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DECISION ID |
4614 |
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Pollutant: |
Chloride |
Final Listing Decision: |
Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) |
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: |
Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006) |
Revision Status |
Revised |
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: |
Pollutant |
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Weight of Evidence: |
This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.
Two lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
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.Three of 41 samples exceeded the reach specific water quality objective for chloride 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. |
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RWQCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation: |
After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded. |
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SWRCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation: |
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USEPA Decision: |
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LOE ID: |
2463 |
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Pollutant: |
Chloride |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Agricultural Supply |
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Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
1 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
One out of 21 samples at this location exceeded the objective for chloride.
Summary of Results for the 2000-2001 Routine Monitoring at the San Gabriel River (Table B-5). ((LACDPW, 2004c). |
Data Reference: |
Placeholder reference 2006 303(d) |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
150 mg/L (from the LARWQCB Basin Plan, Table 3-8, "Water Quality Objectives for Selected Constituents in Inland Surface Waters") |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Placeholder reference 2006 303(d) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
The San Gabriel River Monitoring Station is located at an historic stream gage station (Stream Gage No. F263C-R), below San Gabriel River Parkway in Pico Rivera. At this location the upstream tributary area is 450 square miles. The San Gabriel River, at the gauging station, is a grouted rock-concrete stabilizer along the western levee and a natural section on the eastern side. Flow measurement and water sampling are conducted in the grouted rock area along the western levee of the river. The length of the concrete stabilizer is nearly 70 feet. The San Gabriel River sampling location has been an active stream gauging station since 1968. |
Temporal Representation: |
Samples taken between 10/28/2000 and 4/30/2003 |
Environmental Conditions: |
Samples taken on 10/10/2002 and 4/30/2003 were 'DRY' samples. All others were 'WET'. |
QAPP Information: |
Detailed QA/QC contained in this report. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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LOE ID: |
25325 |
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Pollutant: |
Chloride |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Wildlife Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
20 |
Number of Exceedances: |
2 |
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Data and Information Type: |
Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants) |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Two of 20 samples exceeded the Basin Plan reach specific water quality objectives for Chloride in San Gabriel River Reach 2. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for Chloride in accordance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit monitoring and testing parameters. |
Data Reference: |
Monitoring Report (MS4 Data) - CI 6948 for order no. 01-182 NPDES No. CAS004001 Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the Incorporated Cities therein, Except the City of Long Beach |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The Basin Plan lists a specific water quality criterion of 250mg/L for Chloride in San Gabriel River Reach 2. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan |
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Basin Plan Amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan as of 02/02/2009 |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works conducted sampling at the mass emission monitoring station S14 located downstream of the San Gabriel River Parkway (Lat: 34.0133815996, Long: -118.063082152). |
Temporal Representation: |
Grab samples were taken approximately six per year (four wet-weather events and two dry-weather events), from October 2003 through April 2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
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QAPP Information: |
Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in County of Los Angeles MS4 Permit (NPDES No. CAS004001) Monitoring and Reporting Program. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Monitoring and Reporting Program - CI 6948 for order no. 01-182
NPDES No. CAS004001 Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the incorporated cities, except the City of
Long Beach
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DECISION ID |
12071 |
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Pollutant: |
Nitrogen, Nitrite |
Final Listing Decision: |
Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) |
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: |
New Decision |
Revision Status |
Revised |
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: |
Pollutant |
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Weight of Evidence: |
This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.
One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
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. One of 18 samples exceeded the California Code of Regulations primary MCL for nitrite as nitrogen 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. |
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RWQCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation: |
After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded. |
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SWRCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation: |
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USEPA Decision: |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 12071 |
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LOE ID: |
25324 |
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Pollutant: |
Nitrogen, Nitrite |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Freshwater Replenishment | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Wildlife Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
18 |
Number of Exceedances: |
1 |
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Data and Information Type: |
Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants) |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
One of 18 samples exceeded the California Code of Regulations primary MCL for nitrite as nitrogen. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for nitrite-nitrogen in accordance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit monitoring and testing parameters. |
Data Reference: |
Monitoring Report (MS4 Data) - CI 6948 for order no. 01-182 NPDES No. CAS004001 Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the Incorporated Cities therein, Except the City of Long Beach |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The California Code of Regulations' Table 64431-A lists a maximum contamination level (Primary MCL) of 1.0 mg/L for Nitrite as Nitrogen (NO2-N) to protect drinking water sources. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15. Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring. http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/drinkingwater/Pages/Lawbook.aspx |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works conducted sampling at the mass emission monitoring station S14 located downstream of the San Gabriel River Parkway (Lat: 34.0133815996, Long: -118.063082152). |
Temporal Representation: |
Grab samples were taken approximately six times per year (four wet-weather events and two dry-weather events), from October 2003 through April 2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
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QAPP Information: |
Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in County of Los Angeles MS4 Permit (NPDES No. CAS004001) Monitoring and Reporting Program. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Monitoring and Reporting Program - CI 6948 for order no. 01-182
NPDES No. CAS004001 Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the incorporated cities, except the City of
Long Beach
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DECISION ID |
12107 |
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Pollutant: |
Cyanide |
Final Listing Decision: |
List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) |
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: |
New Decision |
Revision Status |
Revised |
Sources: |
Source Unknown |
Expected TMDL Completion Date: |
2021 |
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: |
Pollutant |
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Weight of Evidence: |
This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.
One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
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. Eight of 20 samples exceed the California Toxics Rule Criterion Continuous Concentration for cyanide and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy.
4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met. |
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RWQCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation: |
After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem. |
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SWRCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation: |
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USEPA Decision: |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 12107 |
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LOE ID: |
4805 |
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Pollutant: |
Cyanide |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Wildlife Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
20 |
Number of Exceedances: |
8 |
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Data and Information Type: |
Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants) |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Eight of 20 samples exceeded the California Toxics Rule Criterion Continuous Concentration for Cyanide and one of 20 samples exceeded the Criterion Maximum Concentration. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for Cyanide in accordance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit monitoring and testing parameters. |
Data Reference: |
Monitoring Report (MS4 Data) - CI 6948 for order no. 01-182 NPDES No. CAS004001 Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the Incorporated Cities therein, Except the City of Long Beach |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The California Toxics Rule lists a Criterion Continuous Concentration of 5.2 ug/L and a Criterion Maximum Concentration of 22 ug/L for Cyanide to protect aquatic life in freshwater. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works conducted sampling at the mass emission monitoring station S14 located downstream of the San Gabriel River Parkway (Lat: 34.0133815996, Long: -118.063082152). |
Temporal Representation: |
Grab samples were taken approximately six per year (four wet-weather events and two dry-weather events), from October 2003 through April 2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
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QAPP Information: |
Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in County of Los Angeles MS4 Permit (NPDES No. CAS004001) Monitoring and Reporting Program. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Monitoring and Reporting Program - CI 6948 for order no. 01-182
NPDES No. CAS004001 Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the incorporated cities, except the City of
Long Beach
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DECISION ID |
4721 |
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Pollutant: |
Lead |
Final Listing Decision: |
List on 303(d) list (being addressed by USEPA approved TMDL) |
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: |
Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2006) |
Revision Status |
Revised |
Sources: |
Nonpoint Source | Point Source |
TMDL Name: |
San Gabriel River Metals (39) |
TMDL Project Code: |
385 |
Date TMDL Approved by USEPA: |
03/27/2007 |
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: |
Pollutant |
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Weight of Evidence: |
This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 2.2 and 4.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 2.2 and 4.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.
Two line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.
Data from line of evidence 2459 will not be considered and will be disassociated in this decision due to line of evidence 28296 including all the data listed in line of evidence 2459 along with newer data.
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. There is sufficient justification to place it in the Being Addressed portion of the 303(d) list because a TMDL has been completed and established by USEPA, and is expected to result in attainment of the standard.
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. Eight of 56 samples exceeded the hardness dependent California Toxics Rule Criterion Continuous Concentration for lead and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.1 of the Listing Policy.
4.The San Gabriel River Metals TMDL has been established by USEPA on 03/26/2007.
5. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met. |
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RWQCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation: |
After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the Water Quality Limited Segments Being Addressed category of the section 303(d) list because a TMDL has been established by USEPA, and applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem. |
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SWRCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation: |
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USEPA Decision: |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 4721 |
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LOE ID: |
28719 |
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Pollutant: |
Lead |
LOE Subgroup: |
Narrative Description Data |
Matrix: |
Not Specified |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Wildlife Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
0 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
Not Specified |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
A TMDL has been established for this water segment-pollutant combination. The San Gabriel River MetalsTMDL was established by USEPA on March 26, 2007. |
Data Reference: |
Staff report, appendix, and letter to SWRCB and Los Angeles RWQCB establishing a TMDL for Metals in the San Gabriel River Watershed. |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
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Objective/Criterion Reference: |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
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Temporal Representation: |
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Environmental Conditions: |
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QAPP Information: |
QA information unavailable. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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LOE ID: |
28296 |
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Pollutant: |
Lead |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Wildlife Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
56 |
Number of Exceedances: |
8 |
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Data and Information Type: |
Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants) |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Eight of 56 samples exceeded the hardness dependent California Toxics Rule Criterion Continuous Concentration for lead and zero out 100 samples exceeded the hardness dependent Criterion Maximum Concentration. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for lead in accordance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit monitoring and testing parameters. |
Data Reference: |
Lead Monitoring Data (MS4 Data) for San Gabriel River Reach 2. Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the Incorporated Cities therein, Except the City of Long Beach. |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The California Toxics Rule lists Criterion Continuous Concentrations for lead to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The lead criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for metals criteria. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Standards 2000. Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California: Rules and regulations. Federal Register Vol. 65, No. 97. Washington, D.C.: Environmental Protection Agency |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works conducted sampling at the mass emission monitoring station S14 located downstream of the San Gabriel River Parkway (Lat: 34.0133815996, Long: -118.063082152). |
Temporal Representation: |
Composite samples taken in wet- and dry-weather from October 1995 to April 2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
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QAPP Information: |
Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and monitoring procedures detailed in County of Los Angeles MS4 Permit (NPDES No. CAS004001) Monitoring and Reporting Program. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Monitoring and Reporting Program - CI 6948 for order no. 01-182
NPDES No. CAS004001 Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharges within the County of Los Angeles, and the incorporated cities, except the City of
Long Beach
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