Final California 2010 Integrated Report (303(d) List/305(b) Report)

Supporting Information

Regional Board 8 - Santa Ana Region

Water Body Name: Huntington Harbour
Water Body ID: CAB8011100019990323095254
Water Body Type: Bay & Harbor
 
DECISION ID
7255
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
Pollutant: Pathogens
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: Urban Runoff/Storm Sewers
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.3 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Forty-seven lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Each line of evidence consists of a station and either fecal coliform, total coliform or enterococcus analytical results. One hundred fifty-eight samples for Sunset Aquatic Park, one hundred seventeen samples for Clubhouse Marina, eighty-seven samples for Anderson Street Marina, and one hundred and twenty-five samples for 11th Streets exceed the water quality objective.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the 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. One hundred fifty-eight of 542 samples for Sunset Aquatic Park, one hundred seventeen of 541 samples for Clubhouse Marina, eighty-seven from 514 for Anderson Street Marina, and one hundred twenty-five of 525 for 11th street exceeded the Ocean Plan enterococcus standard and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, SWRCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
USEPA Action (if applicable): USEPA approved the listing of this water body as a water quality limited segment requiring a TMDL for this pollutant.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6051
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 488
Number of Exceedances: 22
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 488 samples collected, 22 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 488 samples were collected at the Anaheim Bay station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 488 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limits used were EPA_1600.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7009
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 488
Number of Exceedances: 15
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 488 samples collected, 15 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 488 samples were collected at the Sea Gate station located in Huntington Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The 488 samples were collected weekly between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limits used were EPA_1600.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6050
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 504
Number of Exceedances: 53
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 504 samples collected, 53 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 504 samples were collected at the Admiralty Drive station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 504 samples were collected weekly between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limits used were EPA_1600.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6070
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 520
Number of Exceedances: 76
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 520 samples collected, 76 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 520 samples were collected at the Harbor Channel station located in Huntington Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The 520 samples were collected weekly between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limits used were EPA_1600.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6065
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 443
Number of Exceedances: 42
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 443 samples collected, 42 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 443 samples were collected at the Coral Clay station located in Huntington Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The 443 samples were collected weekly between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was EPA_1600.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6809
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 487
Number of Exceedances: 33
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 487 samples collected, 33 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 487 samples were collected at the Humblodt Beach station located in Huntington Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The 487 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limits used were EPA_1600.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6830
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 501
Number of Exceedances: 41
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 501 samples collected, 41 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan:
a. SWRCB Water-Contact Standards
(1) Within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column:
30d geometric mean
iii. Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 501 samples were collected at the Mothers Beach station located in Huntington Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The 501 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limits used were EPA_1600.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6067
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 487
Number of Exceedances: 26
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 487 samples collected, 26 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 487 samples were collected at the Davenport Beach station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 487 samples were collected daily between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limits used were EPA_1600.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7018
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 488
Number of Exceedances: 24
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 488 samples collected, 24 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 488 samples were collected at the Trinidad Lane station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 130 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6990
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 100
Number of Exceedances: 10
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 100 samples collected, 10 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Enterococcus <104MPN/100mL
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a single sample maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 100 samples were collected at the Mothers Beach station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 100 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 3, June 9, June 21, June 30, July 8, July 12, August 25, September 1, September 9, September 15, November 17, November 2, December 1, December 7, December 15, and December 22; in 2005 on the days of April 20, April 27, May 11, May 17, June 22, July 7, July 20, August 3, August 10, September 2, September 8, September 13, September 21, September 26, October 5, October 13, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16, November 21, November 28, December 7, December 13, December 21, and December 29; in 2006 on the days of January 5, January 11, January 19, January 25, February 1, February 8, February 23, March 1, March 8, March 13, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 10, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 8, May 15, May 22, June 1, June 7, June 14, June 23, June 29, July 5, July 7, July 12, July 19, July 26,July 28, July 29, August 2, August 16, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, September 27, October 4, October 12, October 17, October 25, October 27, November 15, November 20, November 30, December 6, December 13, December 20, and December 26
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7017
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 96
Number of Exceedances: 7
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 96 samples collected, 7 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a single sample maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 104 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 96 samples were collected at the Trinidad Lane station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 96 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 3, June 9, June 21, June 23, June 30, July 8, August 25, September 1, September 15, November 17, November 22, December 1, December 7, December 15, and December 22; in 2005 on the days of April 20, April 27, May 11, May 17, June 22, July 7, July 13, July 20, August 3, August 10, September 2, September 8, September 13, September 21, September 26, October 5, October 13, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16, November 21, November 28, December 7, December 13, December 21, and December 29; in 2006 on the days of January 5, January 11, January 19, January 25, February 1, February 8, February 23, March 1, March 8, March 13, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 10, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 8, May 15, May 22, June 1, June 7, June 14, June 29, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 16, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, September 27, October 4, October 12, October 17, October 25, November 15, November 20, November 30, December 6, December 13, December 20, and December 26
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 5660
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 541
Number of Exceedances: 158
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 541 samples were taken and 158 exceeded
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: 541 samples were collected at the location named Sunset Aquatic Park in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected weekly between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data collected by the Orange County Health Care Agency
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7015
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 541
Number of Exceedances: 117
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 541 samples collected, 117 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 117 samples were collected at the Club House station located in Huntington Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The 117 samples were collected weekly between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limits used were EPA_1600.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6055
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 514
Number of Exceedances: 87
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 514 samples collected, 87 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 514 samples were collected at the Anderson Street station located in Huntington Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The 514 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limits used were EPA_1600.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6044
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 525
Number of Exceedances: 126
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 525 samples collected, 126 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 126 samples were collected at the 11th Street Beach station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 126 samples were collected weekly between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limits used were EPA_1600 and MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6062
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 114
Number of Exceedances: 15
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 114 samples collected, 15 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Enterococcus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 114 samples were collected at the Bolsa Chica station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 114 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data's quality is deemed appropriate beacause it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6068
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 554
Number of Exceedances: 20
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 554 samples collected, 20 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 554 samples were collected at the Davenport Beach station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 554 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6049
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 584
Number of Exceedances: 16
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 584 samples collected, 16 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 584 samples were collected at the Admiralty Drive station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 584 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7938
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 516
Number of Exceedances: 18
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 516 samples collected, 18 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 516 samples were collected at the Trinidad Lane station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 516 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limits used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6056
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1083
Number of Exceedances: 77
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 1083 samples collected 77 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 1083 samples were collected at the Anderson Street station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 1083 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6061
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 482
Number of Exceedances: 30
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 482 samples collected, 30 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 482 samples were collected at the Bolsa Chica station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 482 samples were collected March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7936
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 592
Number of Exceedances: 43
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 592 samples collected, 43 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 592 samples were collected at the 11th Street Beach station located in Huntington Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The 592 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limits used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7937
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 96
Number of Exceedances: 7
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 96 samples collected, 7 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a single sample maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 400 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline: Of the 96 samples collected, 7 exceed the following criteria, or guidelines as stated in the Ocean Plan: Fecal Coliform <400MPN/100mL
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 96 samples were collected at the Trinidad Lane station located in Huntington Harbour. The Single Sample Maximum under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards from the California Ocean Plan was used to assess this bacterium.
Temporal Representation: The 96 samples were collected in 2004 on the days of April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 3, June 9, June 21, June 23, June 30, July 8, August 25, September 1, September 15, November 17, November 22, December 1, December 7, December 15, and December 22; in 2005 on the days of April 20, April 27, May 11, May 17, June 22, July 7, July 13, July 20, August 3, August 10, September 2, September 8, September 13, September 21, September 26, October 5, October 13, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16, November 21, November 28, December 7, December 13, December 21, and December 29; in 2006 on the days of January 5, January 11, January 19, January 25, February 1, February 8, February 23, March 1, March 8, March 13, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 10, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 8, May 15, May 22, June 1, June 7, June 14, June 29, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 16, August 23, August 30, September 7, September 13, September 27, October 4, October 12, October 17, October 25, November 15, November 20, November 30, December 6, December 13, December 20, and December 26
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: The QA of the data is considered to be acceptable because the data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limits used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6810
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 564
Number of Exceedances: 13
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 564 samples collected, 13 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 564 samples were collected at the Humboldt Beach station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 564 samples were collected March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6992
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 616
Number of Exceedances: 33
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 616 samples collected, 33 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
  Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 616 samples were collected at the Mothers Beach station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 616 samples were collected March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6071
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 554
Number of Exceedances: 11
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 554 samples collected, 11 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 554 samples were collected at the Harbour Channel station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 554 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6052
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 515
Number of Exceedances: 12
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 515 samples collected, 12 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 515 samples were collected at the Anaheim Bay station located in Huntington Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The 515 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7013
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 642
Number of Exceedances: 63
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 642 samples collected, 63 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 642 samples were collected at the Sunset Aquatic Park station located in Huntington Harbor.
Temporal Representation: The 642 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6063
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 653
Number of Exceedances: 49
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 653 samples collected, 49 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 653 samples were collected at the Clubhouse station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 156 samples were collected March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7939
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 440
Number of Exceedances: 7
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 440 samples collected, 7 exceed the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 440 samples were collected at the Coral Clay station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 440 samples were collected between March1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7010
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 219
Number of Exceedances: 8
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 219 samples collected, 8 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 219 samples were collected at the 11th station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 219 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7011
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 494
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 494 samples collected, 0 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Fecal Coliform density shall not exceed 200 per 100ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 494 samples were collected at the Sea Gate station located in Huntington Harbour.
Temporal Representation: The 494 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_9222_D.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6064
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1079
Number of Exceedances: 57
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 1079 samples collected, 57 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 1079 samples were collected at the Clubhouse station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 1079 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data's quality is acceptable because it was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6811
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1138
Number of Exceedances: 20
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 1138 samples collected, 20 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
  Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 1138 samples were collected at the Humboldt Beach station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 1138 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6058
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1149
Number of Exceedances: 93
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 1149 samples collected, 93 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 1149 samples were collected at the Anderson Street station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 1149 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6046
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1170
Number of Exceedances: 29
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 1170 samples collected, 29 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 1170 samples were collected at the 11th Street Beach station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 1170 samples were collected between March 1999and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7019
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1138
Number of Exceedances: 11
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 1138 samples collected, 11 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 1138 samples were collected at the Trinidad Lane station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 1138 samples were collected March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6054
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1023
Number of Exceedances: 16
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 1023 samples collected, 16 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 1023 samples were collected at the Anaheim Bay station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 1023 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7014
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 129
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 129 samples collected, 0 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 129 samples were collected at the Sea Gate station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 129 samples were collected between April 2004 and December 2006
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 3 entire years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6048
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1039
Number of Exceedances: 13
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 1039 samples collected, 13 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column:Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml when
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 1039 samples were collected at the Admiralty Drive station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 1039 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6066
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 427
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 427 samples collected, 0 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml when
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 427 samples were collected at the Coral Clay station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 427 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6994
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 806
Number of Exceedances: 13
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 806 samples collected, 13 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml when
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 806 samples were collected at the Mothers Beach station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 806 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 7016
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1076
Number of Exceedances: 30
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 1076 samples collected, 30 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
  Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 1076 samples were collected at the Sunset Aquatic Park station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 1076 samples were collected in March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6072
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1055
Number of Exceedances: 25
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 1055 samples collected, 25 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 1055 samples were collected at the Harbour Channel station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 1055 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6059
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1002
Number of Exceedances: 9
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 1002 samples collected, 9 exceeded the objectives listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 1002 samples were collected at the Bolsa Chica station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 1002 samples were collected between March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7255, Pathogens
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 6069
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1134
Number of Exceedances: 11
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 1134 samples collected, 11 exceeded the standards/guidelines listed above.
Data Reference: Bacteria data for Huntington Harbour from 1999 to 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: As stated in the California Ocean Plan, under the SWRCB Water-Contact Standards using a 30d geometric mean maximum, within a zone bounded by the shoreline and a distance of 1,000 feet from the shoreline or the 30-foot depth contour, whichever is further from the shoreline, and in areas outside this zone used for water contact sports, as determined by the Regional Board (i.e., waters designated as REC-1), but including all kelp* beds, the following bacterial objectives shall be maintained throughout the water column: Total Coliform density shall not exceed 1,000 per 100 ml
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California. California Ocean Plan 2005. Sacramento, CA: State Water Resources Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: The 1134 samples were collected at the Davenport Beach station located in Huntington Harbour
Temporal Representation: The 1134 samples were collected March 1999 and December 2008
Environmental Conditions: The data spanned 10 years including wet and dry seasons.
QAPP Information: Data was collected by the Orange County Environmental Health Agency and provided to the Regional Board by the State Water Resources Control Board for the sole purpose of the water quality assessment and update of the 2008 303d list. The EPA Method/Analytical Detection Limit used was MF_APHA_922_B.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
6829
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
Final Listing Decision: Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status Original
Reason for Delisting: Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.6 and 4.11 of the Listing Policy. Under section 4.6 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. None of the sediment samples exceeds the sediment quality guidelines. There is sediment toxicity documented in this water body, however, it does not appear to be linked to this pollutant.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of removing this water segment-pollutant combination from the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The sediment quality guideline used complies with the requirements of section 6.1.3 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
3. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
4. None of 60 samples exceeded the sediment guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy.
5. There is no fish tissue data in the administrative record for Huntington Harbour. Based on section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, this is sufficient to delist this water body-pollutant combination from the 303(d) list.
6. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
USEPA Action (if applicable):
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 6829, Dieldrin
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 251
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 60
Number of Exceedances: 47
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Forty-seven of 60 samples exceeded the 90 percent of the minimum significant difference for test species Eohaustorius estuarius. Twenty of 30 samples exhibited toxicity in the dry season (8/7/01 and 8/8/01), and 27 of 30 exhibited toxicity in the wet season (2/24/03) (Phillips et al., 1998).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Narrative Water Quality Objective: "The concentration of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediment or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial use."
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at 32 stations (no data were included for stations 40, 45, 48, 61, and 67).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 8/7/01, 8/8/01 and 2/24/03.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during dry (8/7/01, 8/8/01) and wet season (2/24/03).
QAPP Information: SARQWCB followed the Bight 1998 QAPP developed by SCCWRP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 6829, Dieldrin
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 253
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 60
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Chemical monitoring of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of 60 samples exceeded the ERM for dieldrin (Santa Ana RWQCB, 2003b).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Santa Ana RWQCB, 1995a).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The ERM for dieldrin is 8 ug/kg (ppb) (Long et al., 1990).
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at stations 36 though 72 in Huntington Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 08/08/2001 and on 02/27/2003.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the dry season (August) and wet season (February).
QAPP Information: SARWQCB followed the Bight 1998 QAPP developed by SCCWRP.Quality control data was presented.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
4340
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence documents toxicity and the other line of evidence associates the observed toxicity with a pollutant or pollutants.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Toxicity is observed but none of the sediment samples exceed the PEL sediment quality guideline for cadmium.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. None of 66 samples exceeded the cadmium 4.21 ug/g dry weight PEL sediment quality guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: No new data were assessed for 2008. The Regional Board will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
USEPA Action (if applicable):
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4340, Cadmium
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 247
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 65
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Chemical monitoring of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 65 samples exceeded the cadmium PEL sediment quality guideline. (Bay and Greenstein, 2003).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: There is a sediment quality guideline for cadmium of 4.21 ug/g dw.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at Huntington Harbor, stations labeled 36 through 72.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 08/08/2001 and 02/27/2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SARWQCB followed the Bight 1998 QAPP developed by SCCWRP.Quality control data was presented.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4340, Cadmium
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 251
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 60
Number of Exceedances: 47
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Forty-seven of 60 samples exceeded the 90 percent of the minimum significant difference for test species Eohaustorius estuarius. Twenty of 30 samples exhibited toxicity in the dry season (8/7/01 and 8/8/01), and 27 of 30 exhibited toxicity in the wet season (2/24/03) (Phillips et al., 1998).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Narrative Water Quality Objective: "The concentration of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediment or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial use."
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at 32 stations (no data were included for stations 40, 45, 48, 61, and 67).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 8/7/01, 8/8/01 and 2/24/03.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during dry (8/7/01, 8/8/01) and wet season (2/24/03).
QAPP Information: SARQWCB followed the Bight 1998 QAPP developed by SCCWRP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
4357
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
Pollutant: Endrin
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under sections 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 a two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. None of the sediment samples exceeds the sediment quality guidelines. There is sediment toxicity documented in this water body, however, it does not appear to be linked to this pollutant.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The sediment quality guideline used complies with the requirements of section 6.1.3 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
3. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
4. None of 60 samples exceeded the sediment quality guideline, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: No new data were assessed for 2008. The Regional Board will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
USEPA Action (if applicable):
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4357, Endrin
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 250
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 60
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Chemical monitoring of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of 60 samples exceeded the sediment quality guidelines for endrin (Santa Ana RWQCB, 2003b).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The sediment quality guideline for endrin is 0.76 ug/g (ppm) dry weight (USEPA, 1993).
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at stations 36 though 72 in Huntington Harbor.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 08/07/2001 and on 02/27/2003.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during dry season (8/7/01) and wet season (2/27/03).
QAPP Information: SARWQCB followed the Bight 1998 QAPP developed by SCCWRP.Quality control data was presented.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4357, Endrin
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 251
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 60
Number of Exceedances: 47
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Forty-seven of 60 samples exceeded the 90 percent of the minimum significant difference for test species Eohaustorius estuarius. Twenty of 30 samples exhibited toxicity in the dry season (8/7/01 and 8/8/01), and 27 of 30 exhibited toxicity in the wet season (2/24/03) (Phillips et al., 1998).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Narrative Water Quality Objective: "The concentration of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediment or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial use."
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at 32 stations (no data were included for stations 40, 45, 48, 61, and 67).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 8/7/01, 8/8/01 and 2/24/03.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during dry (8/7/01, 8/8/01) and wet season (2/24/03).
QAPP Information: SARQWCB followed the Bight 1998 QAPP developed by SCCWRP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
6894
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
Pollutant: Invasive Species
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)(2006)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.10 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.10 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. The pollutant does not exceed the water quality objective.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. The invasive aquatic plant, Caulerpa taxifolia has not been detected in Huntington Harbour since 2002. Eradication and monitoring of infected sites has been ongoing since it was discovered in July 2000. So the pollutant does not exceed the water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: No new data were assessed for 2008. The Regional Board will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
USEPA Action (if applicable):
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 6894, Invasive Species
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 252
 
Pollutant: Invasive Species
LOE Subgroup: Population/Community Degradation
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Caulerpa taxifolia was discovered in July 2000 at Huntington Harbour near Long Beach, CA. Intensive monitoring and surveillance of infested waters has been ongoing. Infested areas have been contained and treated in the past. Since 2002 no Caulerpa has been detected in Huntington Harbour. (Anderson, 2005).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Toxic Substances: The concentrations of toxic substances in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Huntington Harbour near Long Beach, CA.
Temporal Representation: From July 2000 to 2002. Currently no Caulerpa has been detected in Huntington Harbour.
Environmental Conditions: Changes in relative diversity and abundance of native species may also be driven by habitat alteration, flow changes, or hydromodification.
QAPP Information: Powerpoint presentation by Lars W.J. Anderson, USDA Ag. Research Svc., Davis, CA.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
4343
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status Original
Sources: Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.

Multiple lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Based on section 3.6 the site has significant sediment toxicity and the pollutant is likely to cause or contribute to the toxic effect.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The sediment quality guideline used complies with the requirements of section 6.1.3 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
3. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
4. Seven of 60 samples exceeded ERM sediment guideline, and 47 of 60 samples exhibit toxicity, and these exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
USEPA Action (if applicable): USEPA approved the listing of this water body as a water quality limited segment requiring a TMDL for this pollutant.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4343, Chlordane
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 249
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 60
Number of Exceedances: 7
 
Data and Information Type: Chemical monitoring of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Seven of 60 sediment samples exceeded the ERM guideline (Santa Ana RWQCB, 2003b).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (Santa Ana RWQCB, 1995a).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The ERM sediment quality guideline for chlordane is 6 ng/g (ppb) dry weight (Long et. al., 1990).
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at stations 36 through 72 in Huntington Harbour. Data were available for 32 stations (no data were included for stations 40, 45, 48, 61, and 67).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on August 2001 and February 2003.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during dry season (August 2001) and wet season (February 2003).
QAPP Information: SARWQCB followed the Bight 1998 QAPP developed by SCCWRP.Quality control data was presented.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4343, Chlordane
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 251
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 60
Number of Exceedances: 47
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Forty-seven of 60 samples exceeded the 90 percent of the minimum significant difference for test species Eohaustorius estuarius. Twenty of 30 samples exhibited toxicity in the dry season (8/7/01 and 8/8/01), and 27 of 30 exhibited toxicity in the wet season (2/24/03) (Phillips et al., 1998).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Narrative Water Quality Objective: "The concentration of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediment or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial use."
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at 32 stations (no data were included for stations 40, 45, 48, 61, and 67).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 8/7/01, 8/8/01 and 2/24/03.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during dry (8/7/01, 8/8/01) and wet season (2/24/03).
QAPP Information: SARQWCB followed the Bight 1998 QAPP developed by SCCWRP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
7228
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
Pollutant: Copper
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status Original
Sources: Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: 303(d) listing decisions made prior to 2006 were not held in an assessment database. The Regional Boards will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
USEPA Action (if applicable): USEPA approved the listing of this water body as a water quality limited segment requiring a TMDL for this pollutant.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7228, Copper
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 4412
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.
Data Reference: Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Unspecified
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Unspecified
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Unspecified
Temporal Representation: Unspecified
Environmental Conditions: Unspecified
QAPP Information: Unspecified
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
4499
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
Pollutant: Lead
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status Original
Sources: Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 two lines of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence documents toxicity and the other line of evidence associates the observed toxicity with a pollutant or pollutants.

Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Toxicity is observed and a sufficient number of samples exceed the PEL sediment quality guideline.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. A sediment quality guideline is available that complies with the requirements of section 6.1.3 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
3. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
4. Seven of 60 samples exceeded the PEL sediment quality guideline and this exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
5. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
USEPA Action (if applicable): USEPA approved the listing of this water body as a water quality limited segment requiring a TMDL for this pollutant.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4499, Lead
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 248
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 60
Number of Exceedances: 7
 
Data and Information Type: Chemical monitoring of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Seven of 60 sediment samples were collected and exceeded the PEL sediment quality guideline (Santa Ana RWQCB, 2003b).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The concentration of toxic substance in the water column, sediments or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial uses (SARWQCB, 1995).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: PEL sediment quality guideline for lead is 112.18 µg/g/dw.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at stations 36 thru 72 in Huntington Harbour. Data were available for 32 stations (no data were included for stations 40, 45, 48, 61, and 67.)
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 08/08/2001 and 02/27/2003.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during dry season (8/8/01) and wet season (2/27/03).
QAPP Information: SARWQCB followed the Bight 1998 QAPP developed by SCCWRP.Quality control data was presented.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4499, Lead
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 251
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 60
Number of Exceedances: 47
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Forty-seven of 60 samples exceeded the 90 percent of the minimum significant difference for test species Eohaustorius estuarius. Twenty of 30 samples exhibited toxicity in the dry season (8/7/01 and 8/8/01), and 27 of 30 exhibited toxicity in the wet season (2/24/03) (Phillips et al., 1998).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Narrative Water Quality Objective: "The concentration of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediment or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial use."
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at 32 stations (no data were included for stations 40, 45, 48, 61, and 67).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 8/7/01, 8/8/01 and 2/24/03.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during dry (8/7/01, 8/8/01) and wet season (2/24/03).
QAPP Information: SARQWCB followed the Bight 1998 QAPP developed by SCCWRP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
7229
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
Pollutant: Nickel
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status Original
Sources: Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: 303(d) listing decisions made prior to 2006 were not held in an assessment database. The Regional Boards will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
USEPA Action (if applicable): USEPA approved the listing of this water body as a water quality limited segment requiring a TMDL for this pollutant.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7229, Nickel
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 4413
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.
Data Reference: Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Unspecified
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Unspecified
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Unspecified
Temporal Representation: Unspecified
Environmental Conditions: Unspecified
QAPP Information: Unspecified
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
7230
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) (tissue)
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status Original
Sources: Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: 303(d) listing decisions made prior to 2006 were not held in an assessment database. The Regional Boards will update this decision when new data and information become available and are assessed.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
USEPA Action (if applicable): USEPA approved the listing of this water body as a water quality limited segment requiring a TMDL for this pollutant.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 7230, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) (tissue)
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 4415
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) (tissue)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Tissue
Matrix: Tissue
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.
Data Reference: Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Unspecified
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Unspecified
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Unspecified
Temporal Representation: Unspecified
Environmental Conditions: Unspecified
QAPP Information: Unspecified
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
4486
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006)
Revision Status Original
Sources: Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 waters may be placed on the 303(d) list for toxicity alone.

One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this toxicity condition. A substantial number of sediment samples were toxic and a pollutant is causing or contributing to the toxic effect.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category.

This conclusion is based on the staff findings that:
1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy.
2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy.
3. Forty-seven of 60 samples exceeded the 90 percent of the minimum significant difference for test species Eohaustorius estuarius.
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: No new data were assessed for 2008. The decision has not changed.
 
State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
USEPA Action (if applicable): USEPA approved the listing of this water body as a water quality limited segment requiring a TMDL for this pollutant.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 4486, Sediment Toxicity
Region 8     
Huntington Harbour
 
LOE ID: 251
 
Pollutant: Sediment Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Marine Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 60
Number of Exceedances: 47
 
Data and Information Type: Toxicity testing of sediments
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Forty-seven of 60 samples exceeded the 90 percent of the minimum significant difference for test species Eohaustorius estuarius. Twenty of 30 samples exhibited toxicity in the dry season (8/7/01 and 8/8/01), and 27 of 30 exhibited toxicity in the wet season (2/24/03) (Phillips et al., 1998).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Narrative Water Quality Objective: "The concentration of toxic pollutants in the water column, sediment or biota shall not adversely affect beneficial use."
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at 32 stations (no data were included for stations 40, 45, 48, 61, and 67).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 8/7/01, 8/8/01 and 2/24/03.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during dry (8/7/01, 8/8/01) and wet season (2/24/03).
QAPP Information: SARQWCB followed the Bight 1998 QAPP developed by SCCWRP.
QAPP Information Reference(s):