfan sulfate is 0.056 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139260	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 19 samples exceeded the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentration for endrin in water and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in 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 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 139260, Endrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83088

Pollutant:

Endrin

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Endrin criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.036 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139260, Endrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

261287

Pollutant:

Endrin

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The endrin criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.036 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139288	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate
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. LOE 83091 & 83092 has been replaced by LOE 310193 due to a reassessment of data using updated USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark.

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 139288, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

261462

Pollutant:

Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Esfenvalerate. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 14 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic criterion for esfenvalerate is 0.3 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average). If the freely dissolved concentrations of esfenvalerate were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Esfenvalerate

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139288, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310193

Pollutant:

Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate

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:

Water Board staff assessed ILRP 2007-2009 data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Esfenvalerate. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Esfenvalerate

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2008-01-05 to 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139278	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Ethoprop
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. LOE 83093 has been replaced by LOE 310202 due to a reassessment of data using updated USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139278, Ethoprop	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310202

Pollutant:

Ethoprop

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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for ethoprop is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.8 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2008-01-05 and 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139278, Ethoprop	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

261590

Pollutant:

Ethoprop

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for ethoprop is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.8 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139281	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Fenthion
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:	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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139281, Fenthion	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

261858

Pollutant:

Fenthion

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for fenthion is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.013 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139247	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Fenvalerate
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:	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. LOE 261750 has been replaced by LOE 310676 due to a reassessment of data using updated USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139247, Fenvalerate	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310676

Pollutant:

Fenvalerate

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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for fenvalerate is the LC50 of 1.13 ug/L for fathead minnow, Pimephales promelas. (USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database)

Guideline Reference:

OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2008-01-05 and 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139247, Fenvalerate	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

261750

Pollutant:

Fenvalerate

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for fenvalerate is the LC50 of 1.13 ug/L for fathead minnow, Pimephales promelas. (USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database)

Guideline Reference:

OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139261	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139261, Heptachlor	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

261960

Pollutant:

Heptachlor

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Heptachlor. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 14 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The heptachlor criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139261, Heptachlor	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83095

Pollutant:

Heptachlor

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Heptachlor criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139262	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139262, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

262458

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Heptachlor Epoxide. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 14 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The heptachlor epoxide criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139262, Heptachlor epoxide	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83098

Pollutant:

Heptachlor epoxide

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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Heptachlor Epoxide criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	150534	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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:	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 150534, Indicator Bacteria	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

302048

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 Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 4 of the 6 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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

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): S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the days of 2017-01-22 and 2020-03-17 .

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139263	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 19 samples exceeded the California Toxics Rule criterion maximum concentration for gamma-HCH in water and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 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 139263, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83103

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The gamma-BHC (Lindane) criterion maximum concentration to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.95 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139263, Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

262178

Pollutant:

Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The gamma-BHC (Lindane, gamma-HCH) criterion maximum concentration to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.95 ug/L. (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139276	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Methidathion
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 LOE 83110 has been replaced by LOE 310649 due to a reassessment of data using updated USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark.

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 139276, Methidathion	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310649

Pollutant:

Methidathion

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:

Water Board staff assessed ILRP 2007-2009 data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Methidathion.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for methidathion is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.66 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2009-02-06 and 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139276, Methidathion	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

263541

Pollutant:

Methidathion

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 12 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Methidathion.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for methidathion is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.66 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-02-28 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139265	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Methoxychlor
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 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 19 samples exceeded the criterion continuous concentration listed in the evaluation guideline for methoxychlor in water and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 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 139265, Methoxychlor	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

263724

Pollutant:

Methoxychlor

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life Criterion Continuous Concentration (CCC) expressed as a 4-day average for methoxychlor is 0.03 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139265, Methoxychlor	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83038

Pollutant:

Methoxychlor

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Methoxychlor.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA national ambient water quality criteria for freshwater aquatic life instantaneous maximum for methoxychlor is 0.03 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139266	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Methyl Parathion
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 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 19 samples exceeded the aquatic life criterion listed in the evaluation guideline for methyl parathion in water and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 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 139266, Methyl Parathion	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83040

Pollutant:

Methyl Parathion

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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The Dept. of Fish and Game instantaneous criteria for methyl parathion is 0.08 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Hazard Assessment of the Synthetic Pyrethroid Insecticides Bifenthrin, Cypermethrin, Esfenvalerate, and Permethrin to Aquatic Organisms in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River System. California Department of Fish and Game. Office of Spill Prevention and Response, Administrative Report 00-6

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139266, Methyl Parathion	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

264455

Pollutant:

Methyl Parathion

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Department of Fish and Game instantaneous aquatic life criterion for methyl parathion is 0.08 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Hazard Assessment of the Insecticide Methyl Parathion to Aquatic Organisms in the Sacramento River System

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139267	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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:	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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139267, Mirex	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83041

Pollutant:

Mirex

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Mirex.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneifical uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The criterion continuous concentration for Mirex is 0.001 ug/l from the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139267, Mirex	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

263623

Pollutant:

Mirex

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Mirex. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 14 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA national recommended criterion continuous concentration for mirex for the protection of freshwater aquatic life is 0.001 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139268	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Organophosphate Pesticides
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:	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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139268, Organophosphate Pesticides	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

264138

Pollutant:

Organophosphate Pesticides

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for the protection of aquatic life from the additive effects of the organophosphate pesticides chlorpyrifos and diazinon is one toxic unit equivalent. A toxic unit equivalent is equal to the sum of chlorpyrifos and diazinon from a single sample, each having their reported concentration divided their respective evaluation guideline prior to being summed. If this results in a value greater than one, the sample is considered to be in exceedance of the water quality standard. (Bailey et al., 1997).

Guideline Reference:

Joint acute toxicity of Diazinon and Chlorpyrifos to Ceriodaphnia dubia.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139279	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Phorate
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 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 19 samples exceeded the aquatic life benchmark listed in the evaluation guideline for phorate in water and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. LOE 83134 has been replaced by LOE 310980 due to a reassessment of data using updated USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark.

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 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 139279, Phorate	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

265257

Pollutant:

Phorate

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for phorate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.21 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139279, Phorate	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310980

Pollutant:

Phorate

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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for phorate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.21 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2008-01-05 and 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139282	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Phosmet
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. LOE 83137 has been replaced by LOE 310796 due to a reassessment of data using the U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark.

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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139282, Phosmet	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

265355

Pollutant:

Phosmet

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 12 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Phosmet.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for phosmet is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.75 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-02-28 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139282, Phosmet	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310796

Pollutant:

Phosmet

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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for phosmet is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.75 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2009-02-06 and 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139249	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Prallethrin
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:	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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139249, Prallethrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

265548

Pollutant:

Prallethrin

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for prallethrin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.65 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139289	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Resmethrin
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:	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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139289, Resmethrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

265723

Pollutant:

Resmethrin

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for resmethrin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.14 ug/L for a fish (acute).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139248	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	T-Fluvalinate
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:	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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139248, T-Fluvalinate	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

266907

Pollutant:

T-Fluvalinate

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 14 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for T-Fluvalinate.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for tau-fluvalinate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.064 ug/L for a fish (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139270	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Tetrachlorvinphos
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:	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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139270, Tetrachlorvinphos	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

267516

Pollutant:

Tetrachlorvinphos

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for stirophos (tetrachlorvinphos) is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.125 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139271	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Toxaphene
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139271, Toxaphene	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

267784

Pollutant:

Toxaphene

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Toxaphene. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 13 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The toxaphene criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0002 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (S03T_BOULD).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139271, Toxaphene	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83144

Pollutant:

Toxaphene

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for Toxaphene. Five sample result(s) 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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Toxaphene criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0002 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139271, Toxaphene	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83143

Pollutant:

Toxaphene

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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Toxaphene criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0002 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139272	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Turbidity
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:	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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139272, Turbidity	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

268105

Pollutant:

Turbidity

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Turbidity.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Turbidities of 40 NTU or greater can cause a reduced foraging efficiency and a shift in prey selection in piscivorous fish (largemouth bass) due to interference with their ability to find prey (Shoup, D.E. and Wahl D.H., 2009).

Guideline Reference:

The Effects of Turbidity on Prey Selection by Piscivorous Largemouth Bass

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-11-29 and 2019-12-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139254	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
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:	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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139254, alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

260850

Pollutant:

alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The endosulfan I (alpha-endosulfan) criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139269	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
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:	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:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139269, beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

260749

Pollutant:

beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)

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:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The endosulfan II (beta-endosulfan) criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139250	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Chlordane
Final Listing Decision:	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
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2037
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 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. 6 of 10 samples exceeded the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentration for chlordane in water and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 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 139250, Chlordane	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83043

Pollutant:

Chlordane

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the criterion for Chlordane, Total as the sample data was below the detection limit.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The chlordane criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0043 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139250, Chlordane	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

267634

Pollutant:

Chlordane

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 6 of the 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Total Chlordane. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 7 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The chlordane criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0043 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (S03T_BOULD).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139283	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Cyfluthrin
Final Listing Decision:	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
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2037
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. LOE 83059 has been replaced by LOE 310088 due to a reassessment of data using the U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark 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. 4 of 4 samples exceeded the chronic criterion listed in the evaluation guideline for cyfluthrin in water and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 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 139283, Cyfluthrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

259314

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 4 of the 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cyfluthrin. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 10 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic criterion for cyfluthrin is 0.2 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average). If the freely dissolved concentrations of cyfluthrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Cyfluthrin

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (S03T_BOULD).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139283, Cyfluthrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310088

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

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:

Water Board staff assessed ILRP 2007-2009 data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cyfluthrin. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Cyfluthrin

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2008-01-05 to 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	149434	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Final Listing Decision:	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
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2037
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 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. 4 of 8 samples exceed the CRITERIA and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149434, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83055

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for DDT(p,p).

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The DDT criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149434, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

259835

Pollutant:

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for DDT(p,p'). Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 11 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The DDT(4,4') criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (S03T_BOULD).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139286	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Fenpropathrin
Final Listing Decision:	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
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2037
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. LOE 83094 has been replaced by LOE 310515 due to a reassessment of data using the U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark 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. 10 of 10 samples exceeded the aquatic life benchmark listed in the evaluation guideline for fenpropathrin in water and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 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 139286, Fenpropathrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

261377

Pollutant:

Fenpropathrin

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 10 of the 10 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Fenpropathrin. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 4 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fenpropathrin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.0015 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (S03T_BOULD).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139286, Fenpropathrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310515

Pollutant:

Fenpropathrin

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:

Water Board staff assessed ILRP 2007-2009 data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 4 of the 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Fenpropathrin. Although a total of 5 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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fenpropathrin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.0015 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

OPP Aquatic Life Benchmarks

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (S03T_BOULD).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2008-01-05 to 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139264	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Malathion
Final Listing Decision:	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
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2037
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 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. 2 of 19 samples exceeded the concentration in the evaluation guideline for malathion in water and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 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 139264, Malathion	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

262852

Pollutant:

Malathion

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 14 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Malathion.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of malathion does not exceed 0.028 ug/L (UC Davis Aquatic Life Criteria).

Guideline Reference:

Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: l. Organophosphate insecticides. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:1-48.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139264, Malathion	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83109

Pollutant:

Malathion

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Malathion.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

UC Davis Aquatic Life Criteria: Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of Malathion does not exceed 0.028 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: ll. Pyrethroid insecticides. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:51-103.

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	149435	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 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. 4 of 14 samples exceed the OBJECTIVE and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 149435, Nitrogen, Nitrate	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

302291

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, Nitrate

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 Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 14 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Nitrate as N.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-34) states that: Waters shall not exceed 10 mg/L as nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	139290	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Permethrin
Final Listing Decision:	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
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2037
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. LOE 83057 has been replaced by LOE 310458 due to a reassessment of data using the U.S. EPA aquatic life benchmark 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. 7 of 7 samples exceeded the chronic criterion listed in the evaluation guideline for permethrin in water and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 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 139290, Permethrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

264723

Pollutant:

Permethrin

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 6 of the 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Permethrin. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 8 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic criterion for permethrin is 1 ng/L (expressed as a 4-day average). If the freely dissolved concentrations of permethrin were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Permethrin

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (S03T_BOULD).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139290, Permethrin	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310458

Pollutant:

Permethrin

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:

Water Board staff assessed ILRP 2007-2009 data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Permethrin. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 4 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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Permethrin

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (S03T_BOULD).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2008-01-05 to 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	139273	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 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. 10 of 10 samples exceeded the chronic concentration listed in the evaluation guideline for pyrethroids in water and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 for warm freshwater habitat. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of 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 139273, Pyrethroids	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310897

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

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 ILRP 2007-2009 data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Pyrethroids. Although a total of 5 samples were collected, 5 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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The summed ratios of the pyrethroid pesticides bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, esfenvalerate, lambda-cyhalothrin, permethrin and their respective chronic concentration goals are not to exceed 1. If the freely dissolved concentrations of these pesticides were reported or could be calculated then these values were used for this assessment. In the absence of freely dissolved concentrations, total concentrations were used.

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2008-01-05 to 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139273, Pyrethroids	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

310865

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

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:

Water Board staff assessed ILRP 2007-2009 data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Pyrethroids.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (NA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2008-05-20 and 2009-08-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139273, Pyrethroids	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

265992

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

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 Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Pyrethroids. Although a total of 14 samples were collected, 14 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 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2012-01-23 to 2020-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 139273, Pyrethroids	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

265933

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

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:

Water Board staff assessed Ventura County Agriculture Irrigated Lands Group data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 10 of 10 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Pyrethroids.

Data Reference:

WQ data from the California Environmental Data Exchange Network assembled for the 2024 Integrated Report in Region 4.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region states that: No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins for the Control of Pyrethroid Pesticide Discharges

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: S03T_BOULD (Boulder Creek at Hwy 126).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-01-23 and 2019-12-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP Information Reference(s):

VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATED LANDS GROUP (VCAILG)


DECISION ID	94023	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 1 of 5 samples exceeded the criteria. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 1 of 5 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 94023, Ammonia	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83105

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Ammonia as N, Total.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Surface water shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts that adversely affect any designated beneficial use.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia – Freshwater (USEPA 2013): the 30-day rolling average concentration (criterion continuous concentration or CCC) of total ammonia nitrogen(in mg TAN/L) in freshwater are not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average. The CCC values are based on pH and temperature. The CCC formula is found on page 46 and the table of CCC values is on page 49.

Guideline Reference:

Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia - Freshwater 2013

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	93739	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 2 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 2 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93739, Azinphos-methyl (Guthion)	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83107

Pollutant:

Azinphos-methyl (Guthion)

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Azinphos Methyl.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The Azinphos methyl (Guthion) criteria for the protection of freshwater aquatic life is 0.01 ug/L (National Recommended Water Quality Criteria, 2009).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 2/6/2009-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	99642	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 lines of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the Objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 0 samples exceeded the Objective and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	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 99642, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83047

Pollutant:

DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for DDD(p,p). Five sample result(s) 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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The DDD(p,p) criterion for the protection of human health from fish consumption component of water contact recreation (REC-1) use is 0.00084 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	100315	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 lines of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 0 sample exceeded the Objective. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 0 samples exceeded the Objective and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	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 100315, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

96202

Pollutant:

DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 0 samples exceed the criterion for DDE(p,p). Five sample result(s) 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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The DDE-4,4' criteria for the protection of human health from 30-day average fish consumption component of water contact recreation (REC-1) use is 0.00059 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	91884	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 5 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 5 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 91884, Dacthal	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83045

Pollutant:

Dacthal

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Dacthal.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the aquatic life LC50 for Dacthal is 6600 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	71825	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 5 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 5 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 71825, Endosulfan	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83084

Pollutant:

Endosulfan

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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The endosulfan criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.056 ug/L. This value corresponds to the sum of alpha-endosulfan and beta-endosulfan (USEPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria, 2006).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	100296	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 5 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 5 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100296, Endrin aldehyde	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

96141

Pollutant:

Endrin aldehyde

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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The Endrin Aldehyde criteria for the protection of human health from the fish consumption component of water contact recreation (REC-1) use is 0.81 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	94123	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 1 of 8 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 1 of 8 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 26 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.2. 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 94123, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83049

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 8 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, dissolved.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region (page 3-11) states that: "The dissolved oxygen content of all surface waters designated as WARM shall not be depressed below 5 mg/L as a result of waste discharges."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 6/4/2007-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	91932	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 2 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 2 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 91932, Parathion	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83050

Pollutant:

Parathion

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:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The criterion continuous concentration for Parathion, Ethyl is 0.013 ug/l from the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 2/6/2009-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	92096	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 lines of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 2 of 5 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 2 of 5 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 26 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.2. 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 92096, Sulfates	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83140

Pollutant:

Sulfates

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two of 5 samples exceeded the site-specific objective.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Sulfate site specific objective from table 3-8 of the Los Angeles Region Basin Plan is 650 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data was collected from the S03T_BOULD station.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected on the following dates: 01/05/08, 01/24/08, 05/20/08, 02/06/09, and 08/04/09.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	94124	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 8 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 8 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 26 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.2. 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 94124, Temperature, water	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83141

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

For waters designated WARM, water temperature shall not be altered by more than 5 deg. F above the natural temperature. At no time shall these WARM-designated waters be raised above 80 deg. F as a result of waste discharges.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 6/4/2007-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	100629	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 2 of 5 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 2 of 5 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 26 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.2. 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 100629, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83142

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Agricultural Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Dissolved Solids.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Basin Plan lists a specific water quality objectives for Boulder Creek 1300 mg/L for total dissolved solids (TDS) according to the tributary rule as Boulder Creek is a tributary of Santa Clara River Reach 3.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	78581	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	alpha.-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or alpha-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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 5 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 5 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 78581, alpha.-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or alpha-HCH)	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

96176

Pollutant:

alpha.-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or alpha-HCH)

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for BHC, alpha.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The BHC, alpha criteria for the protection of human health from 30-day average fish consumption component of water contact recreation (REC-1) use is 0.013 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	100314	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	beta-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or beta-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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 5 samples exceeded the CRITERIA. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 5 samples exceeded the CRITERIA and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to SECTION 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 100314, beta-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or beta-HCH)	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

96189

Pollutant:

beta-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or beta-HCH)

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Ag waiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for BHC, beta.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

The BHC, beta criteria for the protection of human health from30-day average fish consumption component of water contact recreation (REC-1) use is 0.046 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 1/5/2008-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	93311	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. 4 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 0 of 8 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE. 0 of 8 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE. 0 of 8 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE. 0 of 8 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient justification for placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 0 of 8, 0 of 8, 0 of 8 and 0 of 8 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 26 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.2.

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 93311, pH	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83063

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceed the criterion for pH.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Los Angeles Basin: the pH for insland surface waters, bays, or estuaries shall not be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.5 as a result of waste discharges.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 6/4/2007-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93311, pH	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83062

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Non-Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceed the criterion for pH.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Los Angeles Basin: the pH for insland surface waters, bays, or estuaries shall not be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.5 as a result of waste discharges.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 6/4/2007-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 93311, pH	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83061

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:

State Water Board staff assessed Agwaiver data for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceed the criterion for pH.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Los Angeles Basin: the pH for insland surface waters, bays, or estuaries shall not be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.5 as a result of waste discharges.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Data for this line of evidence for Boulder Creek (Ventura County) was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ S03T_ BOULD]

Temporal Representation:

Data was collected over the time period 6/4/2007-8/4/2009.

Environmental Conditions:

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

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan from Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group.


DECISION ID	92097	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

Pollutant:	Toxicity
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2027
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. 1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 3 of 3 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. 3 of 3 samples exceeded the GUIDELINE and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 92097, Toxicity	Region 4
Boulder Creek (Ventura County)

LOE ID:

83145

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

TOXICITY TESTING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Three samples were collected to evaluate water toxicity. Three of the three samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests included survival and reproduction of Ceriodaphnia dubia, survival and growth of Pimephales promelas, survival of Hyalella azteca and cell count of Selanastrum capricornatum. Statistically significant toxicity to Ceriodaphnia dubia reproduction, Selanastrum capricornatum and Pimephales promelas growth were observed on 06/04/07.

Data Reference:

Data for various Pollutants from the Ag Waiver Program, 2007-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Region 4 Basin Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan

Evaluation Guideline:

Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. The t-test is used to determine if there is a statistically significant decrease in organism response in the sample as compared to the control.

Guideline Reference:

Short-term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater Organisms. Fourth Edition. Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Washington, D.C. EPA-821-R-02-013

Spatial Representation:

The sample was collected at Boulder Creek at Hwy. 126.

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected in June 2007, January 2008 and August 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data quality is good. A QAPP and monitoring plan was submitted. Data was collected by the Ventura County Agricultural Irrigated Lands Group for Order No. R4- 2005-0080.)

QAPP Information Reference(s):