Draft 2008 California 303(d)/305(b) Integrated Report

Supporting Information

Regional Board 4 - Los Angeles Region

Water Body Name: Ormond Beach
Water Body ID: CAX4031100020020926125623
Water Body Type: Coastal & Bay Shoreline
 
DECISION ID
4850
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
Final Listing Decision: Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
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
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2015
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Weight of Evidence: 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.

Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Data from line of evidence 3528, 3529, 3530, 3531, will not be considered in this decision due the newer lines of evidence including all the data listed from the older lines of evidence.

A 19% exceedance percentage was used for water quality monitoring conducted between April 01 through October 31 only. Section 4.3 of the Listing Policy does not specifically describe the use of more stringent exceedance percentage for summer only beach bacteria monitoring, though one is inferred. As such the referenced data set was analyzed in two portions and described in two separate LOEs due to differing sampling time frames.

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. 18 of 279 samples, sampled year-round, from monitoring station VC42000 exceeded the updated Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives, three of 64 samples exceeded the geometric mean water quality objective for indicator bacteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy.
4. One of 62 samples from monitoring station VC42000 exceeded the single sample water quality objective for indicator bacteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency of 19% inferred in Section 4.3 of the Listing Policy for water quality monitoring conducted between April 01 through October 31 only. One of 14 samples exceeded the geometric mean water quality objective and this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the List Policy if standard are met. A minimum of 26 samples in needed for application of table 4.2, utilizing a 19% exceedance percentage.
5. 35 of 278 samples, sampled year-round, from monitoring station VC43000 exceeded the updated Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives, 12 of 64 samples exceeded the geometric mean for indicator bacteria, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy for geometric means.
6. Six of 59 samples from monitoring station VC43000 exceeded the single sample water quality objective for indicator bacteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency for water quality monitoring conducted between April 01 through October 31 only. Zero of 14 samples exceeded the geometric mean water quality objective and this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are met.
7. Three of 255 samples, sampled year-round, from monitoring station VC44000 exceeded the single sample water quality objectives, one of 64 samples exceeded the geometric mean water quality objective for indicator bacteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy.
8. One of 53 samples from monitoring station VC44000 exceeded the single sample water quality objective for indicator bacteria, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency for water quality monitoring conducted between April 01 through October 31 only. Zero of 14 samples exceeded the geometric mean water quality objective and this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are met.
9. Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.
 
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 removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
SWRCB Board Decision / Staff Recommendation:
 
USEPA Decision:
 
 
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 4850
 
LOE ID: 27967
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 53
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One out of 53 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in marine water. zero out of 14 samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objectives. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria consistent with California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7961 and related guidance issued by California Department of Public Health .
Data Reference: County of Ventura coastal beach bacteria monitoring data for AB411.
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan bacteria objectives state that to protect water contact recreation in marine waters individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 10000/100 ml; the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400/100 ml; the enterococcus density shall not exceed 104/100 ml; and the total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000/100 ml, if the ratio of fecal-to-total coliform exceeds 0.1 as single samples. The bacteria objectives also establish that the geometric means of individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 1000/100 ml, the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200/100 ml, and the enterococcus density shall not exceed 35/100 ml, as a geometric mean. The bacteria objectives are found in Attachment A of Regional Board Resolution No. 2001-018.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
  Basin Plan Amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan as of 02/02/2009
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The Ventura County Environmental Health Division conducted sampling at Ormond Beach at beach monitoring station VC44000, located at the end of Arnold Road (Lat: 34.11952, Long: -119.1604).
Temporal Representation: Grab samples were taken and analyzed on a weekly basis from April 2005 to October 2006 in the summer months of April to October.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and testing procedures detailed in the California Department of Public Health related guidance.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Draft Guidance for Salt Water Beaches. Last Update: April 10, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management, California Department of Health Services
  California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7960.

 
LOE ID: 27966
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 255
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three out of 255 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in marine water and one out of 64 samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objectives. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria consistent with California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7961 and related guidance issued by California Department of Public Health .
Data Reference: County of Ventura coastal beach bacteria monitoring data for AB411.
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan bacteria objectives state that to protect water contact recreation in marine waters individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 10000/100 ml; the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400/100 ml; the enterococcus density shall not exceed 104/100 ml; and the total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000/100 ml, if the ratio of fecal-to-total coliform exceeds 0.1 as single samples. The bacteria objectives also establish that the geometric means of individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 1000/100 ml, the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200/100 ml, and the enterococcus density shall not exceed 35/100 ml, as a geometric mean. The bacteria objectives are found in Attachment A of Regional Board Resolution No. 2001-018.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
  Basin Plan Amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan as of 02/02/2009
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The Ventura County Environmental Health Division conducted sampling at Ormond Beach at beach monitoring station VC44000, located at the end of Arnold Road (Lat: 34.11952, Long: -119.1604).
Temporal Representation: Grab samples were taken and analyzed on a weekly basis from July 1999 to October 2004.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and testing procedures detailed in the California Department of Public Health related guidance.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Draft Guidance for Salt Water Beaches. Last Update: April 10, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management, California Department of Health Services
  California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7960.

 
LOE ID: 27965
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 59
Number of Exceedances: 6
 
Data and Information Type: Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Six out of 59 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in marine water. zero out of 14 samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objectives. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria consistent with California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7961 and related guidance issued by California Department of Public Health .
Data Reference: County of Ventura coastal beach bacteria monitoring data for AB411.
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan bacteria objectives state that to protect water contact recreation in marine waters individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 10000/100 ml; the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400/100 ml; the enterococcus density shall not exceed 104/100 ml; and the total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000/100 ml, if the ratio of fecal-to-total coliform exceeds 0.1 as single samples. The bacteria objectives also establish that the geometric means of individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 1000/100 ml, the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200/100 ml, and the enterococcus density shall not exceed 35/100 ml, as a geometric mean. The bacteria objectives are found in Attachment A of Regional Board Resolution No. 2001-018.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
  Basin Plan Amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan as of 02/02/2009
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The Ventura County Environmental Health Division conducted sampling at Ormond Beach at beach monitoring station VC43000, located 25 yards North of Industrial Drain (Lat: 34.13576, Long: -119.18364).
Temporal Representation: Grab samples were taken and analyzed on a weekly basis from April 2005 to October 2006 in the summer months of April to October.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and testing procedures detailed in the California Department of Public Health related guidance.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Draft Guidance for Salt Water Beaches. Last Update: April 10, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management, California Department of Health Services
  California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7960.

 
LOE ID: 27963
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 278
Number of Exceedances: 35
 
Data and Information Type: Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 35 out of 278 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in marine water and 12 out of 64 samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objectives. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria consistent with California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7961 and related guidance issued by California Department of Public Health .
Data Reference: County of Ventura coastal beach bacteria monitoring data for AB411.
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan bacteria objectives state that to protect water contact recreation in marine waters individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 10000/100 ml; the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400/100 ml; the enterococcus density shall not exceed 104/100 ml; and the total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000/100 ml, if the ratio of fecal-to-total coliform exceeds 0.1 as single samples. The bacteria objectives also establish that the geometric means of individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 1000/100 ml, the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200/100 ml, and the enterococcus density shall not exceed 35/100 ml, as a geometric mean. The bacteria objectives are found in Attachment A of Regional Board Resolution No. 2001-018.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
  Basin Plan Amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan as of 02/02/2009
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The Ventura County Environmental Health Division conducted sampling at Ormond Beach at beach monitoring station VC43000, located 25 yards North of Industrial Drain (Lat: 34.13576, Long: -119.18364).
Temporal Representation: Grab samples were taken and analyzed on a weekly basis from July 1999 to October 2004.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and testing procedures detailed in the California Department of Public Health related guidance.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Draft Guidance for Salt Water Beaches. Last Update: April 10, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management, California Department of Health Services
  California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7960.

 
LOE ID: 3528
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 84
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Eighty-four samples, 2 samples exceeding (SWRCB, 2003).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: 17 CCR 7958 (in part): The minimum protective bacteriological standards for waters adjacent to public beaches and public water-contact sports areas shall be as follows:
(1) Based on a single sample, the density of bacteria in water from each sampling station at a public beach or public water contact sports area shall not exceed:
(A) 1,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters, if the ratio of fecal/total coliform bacteria exceeds 0.1; or
(B) 10,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(C) 400 fecal coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(D) 104 enterococcus bacteria per 100 milliliters.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: One station: VC(44000). This station represents the beach 50 yards on either side of the sampling point. Samples were collected at Arnold Road.
Temporal Representation: Data collected in 1999, 2000, and 2001.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: County Health Department.
QAPP Information Reference(s):

 
LOE ID: 27961
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 279
Number of Exceedances: 18
 
Data and Information Type: Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: 18 out of 279 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in marine water and three out of 64 samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objectives. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria consistent with California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7961 and related guidance issued by California Department of Public Health .
Data Reference: County of Ventura coastal beach bacteria monitoring data for AB411.
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan bacteria objectives state that to protect water contact recreation in marine waters individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 10000/100 ml; the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400/100 ml; the enterococcus density shall not exceed 104/100 ml; and the total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000/100 ml, if the ratio of fecal-to-total coliform exceeds 0.1 as single samples. The bacteria objectives also establish that the geometric means of individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 1000/100 ml, the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200/100 ml, and the enterococcus density shall not exceed 35/100 ml, as a geometric mean. The bacteria objectives are found in Attachment A of Regional Board Resolution No. 2001-018.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
  Basin Plan Amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan as of 02/02/2009
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The Ventura County Environmental Health Division conducted sampling at Ormond Beach at beach monitoring station VC42000, located 25 yards south of J Street drain (Lat: 34.13898, Long: -119.18923).
Temporal Representation: Grab samples were taken and analyzed on a weekly basis from July 1999 to October 2004.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and testing procedures detailed in the California Department of Public Health related guidance.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Draft Guidance for Salt Water Beaches. Last Update: April 10, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management, California Department of Health Services
  California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7960.

 
LOE ID: 3531
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 734
Number of Exceedances: 61
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Available data indicate sufficient exceedances of bacterial indicator objectives. There were 25 out of 735 exceedances of the geomean for total coliform, and 61 out of 734 exceedances of the geomean for enterococci (USEPA, 2007).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Title 17 C.C.R. Section 7958 states that based on a single sample, the density of bacteria in water from each sampling station at a public beach or public water contact sports area shall not exceed:
(A) 1,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters, if the ratio of fecal/total coliform bacteria exceeds 0.1; or
(B) 10,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(C) 400 fecal coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(D) 104 enterococcus bacteria per 100 milliliters.

Based on the mean of the logarithms of the results of at least five weekly samples during any 30-day sampling period, the density of bacteria in water from any sampling station at a public beach or public water contact sports area, shall not exceed:
(A) 1,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(B) 200 fecal coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(C) 35 enterococcus bacteria per 100 milliliters (DHS, 1999).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Three sampling locations: VC42000-J Street drain, 50 yards south of the drain; VC43000-Oxnard industrial drain, 50 yards north of drain; VC44000-Arnold Road.
Temporal Representation: 07/12/1999-10/31/2005
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data record: 1999-2005, Ventura County Health Dept.
QAPP Information Reference(s):

 
LOE ID: 3530
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 96
Number of Exceedances: 18
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Ninety-six samples, 18 samples exceeding (SWRCB, 2003).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: 17 CCR 7958 (in part): The minimum protective bacteriological standards for waters adjacent to public beaches and public water-contact sports areas shall be as follows:
(1) Based on a single sample, the density of bacteria in water from each sampling station at a public beach or public water contact sports area shall not exceed:
(A) 1,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters, if the ratio of fecal/total coliform bacteria exceeds 0.1; or
(B) 10,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(C) 400 fecal coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(D) 104 enterococcus bacteria per 100 milliliters.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: One station: VC(43000). This station represents the beach 50 yards on either side of the sampling point. Samples were collected 50 yards north of the Oxnard Industrial drain.
Temporal Representation: Data collected in 1999, 2000, and 2001.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: County Health Department.
QAPP Information Reference(s):

 
LOE ID: 3529
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 99
Number of Exceedances: 13
 
Data and Information Type: PATHOGEN MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Ninety-nine samples, 13 samples exceeding (SWRCB, 2003).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: 17 CCR 7958 (in part): The minimum protective bacteriological standards for waters adjacent to public beaches and public water-contact sports areas shall be as follows:
(1) Based on a single sample, the density of bacteria in water from each sampling station at a public beach or public water contact sports area shall not exceed:
(A) 1,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters, if the ratio of fecal/total coliform bacteria exceeds 0.1; or
(B) 10,000 total coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(C) 400 fecal coliform bacteria per 100 milliliters; or
(D) 104 enterococcus bacteria per 100 milliliters.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: One station: VC(42000). This station represents the beach 50 yards on either side of the sampling point. Samples were collected 50 yards south of the J Street drain.
Temporal Representation: Data collected in 1999, 2000, and 2001.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: County Health Department.
QAPP Information Reference(s):

 
LOE ID: 27962
 
Pollutant: Indicator Bacteria
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 62
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: Other Agencies/Organizations provided monitoring data
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One out of 62 samples exceeded the Basin Plan single sample water quality objectives for indicator bacteria in marine water. zero out of 14 samples exceeded the Basin Plan geometric mean water quality objectives. Water quality samples were taken and analyzed for indicator bacteria consistent with California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7961 and related guidance issued by California Department of Public Health .
Data Reference: County of Ventura coastal beach bacteria monitoring data for AB411.
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan bacteria objectives state that to protect water contact recreation in marine waters individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 10000/100 ml; the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 400/100 ml; the enterococcus density shall not exceed 104/100 ml; and the total coliform density shall not exceed 1,000/100 ml, if the ratio of fecal-to-total coliform exceeds 0.1 as single samples. The bacteria objectives also establish that the geometric means of individual samples shall not exceed the following limits: the total coliform density shall not exceed 1000/100 ml, the fecal coliform density shall not exceed 200/100 ml, and the enterococcus density shall not exceed 35/100 ml, as a geometric mean. The bacteria objectives are found in Attachment A of Regional Board Resolution No. 2001-018.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan
  Basin Plan Amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan as of 02/02/2009
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The Ventura County Environmental Health Division conducted sampling at Ormond Beach at beach monitoring station VC42000, located 25 yards south of J Street drain (Lat: 34.13898, Long: -119.18923).
Temporal Representation: Grab samples were taken and analyzed on a weekly basis from April 2005 to October 2006 in the summer months of April to October.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Data was collected in compliance with the sampling and testing procedures detailed in the California Department of Public Health related guidance.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Draft Guidance for Salt Water Beaches. Last Update: April 10, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management, California Department of Health Services
  California Code of Regulations Title 17, sections 7958-7960.