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

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: PGC025 (Tributary stream near Parkside Way and Bridgeside Ct. at influx to Pleasant Grove Creek).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2011-08-01

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145143, Deltamethrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

315466

Pollutant:

Deltamethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: PGC019 (Conflucence of two Storm Drain outlfows at Opal and Parkside Way, lefthand side of stream).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	152015	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Toxicity
Final Listing Decision:	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
Reason for Delisting:	Flaws in original listing
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This water body was incorrectly added to the 2018 303(d) list of impaired water bodies in 2018. Data presented in LOE 234550 were incorrectly assessed as toxicity data during the earlier Integrated Report cycle. These data have now been correctly assessed as pyrethroids in sediment. In the absence of new toxicity data for this water body the decision will be retired during a future Integrated Report cycle.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be removed from the section 303(d) list because the original basis for listing was flawed.

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 152015, Toxicity	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

234550

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One-tenth the organic carbon normalized LC50 values for sediment-bound pyrethroids were used as toxicity thresholds in a toxicity unit (TU) analysis. Samples containing at least 2 pyrethroids with concentrations above the reporting limit were assessed for additive toxicity. 5 of 6 sediment samples indicated a calculated TU > 1, suggesting that samples had pyrethroid pesticides at levels expected to exert additive, chronic toxicity. A combination of 2 or more of the pyrethroids, bifenthrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, permethrin, cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, esfenvalerate, and deltamethrin were present in the assessed samples.

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

"The narrative toxicity objective states, ""All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances."

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for the TU analysis is based on the following: "The concentration of each toxic substance is divided by its toxicologic limit. The resulting ratios are added for substances having similar toxicologic effects and, separately, for carcinogens. The additive toxicity criterion has been violated if the sum of the ratios is >1 (CV Basin Plan, 2011)."

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.


DECISION ID	145479	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Bifenthrin
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Phase 2 (Pyrethroids)Sacramento and San Joaquin Pesticides Basin Plan Amendment and TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	872
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	04/22/2019
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. Sediment toxicity LOE 59087 is an additive assessment of pyrethroids based on sediment chemistry that does not apply to this decision and so has been removed from the decision. There are no sediment toxicity data to support sediment chemistry exceedances and so this information no longer contributes to the listing recommendation. Four lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant for Cold Freshwater Habitat (COLD). Seven of the 7 water samples, reported in the dissolved fraction, exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. Twenty one of 21 sediment samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. 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. Seven of the 7 water samples, reported in the dissolved fraction, exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Twenty-one of the 21 sediment samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. Though sediment chemistry is in exceedance, sediment toxicity is not associated with this decision, thus it cannot be listed based on sediment chemistry alone. This pollutant is being listed for the exceedance of water samples. 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:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145479, Bifenthrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

59015

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 6 individual sediment samples were collected; 6 of 6 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.043 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for bifenthrin, 0.043 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 0.43 ug/g OC). The LC50 (0.43 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for bifenthrin from Amweg et al. (2005) and Amweg and Weston (2007).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145479, Bifenthrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

186761

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 7 of the 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Bifenthrin. Although a total of 8 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic concentration goal 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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145479, Bifenthrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

195931

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for bifenthrin, 0.043 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 0.43 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.43 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for bifenthrin from Amweg et al. (2005) and Amweg and Weston (2007).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC022.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-06-05 to 2014-09-16

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145479, Bifenthrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

195920

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC019.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-02-25 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020


DECISION ID	145477	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Cyfluthrin
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Phase 2 (Pyrethroids)Sacramento and San Joaquin Pesticides Basin Plan Amendment and TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	872
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	04/22/2019
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. SIx lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant for Cold Freshwater Habitat (COLD). 19 of the 20 water samples, reported in the dissolved fraction, exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. 16 of the 20 sediment samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. 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. 19 of the 20 water samples, reported in the dissolved fraction and 16 of 20 sediment samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Though sediment chemistry is in exceedance with 16 of 20 samples, sediment toxicity is not associated with this decision, thus it cannot be listed based on sediment chemistry alone. This pollutant is being listed for the exceedance of water samples. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145477, Cyfluthrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

187662

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) 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 7 samples were collected, 3 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic concentration goal 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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145477, Cyfluthrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

187707

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 12 of the 13 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cyfluthrin. Although a total of 24 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-08-01 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145477, Cyfluthrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196278

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for cyfluthrin, 0.11 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 1.1 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1.1 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for cyfluthrin from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC022.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-06-05 to 2014-09-16

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145477, Cyfluthrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196196

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 9 of the 10 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cyfluthrin, total. Although a total of 11 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC019.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-02-25 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145477, Cyfluthrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

187706

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cyfluthrin. 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-02-16 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145477, Cyfluthrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

59051

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 6 individual sediment samples were collected; 3 of 6 exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.11 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for cyfluthrin, 0.11 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 1.1 ug/g OC). The LC50 (1.1 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for cyfluthrin from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.


DECISION ID	145476	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Cyhalothrin, Lambda
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Phase 2 (Pyrethroids)Sacramento and San Joaquin Pesticides Basin Plan Amendment and TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	872
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	04/22/2019
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. Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant for Cold Freshwater Habitat (COLD). Five of the 5 water samples, reported in the dissolved fraction, exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. 16 of the 17 sediment samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. 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. Five of the 5 water samples, reported in the dissolved fraction, exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. 16 of the 17 sediment samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Though sediment chemistry is in exceedance with 28 of 29 samples, sediment toxicity is not associated with this decision, thus it cannot be listed based on sediment chemistry alone. This pollutant is being listed for the exceedance of water samples. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145476, Cyhalothrin, Lambda	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

59039

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 6 individual sediment samples were collected; 3 samples were below both the reporting limit (0.1 ug/kg dry weight) and the organic carbon normalized evaluation guideline (0.044 ug/g OC) and could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the listing policy. 2 of 3 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for lambda-cyhalothrin, 0.044 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 0.44 ug/g OC). The LC50 (0.44 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for lambda-cyhalothrin from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145476, Cyhalothrin, Lambda	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

190725

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 4 of the 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lambda-cyhalothrin. Although a total of 24 samples were collected, 20 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic concentration goal 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

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 (PGC022).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-08-01 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145476, Cyhalothrin, Lambda	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

190743

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lambda-cyhalothrin. Although a total of 8 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Lambda-cyhalothrin

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 (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145476, Cyhalothrin, Lambda	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196284

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 10 of the 10 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cyhalothrin, Total lambda-. Although a total of 11 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for lambda-cyhalothrin, 0.044 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 0.44 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.44 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for lambda-cyhalothrin from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC019.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-02-25 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145476, Cyhalothrin, Lambda	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

190723

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) 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 8 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Lambda-cyhalothrin

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 (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145476, Cyhalothrin, Lambda	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196266

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC022.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-06-05 to 2014-09-16

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020


DECISION ID	145142	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Cypermethrin
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Phase 2 (Pyrethroids)Sacramento and San Joaquin Pesticides Basin Plan Amendment and TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	872
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	04/22/2019
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. Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant for Cold Freshwater Habitat (COLD). Four of the Four water samples, reported in the dissolved fraction, exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. Nineteen of the 19 sediment samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. 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. Four of the Four water samples, reported in the dissolved fraction, exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Though sediment chemistry is in exceedance with 19 of 19 samples, sediment toxicity is not associated with this decision, thus it cannot be listed based on sediment chemistry alone. This pollutant is being listed for the exceedance of water samples. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145142, Cypermethrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188131

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cypermethrin. Although a total of 24 samples were collected, 23 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic concentration goal 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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-08-01 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145142, Cypermethrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188225

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cypermethrin. Although a total of 8 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145142, Cypermethrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

291434

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 10 of the 10 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cypermethrin, Total. Although a total of 11 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for cypermethrin, 0.03 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 0.3 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.3 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for cypermethrin from Maund et al. (2002).

Guideline Reference:

Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC019.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-02-25 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145142, Cypermethrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

59060

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 6 individual sediment samples were collected; 1 sample was below both the reporting limit (0.1 ug/kg dry weight) and the organic carbon normalized evaluation guideline (0.03 ug/g OC) and could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the listing policy. 5 of 5 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for cypermethrin, 0.03 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 0.3 ug/g OC). The LC50 (0.3 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for cypermethrin from Maund et al. (2002).

Guideline Reference:

Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145142, Cypermethrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188242

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 2 of the 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cypermethrin. Although a total of 8 samples were collected, 6 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145142, Cypermethrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

291436

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC022.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-06-05 to 2014-09-16

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	145144	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Permethrin
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (being addressed with USEPA approved TMDL)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
TMDL Name:	Phase 2 (Pyrethroids)Sacramento and San Joaquin Pesticides Basin Plan Amendment and TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	872
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA:	04/22/2019
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. Eight lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant for Cold Freshwater Habitat (COLD). Fifteen of the 15 water samples, reported in the dissolved fraction, exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. Ten of the 17 sediment samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. 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. 15 of the 15 water samples, reported in the dissolved fraction, exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. Ten of the 17 sediment samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145144, Permethrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196617

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 6 of the 10 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Permethrin, Total. Although a total of 11 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for permethrin, 0.89 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 8.9 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 8.9 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for permethrin from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC019.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-02-25 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145144, Permethrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

192915

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 13 of the 13 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Permethrin. Although a total of 24 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic concentration goal 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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-08-01 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145144, Permethrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196839

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC022.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-06-05 to 2014-09-16

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145144, Permethrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

59042

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 6 individual sediment samples were collected; 3 samples were below both the reporting limit (1.0 ug/kg dry weight) and the organic carbon normalized evaluation guideline (0.89 ug/g OC) and could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the listing policy. 3 of 3 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for permethrin, 0.89 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 8.9 ug/g OC). The LC50 (8.9 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for permethrin from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145144, Permethrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

192808

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Permethrin. Although a total of 8 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145144, Permethrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

193067

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 2 of the 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Permethrin. Although a total of 8 samples were collected, 6 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020


DECISION ID	119891	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid)
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Six lines of evidence are available for this decision. Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination, which is less than the minimum number of exceedances needed to place the water segment on the section CWA section 303(d) List for toxicants (Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy). The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	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 119891, 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid)	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188883

Pollutant:

2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 299.2 ug/L for a vascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119891, 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid)	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188803

Pollutant:

2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for 2, 4-D incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.07 mg/L

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119891, 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid)	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188585

Pollutant:

2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for 2, 4-D incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.07 mg/L

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119891, 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid)	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188767

Pollutant:

2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for 2, 4-D incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.07 mg/L

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

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

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119891, 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid)	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188884

Pollutant:

2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 299.2 ug/L for a vascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

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

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119891, 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid)	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188862

Pollutant:

2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 299.2 ug/L for a vascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119901	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA):acetic acid
Final Listing Decision:	Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	New Decision
Revision Status	Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Two lines of evidence were available for this decision. Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination, which is less than the minimum number of exceedances needed to place the water segment on the section CWA section 303(d) List for toxicants (Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy). The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	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 119901, 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA):acetic acid	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

191237

Pollutant:

2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA):acetic acid

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA):acetic acid is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 20 ug/L for a vascular plant (acute) for MCPA EHE.

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119901, 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA):acetic acid	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

191218

Pollutant:

2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA):acetic acid

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA):acetic acid is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 20 ug/L for a vascular plant (acute) for MCPA EHE.

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119923	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Bensulide
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:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119923, Bensulide	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

186212

Pollutant:

Bensulide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Bensulide is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 11 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-10-14 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	151561	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Benthic Community Effects
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:	Benthic community effects are being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.9 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.9, when data show benthic community degradation and there is at least one pollutant impairment that could impact benthic macroinvertebrates, the waterbody is placed on the 303(d) List for benthic community effects. Nine lines of evidence evaluating benthic macroinvertebrate bioassessment data are available in the administrative record to assess this indicator. Nine of nine benthic-macroinvertebrate samples exceed the California Stream Condition Index (CSCI) impairment threshold of 0.79. At least one line of evidence includes sufficient pollutant exceedances to indicate the waterbody is impaired for at least one pollutant. However, there is insufficient data and/or information to determine if at least one pollutant could be impacting benthic macroinvertebrates. Based on the readily available data and information, the evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing Benthic Community Effects in this waterbody segment on the CWA section 303(d) List. Although there is insufficient data and/or information to make a beneficial use support determination, the exceedances of the benthic macroinvertebrate samples indicate beneficial uses may be potentially threatened. 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. Nine of nine benthic macroinvertebrate bioassessment samples had CSCI scores below 0.79. 4. At least one line of evidence includes sufficient pollutant exceedances to indicate the waterbody is impaired for at least one pollutant related to aquatic life; however, data and/or information are insufficient to determine if the pollutant(s) is impacting benthic macroinvertebrates. 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. 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 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

192786

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 11 of the 13 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Permethrin. Although a total of 24 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-08-01 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189894

Pollutant:

Fipronil Sulfone

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fipronil sulfone is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.037 ug/L for chronic toxicity in invertebrates (7 day average).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-05-15 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189914

Pollutant:

Fipronil Sulfone

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fipronil sulfone is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.037 ug/L for chronic toxicity in invertebrates (7 day average).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

59015

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 6 individual sediment samples were collected; 6 of 6 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.043 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

305624

Pollutant:

Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Benthic macroinvertebrate surveys

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed data for 519PGCR08 to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 9 of 9 samples exceeded the threshold. CSCI scores were from 0.154990742 to 0.25940593.

Data Reference:

California Stream Condition Index (CSCI) Scores for the 2024 Integrated Report for Region 5, Sacramento River sub-region.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Region 5 Basin Plan

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Stream Condition Index (CSCI) is a biological scoring tool that helps aquatic resource managers translate complex data about benthic macroinvertebrates found living in a stream into an overall measure of stream health. The CSCI score is calculated by comparing the expected condition with actual (observed) results (Rehn, A.C. et al., 2015). CSCI scores range from 0 (highly degraded) to greater than 1 (equivalent to reference). CSCI scoring of biological condition are as follows (per the scientific paper supporting the development of the CSCI scoring tool): greater than or equal to 0.92 = likely intact condition, 0.91 to 0.80 = possibly altered condition, 0.79 to 0.63 = likely altered condition, less than or equal to 0.62 = very likely altered condition. Sites with scores below 0.79 are considered to have exceeded the water quality objective for the aquatic life beneficial use.

Guideline Reference:

Bioassessment in complex environments: designing an index for consistent meaning in different settings

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from station 519PGCR08.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected from 5/17/2006 to 4/27/2018.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Data were collected using Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program protocols

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

186761

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 7 of the 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Bifenthrin. Although a total of 8 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

195931

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC022.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-06-05 to 2014-09-16

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

195920

Pollutant:

Bifenthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC019.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-02-25 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

190723

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) 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 8 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Lambda-cyhalothrin

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 (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

190743

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lambda-cyhalothrin. Although a total of 8 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Lambda-cyhalothrin

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 (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196284

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 10 of the 10 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cyhalothrin, Total lambda-. Although a total of 11 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC019.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-02-25 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

190725

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 4 of the 4 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Lambda-cyhalothrin. Although a total of 24 samples were collected, 20 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Lambda-cyhalothrin

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 (PGC022).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-08-01 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196266

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC022.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-06-05 to 2014-09-16

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

59039

Pollutant:

Cyhalothrin, Lambda

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

59060

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 6 individual sediment samples were collected; 1 sample was below both the reporting limit (0.1 ug/kg dry weight) and the organic carbon normalized evaluation guideline (0.03 ug/g OC) and could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the listing policy. 5 of 5 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

291434

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 10 of the 10 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cypermethrin, Total. Although a total of 11 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC019.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-02-25 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188225

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cypermethrin. Although a total of 8 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188242

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 2 of the 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cypermethrin. Although a total of 8 samples were collected, 6 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188131

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cypermethrin. Although a total of 24 samples were collected, 23 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-08-01 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

291436

Pollutant:

Cypermethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC022.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-06-05 to 2014-09-16

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

190853

Pollutant:

Imidacloprid

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Imidacloprid. 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of Imidacloprid does not exceed 0.016 ug/L. (UC Davis Water Quality Criteria)

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Imidacloprid Phase III: Application of the pesticide water quality criteria methodology. Department of Environmental Toxicology. University of California, Davis

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-06-27 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

190735

Pollutant:

Imidacloprid

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 2 of the 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Imidacloprid. Although a total of 4 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of Imidacloprid does not exceed 0.016 ug/L. (UC Davis Water Quality Criteria)

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Imidacloprid Phase III: Application of the pesticide water quality criteria methodology. Department of Environmental Toxicology. University of California, Davis

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-06-27 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

190734

Pollutant:

Imidacloprid

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 11 of the 11 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Imidacloprid. Although a total of 25 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of Imidacloprid does not exceed 0.016 ug/L. (UC Davis Water Quality Criteria)

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Imidacloprid Phase III: Application of the pesticide water quality criteria methodology. Department of Environmental Toxicology. University of California, Davis

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-08-01 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189892

Pollutant:

Fipronil Sulfone

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fipronil sulfone is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.037 ug/L for chronic toxicity in invertebrates (7 day average).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-05-15 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

193065

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Permethrin. Although a total of 4 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2013-02-19 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

192915

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 13 of the 13 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Permethrin. Although a total of 24 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-08-01 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196839

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC022.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-06-05 to 2014-09-16

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196617

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 6 of the 10 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Permethrin, Total. Although a total of 11 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC019.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-02-25 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

59042

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

192805

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 2 of the 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Permethrin. Although a total of 4 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-08-01 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

192808

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Permethrin. Although a total of 8 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

193067

Pollutant:

Permethrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 2 of the 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Permethrin. Although a total of 8 samples were collected, 6 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

197033

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for the protection of aquatic life from pyrethroids is one toxic unit. Individual pyrethroid concentrations in sediment were normalized to organic carbon content, divided by the respective 1/10 LC50 and then summed. A sum over over one toxic unit is an exceedance of the evaluation guideline (Amweg et al. 2006).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15

Guideline Reference:

Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83¿92.

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Guideline Reference:

Pyrethroid insecticides and sediment toxicity in urban creeks from California and Tennessee. Environmental Science and Technology, 40(5): 1700-1706

Guideline Reference:

Compilation of freshwater OC-normalized sediment toxicity data for pyrethroids

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC019.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-02-25 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

197009

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15

Guideline Reference:

Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83¿92.

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Guideline Reference:

Pyrethroid insecticides and sediment toxicity in urban creeks from California and Tennessee. Environmental Science and Technology, 40(5): 1700-1706

Guideline Reference:

Compilation of freshwater OC-normalized sediment toxicity data for pyrethroids

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC022.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-06-05 to 2014-09-16

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

234550

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

234548

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

One-tenth the organic carbon normalized LC50 values for sediment-bound pyrethroids were used as toxicity thresholds in a toxicity unit (TU) analysis. Samples containing at least 2 pyrethroids with concentrations above the reporting limit were assessed for additive toxicity. 3 of 3 sediment samples indicated a calculated TU > 1, suggesting that samples had pyrethroid pesticides at levels expected to exert additive, chronic toxicity. A combination of 2 or more of the pyrethroids, bifenthrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, permethrin, cyfluthrin, cypermethrin and deltamethrin were present in the assessed samples.

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station location in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 9.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

193182

Pollutant:

Pyrethroids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 7 of the 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Pyrethroids. Although a total of 8 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit(s) was above the water quality threshold and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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 (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

187707

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 12 of the 13 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cyfluthrin. Although a total of 24 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-08-01 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196196

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 9 of the 10 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Cyfluthrin, total. Although a total of 11 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC019.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-02-25 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196278

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC022.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-06-05 to 2014-09-16

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

187706

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Cyfluthrin. 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-02-16 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

187662

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) 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 7 samples were collected, 3 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

59051

Pollutant:

Cyfluthrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 6 individual sediment samples were collected; 3 of 6 exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.11 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189869

Pollutant:

Fipronil Sulfone

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Fipronil Sulfone. Although a total of 8 samples were collected, 3 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fipronil sulfone is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.037 ug/L for chronic toxicity in invertebrates (7 day average).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 151561, Benthic Community Effects	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189889

Pollutant:

Fipronil Sulfone

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Fipronil Sulfone. Although a total of 8 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fipronil sulfone is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.037 ug/L for chronic toxicity in invertebrates (7 day average).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119898	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Three lines of evidence were available for this decision. Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination, which is less than the minimum number of exceedances needed to place the water segment on the section CWA section 303(d) List for toxicants (Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy). The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	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 119898, Bromacil	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

186626

Pollutant:

Bromacil

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Bromacil is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 6.8 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-11-19 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119898, Bromacil	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

186669

Pollutant:

Bromacil

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Bromacil is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 6.8 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119898, Bromacil	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

186653

Pollutant:

Bromacil

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Bromacil is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 6.8 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	145478	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination, which is less than the minimum number of exceedances needed to place the water segment on the section CWA section 303(d) List for toxicants (Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy). The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	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 145478, Carbaryl	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

187110

Pollutant:

Carbaryl

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA recommended water quality criteria for freshwater aquatic life for carbaryl is 2.1 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145478, Carbaryl	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

187065

Pollutant:

Carbaryl

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA recommended water quality criteria for freshwater aquatic life for carbaryl is 2.1 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145478, Carbaryl	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

186966

Pollutant:

Carbaryl

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA recommended water quality criteria for freshwater aquatic life for carbaryl is 2.1 µg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-02-19 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020


DECISION ID	119924	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Chlorfenapyr
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 119924, Chlorfenapyr	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

187215

Pollutant:

Chlorfenapyr

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Chlorfenapyr is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 2.915 ug/L for an invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2014-08-06 and 2016-06-06

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119887	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Chlorpyrifos
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:	Pollution

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. One of the 19 samples exceed the criterion. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. One of the 19 samples exceed the criterion and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	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 119887, Chlorpyrifos	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

187445

Pollutant:

Chlorpyrifos

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 19 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Chlorpyrifos. Although a total of 22 samples were collected, 3 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The freshwater criterion continuous concentration to protect aquatic organisms is 0.015 ug/L (4 day average)(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 (with minor corrections to significant figures as described in Beaulaurier et al., 2005).

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-10-05 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020


DECISION ID	145475	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the 33 water samples with non-recorded fractions exceed the toxicant water quality criteria and guidelines in Table 3.1. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Zero of the 33 water samples with non-recorded fractions exceed the toxicant water quality criteria and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of 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 145475, Diazinon	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188607

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The freshwater chronic value for diazinon is 0.1 ug/L (4 day average)(Finlayson, 2004).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-10-05 and 2016-08-01

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145475, Diazinon	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188510

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The freshwater chronic value for diazinon is 0.1 ug/L (4 day average)(Finlayson, 2004).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145475, Diazinon	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188606

Pollutant:

Diazinon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The freshwater chronic value for diazinon is 0.1 ug/L (4 day average)(Finlayson, 2004).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2013-06-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020


DECISION ID	119899	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Dicamba
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:	Pollution

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination, which is less than the minimum number of exceedances needed to place the water segment on the section CWA section 303(d) List for toxicants (Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy). The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	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 119899, Dicamba	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188744

Pollutant:

Dicamba

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Dicamba is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 61 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute) for Dicamba acid.

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119899, Dicamba	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188726

Pollutant:

Dicamba

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Dicamba is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 61 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute) for Dicamba acid.

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119908	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Dimethoate
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 this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119908, Dimethoate	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188960

Pollutant:

Dimethoate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Dimethoate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.5 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119908, Dimethoate	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189080

Pollutant:

Dimethoate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Dimethoate is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.5 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	145474	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Zero of 25 water samples with non-recorded fractions exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination, which is less than the minimum number of exceedances needed to place the water segment on the section CWA section 303(d) List for toxicants (Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy). The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	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 145474, Diuron	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

188989

Pollutant:

Diuron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of diuron does not exceed 1.3 ug/L (UC Davis Aquatic Life Criteria).

Guideline Reference:

Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: III. Diuron. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:105-141.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145474, Diuron	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189050

Pollutant:

Diuron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of diuron does not exceed 1.3 ug/L (UC Davis Aquatic Life Criteria).

Guideline Reference:

Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: III. Diuron. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:105-141.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145474, Diuron	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189012

Pollutant:

Diuron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the 4-day average concentration of diuron does not exceed 1.3 ug/L (UC Davis Aquatic Life Criteria).

Guideline Reference:

Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: III. Diuron. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:105-141.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-11-19 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020


DECISION ID	145473	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
TMDL Name:	Phase 2 (Pyrethroids)Sacramento and San Joaquin Pesticides Basin Plan Amendment and TMDLs
TMDL Project Code:	872
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. Sediment toxicity LOE 59087 is an additive assessment of pyrethroids based on sediment chemistry that does not apply to this decision and so has been removed from the decision. There are no sediment toxicity data to support sediment chemistry exceedances and so this information no longer contributes to the final decision. Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the zero water samples, reported in the dissolved fraction exceeded the evaluation guideline for the Cold Freshwater Habitat beneficial use (COLD). Two of the 14 sediment samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Zero of the zero water samples, reported in the dissolved fraction exceeded the evaluation guideline for the Cold Freshwater Habitat beneficial use (COLD), and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Two of the 14 sediment samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for COLD. Though sediment chemistry is in exceedance with two of 14 samples, sediment toxicity is not associated with this decision, thus it cannot be listed based on sediment chemistry alone. This pollutant is being listed for the exceedance of water samples. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145473, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189839

Pollutant:

Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) 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 8 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The chronic concentration goal 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

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 (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145473, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

59069

Pollutant:

Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 6 individual sediment samples were collected; 1 of 6 exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.15 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate, 0.15 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 1.5 ug/g OC). The LC50 (1.5 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Spatial Representation:

Sediment samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145473, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189835

Pollutant:

Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) 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 11 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Esfenvalerate

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 (PGC022).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-08-01 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145473, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196570

Pollutant:

Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate, 0.15 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 1.5 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1.5 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate from Amweg et al. (2005).

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC022.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-06-05 to 2014-06-02

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145473, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189722

Pollutant:

Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) 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 8 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Criteria Report for Esfenvalerate

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 (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145473, Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196553

Pollutant:

Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 1 of the 5 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate, Total. Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5

Guideline Reference:

Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC019.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-02-25 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020


DECISION ID	119911	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Ethalfluralin
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:	Pollution

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 119911, Ethalfluralin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189859

Pollutant:

Ethalfluralin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Ethalfluralin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.4 ug/L for a fish (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-08-06 and 2015-06-08

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	145472	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145472, Fenpropathrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

315328

Pollutant:

Fenpropathrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Fenpropathrin. 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: PGC019 (Conflucence of two Storm Drain outlfows at Opal and Parkside Way, lefthand side of stream).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145472, Fenpropathrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196539

Pollutant:

Fenpropathrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 5 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Fenpropathrin. Although a total of 6 samples were collected, 1 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for fenpropathrin, 0.1 ug/g, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration (LC50; 1 ug/g) and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for fenpropathrin from Ding et al. ( 2011).

Guideline Reference:

Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83¿92.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC019.

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-02-25 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145472, Fenpropathrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

59024

Pollutant:

Fenpropathrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

A total of 6 individual sediment samples were collected; 0 of 6 exceeded the evaluation guideline (0.12 ug/g OC).

Data Reference:

Various Data for Pleasant Grove Creek, Del Puerto Creek and Roseville Area, 2006-2010.

SWAMP Data:

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for fenpropathrin, 0.1 ug/g OC, is one-tenth of the median lethal concentration for H. azteca (LC50; 1 ug/g OC). The LC50 (1 ug/g OC) is the geometric mean of OC normalized LC50 values for fenpropathrin from Ding et al. (2011).

Guideline Reference:

Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83¿92.

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected along Pleasant Grove Creek at the following station locations in 2006, 2007 and 2008: PGC 3 and PGC 8.

Temporal Representation:

Sediment samples were collected on 05/17/2006, 05/09/2007, and 5/03/2008.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Submitted QA data are acceptable.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Quality Assurance Project Plan for Pyrethroid Working Group.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145472, Fenpropathrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

196588

Pollutant:

Fenpropathrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Sediment

Matrix:

Sediment

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Fenpropathrin. Although a total of 4 samples were collected, 4 of these samples were not included 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 Section 6.1.5.5.

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83¿92.

Spatial Representation:

Data were collected from 1 station(s). Station Code(s): PGC022.

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2013-06-05 to 2014-09-16

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145472, Fenpropathrin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

315359

Pollutant:

Fenpropathrin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Fenpropathrin. 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: PGC025 (Tributary stream near Parkside Way and Bridgeside Ct. at influx to Pleasant Grove Creek).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody were collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2011-08-01

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	145470	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination, which is less than the minimum number of exceedances needed to place the water segment on the section CWA section 303(d) List for toxicants (Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy). The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	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 145470, Fipronil Desulfinyl	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189768

Pollutant:

Fipronil Desulfinyl

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fipronil degradate Fipronil desulfinyl is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.54 ug/L for a fish (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145470, Fipronil Desulfinyl	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189850

Pollutant:

Fipronil Desulfinyl

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fipronil degradate Fipronil desulfinyl is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.54 ug/L for a fish (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145470, Fipronil Desulfinyl	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189809

Pollutant:

Fipronil Desulfinyl

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fipronil degradate Fipronil desulfinyl is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.54 ug/L for a fish (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119919	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Hexazinone
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 this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119919, Hexazinone	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

190526

Pollutant:

Hexazinone

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Hexazinone is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 7 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119919, Hexazinone	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

190502

Pollutant:

Hexazinone

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Hexazinone is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 7 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119925	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Indoxacarb
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 119925, Indoxacarb	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

190895

Pollutant:

Indoxacarb

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Indoxacarb is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 75 ug/L for an invertebrate (chronic).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-10-14 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119926	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Isoxaben
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:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119926, Isoxaben	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

190737

Pollutant:

Isoxaben

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Isoxaben is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 10 ug/L for a vascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-10-14 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119890	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Malathion
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:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119890, Malathion	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

191213

Pollutant:

Malathion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Malathion. Although a total of 7 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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 (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119890, Malathion	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

191021

Pollutant:

Malathion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support, and the results are as follows: 0 of the 0 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for Malathion. Although a total of 7 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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 (PGC019).

Temporal Representation:

Date for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2013-06-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119890, Malathion	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

191277

Pollutant:

Malathion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 7 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Malathion. Although a total of 22 samples were collected, 15 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

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 (PGC022).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2011-10-05 to 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020


DECISION ID	119907	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Methidathion
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 this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119907, Methidathion	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

191331

Pollutant:

Methidathion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Methidathion is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.66 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119907, Methidathion	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

191310

Pollutant:

Methidathion

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Methidathion is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.66 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119885	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Metolachlor, S-
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:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119885, Metolachlor, S-	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

191491

Pollutant:

Metolachlor, S-

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Metolachlor, S- is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 8 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2016-10-14 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119902	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Norflurazon
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 119902, Norflurazon	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

192730

Pollutant:

Norflurazon

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Norflurazon is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 9.7 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-11-19 and 2015-06-08

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119903	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119903, Oryzalin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

192488

Pollutant:

Oryzalin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Oryzalin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 13 ug/L for a vascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-08-06 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	123656	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 5 of the 39 samples exceeded the objective for the fish spawning beneficial use (fraction - total). 5 of the 39 samples exceeded the objective for the cold freshwater habitat beneficial use (fraction -total). 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. 5 of the 39 samples exceeded the objective for the fish spawning beneficial use (fraction - total). 5 of the 39 samples exceeded the objective for the cold freshwater habitat beneficial use (fraction -total), and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 123656, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

208463

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Fish Spawning

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The minimum dissolved oxygen concentration for waters designated as SPWN is 7.0 mg/L. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin Basin)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-02-16 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 123656, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

207844

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Fish Spawning

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The minimum dissolved oxygen concentration for waters designated as SPWN is 7.0 mg/L. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin Basin)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 123656, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

208820

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The minimum dissolved oxygen concentration for waters designated as COLD is 7.0 mg/L. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin Basin)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 123656, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

208891

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The minimum dissolved oxygen concentration for waters designated as COLD is 7.0 mg/L. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin Basin)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-02-16 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 123656, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

208749

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Fish Spawning

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The minimum dissolved oxygen concentration for waters designated as SPWN is 7.0 mg/L. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin Basin)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 123656, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

208781

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The minimum dissolved oxygen concentration for waters designated as COLD is 7.0 mg/L. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Valley Region, Sacramento River Basin and San Joaquin Basin)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020


DECISION ID	119912	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119912, Pendimethalin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

192933

Pollutant:

Pendimethalin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Pendimethalin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 5.2 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

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

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119912, Pendimethalin	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

192889

Pollutant:

Pendimethalin

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Pendimethalin is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 5.2 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-08-06 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119920	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Zero samples exceeded the objectives, guidelines, or criteria for beneficial uses applicable to this water segment-pollutant combination. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements (section 6.1.4) and data quantity requirements (section 6.1.5) of the Listing Policy. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119920, Prodiamine	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

193382

Pollutant:

Prodiamine

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Prodiamine is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 1.5 ug/L for a invertebrate (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-08-06 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119893	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Prometon (Prometone)
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 119893, Prometon (Prometone)	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

193177

Pollutant:

Prometon (Prometone)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Prometon (Prometone) is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 98 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-11-19 and 2017-03-21

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	119894	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Clean Water Act (CWA) section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. A total of six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A total of zero of 23 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for the cold freshwater habitat beneficial use and zero of 23 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for the municipal and domestic supply beneficial use. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. A total of zero of 23 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for the cold freshwater habitat beneficial use and zero of 23 samples exceed the evaluation guideline for the municipal and domestic supply beneficial use. This does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of 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 119894, Simazine	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

193635

Pollutant:

Simazine

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for Simazine incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.004 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-11-19 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119894, Simazine	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

193582

Pollutant:

Simazine

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for Simazine incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.004 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119894, Simazine	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

193631

Pollutant:

Simazine

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Simazine is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 6 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-11-19 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119894, Simazine	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

193440

Pollutant:

Simazine

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Simazine is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 6 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119894, Simazine	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

193435

Pollutant:

Simazine

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for Simazine incorporated by reference in the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins is 0.004 mg/L.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119894, Simazine	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

193758

Pollutant:

Simazine

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Simazine is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 6 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	153782	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Specific Conductivity
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 153782, Specific Conductivity	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

313758

Pollutant:

Specific Conductivity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP BDAT data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the upper limit of the range for SpecificConductivity. Additionally, 0 of the 1 samples fall within the range, and 1 of 1 samples fall below the threshold.

Data Reference:

SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Secondary MCL that is incorporated by reference into the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins specifies a range for specific conductance of 900 - 1600 uS/cm assessed as an annual average.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 519LSAC34 (Pleasant Grove Creek Tributary).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2004-09-25 and 2004-09-25

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 153782, Specific Conductivity	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

312397

Pollutant:

Specific Conductivity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: PGC025 (Tributary stream near Parkside Way and Bridgeside Ct. at influx to Pleasant Grove Creek).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-10-05 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 153782, Specific Conductivity	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

312390

Pollutant:

Specific Conductivity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: PGC019 (Conflucence of two Storm Drain outlfows at Opal and Parkside Way, lefthand side of stream).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	119904	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Clean Water Act (CWA) section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the five samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for the cold freshwater habitat beneficial use (COLD), and these data are insufficient to determine the applicable beneficial use support rating with the power and confidence required by the Listing Policy. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Zero of the five samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for the cold freshwater habitat beneficial use (COLD), and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119904, Tebuthiuron	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

193890

Pollutant:

Tebuthiuron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Tebuthiuron is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 50 ug/L for a nonvascular plant (acute).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-08-03 and 2016-08-01

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	131162	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Nine lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Six of the 40 samples exceeded the objective for Cold Freshwater Habitat, Fish Migration, and Fish Spawning. 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. Six of the 40 samples exceeded the objective for Cold Freshwater Habitat, Fish Migration, and Fish Spawning, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131162, Temperature, water	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

230681

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Fish Migration

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses (Sacramento-San Joaquin River Basin Plans.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131162, Temperature, water	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

230678

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Fish Migration

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-02-16 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131162, Temperature, water	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

230679

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Fish Migration

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131162, Temperature, water	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

230659

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131162, Temperature, water	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

230657

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131162, Temperature, water	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

230658

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-02-16 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131162, Temperature, water	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

230987

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Fish Spawning

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131162, Temperature, water	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

230682

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Fish Spawning

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-02-16 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131162, Temperature, water	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

230986

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Fish Spawning

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

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

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	153408	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	During the 2024 Cycle LOEs were updated due to a reassessment of data based on the Central Valley Water Board CV-SALTS Secondary MCL Policy. 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 153408, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

312876

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Secondary MCL that is incorporated by reference into the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins specifies a range for total dissolved solids of 500 - 1000 mg/L assessed as an annual average.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: PGC019 (Conflucence of two Storm Drain outlfows at Opal and Parkside Way, lefthand side of stream).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 153408, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

312898

Pollutant:

Total Dissolved Solids

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: PGC025 (Tributary stream near Parkside Way and Bridgeside Ct. at influx to Pleasant Grove Creek).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-06-27 and 2011-06-27

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	119910	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Clean Water Act (CWA) section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. A total of three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. A total of zero of 26 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for the cold freshwater habitat beneficial use (COLD). 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. A total of zero of 26 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline for the cold freshwater habitat beneficial use (COLD), and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119910, Triclopyr	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

194204

Pollutant:

Triclopyr

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Triclopyr is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 26 ug/L for a fish (chronic) for Triclopyr Butoxyethyl Ester (BEE).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119910, Triclopyr	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

194190

Pollutant:

Triclopyr

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Triclopyr is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 26 ug/L for a fish (chronic) for Triclopyr Butoxyethyl Ester (BEE).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

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

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119910, Triclopyr	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

194189

Pollutant:

Triclopyr

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Triclopyr is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 26 ug/L for a fish (chronic) for Triclopyr Butoxyethyl Ester (BEE).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	131161	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Nine lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two of the 40 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE for COLD, REC-1, and REC-2. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Two of the 40 samples exceeded the OBJECTIVE for COLD, REC-1, and REC-2, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131161, pH	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

229713

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Non-Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-02-16 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131161, pH	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

229561

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-02-16 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131161, pH	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

229563

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:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-02-16 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131161, pH	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

228599

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:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131161, pH	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

229562

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131161, pH	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

228763

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131161, pH	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

229308

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Non-Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131161, pH	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

229490

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:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 131161, pH	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

229712

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Non-Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020


DECISION ID	145471	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Fipronil
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)(2020)
Revision Status	Revised
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2035
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 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess pollutant. Thirteen of the 14 samples exceed the guideline for COLD. 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. Seven of 8 water samples without a recorded fraction exceed the guideline for COLD and 6 of 6 total water concentration samples exceed the guideline for COLD. 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 met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	Decision written by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145471, Fipronil	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

315441

Pollutant:

Fipronil

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

UC Davis Aquatic Life Criteria: Aquatic life should not be affected unacceptably if the four-day average concentration of fipronil does not exceed 0.0032 ug/L (3.2 ng/L) in the water column more than once every three years on average (Bower, et al. 2017).

Guideline Reference:

Water and Sediment Quality Criteria Report for Fipronil. Phase III: Application of the pesticide water and sediment quality criteria methodologies. Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis.

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: PGC019 (Conflucence of two Storm Drain outlfows at Opal and Parkside Way, lefthand side of stream).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2010-10-24 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 145471, Fipronil	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

315416

Pollutant:

Fipronil

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed DPR Pleasant Grove Creek data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 6 of the 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Fipronil. Although a total of 8 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:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020


DECISION ID	119918	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

Pollutant:	Fipronil Sulfone
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:	2035
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. Five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 22 of the 46 samples, reported as total concentration or with the fraction not reported exceeded the objective for COLD (Fipronil Sulfone). 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. 22 of the 46 samples, reported as total concentration or with the fraction not reported exceeded the objective for COLD (Fipronil Sulfone), 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:	This decision was made by SWRCB staff.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119918, Fipronil Sulfone	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189892

Pollutant:

Fipronil Sulfone

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fipronil sulfone is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.037 ug/L for chronic toxicity in invertebrates (7 day average).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC019)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-05-15 and 2014-03-17

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119918, Fipronil Sulfone	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189894

Pollutant:

Fipronil Sulfone

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fipronil sulfone is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.037 ug/L for chronic toxicity in invertebrates (7 day average).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-05-15 and 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119918, Fipronil Sulfone	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189889

Pollutant:

Fipronil Sulfone

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Fipronil Sulfone. Although a total of 8 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fipronil sulfone is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.037 ug/L for chronic toxicity in invertebrates (7 day average).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC025).

Temporal Representation:

Data for this waterbody was collected over the date range 2010-10-24 to 2012-06-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119918, Fipronil Sulfone	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189914

Pollutant:

Fipronil Sulfone

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fipronil sulfone is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.037 ug/L for chronic toxicity in invertebrates (7 day average).

Guideline Reference:

Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) QAPP Equivalent Documentation 2020

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site (PGC022)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-08-01 and 2017-06-05

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 119918, Fipronil Sulfone	Region 5
Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek)

LOE ID:

189869

Pollutant:

Fipronil Sulfone

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed Surface Water Monitoring Project data for Pleasant Grove Creek, unnamed northern tributary (from Mt Tamalpais Dr to confluence with Pleasant Grove Creek) to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 3 of the 5 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Fipronil Sulfone. Although a total of 8 samples were collected, 3 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:

Sediment, Water data for the 2020/2022 integrated report in Region 5.

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:

Evaluation Guideline:

The evaluation guideline for Fipronil sulfone is the USEPA Aquatic Life Benchmark of 0.037 ug/L for chronic toxicity in invertebrates (7 day average).

Guideline Reference: