Draft California 2026 Integrated Report (303(d) List/305(b) Report)

Supporting Information

Regional Board 7 - Colorado River Basin Region

Water Body Name:	Whitewater River
Water Body ID:	CAR7194700020171213034500
Water Body Type:	River & Stream


DECISION ID	160098	Region 7
Whitewater River

Pollutant:	Alkalinity as CaCO3
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 160098, Alkalinity as CaCO3	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333790

Pollutant:

Alkalinity as CaCO3

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed USGS California Water Science Center data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 11 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Alkalinity as CaCO3.

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA recommended alkalinity criterion continuous concentration (CCC) for the protection of aquatic life in freshwater is a minimum value of 20,000 ug/L (4-day average).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160098, Alkalinity as CaCO3	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333787

Pollutant:

Alkalinity as CaCO3

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The USEPA recommended alkalinity criterion continuous concentration (CCC) for the protection of aquatic life in freshwater is a minimum value of 20,000 ug/L (4-day average).

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle


DECISION ID	101837	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of two samples exceed the California Secondary MCL for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" assessed. 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 two samples exceed the California Secondary MCL for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" assessed. This sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101837, Aluminum	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128436

Pollutant:

Aluminum

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Aluminum.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Secondary MCL for aluminum is 0.2 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Guideline Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	101856	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the three samples exceed the EPA's Lifetime Health advisory level for the " Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the three samples exceed the Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 30-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. 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 three samples exceed the EPA's Lifetime Health advisory level for the " Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the three samples exceed the Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 30-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. Tis sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101856, Ammonia	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127257

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Ammonia as N.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

EPA's Lifetime Health advisory level for total ammonia is 30.0 mg/L as stated on page 8 of the 2006 edition of the drinking water standards and health advisories. This Advisory Level is defined as \the concentration of a chemical in drinking water that is not expected to cause any adverse noncarcinogenic effects for up to ten days of exposure.\""

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2015-03-30

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101856, Ammonia	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127258

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Total Ammonia criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 30-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is Temperature and pH dependent, and was calculated according to the formula listed in the Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia - Freshwater 2013 document.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia - Freshwater 2013

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2015-03-30

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	160084	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160084, Arsenic	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333862

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed USGS California Water Science Center data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Arsenic.

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved arsenic criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 150 ug/L. The conversion factor used to convert the total fraction criterion for arsenic to dissolved fraction criterion is 1. Therefore all data was considered to be representative of the dissolved fraction. (California Toxics Rule, 2000)

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160084, Arsenic	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333852

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for arsenic is 0.01 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160084, Arsenic	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

126054

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Arsenic.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for the USGS National Water Information System.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved arsenic criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater for dissolved arsenic is 150 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (USGS-10256000)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2016-04-11

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP not required for federal data

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 160084, Arsenic	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128756

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The dissolved arsenic criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater for dissolved arsenic is 150 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160084, Arsenic	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128755

Pollutant:

Arsenic

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:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for arsenic is 0.01 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160084, Arsenic	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

125964

Pollutant:

Arsenic

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Arsenic.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for the USGS National Water Information System.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for arsenic is 0.01 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (USGS-10256000)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2016-04-11

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP not required for federal data

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 160084, Arsenic	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333846

Pollutant:

Arsenic

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:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

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: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle


DECISION ID	103791	Region 7
Whitewater River

Pollutant:	Benthic Community Effects
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:	Benthic Community Effects is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under sections 3.9 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.9, an additional line of evidence associating the Benthic Community Effects with a water or sediment concentration of pollutants is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this indicator. The California Stream Condition Index (CSCI) scores from this water body do not meet the water quality objective. Available data for other pollutants do not indicate that a pollutant is causing or contributing to an impairment. Additional monitoring is needed to determine what is causing the impact to the biological community in this water body. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing Benthic Community Effects in this water segment on the CWA section 303(d) List. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. The CSCI scores from this water body do not meet the water quality objective, available data for other pollutants do not indicate that a pollutant is causing or contributing to an impairment, and additional monitoring is needed to determine what is causing the impact to the biological community in this water body.

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. Additional monitoring is needed to determine what is causing the impact to the biological community in this water body.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 103791, Benthic Community Effects	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

96526

Pollutant:

Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments

LOE Subgroup:

Population/Community Degradation

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

The CSCI scores from this water body were:
0.661761241 (averaged from two scores from samples taken from the same day)
0.500730711

Both of these scores do not meet the water quality objective.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

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 (Rhen, 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:

Sample collected from station 719WWRPUS

Temporal Representation:

Sample collected on:
5/13/2013
3/30/2015

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	160085	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160085, Boron	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333885

Pollutant:

Boron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Drinking water notification levels are published by the Division of Drinking Water. Notification levels are for chemicals for which there is no drinking water MCL. If a notification level is exceeded, local government notification is required and customer notification is recommended. The notification level for Boron is 1 mg/L.

Guideline Reference:

Drinking Water Notification and Response Levels: An Overview

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160085, Boron	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333898

Pollutant:

Boron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Agricultural Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Water Quality for Agriculture, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1985, contains criteria protective of various agricultural uses of water, including irrigation of various types of crops and stock watering. These criteria were used to translate narrative water quality objectives for chemical constituents that prohibit chemicals in concentrations that would impair agricultural uses of water. The guideline for boron is 700 ug/L (0.7 mg/L).

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160085, Boron	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

125941

Pollutant:

Boron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Boron.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for the USGS National Water Information System.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Drinking Water Notification and Response Levels: An Overview

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (USGS-10256000)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2016-04-11

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP not required for federal data

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	160099	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160099, Bromide	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333902

Pollutant:

Bromide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed USGS California Water Science Center data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Bromide.

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

National Academy of Science Health Advisory water quality objective for Bromide is 2300 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

National Academy of Sciences, Drinking Water and Health, Volume 3 (1980)

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2018-03-19 and 2020-06-01

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160099, Bromide	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

125973

Pollutant:

Bromide

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Bromide.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for the USGS National Water Information System.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

National Academy of Science Health Advisory water quality objective for Bromide is 2300 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

National Academy of Sciences, Drinking Water and Health, Volume 3 (1980)

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (USGS-10256000)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2012-04-10 and 2016-04-11

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP not required for federal data

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	101841	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the two samples exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the " Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. 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 two samples exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the " Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. This sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101841, Cadmium	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127783

Pollutant:

Cadmium

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:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Maximum Contaminant Level for cadmium in the Basin Plan is 0.005 mg/L (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101841, Cadmium	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128878

Pollutant:

Cadmium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	160086	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	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 160086, Chloride	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128428

Pollutant:

Chloride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2015-03-30

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160086, Chloride	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

126032

Pollutant:

Chloride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Chloride.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for the USGS National Water Information System.

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(s) (USGS-10256000)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2016-04-11

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP not required for federal data

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 160086, Chloride	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333918

Pollutant:

Chloride

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:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

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: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160086, Chloride	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333924

Pollutant:

Chloride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

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: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160086, Chloride	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128427

Pollutant:

Chloride

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:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The Drinking Water Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) for consumer acceptance were used: 500 mg/l Chloride (CCR, title 22).

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2015-03-30

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160086, Chloride	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

126115

Pollutant:

Chloride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Chloride.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for the USGS National Water Information System.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The Drinking Water Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) for consumer acceptance were used: 500 mg/l Chloride (CCR, title 22).

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (USGS-10256000)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2016-04-11

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP not required for federal data

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 160086, Chloride	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333920

Pollutant:

Chloride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The Drinking Water Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) for consumer acceptance were used: 500 mg/l Chloride (CCR, title 22).

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle


DECISION ID	101842	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of two samples exceed the California Maximum Contaminant Level for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. 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 two samples exceed the California Maximum Contaminant Level for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. This sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101842, Chromium	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128030

Pollutant:

Chromium

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:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for total chromium is 0.05 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101842, Chromium	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128031

Pollutant:

Chromium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	101843	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of two samples exceed the California Secondary MCL for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. 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 two samples exceed the California Secondary MCL for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. This sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101843, Copper	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127897

Pollutant:

Copper

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:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Secondary MCL for copper is 1.0 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Guideline Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101843, Copper	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127898

Pollutant:

Copper

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	160087	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160087, Fluoride	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127126

Pollutant:

Fluoride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Fluoride.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Primary Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for Fluoride, is 2 mg/l.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160087, Fluoride	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333978

Pollutant:

Fluoride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Agricultural Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Water Quality for Agriculture, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1985, contains criteria protective of various agricultural uses of water. These criteria were used to translate narrative water quality objectives for chemical constituents that prohibit chemicals in concentrations that would impair agricultural uses of water. A 1 mg/L criteria is the recommended maximum concentration of Fluoride in irrigation water.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160087, Fluoride	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333981

Pollutant:

Fluoride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Primary Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for Fluoride, is 2 mg/l.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160087, Fluoride	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

125922

Pollutant:

Fluoride

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Fluoride.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for the USGS National Water Information System.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Primary Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for Fluoride, is 2 mg/l.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (USGS-10256000)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2016-04-11

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP not required for federal data

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	101836	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.3 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the two samples exceed the Statistical Threshold Value for the "Water Contact Recreation" beneficial use assessed. 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 Poicy. 3. Zero of the two samples exceed the Statistical Threshold Value for the "Water Contact Recreation" beneficial use assessed This sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 26 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.2. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101836, Indicator Bacteria	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

126149

Pollutant:

Escherichia coli (E. coli)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PATHOGEN MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and the results are as follows: 0 of the 2 samples exceeded the Statistical Threshold Value (STV) water quality standard for E. coli. The STV is based on a 10% exceedance rate that is calculated monthly.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The bacteria water quality objective applicable to all waters, except Lake Tahoe, where the salinity is less than 10 parts per thousand (ppth) 95 percent or more of the time is a STATISTICAL THRESHOLD VALUE (STV) of 320 cfu/100 mL not to be exceeded more than 10 percent of the time (calculated monthly).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s), station(s): 719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the days of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13 .

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	160088	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160088, Iron	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333996

Pollutant:

Iron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed USGS California Water Science Center data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Iron.

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Secondary MCL for iron is 0.3 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Guideline Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2018-03-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160088, Iron	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

333991

Pollutant:

Iron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations are intended protect freshwater aquatic organisms from chronic exposures and are expressed as 4-day average concentrations. The evaluation guideline for Iron is 1,000 ug/L.

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2018-03-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160088, Iron	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

126135

Pollutant:

Iron

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Iron.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for the USGS National Water Information System.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Secondary MCL for iron is 0.3 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Guideline Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (USGS-10256000)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2016-04-11

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP not required for federal data

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 160088, Iron	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334003

Pollutant:

Iron

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:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2018-03-19

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle


DECISION ID	101846	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the two samples exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. 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 two samples exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. The sample sizes are insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101846, Lead	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128631

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Lead.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101846, Lead	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127661

Pollutant:

Lead

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Lead.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Maximum Contaminant Level for lead in the Basin Plan is 0.015 mg/L (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	160089	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160089, Manganese	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

126113

Pollutant:

Manganese

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Manganese.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for the USGS National Water Information System.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Secondary MCL for manganese is 0.5 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Guideline Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (USGS-10256000)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2016-04-11

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP not required for federal data

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 160089, Manganese	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334021

Pollutant:

Manganese

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Secondary MCL for manganese is 0.5 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Guideline Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160089, Manganese	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127317

Pollutant:

Manganese

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:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Secondary MCL for manganese is 0.5 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Guideline Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	101850	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Maximum Contaminant Level for the " Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. 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 two samples exceed the California Maximum Contaminant Level for the " Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. This sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101850, Nickel	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

126922

Pollutant:

Nickel

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:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for nickel is 0.1 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101850, Nickel	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

126923

Pollutant:

Nickel

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	160090	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160090, Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127888

Pollutant:

Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for nitrate + nitrite (as N) is 10.0 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-03-30 and 2015-03-30

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160090, Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334063

Pollutant:

Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for nitrate + nitrite (as N) is 10.0 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle


DECISION ID	169415	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 169415, Nitrogen, Nitrate	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127478

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, Nitrate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for Nitrate as N is 10000 ug/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 169415, Nitrogen, Nitrate	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334068

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, Nitrate

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for Nitrate as N is 10000 ug/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

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

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 169415, Nitrogen, Nitrate	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334071

Pollutant:

Nitrate as Nitrate (NO3)

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for nitrate (as NO3) is 45.0 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle


DECISION ID	169560	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 169560, Nitrogen, Nitrite	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128315

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, Nitrite

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:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for nitrite (as N) is 1.0 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 169560, Nitrogen, Nitrite	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334078

Pollutant:

Nitrogen, Nitrite

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed USGS California Water Science Center data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 9 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Nitrite as N.

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The California Maximum Contaminant Level for nitrite (as N) is 1.0 mg/L (Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle


DECISION ID	160091	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160091, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128227

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin, WARM Water Habitat Objective, Chapter III, states the following: The dissolved oxygen concentration for cold water habitats shall not be reduced below 5.0 mg/l at any time.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2015-03-30

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160091, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

335720

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

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, Habitat, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ from the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin, Cold Water Habitat Objective, Chapter III, states the following: The dissolved oxygen concentration for cold water habitats shall not be reduced below 8.0 mg/l at any time.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 719WWRI10 (White Water River at Interstate 10).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-10-26 and 2020-10-26

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

General SWAMP QAPrP

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Generic SWAMP QAPrP

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160091, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334086

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed USGS California Water Science Center data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Oxygen, Dissolved.

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-04-06 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160091, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

335737

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ from the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin, WARM Water Habitat Objective, Chapter III, states the following: The dissolved oxygen concentration for warm water habitats shall not be reduced below 5.0 mg/l at any time.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 719WWRI10 (White Water River at Interstate 10).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-10-26 and 2020-10-26

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

General SWAMP QAPrP

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Generic SWAMP QAPrP

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160091, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334094

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2015-04-06 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle


DECISION ID	101857	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the two samples exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. 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 two samples exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. The sample sizes are insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101857, Selenium	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

129094

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The selenium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 5 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101857, Selenium	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

129052

Pollutant:

Selenium

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:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Maximum Contaminant Level for selenium in the Basin Plan is 0.05 mg/L (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	101858	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. 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 two samples exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. The sample sizes are insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101858, Silver	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128190

Pollutant:

Silver

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion maximum concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101858, Silver	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128189

Pollutant:

Silver

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:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Secondary MCL for silver is 0.1 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Guideline Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	160093	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160093, Sodium	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334226

Pollutant:

Sodium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Agricultural Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Water Quality for Agriculture, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1985, contains criteria protective of various agricultural uses of water, including irrigation of various types of crops and stock watering. At or below the sodium threshold of 69 mg/L, agricultural uses of water should not be limited.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160093, Sodium	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

125931

Pollutant:

Sodium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Sodium.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for the USGS National Water Information System.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Per the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories (USEPA 2012), the health advisory for sodium for individuals on a sodium-restricted diet is 20 mg/l.

Guideline Reference:

2012 Edition of the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (USGS-10256000)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2016-04-11

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP not required for federal data

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 160093, Sodium	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334216

Pollutant:

Sodium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Per the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories (USEPA 2012), the health advisory for sodium for individuals on a sodium-restricted diet is 20 mg/l.

Guideline Reference:

2012 Edition of the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle


DECISION ID	169595	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 169595, Specific Conductivity	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127569

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:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Secondary MCL for specific conductance is 900 uS/cm (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Guideline Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2015-03-30

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 169595, Specific Conductivity	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334230

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:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Secondary MCL for specific conductance is 900 uS/cm (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Guideline Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 169595, Specific Conductivity	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

336295

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 RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for SpecificConductivity.

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ from the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Secondary MCL for specific conductance is 900 uS/cm (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Guideline Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 719WWRI10 (White Water River at Interstate 10).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-10-26 and 2020-10-26

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

General SWAMP QAPrP

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Generic SWAMP QAPrP


DECISION ID	160094	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160094, Sulfates	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334250

Pollutant:

Sulfates

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The Drinking Water Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) for consumer acceptance of 500 mg/l.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160094, Sulfates	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

125996

Pollutant:

Sulfates

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Sulfate.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for the USGS National Water Information System.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The Drinking Water Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) for consumer acceptance of 500 mg/l.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (USGS-10256000)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2016-04-11

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP not required for federal data

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 160094, Sulfates	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127203

Pollutant:

Sulfates

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:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Basin Plan: No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The Drinking Water Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) for consumer acceptance of 500 mg/l.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	160095	Region 7
Whitewater River

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:	2 lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 6 of the 12 samples exceed the evaluation guideline. This surpasses the minimum number of measured exceedances needed to place a water segment on the section 303(d) list for conventional or other pollutants as described in section 3.2 and Table 3.2 of the Water Quality Control Policy for Developing California’s Clean Water Act Section 303(d) List. However, the narrative objective that the evaluation guideline evaluates states that "the natural receiving water temperature of surface waters shall not be altered by discharges of wastewater unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses." State Water Resources Control Board has not determined whether the measured exceedances are due to discharges of wastewater and is therefore unable to determine if the water quality objective is met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160095, Temperature, water	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

352490

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

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, Habitat, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ from the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The natural receiving water temperature of surface waters shall not be altered by discharges of wastewater unless
it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not
adversely affect beneficial uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

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:

Inland Fishes of California

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 719WWRI10 (White Water River at Interstate 10).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-10-26 and 2020-10-26

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

General SWAMP QAPrP

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Generic SWAMP QAPrP

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160095, Temperature, water	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

352491

Pollutant:

Temperature, water

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed USGS California Water Science Center data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 11 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for Temperature.

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

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:

Inland Fishes of California

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle


DECISION ID	160096	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160096, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128568

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:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

California Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for consumer acceptance objective for total dissolved solids is 500 mg/L.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160096, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

125957

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:

Water Board staff assessed NWIS data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Total Dissolved Solids.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for the USGS National Water Information System.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

California Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for consumer acceptance objective for total dissolved solids is 500 mg/L.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site(s) (USGS-10256000)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2016-04-11

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP not required for federal data

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 160096, Total Dissolved Solids	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334263

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:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

California Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for consumer acceptance objective for total dissolved solids is 1000 mg/L.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2017-03-27 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle


DECISION ID	160097	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160097, Turbidity	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127436

Pollutant:

Turbidity

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Turbidity.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

California Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) apply to ambient surface waters under the Basin Plan's \Chemical Constituents\" objective. The Secondary MCL for turbidity is 5 NTU. Calculation of a numeric objective for other beneficial uses requires comparison with upstream or other background data which may not be available as part of the data used for water quality assessment. "

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2015-03-30

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160097, Turbidity	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

336390

Pollutant:

Turbidity

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, Habitat, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ from the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

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

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

California Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) apply to ambient surface waters under the Basin Plan's 'Chemical Constituents' objective. The Secondary MCL for turbidity is 5 NTU. Calculation of a numeric objective for other beneficial uses requires comparison with upstream or other background data which may not be available as part of the data used for water quality assessment.

Guideline Reference:

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

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 719WWRI10 (White Water River at Interstate 10).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-10-26 and 2020-10-26

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

General SWAMP QAPrP

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Generic SWAMP QAPrP


DECISION ID	101860	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. 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 two samples exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level for the "Municipal & Domestic Supply" beneficial use assessed. Zero of the two samples exceed the California Toxics Rule criterion continuous concentrations to protect aquatic life in freshwater for the "Warm Freshwater Habitat" beneficial use assessed. The sample sizes are insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using table 3.1. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101860, Zinc	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127924

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Zinc.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 101860, Zinc	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

127967

Pollutant:

Zinc

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceeded the water quality standard for Zinc.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

No individual chemical or combination of chemicals shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. (Water Quality Control Plan, Colorado River Basin).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

The California Secondary MCL for zinc is 5.0 mg/L (Title 22 California Code of Regulations).

Guideline Reference:

Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2013-05-13

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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


DECISION ID	160092	Region 7
Whitewater River

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

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

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

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

335913

Pollutant:

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 RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ from the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region's water quality objective for all surface waters states the following: Since the regional waters are somewhat alkaline, pH shall range from 6.0-9.0. Discharges shall not cause any changes in pH detrimental to beneficial water uses.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 719WWRI10 (White Water River at Interstate 10).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-10-26 and 2020-10-26

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

General SWAMP QAPrP

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Generic SWAMP QAPrP

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334135

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

336025

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Cold Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ from the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 719WWRI10 (White Water River at Interstate 10).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-10-26 and 2020-10-26

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

General SWAMP QAPrP

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Generic SWAMP QAPrP

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

335992

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ from the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 719WWRI10 (White Water River at Interstate 10).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-10-26 and 2020-10-26

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

General SWAMP QAPrP

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Generic SWAMP QAPrP

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334168

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128971

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Freshwater Replenishment

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality standard for pH.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2015-03-30

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128972

Pollutant:

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 RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality standard for pH.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2015-03-30

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128380

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:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality standard for pH.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2015-03-30

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128976

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality standard for pH.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2015-03-30

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

128379

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceeded the water quality standard for pH.

Data Reference:

Water Quality Assessment Data for the 2018 solicitation cycle submitted through CEDEN for SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring.

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before January 8, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 2 monitoring site(s) (719WWRI10, 719WWRPUS)

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2013-05-13 and 2015-03-30

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality Assurance Program Plan and Standard Operating Procedures for SWAMP program

QAPP Information Reference(s):

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

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

335991

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:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ from the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 719WWRI10 (White Water River at Interstate 10).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-10-26 and 2020-10-26

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

General SWAMP QAPrP

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Generic SWAMP QAPrP

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334154

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Non-Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334173

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Agricultural Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

335987

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Agricultural Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ from the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 719WWRI10 (White Water River at Interstate 10).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-10-26 and 2020-10-26

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

General SWAMP QAPrP

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Generic SWAMP QAPrP

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334150

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:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

335914

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Water Board staff assessed SWAMP RWB7 Monitoring data for Whitewater River to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceeded the water quality threshold for pH.

Data Reference:

Field, Habitat, Tissue, Toxicity, WQ from the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: 719WWRI10 (White Water River at Interstate 10).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2020-10-26 and 2020-10-26

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

General SWAMP QAPrP

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Generic SWAMP QAPrP

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 160092, pH	Region 7
Whitewater River

LOE ID:

334136

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Municipal & Domestic Supply

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

WQX from the NWQMP for the 2026 Integrated Report in Region 7

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the Colorado River Basin Region (Includes amendments effective on or before March 30, 2019)

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected at 1 monitoring site: USGS-10256000 (WHITEWATER R A WHITE WATER CA).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected between the dates of 2011-04-19 and 2022-04-04

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle

QAPP Information Reference(s):

QAPP for USGS Data Collected during the 2026 Integrated Report Cycle