Water Body Name: | Little Tule River (Shasta County) |
Water Body ID: | CAR5264105020090114074305 |
Water Body Type: | River & Stream |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10123 |
LOE ID: | 21073 |
Pollutant: | Ammonia |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 7 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | 0 of the 7 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Ammonia. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Ammonia levels should not exceed 30 mg/L (USEPA Health Advisory) |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals - 2007 for toxicity data |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Tule River - Globe Rd. East. Samples were collected at Tule River - J42 northwest corner of bridge over river. Samples were collected at Tule River - Lower Coffee Camp. Samples were collected at Tule River - Powerhouse. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd. 16, North of Ave. 132. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rio Vista Day Use Park. Samples were collected at Tule River - Sequoia N'tl Forest Fire Station. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Mar 24 2003 to May 18 2004 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
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LOE ID: | 7915 |
Pollutant: | Ammonia |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 7 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | Not Specified |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | Zero of the 7 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation guideline for Ammonia. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Ammonia levels should not to exceed the calculated limit. Freshwater Aquatic Life Protection (Salmonid present) Criteria Maximum Concentration (CMC) (1-hour Average (mg N/L)) calculated based on the following formula: CMC = (0.275/(1 + 107.204-pH)) + (39.0/(1 + 10pH-7.204)) which incorporates pH (US EPA, 2005: Appendix C) |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals - 2007 for toxicity data |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Tule River - Globe Rd. East. Samples were collected at Tule River - J42 northwest corner of bridge over river. Samples were collected at Tule River - Lower Coffee Camp. Samples were collected at Tule River - Powerhouse. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd. 16, North of Ave. 132. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rio Vista Day Use Park. Samples were collected at Tule River - Sequoia N'tl Forest Fire Station. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Mar 24 2003 to May 18 2004 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10160 |
LOE ID: | 20934 |
Pollutant: | Boron |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 5 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | 0 of the 5 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Boron. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Boron levels should not exceed 1000 ug/L (Department of Health Services Health Advisory) |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals - 2007 for toxicity data |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Tule River - J42 northwest corner of bridge over river. Samples were collected at Tule River - off of Ave. 100. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd. 16, North of Ave. 132. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd.112. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 23 2003 to May 18 2004 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10162 |
LOE ID: | 20940 |
Pollutant: | Chloride |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 5 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | 0 of the 5 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Chloride. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Chloride levels should not exceed 250 mg/L (USEPA Maximum Contaminant Level) |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals - 2007 for toxicity data |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Tule River - J42 northwest corner of bridge over river. Samples were collected at Tule River - off of Ave. 100. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd. 16, North of Ave. 132. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd.112. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 23 2003 to May 18 2004 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10166 |
LOE ID: | 21063 |
Pollutant: | Escherichia coli (E. Coli) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 23 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | 2 of the 23 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for E.Coli Bacteria. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | E.Coli Bacteria levels should not exceed 235 MPN/100 mL in any single sample (USEPA E.Coli Guideline) |
Guideline Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Tule River - Globe Rd. East. Samples were collected at Tule River - J42 northwest corner of bridge over river. Samples were collected at Tule River - Lower Coffee Camp. Samples were collected at Tule River - Powerhouse. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd. 16, North of Ave. 132. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rio Vista Day Use Park. Samples were collected at Tule River - Sequoia N'tl Forest Fire Station. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Feb 26 2002 to Jun 16 2004 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
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LOE ID: | 21048 |
Pollutant: | Escherichia coli (E. Coli) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 23 |
Number of Exceedances: | 1 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | 1 of the 23 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for E.Coli Bacteria. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | E.Coli Bacteria levels should not exceed 409 MPN/100 mL in any single sample (USEPA E.Coli Guideline) |
Guideline Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Tule River - Globe Rd. East. Samples were collected at Tule River - J42 northwest corner of bridge over river. Samples were collected at Tule River - Lower Coffee Camp. Samples were collected at Tule River - Powerhouse. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd. 16, North of Ave. 132. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rio Vista Day Use Park. Samples were collected at Tule River - Sequoia N'tl Forest Fire Station. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Feb 26 2002 to Jun 16 2004 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
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LOE ID: | 21062 |
Pollutant: | Escherichia coli (E. Coli) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 23 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | 2 of the 23 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for E.Coli Bacteria. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | E.Coli Bacteria levels should not exceed 235 MPN/100 mL in any single sample (USEPA E.Coli objective) |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals - 2007 for toxicity data |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Tule River - Globe Rd. East. Samples were collected at Tule River - J42 northwest corner of bridge over river. Samples were collected at Tule River - Lower Coffee Camp. Samples were collected at Tule River - off of Ave. 100. Samples were collected at Tule River - Powerhouse. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd. 16, North of Ave. 132. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd.112. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rio Vista Day Use Park. Samples were collected at Tule River - Sequoia N'tl Forest Fire Station. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Feb 26 2002 to Jun 16 2004 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10169 |
LOE ID: | 7916 |
Pollutant: | Nitrate as Nitrate (NO3) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 3 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | Not Specified |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | Zero of the 3 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation guideline for Nitrate-N. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Nitrate-N levels should not to exceed 100 mg/L (USEPA National Ambient Water Quality Objective) |
Guideline Reference: | National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology. 4304T |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Tule River - J42 northwest corner of bridge over river. Samples were collected at Tule River - off of Ave. 100. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd.112. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 23 2003 to Jun 23 2003 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
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LOE ID: | 20920 |
Pollutant: | Nitrate as Nitrate (NO3) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 3 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | 0 of the 3 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Nitrate-N. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Nitrate-N levels should not exceed 45 mg/L (Department of Public Health Primary MCL) |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals - 2007 for toxicity data |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Tule River - J42 northwest corner of bridge over river. Samples were collected at Tule River - off of Ave. 100. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd.112. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 23 2003 to Jun 23 2003 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10172 |
LOE ID: | 20841 |
Pollutant: | Specific Conductivity |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 26 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | 0 of the 26 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Specific Conductivity. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | The water quality objective used was the California Secondary MCL recommended level of 900 uS/cm. The Basin Plan includes chemical constituent water quality objectives that include (by reference) secondary maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) protective of MUN (CVRWQCB, 2007a).The secondary MCLs for electrical conductivity provide a range of values including a recommended level (900 uS/cm), upper level (1600 uS/cm) and a short-term level (2200 uS/cm). The recommended concentration was used as it is intended to be protective of all drinking water uses. |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals - 2007 for toxicity data |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Tule River - Globe Rd. East. Samples were collected at Tule River - J42 northwest corner of bridge over river. Samples were collected at Tule River - Lower Coffee Camp. Samples were collected at Tule River - off of Ave. 100. Samples were collected at Tule River - Powerhouse. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd. 16, North of Ave. 132. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd.112. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rio Vista Day Use Park. Samples were collected at Tule River - Sequoia N'tl Forest Fire Station. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 26 2002 to Jun 16 2004 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10175 |
LOE ID: | 21011 |
Pollutant: | Total Dissolved Solids |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Total |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 5 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | 0 of the 5 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Total Dissolved Solids. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | The water quality objective used was the California Secondary MCL recommended level of 500 mg/L. The Basin Plan includes chemical constituent water quality objectives that include (by reference) secondary maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) protective of MUN (CVRWQCB, 2007a).The secondary MCLs for TDS provide a range of values including a recommended level (500 mg/L), upper level (1000 mg/L) and a short-term level (1500 mg/L). The recommended concentration was used as it is intended to be protective of all drinking water uses. |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals - 2007 for toxicity data |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Tule River - J42 northwest corner of bridge over river. Samples were collected at Tule River - off of Ave. 100. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd. 16, North of Ave. 132. Samples were collected at Tule River - Rd.112. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 23 2003 to May 18 2004 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 11620 |
LOE ID: | 23192 |
Pollutant: | Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: | Toxicity |
Matrix: | Sediment |
Fraction: | Total |
Beneficial Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 7 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | Two of the 7 samples tested with Hyalella azteca were toxic.One samples collected at Tule River at McCarthy Check exhibited a statistically significant decrease in growth compared to the control. The sample date and percent of control (in parentheses) are as follows:10 August 2004 (-88)One samples collected at Tule River at Woods-Central Ditch Diversion exhibited a statistically significant decrease in growth compared to the control. The sample date and percent of control (in parentheses) are as follows:10 August 2004 (-88) |
Data Reference: | Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program |
Monitoring and Reporting Program, Order Nos. R5-2003-0826, R5-2005-0833, and R5-2008-0005 for Coalition Groups Under Resolution No. R5-2003-0105, Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges From Irrigated Lands Within the Central Valley Region | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CVRWQCB, 2004) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Statistically significant difference from control using a t-test with 10-day Hyalella azteca sediment toxicity tests. |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected from five locations: Tule River at McCarthy Check, Tule River at North Fork Road 144, Tule River at Poplar Avenue, Tule River at Road 92, and Tule River at Woods-Central Ditch Diversion. |
Temporal Representation: | Samples were collected from August 2004 to September 2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Data quality: Good. Monitoring was conducted in accordance with Central Valley Water Board Monitoring and Reporting Program (order number R5-2003-0826) requirements (CVRWQCB, 2003) |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 11621 |
LOE ID: | 23310 |
Pollutant: | Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: | Toxicity |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Total |
Beneficial Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 35 |
Number of Exceedances: | 19 |
Data and Information Type: | TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | Nineteen of 35 samples tested with Selenastrum capricornutum was toxic and violated the narrative toxicity objective. Thirteen samples collected at Tule River exhibited a statistically significant decrease in growth compared to the control. The sample dates and percent of control (in parentheses) are as follows:30 August 2005 (69)30 August 2005 (67)03 January 2006 (29)14 February 2006 (44)14 February 2006 (56)13 March 2006 (79)13 March 2006 (74)26 June 2006 (67)26 June 2006 (67)24 July 2006 (58)24 July 2006 (72)21 August 2006 (61)21 August 2006 (67)Three samples collected at Tule River at the Dam Outflow exhibited a statistically significant decrease in growth compared to the control. The sample dates and percent of control (in parentheses) are as follows:30 August 2005 (87)13 March 2006 (83)26 June 2006 (87)One sample collected at Tule River at McCarthy Check exhibited a statistically significant decrease in growth compared to the control. The sample date and percent of control (in parentheses) is as follows:10 August 2004 (85)Two samples collected at Tule River at Poplar Avenue exhibited a statistically significant decrease in growth compared to the control. The sample date and percent of control (in parentheses) is as follows:20 July 2004 (77)16 August 2004 (79) |
Data Reference: | Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program |
Monitoring and Reporting Program, Order Nos. R5-2003-0826, R5-2005-0833, and R5-2008-0005 for Coalition Groups Under Resolution No. R5-2003-0105, Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges From Irrigated Lands Within the Central Valley Region | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CVRWQCB, 2004) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Statistically significant difference from control using a t-test with 4-day chronic-style toxicity tests. |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected from seven locations: Tule River, Tule River Dam Outflow, Tule River at McCarthy Check, Tule River at North Fork Road 144, Tule River at Poplar Avenue, Tule River at Road 92, and Tule River at Woods-Central Ditch Diversion. |
Temporal Representation: | Samples were collected from July 2004 to January 2007. |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Data quality: Excellent. Monitoring was conducted in accordance with Central Valley Water Board Monitoring and Reporting Program (order number R5-2003-0826) requirements (CVRWQCB, 2003) |
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LOE ID: | 23307 |
Pollutant: | Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: | Toxicity |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Total |
Beneficial Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 35 |
Number of Exceedances: | 6 |
Data and Information Type: | TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | Six of the 35 samples tested with Pimephales promelas were toxic and violated the narrative toxicity objective. Two samples collected at Tule River exhibited a statistically significant decrease in growth compared to the control. The sample dates and percent of control (in parentheses) are as follows:03 January 2006 ()13 March 2006 ()Two samples collected at Tule River at the Dam Outflow exhibited a statistically significant decrease in growth compared to the control. The sample dates and percent of control (in parentheses) are as follows:03 January 2006 ()13 March 2006 ()One sample collected at Tule River at North Fork Road 144 exhibited a statistically significant decrease in growth compared to the control. The sample date and percent of control (in parentheses) is as follows:16 August 2006 (60)One sample collected at Tule River at Road 92 exhibited a statistically significant decrease in growth compared to the control. The sample date and percent of control (in parentheses) is as follows:16 August 2006 (80) |
Data Reference: | Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program |
Monitoring and Reporting Program, Order Nos. R5-2003-0826, R5-2005-0833, and R5-2008-0005 for Coalition Groups Under Resolution No. R5-2003-0105, Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges From Irrigated Lands Within the Central Valley Region | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CVRWQCB, 2004) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Statistically significant difference from control using a t-test with 4-day acute-style toxicity tests. |
Guideline Reference: | Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater and Marine Organisms, Fifth Edition. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-821-R-02-012 |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected from seven locations: Tule River, Tule River Dam Outflow, Tule River at McCarthy Check, Tule River at North Fork Road 144, Tule River at Poplar Avenue, Tule River at Road 92, and Tule River at Woods-Central Ditch Diversion. |
Temporal Representation: | Samples were collected from July 2004 to January 2007. |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Data quality: Fair. Monitoring was conducted in accordance with Central Valley Water Board Monitoring and Reporting Program (order number R5-2003-0826) requirements (CVRWQCB, 2003) |
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LOE ID: | 23190 |
Pollutant: | Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: | Toxicity |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Total |
Beneficial Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 35 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | Zero of the 35 samples tested with Ceriodaphnia dubia were toxic and violated the narrative toxicity objective. |
Data Reference: | Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program |
Monitoring and Reporting Program, Order Nos. R5-2003-0826, R5-2005-0833, and R5-2008-0005 for Coalition Groups Under Resolution No. R5-2003-0105, Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges From Irrigated Lands Within the Central Valley Region | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CVRWQCB, 2004) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Statistically significant difference from control using a t-test with 4-day acute-style toxicity tests. |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected from seven locations: Tule River, Tule River Dam Outflow, Tule River at McCarthy Check, Tule River at North Fork Road 144, Tule River at Poplar Avenue, Tule River at Road 92, and Tule River at Woods-Central Ditch Diversion. |
Temporal Representation: | Samples were collected from July 2004 to January 2007. |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Data quality: Fair. Monitoring was conducted in accordance with Central Valley Water Board Monitoring and Reporting Program (order number R5-2003-0826) requirements (CVRWQCB, 2003) |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 11619 |
LOE ID: | 23309 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 3 |
Number of Exceedances: | 1 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program collected 3 samples from May 2004 to June 2004. One of the three samples was outside the acceptable range; the sample was higher than the acceptable range. |
Data Reference: | Monitoring Data from the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP), San Joaquin River Basin - 2007 Data Review |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The pH of water shall not be depressed below 6.5,raised above 8.5, or changed at any time more than 0.5 units from normal ambient pH. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Measurement of pH within the range of 6.5 and 8.5 |
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Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected from two locations: Tule River at Road 16 north of Avenue 132 and Tule River at J42 northwest corner of bridge over river. |
Temporal Representation: | Sampling occurred from May 2004 to June 2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Data quality: Good. Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version) |
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LOE ID: | 23308 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 40 |
Number of Exceedances: | 7 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Asses Water Quality: | The Southern San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition collected 40 samples from June 2003 to January 2007. Seven out of 40 samples were outside the acceptable range; all seven samples were higher than the acceptable pH range. |
Data Reference: | Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program |
Monitoring and Reporting Program, Order Nos. R5-2003-0826, R5-2005-0833, and R5-2008-0005 for Coalition Groups Under Resolution No. R5-2003-0105, Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges From Irrigated Lands Within the Central Valley Region | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The pH of water shall not be depressed below 6.5,raised above 8.3, or changed at any time more than 0.3 units from normal ambient pH. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Measurement of pH within the range of 6.5 and 8.3 |
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Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected from six locations: Tule River, Tule River at the Dam Outflow, Tule River at McCarthy Check, Tule River at North Fork Road 144, Tule River at Poplar Avenue and Tule River at Woods-Central Ditch Diversion. |
Temporal Representation: | Sampling occurred from June 2003 to January 2007. |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Data quality: Good. Monitoring was conducted in accordance with Central Valley Water Board Monitoring and Reporting Program (order number R5-2003-0826) requirements (CVRWQCB, 2003) |
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