Final California 2012 Integrated Report( 303(d) List/305(b) Report)

Supporting Information

Regional Board 1 - North Coast Region

Water Body Name: Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
Water Body ID: CAR1141104119990614110247
Water Body Type: River & Stream
 
DECISION ID
25681
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: pH
Final Listing Decision: Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Reason for Delisting: Applicable WQS attained; reason for recovery unspecified
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section of the policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. Thirteen lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.

Zero of one sample from Hobson Creek (LOE 6143) and one of four samples from Fife Creek (LOEs 6135 and 6086) exceed the objective and these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (1) 26 samples, or (2) greater than or equal 5 exceedances of the objective with less than 26 samples is needed for application of Table 3.2.

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) Six of 130 samples from Pocket Canyon Creek (LOEs 1712 and 8992), six of 184 samples from the mainstem Russian River (LOEs 32828, 8993, 34189, and 34208), one of 33 samples from Lancel Creek (LOE 8986), zero of 29 samples from Jenner Gulch (LOE 8917), and three of 164 samples from Dutch Bill Creek (LOEs 6127 and 8908) exceed the objective, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25681, pH
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6143
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Freshwater Replenishment | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1 pH sample collected in Hobson Creek exceeds the pH water quality objective. The sample pH concentration is 7.5. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-8.00): The maximum pH objective is 8.5. The minimum pH objective is 6.5.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site in Hobson Creek where it intersects with Skyline Road near McPeak Road. Hobson Creek empties into the Russian River near Hacienda.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25681, pH
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8908
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 161
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of the 161 samples for pH collected in Dutch Bill Creek exceeded the pH water quality objective. The pH values ranged from 6.6 to 8.9. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The maximum pH objective is 8.5. The minimum pH objective is 6.5.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 5 sites in the upper half of the mainstem of Dutch Bill Creek from Occidental to the fish ladder.
Temporal Representation: The pH samples were collected during 161 site visits from January 2004 to December 2006. The pH samples were collected as instantaneous measurements and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25681, pH
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8917
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 29 samples for pH collected in Jenner Gulch exceed the pH water quality objective. The pH values range from 7.5 to 8.5. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The maximum pH objective is 8.5. The minimum pH objective is 6.5.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from one site in Jenner Gulch.
Temporal Representation: The pH samples were collected during 29 site visits from February 2004 to October 2006. The pH samples were collected as instantaneous measurements and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25681, pH
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 1712
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 27
Number of Exceedances: 6
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Six out of 27 samples did not meet the minimum of the objective. The samples below 6.5 ranged from 6 to 6.4 (Sandler, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Basin Plan: pH for Russian River shall not be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.5. Changes in normal ambient pH levels shall not exceed 0.2 units in waters with designated marine (MAR) or saline (SAL) beneficial uses nor 0.5 units within the range specified above in fresh waters with designated COLD or WARM beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Sampling was done in Pocket (Canyon) Creek a tributary to the lower Russian River within the greater Guerneville HSA. PCC020 is located in Guerneville, at 12170 Hwy 116, downstream of Inn and the tank in the creek. PCC030 is located in Guerneville, at 11900 Hwy 116, in the backyard. PCC040 is located in Guerneville, 50 feet upstream from bridge along Hwy 116 at May's Canyon Road. This listing should be focused on Pocket Canyon Creek because sampling was limited to Pocket Creek a tributary to the lower Russian River within the greater Guerneville HSA.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken at all 3 sites once a month on the same days in January, February, March, May, and August through December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25681, pH
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6086
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Freshwater Replenishment | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 pH samples collected in Fife Creek exceed the pH water quality objective. The samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on Fife Creek. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1999).
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-8.00): The maximum pH objective is 8.5. The minimum pH objective is 6.5.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek, which is located approximately 500' downstream of the Armstrong Woods Ranger Kiosk. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on June 17, 1999, as instantaneous grab samples and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25681, pH
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6127
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Freshwater Replenishment | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 3 pH samples collected in Dutch Bill Creek exceeds the pH water quality objective. Sample pH concentrations range from 6 to 7.2. The samples were collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-8.00): The maximum pH objective is 8.5. The minimum pH objective is 6.5.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Dutch Bill Creek as follows: (1) at Camp Meeker / Alliance Redwoods Camp; (2) at Graton Road at Bohemian Highway; and (3) in Dutch Bill Creek headwaters at Graton Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25681, pH
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8986
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 33
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 33 samples for pH collected in Lancel Creek exceeded the pH water quality objective. The pH values ranged from 6.7 to 9.1. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The maximum pH objective is 8.5. The minimum pH objective is 6.5.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: One site was monitored on Lancel Creek.
Temporal Representation: The pH samples were collected during 33 site visits from January 2004 to December 2006. The pH samples were collected as instantaneous measurements and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25681, pH
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34208
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the objective.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Table 3-1 states that the lower limit pH for this water body is 6.5, and the upper limit pH for this water body is 8.5.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach station (114RR2940).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected approximately once per quarter year from November 2007 to July 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25681, pH
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34189
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the objective.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Table 3-1 states that the lower limit pH for this water body is 6.5, and the upper limit pH for this water body is 8.5.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the Russian River at Johnson's Beach station (114RR1325).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected approximately once per quarter year from November 2007 to July 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25681, pH
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32828
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 2 daily minimum & maximum values exceeded the pH the water quality objective in this water body.
Data Reference: Photos of algae and invasive species in Laguna de Santa Rosa and Guerneville HSA with other data and information
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): The pH shall conform to those limits listed in Table 3-1 of the Water Quality Control Plan. pH value shall not be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.5. Changes in normal ambient pH levels shall not exceed 0.2 units in waters with designated marine (MAR) or saline (SAL) beneficial uses nor 0.5 units within the range specified above in freshwaters with designated COLD or WARM beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at site 00017BA0 (Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on two different days (7/18/2010 and 8/13/2010) at 15 minute intervals. The daily minimum and maximum values were calculated for assessment.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: There was no QA information submitted with this data.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25681, pH
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8993
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 174
Number of Exceedances: 6
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Six of the 176 samples for pH collected in the Russian River exceeded the pH water quality objective. The pH values ranged from 6.9 to 9.0. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The maximum pH objective is 8.5. The minimum pH objective is 6.5.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Eight sites were sampled on the lower Russian River mainstem from Odd Fellow’s Park downstream of Rio Dell to the mouth of the river in Jenner.
Temporal Representation: The pH samples were collected during 174 site visits from February 2004 to December 2006. The pH samples were collected as instantaneous measurements and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25681, pH
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8992
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 103
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 103 samples for pH collected in Pocket Canyon Creek exceeded the pH water quality objective. The pH values ranged from 6.9 to 8.4. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The maximum pH objective is 8.5. The minimum pH objective is 6.5.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from three sites on Pocket Canyon Creek from May’s Canyon Road to Santa Nella House.
Temporal Representation: The pH samples were collected during 103 site visits from January 2004 to December 2006. The pH samples were collected as instantaneous measurements and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25681, pH
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6135
 
Pollutant: pH
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Freshwater Replenishment | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 1 pH samples collected in Fife Creek exceeds the pH water quality objective. The sample pH concentration is 5.8. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-8.00): The maximum pH objective is 8.5. The minimum pH objective is 6.5.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site at Fife Creek where it intersects with Highway 116.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
 
DECISION ID
25533
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2016
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Fecal indicator bacteria (which includes E. Coli and fecal coliform) are being considered for removal and placement from the Section 303(d) List in 3 parts: (A) CONSIDERING DELISTING- the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach from the railroad bridge to the Hwy. 101 bridge and the mainstem Russian River from Fife Creek to Dutch Bill Creek, (B) CONSIDERING LISTING- Dutch Bill Creek, and (C) CONSIDER LISTING- the remainder of the Guerneville HSA.

It should be noted that data from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach were incorrectly evaluated in the Russian River HU, Middle Russian River HA, Geyserville HSA water body during the 2010 Integrated Report cycle. The LOEs are now assessed in this water body for the current Integrated Report cycle. Thus, the fecal indicator bacteria listing for the mainstem Russian River from the railroad bridge to the Hwy. 101 bridge will be evaluated under this water body.

Additionally, it should be noted that enterococcus and total coliform data were not utilized in this decision for the following reasons: (1) enterococcus is not an appropriate indicator of sewage and pathogens in freshwater as it can come from non-fecal sources, can regrow in the stream environment, and because there is a likelihood of false positive results in freshwater using current analytical methods, and (2) total coliform are widespread in nature and occur in non-fecal sources such as soil and submerged wood.

CONSIDERING DELISTING:
(A) For the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Mem. Beach from the railroad bridge to the Hwy. 101 bridge and the mainstem Russian River from Fife Creek to Dutch Bill Creek 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 (LOE) is necessary to assess listing status. Nine lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant in the mainstem Russian River from the railroad bridge to the Hwy. 101 bridge: seven for E. Coli (LOEs 34365, 34362, 46611, 46612, 46610, 34380, and 34383) and two for fecal coliform (LOEs 46613 and 46614). Nine lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant in the mainstem Russian River from Fife Ck. to Dutch Bill Ck.: eight for E. Coli (LOEs 31932, 31967, 31998, 7115, 31860, 31918, 6076, and 31849) and one for fecal coliform (LOE 6075).

In accordance with Section 4.3 of the Listing Policy, because there was no site-specific exceedance frequency utilized to list this water body in 2002 and because a 10% exceedance frequency was utilized to evaluate data in the 2010 Integrate Report cycle, waters shall be removed from the section 303(d) List if the number of measured exceedances meet the requirements of Table 4.2, utilizing a 10% exceedance frequency.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against removing the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach from the railroad bridge to the Hwy. 101 bridge and the mainstem Russian River from Fife Ck. to Dutch Bill Ck. from the Section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category for fecal Indicator Bacteria (i.e., sufficient justification to not delist). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5. (3) 56 of 116 fecal coliform samples from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Mem. Beach from the railroad bridge to the Hwy. 101 bridge exceed the objective and this exceeds the allowable frequency from Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy. (4) 29 of 103 fecal coliform samples from the mainstem Russian R. from Fife Ck. to Dutch Bill Ck. exceed the objective and this exceeds the allowable frequency from Table 4.2 of the Listing Policy.

(5) Pursuant to Section 4.11, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

CONSIDERING LISTING:
(B) For Dutch Bill Creek, this pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence (LOE) is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence for E. Coli are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.

In accordance with Section 3.3 of the Listing Policy a 4% exceedance rate shall be used to add waters from the List "if water quality monitoring was conducted April 1 through October 31 only". If the data collected include months outside the April 1 through October 31 date range, then the data shall be assessed according to Section 3.2 of the Listing Policy, at a 10% exceedance rate. Therefore, Dutch Bill Creek is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy, using a 10% exceedance rate.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing Dutch Bill Creek on the Section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category for fecal Indicator Bacteria (i.e., sufficient justification to 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) 5 of 5 E. Coli samples from Dutch Bill Creek exceed the single sample maximum evaluation guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

CONSIDERING LISTING:
(C) For the remainder of the Guerneville HSA, this pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence (LOE) is necessary to assess listing status. Thirty-five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant: thirty for E. Coli and five for fecal coliform.

In accordance with Section 3.3 of the Listing Policy, a 4% exceedance rate shall be used to add waters to the List "if water quality monitoring was conducted April 1 through October 31 only". Accordingly, data were evaluated utilizing a 4% exceedance rate with the exception of the following E. Coli LOEs which were evaluated at a 10% exceedance rate: (1) Fife Creek LOE 6139, Hobson Creek LOE 6148, Johnsons Beach LOE 7078, and Odd Fellows LOE 7079.

Data from each freshwater beach along the mainstem Russian River were evaluated independently, as were data from each tributary to the Russian River. None of the E. Coli or fecal coliform samples at any of the freshwater beaches on the mainstem Russian River or tributaries to the Russian River (both single samples and geomean values) exceed the allowable exceedance rate.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5. (3) E. Coli and fecal coliform samples do not exceed the objectives more than the allowable frequency identified in Section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, North Coast Regional Water Board staff concludes that:

(A) For the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach from the railroad bridge to the Highway 101 bridge and the mainstem Russian River from Fife Creek to DutchBill Creek, 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.

(B) For Dutch Bill Creek, 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.

(C) For the remainder of the Guerneville HSA, the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation: (5) Pursuant to Section 4.11, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

CONSIDERING LISTING:
(B) For Dutch Bill Creek, this pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence (LOE) is necessary to assess listing status. Two lines of evidence for E. Coli are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.

In accordance with Section 3.3 of the Listing Policy a 4% exceedance rate shall be used to add waters from the List "if water quality monitoring was conducted April 1 through October 31 only". If the data collected include months outside the April 1 through October 31 date range, then the data shall be assessed according to Section 3.2 of the Listing Policy, at a 10% exceedance rate. Therefore, Dutch Bill Creek is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy, using a 10% exceedance rate.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing Dutch Bill Creek on the Section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category for fecal Indicator Bacteria (i.e., sufficient justification to 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) 5 of 5 E. Coli samples from Dutch Bill Creek exceed the single sample maximum evaluation guideline and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

CONSIDERING LISTING:
(C) For the remainder of the Guerneville HSA, this pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence (LOE) is necessary to assess listing status. Thirty-five lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant: thirty for E. Coli and five for fecal coliform.

In accordance with Section 3.3 of the Listing Policy, a 4% exceedance rate shall be used to add waters to the List "if water quality monitoring was conducted April 1 through October 31 only". Accordingly, data were evaluated utilizing a 4% exceedance rate with the exception of the following E. Coli LOEs which were evaluated at a 10% exceedance rate: (1) Fife Creek LOE 6139, Hobson Creek LOE 6148, Johnsons Beach LOE 7078, and Odd Fellows LOE 7079.

Data from each freshwater beach along the mainstem Russian River were evaluated independently, as were data from each tributary to the Russian River. None of the E. Coli or fecal coliform samples at any of the freshwater beaches on the mainstem Russian River or tributaries to the Russian River (both single samples and geomean values) exceed the allowable exceedance rate.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5. (3) E. Coli and fecal coliform samples do not exceed the objectives more than the allowable frequency identified in Section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46610
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 10
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 10 E. coli samples from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations range from 8 to 62 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on the Russian River around Fitch Mountain. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1997). This LOE is an exact duplicate of LOE 6119 from the Russian River HU, Middle Russian River HA, Geyserville HSA water body. The data from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach was incorrectly assessed in the Geyserville HSA water body, and this LOE represents the transfer of that data to the correct water body. No changes were made to the original LOE aside from placing it in the correct water body. LOE 6119 will not be used in the Indicator Bacteria Decision in the Geyserville HSA, and will be retired after the change has been reflected and this listing cycle has been completed.
Data Reference: Staff Report Regarding Russian River Bacterial Water Quality Monitoring in the Vicinity of Fitch Mountain Sonoma County, California. April through September, 1995. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 4 sites along Healdsburg Memorial Beach: at the upstream end of the beach immediately downstream of the automobile bridge, in the area designated for young children to swim, at the downstream end of the swim area, and from the gravel bar at the fisherman’s beach which is immediately downstream of the dam. Samples were collected in well mixed flowing water, either in midstream or near the shore. Data from samples collected on the same day at more than one of these sites were averaged.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected weekly on May 9 and July 5, 1995.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study design methods described by Goodwin (1997).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Staff Report Regarding Russian River Bacterial Water Quality Monitoring in the Vicinity of Fitch Mountain Sonoma County, California. April through September, 1995. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46609
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 14
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 14 Enterococcus samples from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations range from 7 to 21 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on the Russian River around Fitch Mountain. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1997). This LOE is an exact duplicate of LOE 6102 from the Russian River HU, Middle Russian River HA, Geyserville HSA water body. The data from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach was incorrectly assessed in the Geyserville HSA water body, and this LOE represents the transfer of that data to the correct water body. No changes were made to the original LOE aside from placing it in the correct water body. LOE 6102 will not be used in the Indicator Bacteria Decision in the Geyserville HSA, and will be retired after the change has been reflected and this listing cycle has been completed.
Data Reference: Staff Report Regarding Russian River Bacterial Water Quality Monitoring in the Vicinity of Fitch Mountain Sonoma County, California. April through September, 1995. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample Enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 4 sites along Healdsburg Memorial Beach: at the upstream end of the beach immediately downstream of the automobile bridge, in the area designated for young children to swim, at the downstream end of the swim area, and from the gravel bar at the fisherman’s beach which is immediately downstream of the dam. Samples were collected in well mixed flowing water, either in midstream or near the shore. Data from samples collected on the same day at more than one of these sites were averaged.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected weekly from May 30 to September 6, 1995.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study design methods described by Goodwin (1997).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Staff Report Regarding Russian River Bacterial Water Quality Monitoring in the Vicinity of Fitch Mountain Sonoma County, California. April through September, 1995. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46608
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 38
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 38 Enterococcus samples from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceeds the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations ranged from less than 10 to 109 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 2006-2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE is an exact duplicate of LOE 5943 from the Russian River HU, Middle Russian River HA, Geyserville HSA water body. The data from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach was incorrectly assessed in the Geyserville HSA water body, and this LOE represents the transfer of that data to the correct water body. No changes were made to the original LOE aside from placing it in the correct water body. LOE 5943 will not be used in the Indicator Bacteria Decision in the Geyserville HSA, and will be retired after the change has been reflected and this listing cycle has been completed.
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. In no case shall coliform concentrations in waters of the North Coast Region exceed the following: In waters designated for contact recreation (REC-1), the median fecal coliform concentration based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period shall not exceed 50 MPN* / 100 ml, nor shall more than 10% of total samples during any 30-day period exceed 400 MPN / 100 ml. At all areas where shellfish may be harvested for human consumption (SHELL), the fecal coliform concentration throughout the water column shall not exceed 43 MPN / 100 ml for a 5-tube decimal dilution test or 49 MPN / 100 ml when a three-tube decimal dilution is used. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample Enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach near Healdsburg, in front of lifeguard stand 3 at the downstream end of the swim area. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: The samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2006 to 2007. Samples for 2008 were collected from May to July. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34384
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 28
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of the twenty-eight samples collected at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample Enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011)
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34383
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-nine samples collected at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceeded the e. coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34382
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of the twenty-nine samples collected at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceeded the total coliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coloform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34381
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
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: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of the twenty-three samples collected at Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34380
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 21
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-one samples collected at Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceeded the E. coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34367
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 21
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the twenty-one samples collected at Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceeded the total coliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34366
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for enterococcus. The samples were collected at Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for enterococcus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34365
 
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: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for E. coli. The samples were collected at Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34364
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 21
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Twenty-one of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34363
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of the twenty geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for enterococcus. The samples were collected at Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for enterococcus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34362
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 18
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the eighteen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for E. coli. The samples were collected at Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34361
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 18
Number of Exceedances: 16
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Sixteen of the eighteen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31999
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 24
Number of Exceedances: 12
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Twelve of the 24 geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for enterococcus. The samples were collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Kiddies Swim Area.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for enterococcus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Kiddies Swim Area.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31998
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 19
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the nineteen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for E. coli. The samples were collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Kiddies Swim Area.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Kiddies Swim Area.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31997
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 19
Number of Exceedances: 19
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Nineteen of the nineteen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Kiddies Swim Area.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Kiddies Swim Area.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31996
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 17
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Seventeen of the seventeen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected fromRussian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31995
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the seventeen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for E. coli. The samples were collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected fromRussian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31994
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 15
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Fifteen of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for entercoccus. The samples were collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for entercoccus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected fromRussian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31993
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 6
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Six of the twenty geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for entercoccus. The samples were collected at Russian River at Sunset Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for entercoccus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Sunset Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31992
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 17
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Seventeen of the seventeen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River at Sunset Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Sunset Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31991
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the seventeen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for E. coli. The samples were collected at Russian River at Sunset Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Sunset Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31990
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 11
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Eleven of the seventeen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31989
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the seventeen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for E. coli. The samples were collected at Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31988
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 18
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the eighteen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for entercoccus. The samples were collected at Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for enterococcus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31987
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 18
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three of the eightteen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for entercoccus. The samples were collected at Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for enterococcus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31986
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the seventeen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for E.coli. The samples were collected at Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31985
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 17
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Seventeen of the seventeen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31984
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the seventeen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for enterococcus. The samples were collected at Russian River at Camp Rose.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for enterococcus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Camp Rose.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31983
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the seventeen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for E. coli. The samples were collected at Russian River at Camp Rose.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Camp Rose.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31982
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 17
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Seventeen of the seventeen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River at Camp Rose.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Camp Rose.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31968
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 19
Number of Exceedances: 19
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Nineteen of the nineteen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31967
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 19
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of the nineteen geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for E. coli. The samples were collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31966
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 21
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Five of the 21 geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for enterococcus. The samples were collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for enterococcus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31939
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 19
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Nineteen of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31938
 
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: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for E. coli. The samples were collected at Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31937
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for entercoccus. The samples were collected at Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for enterococcus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31936
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for entercoccus. The samples were collected at Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for enterococcus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected fromRussian River at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31935
 
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: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for E. coli. The samples were collected at Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected fromRussian River at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31934
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 18
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Eighteen of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected fromRussian River at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31933
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 23
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Twenty-three of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31932
 
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: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for E. coli. The samples were collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31931
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for enterococcus. The samples were collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for enterococcus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31930
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Five of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for enterococcus. The samples were collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for enterococcus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31929
 
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: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for e. coli. The samples were collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31928
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 22
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Twenty-two of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31927
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Four of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for enterococcus. The samples were collected at Russian River Camp Rose.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for enterococcus exceeds 33 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Camp Rose.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31926
 
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: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for E. coli. The samples were collected at Russian River Camp Rose.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for E. coli exceeds 126 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Camp Rose.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31925
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 23
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Twenty-three of the twenty-three geometric means calculated exceeded the evaluation guideline for total coliform. The samples were collected at Russian River Camp Rose.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when the geometric mean for total coliform exceeds 1,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Camp Rose.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31921
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the seven samples collected at Russian River at Freeze Out Creek exceeded the E.coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Freeze Out Creek.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31920
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the seven samples collected at Russian River at Freeze Out Creek exceeded the total coliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Freeze Out Creek.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31919
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 22
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-two samples collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Beach exceeded the total coliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31918
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 22
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of the twenty-two samples collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Beach exceeded the E. coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31917
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 28
Number of Exceedances: 11
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Eleven of the twenty-eight samples collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Beach exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31916
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 11
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Eleven of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Kiddies Swim Area exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Kiddies Swim Area.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31899
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the seven samples collected at Russian River at Jenner exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Jenner.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31883
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the seven samples collected at Russian River at Jenner exceeded the E. coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Jenner.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31882
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the seven samples collected at Russian River at Jenner exceeded the total coliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Jenner.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31881
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three of the seven samples collected at Russian River at Bridge Haven exceeded the total coliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Bridge Haven.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31880
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the seven samples collected at Russian River at Bridge Haven exceeded the E. coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Bridge Haven.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31879
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the seven samples collected at Russian River at Bridge Haven exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Bridge Haven.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31878
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the seven samples collected at Russian River at Freeze Out Creek exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Freeze Out Creek.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31861
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Beach exceeded the total coliform objective.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011)
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31860
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Beach exceeded the E.coli objective.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011)
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31859
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Twoof the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Beach exceeded the enterococcus objective.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011)
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31858
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach exceeded the enterococcus objective.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011)
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31857
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach exceeded the E. coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011)
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31856
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach exceeded the total coliform objective.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31855
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty samples collected at Russian River at Sunset Beach exceeded the total coliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Sunset Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31854
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty samples collected at Russian River at Sunset Beach exceeded the E. coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Sunset Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31853
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty samples collected at Russian River at Forestville Access Beach exceeded the total coliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31852
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty samples collected at Russian River at Forestville Access Beach exceeded the E. coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31851
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 21
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the twenty-one samples collected at Russian River at Forestville Access Beach exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31850
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 21
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the twenty-one samples collected at Russian River at Steelhead Beach exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31849
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 22
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of the twenty-two samples collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Kiddies Swim Area exceeded the E. coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Kiddies Swim Area.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31848
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 22
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-two samples collected at Russian River at Monte Rio Kiddies Swim Area exceeded the total ccoliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Monte Rio Kiddies Swim Area.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31847
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty samples collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach exceeded the total ccoliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31846
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty samples collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach exceeded the E. coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31845
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 12
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Twelve of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31844
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 25
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Five of the twenty-five samples collected at Russian River at Sunset Beach exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Sunset Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31843
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty samples collected at Russian River at Steelhead Beach exceeded the E. coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31842
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty samples collected at Russian River at Steelhead Beach exceeded the total coliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31841
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 11
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Eleven of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Camp Rose exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Camp Rose.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009 and June 4, 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31840
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty samples collected at Russian River at Camp Rose exceeded the total coliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Camp Rose.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31839
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty samples collected at Russian River at Camp Rose exceeded the E. coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Camp Rose.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to October 2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and analyzed by the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory. SCWA follows the same protocol as the North Coast Water Quality Control Board.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31819
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Steelhead Beach exceeded the total coliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coloform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31818
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 28
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the twenty-eight samples collected at Russian River Camp Rose exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample Enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (CDPH 2011)
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Camp Rose.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31817
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River Camp Rose exceeded the E. coli evaluation guidline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Camp Rose.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31814
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River Camp Rose exceeded the total coliform evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Camp Rose.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31812
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Forestville Access Beach exceeded the total coliform objective.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml.Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31811
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Forestville Access Beach exceeded the E. coli objective.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011):.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31810
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Forestville Access Beach exceeded the enterococcus objective.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011):
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Forestville Access Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31809
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Four of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Steelhead Beach exceeded the enterococcus evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011).
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31808
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 29
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the twenty-nine samples collected at Russian River at Steelhead Beach exceeded the E. coli evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011)
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches (CDPH 2011)
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from Russian River at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once a week from the end of May to September 2009 and 2010.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The data was collecte by the NCRWQCB under the Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7119
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 13
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 13 E. coli samples from the Russian River at Vacation Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations range from 5.2 to 85.5 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency. Data are summarized in the "Russian River Pathogen Data Report" of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Vacation Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once every several days from May 17 to June 28, 2007.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The quality assurance information for these data is unknown.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7118
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 18
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 18 total coliform samples from the Russian River at Vacation Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations range from 980.4 to 2,419.2 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency. Data are summarized in the "Russian River Pathogen Data Report" of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Vacation Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once every several days from July 30 to August 9, 2004, and from May 17 to June 28, 2007.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The quality assurance information for these data is unknown.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7117
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 28
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 28 total coliform samples from the Russian River at Odd Fellows Beach and Steelhead Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. At Odd Fellows Beach, samples concentrations range from 1,046.2 to 2,419.2 MPN / 100 ml. At Steelhead Beach, sample concentrations range from 980.4 to 2,419.2 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency. Data are summarized in the "Russian River Pathogen Data Report" of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 2 sites on the mainstem Russian River as follows: (1) at Odd Fellows Beach, and (2) at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at each site once every several days from May 17 to June 28, 2007. One sample at each site was also collected on August 9, 2004.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The quality assurance information for these data is unknown.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7116
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 26
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 26 E. coli samples from the Russian River at Odd Fellows Beach and Steelhead Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. At Odd Fellows Beach, samples concentrations range from 6.3 to 51.2 MPN / 100 ml. At Steelhead Beach, sample concentrations range from 8.4 to 41 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency. Data are summarized in the "Russian River Pathogen Data Report" of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 2 sites on the mainstem Russian River as follows: (1) at Odd Fellows Beach, and (2) at Steelhead Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected at each site once every several days from May 17 to June 28, 2007.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The quality assurance information for these data is unknown.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7115
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 13
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 13 E. coli samples from the Russian River at Monte Rio Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Samples concentrations range from 7.4 to 133.3 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency. Data are summarized in the "Russian River Pathogen Data Report" of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once every several days from May 17 to June 28, 2007.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The quality assurance information for these data is unknown.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7114
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 18
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 18 total coliform samples from the Russian River at Monte Rio Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Samples concentrations range from 866.4 to 2,419.2 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency. Data are summarized in the "Russian River Pathogen Data Report" of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Monte Rio Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once every several days from July 30 to August 8, 2004, and from May 17 to June 28, 2007.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The quality assurance information for these data is unknown.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7113
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 18
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 18 total coliform samples from the Russian River at Johnson's Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Samples concentrations range from 1,203.3 to 2,419.2 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency. Data are summarized in the "Russian River Pathogen Data Report" of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once every several days from July 30 to August 8, 2004, and from May 17 to June 28, 2007.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The quality assurance information for these data is unknown.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7112
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 13
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 13 E. coli samples from the Russian River at Johnson's Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Samples concentrations range from 9.8 to 122.3 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency. Data are summarized in the "Russian River Pathogen Data Report" of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once every several days from May 17 to June 28, 2007.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The quality assurance information for these data is unknown.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7083
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1 Enterococcus samples collected from the Russian River at Odd Fellows Bridge exceeds the evaluation guideline. The sample concentration is 41 MPN / 100 ml. The sample was collected by the Community Clean Water Institute (CCWI 2006).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample Enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The sample was collected from the mainstem Russian River, just downstream of the Odd Fellows Bridge.
Temporal Representation: The sample was collected on November 21, 2005.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The sample was collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7081
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1 Enterococcus samples collected from the Russian River at Johnson's Beach exceeds the evaluation guideline. The sample concentration is 10 MPN / 100 ml. The sample was collected by the Community Clean Water Institute (CCWI 2006).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample Enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The sample was collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach in Guerneville.
Temporal Representation: The sample was collected on November 21, 2005.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The sample was collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7079
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 19
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Four of the 19 E. coli samples from the Russian River at Odd Fellows Bridge exceed the evaluation guideline. Concentrations range from 10 to 4,160 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute (CCWI 2006; CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River, just downstream of the Odd Fellows Bridge.
Temporal Representation: The samples were generally collected monthly in 2005 and 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7078
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Four of the 20 E. coli samples from the Russian River at Johnson's Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Concentrations range from less than 10 to 4,569 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute (CCWI 2006; CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach in Guerneville.
Temporal Representation: The samples were generally collected monthly in 2005 and 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7077
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1 E. coli samples from the Russian River at Laurel Dell Road exceeds the evaluation guideline. The sample concentration is 20 MPN / 100 ml. The sample was collected by the Community Clean Water Institute (CCWI 2006).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The sample was collected from the mainstem Russian River from a private beach in a trailer park on Laurel Dell Road, which is located off Highway 116 between Monte Rio and Cazadero.
Temporal Representation: The sample was collected on July 20, 2005.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The sample was collected in accordance the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7073
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of the 2 E. coli samples from the Dutch Bill Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. Concentrations range from 602 to 870 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute (CCWI 2006).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 2 locations in Dutch Bill Creek as follows: (1) from Dutch Bill Creek at the fish ladder; and (2) from Dutch Bill Creek at the Graton Road and Main Street bridge in Occidental.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on December 19, 2005.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7072
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 23
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three of the 23 total coliform samples collected from the Russian River at Odd Fellows Bridge exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations range from 404 to 24,196 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute (CCWI 2006; CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River, just downstream of the Odd Fellows Bridge.
Temporal Representation: The samples were generally collected monthly in 2005 and 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7070
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 24
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three of the 24 total coliform samples collected from the Russian River at Johnson's Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations range from 369 to 19,864 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute (CCWI 2006; CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach in Guerneville.
Temporal Representation: The samples were generally collected monthly in 2005 and 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7069
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1 total coliform samples collected from the Russian River at Laurel Dell Road exceeds the evaluation guideline. The sample concentration is 1,274 MPN / 100 ml. The sample was collected by the Community Clean Water Institute (CCWI 2006).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The sample was collected from the mainstem Russian River from a private beach in a trailer park on Laurel Dell Road, which is located off Highway 116 between Monte Rio and Cazadero.
Temporal Representation: The samples was collected on July 20, 2005.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The sample was collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 7021
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 2 total coliform samples collected from Dutch Bill Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. Both sample concentrations are 1,011 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute (CCWI 2006).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from two locations in Dutch Bill Creek as follows: (1) from Dutch Bill Creek at the fish ladder; and (2) from Dutch Bill Creek at the Graton Road and Main Street bridge in Occidental.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on December 19, 2005.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6985
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 72
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: In the Russian River at Steelhead Beach, e.coli samples were collected while fecal coliform samples were not collected. Since e. coli is one of the group of bacteria that comprise the fecal coliform group, it is logical that if median e.coli concentrations for any 30-day period are greater than 50 MPN / 100 ml, then the median fecal coliform concentrations for any 30-day period will also be greater than 50 MPN / 100 ml. Of the 72 e. coli samples collected, 48 median e. coli concentration values were calculated based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period. Of these48 median values, none exceed the objective. E.coli median values range from 10 to 30 MPN / 100 ml.

The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 2002 to 2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. In no case shall coliform concentrations in waters of the North Coast Region exceed the following: In waters designated for contact recreation (REC-1), the median fecal coliform concentration based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period shall not exceed 50 MPN* / 100 ml, nor shall more than 10% of total samples during any 30-day period exceed 400 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Steelhead Beach near Forestville. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: The samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 2002 to 2003 and from 2005 - 2007. In 2008, samples were collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and July 15. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6981
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: In the Russian River at Forestville Access Beach, e.coli samples were collected while fecal coliform samples were not collected. Since e. coli is one of the group of bacteria that comprise the fecal coliform group, it is logical that if median e.coli concentrations for any 30-day period are greater than 50 MPN / 100 ml, then the median fecal coliform concentrations for any 30-day period will also be greater than 50 MPN / 100 ml. Of the 14 e. coli samples collected, 6 median e. coli concentration values were calculated based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period. Of these 6 median values, none exceed the objective. E.coli median values range from 10 to 20 MPN / 100 ml.

The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. In no case shall coliform concentrations in waters of the North Coast Region exceed the following: In waters designated for contact recreation (REC-1), the median fecal coliform concentration based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period shall not exceed 50 MPN* / 100 ml, nor shall more than 10% of total samples during any 30-day period exceed 400 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Forestville Access Beach near Hacienda. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: In 2007, samples were collected from July 3 to August 7. In 2008, samples were collected from Memorial Day to July 15. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6149
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 1 total coliform sample from Hobson Creek exceeds the evaluation guideline. The sample concentration is 22,000 MPN / 100 ml. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site in Hobson Creek where it intersects with Skyline Road near McPeak Road. Hobson Creek empties into the Russian River near Hacienda.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6148
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 1 E. coli sample from the Hobson Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. The sample concentration is 2,500 MPN / 100 ml. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site in Hobson Creek where it intersects with Skyline Road near McPeak Road. Hobson Creek empties into the Russian River near Hacienda.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6140
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 1 total coliform sample from Fife Creek exceeds the evaluation guideline. The sample concentration is more than 240,000 MPN / 100 ml. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site at Fife Creek where it intersects with Highway 116.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6139
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 1 E. coli sample from the Fife Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. The sample concentration is 993 MPN / 100 ml. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site at Fife Creek where it intersects with Highway 116.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6132
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three of the 3 total coliform samples from Dutch Bill Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations range from 180,000 to more than 240,000 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from 3 sites in Dutch Bill Creek as follows: (1) at Camp Meeker / Alliance Redwoods Camp; (2) at Graton Road at Bohemian Highway; and (3) in Dutch Bill Creek's headwaters at Graton Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6131
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three of the 3 E. coli samples from Dutch Bill Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. Concentrations range from 933 to 50,000 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from 3 sites in Dutch Bill Creek as follows: (1) at Camp Meeker / Alliance Redwoods Camp; (2) at Graton Road at Bohemian Highway; and (3) in Dutch Bill Creek's headwaters at Graton Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6094
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Since less than 5 samples over a 30-day period were collected, the evaluation guideline is used for comparison to grab samples. None of the 3 fecal coliform samples collected from Fife Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations range from less than 2 to 140 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on Fife Creek. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1999).
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. In no case shall coliform concentrations in waters of the North Coast Region exceed the following: In waters designated for contact recreation (REC-1), the median fecal coliform concentration based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period shall not exceed 50 MPN* / 100 ml, nor shall more than 10% of total samples during any 30-day period exceed 400 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample fecal coliform levels exceed 400 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek, which is located approximately 500' downstream of the Armstrong Woods Ranger Kiosk. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on June 17, 1999, as instantaneous grab samples and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6093
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 total coliform samples from Fife Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations range from 7 to more than 1,600 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on Fife Creek. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1999).
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek, which is located approximately 500' downstream of the Armstrong Woods Ranger Kiosk. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on June 17, 1999, as instantaneous grab samples and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6079
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 80
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: In total between 1992 and 2007, of the 80 median fecal coliform or median e. coli samples collected from the Russian River at Odd Fellows Beach, 3 exceed the objective.

Fecal coliform samples were collected from 1992 to 2001. Of the 68 fecal coliform samples collected, 45 median fecal coliform concentration values were calculated based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period. Of these 45 median values, 3 exceed the objective. The median fecal coliform values range from 11 to 70 MPN / 100 ml.

From 2002 to 2007, e.coli samples were collected while fecal coliform samples were not collected. Since e. coli is one of the group of bacteria that comprise the fecal coliform group, it is logical that if median e.coli concentrations for any 30-day period are greater than 50 MPN / 100 ml, then the median fecal coliform concentrations for any 30-day period will also be greater than 50 MPN / 100 ml. Of the 51 e. coli samples collected,
35 median e. coli concentration values were calculated based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period. Of these 35 median values, none exceed the objective. E.coli median values range from 10 to 31 MPN / 100 ml.

The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 1992 to 2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. In no case shall coliform concentrations in waters of the North Coast Region exceed the following: In waters designated for contact recreation (REC-1), the median fecal coliform concentration based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period shall not exceed 50 MPN* / 100 ml, nor shall more than 10% of total samples during any 30-day period exceed 400 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Odd Fellows Bridge near Korbel. The sampling site is accessed via Odd Fellows Park Road and the samples are collected by wading from the small sandy beach upstream of the summer bridge as far into the main river flow as possible.
Temporal Representation: Individual samples were collected in June 1992, October 1992, and June 1994. The majority of the samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 1997 to 2003 and from 2005 - 2007. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6077
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 38
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Four of the 38 Enterococcus samples from the Russian River at Monte Rio Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Concentrations range from less than 10 to 74 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 2006-2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample Enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Monte Rio Beach in Monte Rio. The sampling site is located downstream of the children's swim area. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: Samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2006 to 2007. Samples for 2008 were collected from May to July. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6076
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 83
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Five of the 83 E. coli samples from the Russian River at Monte Rio Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Concentrations range from 10 to 1,071 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 2002 - 2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Monte Rio Beach in Monte Rio. The sampling site is located downstream of the children's swim area. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: Samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months from Memorial Day to Labor Day in 2002-2003 and 2005-2007. Sample for 2008 were collected from May to July. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6075
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 103
Number of Exceedances: 29
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: In total between 1997 and 2008, of the 103 median fecal coliform or median e. coli samples collected from the Russian River at Monte Rio Beach, 29 exceed the objective.

Fecal coliform samples were collected from 1997 to 2001. Of the 70 fecal coliform samples collected, 49 median fecal coliform concentration values were calculated based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period. Of these 49 median values, 16 exceed the 50 MPN / 100 ml objective and 4 exceed the 400 MPN / 100 ml objective. Fecal coliform median values range from 2 to 9200 MPN / 100 ml.

From 2002 to 2008, e.coli samples were collected while fecal coliform samples were not collected. Since e. coli is one of the group of bacteria that comprise the fecal coliform group, it is logical that if median e.coli concentrations for any 30-day period are greater than 50 MPN / 100 ml, then the median fecal coliform concentrations for any 30-day period will also be greater than 50 MPN / 100 ml. Of the 78 e. coli samples collected,
54 median e. coli concentration values were calculated based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period. Of these 54 median values, 9 exceed the objective. E.coli median values range from 10 to 178 MPN / 100 ml.

The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 1997 to 2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. In no case shall coliform concentrations in waters of the North Coast Region exceed the following: In waters designated for contact recreation (REC-1), the median fecal coliform concentration based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period shall not exceed 50 MPN* / 100 ml, nor shall more than 10% of total samples during any 30-day period exceed 400 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Monte Rio Beach in Monte Rio. The sampling site is located downstream of the children's swim area. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: The samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 1997 to 2003 and from 2005 - 2007. In 2008, samples were collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and July 15. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6074
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 157
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of the 157 total coliform samples from the Russian River at Monte Rio Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations range from 30 to more than 24,192 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 1997 - 2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Monte Rio Beach in Monte Rio. The sampling site is downstream of the children's swim area. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: Samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 1997 - 2003 and 2005 - 2007. For 2008, samples were collected from May 27, 2008 to July 15, 2008. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6039
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 103
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: In total between 1992 and 2008, of the 103 median fecal coliform or median e. coli samples collected from the Russian River at Johnson’s Beach, 4 exceed the objective.

Fecal coliform samples were collected from 1997 to 2001. Of the 70 fecal coliform samples collected, 48 median fecal coliform concentration values were calculated based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period. Of these 48 median values, 2 exceed the objective. The median values range from 13 to 70 MPN / 100 ml.

From 2002 to 2008, e.coli samples were collected while fecal coliform samples were not collected. Since e. coli is one of the group of bacteria that comprise the fecal coliform group, it is logical that if median e.coli concentrations for any 30-day period are greater than 50 MPN / 100 ml, then the median fecal coliform concentrations for any 30-day period will also be greater than 50 MPN / 100 ml. Of the 78 e. coli samples collected,
55 median e. coli concentration values were calculated based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period. Of these 55 median values, 2 exceed the objective. E.coli median values range from 10 to 51 MPN / 100 ml.

The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 1992 to 2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. In no case shall coliform concentrations in waters of the North Coast Region exceed the following: In waters designated for contact recreation (REC-1), the median fecal coliform concentration based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period shall not exceed 50 MPN* / 100 ml, nor shall more than 10% of total samples during any 30-day period exceed 400 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach in Guerneville. The Johnson's Beach sampling site is located downstream of the children's swim area and upstream of the bridge. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: The samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 1997 to 2003 and from 2005 - 2007. In 2008, samples were collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and July 15. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 5951
 
Pollutant: Enterococcus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 103
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 103 Enterococcus samples from the Russian River at Steelhead Beach, Forestville Access Beach, Odd Fellows Bridge, and Johnson's Beach exceeds the evaluation guideline. At Steelhead Beach, 38 samples were collected with concentrations ranging less than 10 to 31 MPN / 100 ml. At Forestville Access Beach, 18 samples were collected with concentrations also ranging from less than 10 to 31 MPN / 100 ml. At Odd Fellows Bridge, 11 samples were collected with a constant concentration of 10 MPN / 100 ml. At Johnson's Beach, 38 samples were collected with concentrations ranging from less than 10 to 63 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 2006-2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample Enterococcus levels exceed 61 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Steelhead Beach (near Forestville), Forestville Access Beach (near Hacienda), Odd Fellows Bridge (near Korbel), and Johnson's Beach (in Guerneville). The Odd Fellows Bridge sampling site is accessed via Odd Fellows Park Road and the samples are collected by wading from the small sandy beach upstream of the summer bridge. The Johnson's Beach sampling site is located downstream of the children's swim area and upstream of the bridge. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: For all the samples collected between 2006 and 2007, samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For all of the samples collected in 2008, samples were collected once a week from May 27 to July 15, 2008. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day. For Steelhead Beach and Johnson’s Beach, the samples were collected in 2006-2008. For Forestville Access Beach, the samples were collected in 2007-2008. For Odd Fellows Bridge, the samples were collected in 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 5945
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 228
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 228 E. coli samples from the Russian River at Steelhead Beach, Forestville Access Beach, Odd Fellows Bridge and Johnson's Beach exceeds the evaluation guideline. At Steelhead Beach, 75 samples were collected with concentrations ranging from 0 to 132 MPN / 100 ml. At Forestville Access Beach, 18 samples were collected with concentrations ranging from less than 10 to 62 MPN / 100 ml. At Odd Fellows Bridge, 52 samples were collected with concentrations ranging from 10 to 42 MPN / 100 ml. At Johnson's Beach, 83 samples were collected with concentrations ranging from less than 10 to 1,091 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 2002 - 2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Steelhead Beach (near Forestville), Forestville Access Beach (near Hacienda), Odd Fellows Bridge (near Korbel), and Johnson's Beach (in Guerneville). The Odd Fellows Bridge sampling site is accessed via Odd Fellows Park Road and the samples are collected by wading from the small sandy beach upstream of the summer bridge. The Johnson's Beach sampling site is located downstream of the children's swim area and upstream of the bridge. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: For all the samples collected between 1997 and 2007, samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For all of the samples collected in 2008, samples were collected once a week from May 27 to July 15, 2008. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day. For Steelhead Beach and Johnson’s Beach, the samples were collected in 2002-2003 and 2005-2008. For Forestville Access Beach, the samples were collected in 2007-2008. For Odd Fellows Bridge, the samples were collected from 2002-2003 and 2005.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 5944
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 357
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 357 total coliform samples from the Russian River at Steelhead Beach, Forestville Access Beach, Odd Fellow's Bridge, and Johnson's Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. At Steelhead Beach, 75 samples were collected with concentrations ranging from 457 to 2,909 MPN / 100 ml. At Forestville Access Beach, 18 samples were collected with concentrations ranging from 546 to 2,187 MPN / 100 ml. At Odd Fellows Bridge, 116 samples were collected with concentrations ranging from 23 to 4,611 MPN / 100 ml. At Johnson's Beach, 178 samples were collected with concentrations ranging from 23 to 9,804 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 1997 - 2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. In no case shall coliform concentrations in waters of the North Coast Region exceed the following: In waters designated for contact recreation (REC-1), the median fecal coliform concentration based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period shall not exceed 50 MPN* / 100 ml, nor shall more than 10% of total samples during any 30-day period exceed 400 MPN / 100 ml. At all areas where shellfish may be harvested for human consumption (SHELL), the fecal coliform concentration throughout the water column shall not exceed 43 MPN / 100 ml for a 5-tube decimal dilution test or 49 MPN / 100 ml when a three-tube decimal dilution is used. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Steelhead Beach (near Forestville), Forestville Access Beach (near Hacienda), Odd Fellows Bridget (near Korbel), and Johnson's Beach (in Guerneville). The Odd Fellows Bridge sampling site is access via Odd Fellows Park Road and the samples are collected by wading from the small sandy beach upstream of the summer bridge. The Johnson's Beach sampling site is located downstream of the children's swim area and upstream of the bridge. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: For all the samples collected between 1997 and 2007, samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For all of the samples collected in 2008, samples were collected once a week from May 27 to July 15, 2008. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day. For Steelhead Beach, the samples were collected in 2002-2003 and 2005-2008. For Forestville Access Beach, the samples were collected in 2007-2008. For Odd Fellows Bridge, the samples were collected from 1997-2003 and 2005-2006. For Johnson's Beach, the samples were collected from 1997-2003 and 2005-2008.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46612
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 13
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 13 E. coli samples from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Samples concentrations range from 8.6 to 31.3 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency. Data are summarized in the "Russian River Pathogen Data Report" of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). This LOE is an exact duplicate of LOE 7110 from the Russian River HU, Middle Russian River HA, Geyserville HSA water body. The data from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach was incorrectly assessed in the Geyserville HSA water body, and this LOE represents the transfer of that data to the correct water body. No changes were made to the original LOE aside from placing it in the correct water body. LOE 7110 will not be used in the Indicator Bacteria Decision in the Geyserville HSA, and will be retired after the change has been reflected and this listing cycle has been completed.
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once every several days from May 17 to June 28, 2007
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The quality assurance information for these data is unknown.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46611
 
Pollutant: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 83
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 83 E. coli samples from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations ranged from 0 to 111 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 2002 - 2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE is an exact duplicate of LOE 5941 from the Russian River HU, Middle Russian River HA, Geyserville HSA water body. The data from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach was incorrectly assessed in the Geyserville HSA water body, and this LOE represents the transfer of that data to the correct water body. No changes were made to the original LOE aside from placing it in the correct water body. LOE 5941 will not be used in the Indicator Bacteria Decision in the Geyserville HSA, and will be retired after the change has been reflected and this listing cycle has been completed.
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample E. coli levels exceed 235 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach near Healdsburg, in front of lifeguard stand 3 at the downstream end of the swim area. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: The samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months from Memorial Day to Labor Day in 2002-2003 and 2005-2007. Samples for 2008 were collected from May to July. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46613
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 104
Number of Exceedances: 49
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: In total between 1992 and 2008, of the 104 median fecal coliform or median e. coli samples collected from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach, 49 exceed the objective. Fecal coliform samples were collected from 1980 to 2001. Of the 117 fecal coliform samples collected, 57 median fecal coliform concentration values were calculated based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period. Of these 57 median values, 44 exceed the objective. The median values ranged from 49 to 240 MPN / 100 ml. From 2002 to 2008, e.coli samples were collected while fecal coliform samples were not collected. Since e. coli is one of the group of bacteria that comprise the fecal coliform group, it is logical that if median e.coli concentrations for any 30-day period are greater than 50 MPN / 100 ml, then the median fecal coliform concentrations for any 30-day period will also be greater than 50 MPN / 100 ml. Of the 71 e. coli samples collected, 47 median e. coli concentration values were calculated based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period. Of these 47 median values, 5 exceed the objective. E.coli median values range from 10 to 53 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 1980 to 2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE is an exact duplicate of LOE 5936 from the Russian River HU, Middle Russian River HA, Geyserville HSA water body. The data from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach was incorrectly assessed in the Geyserville HSA water body, and this LOE represents the transfer of that data to the correct water body. No changes were made to the original LOE aside from placing it in the correct water body. LOE 5936 will not be used in the Indicator Bacteria Decision in the Geyserville HSA, and will be retired after the change has been reflected and this listing cycle has been completed.
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. In no case shall coliform concentrations in waters of the North Coast Region exceed the following: In waters designated for contact recreation (REC-1), the median fecal coliform concentration based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period shall not exceed 50 MPN* / 100 ml, nor shall more than 10% of total samples during any 30-day period exceed 400 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach near Healdsburg. Samples collected in 2001, from May to June 11, 2002, and from May to June 26, 2007, were collected from the west bank. All the rest of the samples were collected from the east bank in front of lifeguard stand 3 at the downstream end of the swim area. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected once in June 1980, October 1986, June 1988, and once a month from June to August 1989. In 1987-1994, 1997-2003, and 2005-2006, samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. In 2007, samples were collected from July 3 to August 7. In 2008, samples were collected from Memorial Day to July 15. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46617
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 20 total coliform samples from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations range from 90 to 2,401 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on the Russian River around Fitch Mountain. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1997). This LOE is an exact duplicate of LOE 6117 from the Russian River HU, Middle Russian River HA, Geyserville HSA water body. The data from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach was incorrectly assessed in the Geyserville HSA water body, and this LOE represents the transfer of that data to the correct water body. No changes were made to the original LOE aside from placing it in the correct water body. LOE 6117 will not be used in the Indicator Bacteria Decision in the Geyserville HSA, and will be retired after the change has been reflected and this listing cycle has been completed.
Data Reference: Staff Report Regarding Russian River Bacterial Water Quality Monitoring in the Vicinity of Fitch Mountain Sonoma County, California. April through September, 1995. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 4 sites along Healdsburg Memorial Beach: at the upstream end of the beach immediately downstream of the automobile bridge, in the area designated for young children to swim, at the downstream end of the swim area, and from the gravel bar at the fisherman’s beach which is immediately downstream of the dam. Samples were collected in well mixed flowing water, either in midstream or near the shore. Data from samples collected on the same day at more than one of these sites were averaged.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected weekly from April 25 to September 6, 1995.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the study design methods described by Goodwin (1997).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Staff Report Regarding Russian River Bacterial Water Quality Monitoring in the Vicinity of Fitch Mountain Sonoma County, California. April through September, 1995. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46616
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 18
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 18 total coliform samples from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Samples concentrations range from 152.3 to 2,419.2 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by the Sonoma County Water Agency. Data are summarized in the "Russian River Pathogen Data Report" of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). This LOE is an exact duplicate of LOE 7111 from the Russian River HU, Middle Russian River HA, Geyserville HSA water body. The data from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach was incorrectly assessed in the Geyserville HSA water body, and this LOE represents the transfer of that data to the correct water body. No changes were made to the original LOE aside from placing it in the correct water body. LOE 7111 will not be used in the Indicator Bacteria Decision in the Geyserville HSA, and will be retired after the change has been reflected and this listing cycle has been completed.
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected once every several days from July 30 to August 9, 2004, and from May 17 to June 28, 2007.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The quality assurance information for these data is unknown.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46615
 
Pollutant: Total Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 151
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 151 total coliform samples from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations ranged from 23 to 8,164 MPN / 100 ml. The samples were collected by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The data for 1997 - 2007 are presented in the Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database (ICE 2008). The data for 2008 are presented by the Regional Water Board (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE is an exact duplicate of LOE 5935 from the Russian River HU, Middle Russian River HA, Geyserville HSA water body. The data from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach was incorrectly assessed in the Geyserville HSA water body, and this LOE represents the transfer of that data to the correct water body. No changes were made to the original LOE aside from placing it in the correct water body. LOE 5935 will not be used in the Indicator Bacteria Decision in the Geyserville HSA, and will be retired after the change has been reflected and this listing cycle has been completed.
Data Reference: Russian River Pathogen Data Report of the Russian River Pathogen Project Database. Information Center for the Environment. Version 1. Beta. 2008. http://rrpp.ice.ucdavis.edu/
  Summer 2008 Russian River Bacteria Data. Downloaded July 23, 2008 from http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/water_quality_sampling/russian_river.shtml. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. In no case shall coliform concentrations in waters of the North Coast Region exceed the following: In waters designated for contact recreation (REC-1), the median fecal coliform concentration based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period shall not exceed 50 MPN* / 100 ml, nor shall more than 10% of total samples during any 30-day period exceed 400 MPN / 100 ml. At all areas where shellfish may be harvested for human consumption (SHELL), the fecal coliform concentration throughout the water column shall not exceed 43 MPN / 100 ml for a 5-tube decimal dilution test or 49 MPN / 100 ml when a three-tube decimal dilution is used. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches" (DHS 2006): Beach posting is recommended when single sample total coliform levels exceed 10,000 MPN / 100 ml.
Guideline Reference: Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach near Healdsburg, in front of lifeguard stand 3 at the downstream end of the swim area. Samples were collected as far into the main river flow as possible while wading.
Temporal Representation: The samples were generally collected once a week during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 1997 to 2003, and 2005 to 2007. Samples for 2008 were collected from May 27, 2008 to July 15, 2008. The samples were often collected on the same day of the week and at the same time of day.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: The samples were collected in accordance with the "Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches" (Goodwin 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Protocol for Conducting Russian River Bacteriological Sampling at Summer Recreational Beaches. Prepared by Cathy Goodwin, NCRWQCB - July 21, 1999, July 29, 1999, May 2005, and May 22, 2007. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25533, Indicator Bacteria
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46614
 
Pollutant: Fecal Coliform
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Water Contact Recreation
 
Number of Samples: 12
Number of Exceedances: 7
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Of the 19 fecal coliform samples collected from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach, 12 median fecal coliform concentration values were calculated based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period. Of these 12 median values, 7 exceed the objective. Median value concentrations range from 30 to 130 MPN / 100 ml. Samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on the Russian River around Fitch Mountain. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1997). This LOE is an duplicate of LOE 6118 from the Russian River HU, Middle Russian River HA, Geyserville HSA water body, with a minor edit to reflect that there were 19 samples collected (not 20). The data from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach was incorrectly assessed in the Geyserville HSA water body, and this LOE represents the transfer of that data to the correct water body. LOE 6118 will not be used in the Indicator Bacteria Decision in the Geyserville HSA, and will be retired after the change has been reflected and this listing cycle has been completed.
Data Reference: Staff Report Regarding Russian River Bacterial Water Quality Monitoring in the Vicinity of Fitch Mountain Sonoma County, California. April through September, 1995. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The bacteriological quality of waters of the North Coast Region shall not be degraded beyond natural background levels. In no case shall coliform concentrations in waters of the North Coast Region exceed the following: In waters designated for contact recreation (REC-1), the median fecal coliform concentration based on a minimum of not less than 5 samples for any 30-day period shall not exceed 50 MPN* / 100 ml, nor shall more than 10% of total samples during any 30-day period exceed 400 MPN / 100 ml. *Note: MPN is the most probable number of coliform units.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 4 sites along Healdsburg Memorial Beach: at the upstream end of the beach immediately downstream of the automobile bridge, in the area designated for young children to swim, at the downstream end of the swim area, and from the gravel bar at the fisherman’s beach which is immediately downstream of the dam. Samples were collected in well mixed flowing water, either in midstream or near the shore. Data from samples collected on the same day at more than one of these sites were averaged.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected weekly from April 25 to September 6, 1995.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study design methods described by Goodwin (1997).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Staff Report Regarding Russian River Bacterial Water Quality Monitoring in the Vicinity of Fitch Mountain Sonoma County, California. April through September, 1995. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
 
 
DECISION ID
26767
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Sedimentation/Siltation
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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: Flow Alteration/Regulation/Modification | Removal of Riparian Vegetation | Streambank Modification/Destabilization
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2025
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant water body combination is being considered in two parts: (1) the re-listing of Pocket Canyon Creek, as the justification for delisting was inappropriate, and (2) the removal the entire water body from the section 303(d) list under section 4.2 of the Listing Policy.

RE-LIST POCKET CANYON CREEK DUE TO FLAWS IN ORIGINAL DELISTING:
The entire Russian River Hydrologic Unit, including Pocket Canyon Creek, was first listed for sediment in 1998. During the 2010 Integrated Report cycle, Pocket Canyon Creek was incorrectly removed from the 303(d) List for sedimentation/siltation impairment. Based upon State Water Resources Control Board staff discussions with California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff, the evaluation guideline used in LOE 1714 to interpret the narrative objective was inappropriate to use for listing and delisting purposes. At the present time, natural background turbidity levels have not been determined for this watershed, and exceedence probabilities (the turbidity levels, associated with flow, that are exceeded X% of the time) have not been calculated. Thus, there is currently no appropriate evaluation guideline for turbidity in this water body, and no way to determine whether the turbidity objective is being exceeded. Additionally, the listing is for sedimentation/siltation and not turbidity. Therefore, additional types of sediment data would be needed in order to assess if delisting is appropriate.

DO NOT DELIST:
This pollutant is being considered for removal from the section 303(d) list under section 4.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Seven lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. It should be noted that data from four additional LOEs (1714, 1707, 1706, and 1710) are re-evaluated in LOEs 31546, 31548, 31549, and 31547 respectively.

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) 303(d) listing determinations made prior to 2006 were not held in an assessment database. LOE 4759 is a placeholder for the 303(d) listing data and information from a previous assessment cycle that was initially utilized to make this listing determination. (4) Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 26767, Sedimentation/Siltation
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31548
 
Pollutant: Turbidity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 12
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: At the present time, natural background turbidity levels have not been determined for this watershed, and exceedence probabilities (the turbidity, associated with flow, that is exceeded X% of the time) have not been calculated. Thus, there is currently no appropriate evaluation guideline for this watershed, and no way to determine whether the objective is being exceeded. This LOE replaces LOE 1707 which utilized an evaluation guideline that was determined to be inappropriate by the Intagrated Report Roundtable comprised of State and Regional Water Board staff members.
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Turbidity shall not be increased more than 20 percent above naturally occurring background levels. Allowable zones of dilution within which higher percentages can be tolerated may be defined for specific discharges upon the issuance of discharge permits or waiver thereof.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: There were two sampling locations. All samples were along Jenner Creek, a tributary to the lower Russian River. JEN020 is located by fish ladder, Jenner. RUS010 is located near a boat house, Jenner.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken once a month, a single measurement on one day at each site during January, February, April, May, August and November 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 26767, Sedimentation/Siltation
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31549
 
Pollutant: Turbidity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 28
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: At the present time, natural background turbidity levels have not been determined for this watershed, and exceedence probabilities (the turbidity, associated with flow, that is exceeded X% of the time) have not been calculated. Thus, there is currently no appropriate evaluation guideline for this watershed, and no way to determine whether the objective is being exceeded. This LOE replaces LOE 1706 which utilized an evaluation guideline that was determined to be inappropriate by the Intagrated Report Roundtable comprised of State and Regional Water Board staff members.
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Turbidity shall not be increased more than 20 percent above naturally occurring background levels. Allowable zones of dilution within which higher percentages can be tolerated may be defined for specific discharges upon the issuance of discharge permits or waiver thereof.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: All samples were along Dutch Bill Creek. There were five sampling locations. These locations are: DBC010 is located near the fish ladder at Occidental. DBC020 is located at Westminister, downstream from Bohemian Ranch, Occidental. DBC030 is located at Camp Meeker dam. DBC050 is located 75 yards downstream from pump station, Occidental. DBC060 is located at Graton Rd. and Main St., at bridge, Occidental.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken once a month, a single measurement on one day at each station during April, May, June, September, October and December 2003. Samples were taken at DBC050 and DBC060 once a month, a single measurement on one day at each station during April, May, June, September and December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 26767, Sedimentation/Siltation
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32846
 
Pollutant: Turbidity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: At the present time, natural background turbidity levels have not been determined for this watershed, and exceedence probabilities (the turbidity, associated with flow, that is exceeded X% of the time) have not been calculated. Thus, there is currently no appropriate evaluation guideline for this watershed, and no way to determine whether the objective is being exceeded
Data Reference: Photos of algae and invasive species in Laguna de Santa Rosa and Guerneville HSA with other data and information
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Turbidity shall not be increased more than 20 percent above naturally occurring background levels.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at site 00017BA0 (Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on two different days (7/18/2010 and 8/13/2010) at 15 minute intervals (samples were averaged for the day).
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: There was no QA information submitted with this data.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 26767, Sedimentation/Siltation
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46509
 
Pollutant: Turbidity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: At the present time, natural background turbidity levels have not been determined for this watershed, and exceedence probabilities (the turbidity, associated with flow, that is exceeded X% of the time) have not been calculated. Thus, there is currently no appropriate evaluation guideline for this watershed, and no way to determine whether the objective is being exceeded. This LOE and LOE 31150 replace LOE 1745 which (1) utilized an evaluation guideline that was determined to be inappropriate by the Intagrated Report Roundtable comprised of State and Regional Water Board staff members, and (2) included the evaluation of data from the Russian River at Healdsburg which is in the Guerneville HSA (not the Geyserville HSA).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Turbidity shall not be increased more than 20 percent above naturally occurring background levels. Allowable zones of dilution within which higher percentages can be tolerated may be defined for specific discharges upon the issuance of discharge permits or waiver thereof.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: There was one sampling location along the Russian River at Healdsburg as follows: -Sample site RUS070 is located at the Healdsburg Veteran's beach, Healdsburg.
Temporal Representation: RUS070 was sampled once a month January through April 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 26767, Sedimentation/Siltation
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31547
 
Pollutant: Turbidity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: At the present time, natural background turbidity levels have not been determined for this watershed, and exceedence probabilities (the turbidity, associated with flow, that is exceeded X% of the time) have not been calculated. Thus, there is currently no appropriate evaluation guideline for this watershed, and no way to determine whether the objective is being exceeded. This LOE replaces LOE 1710 which utilized an evaluation guideline that was determined to be inappropriate by the Intagrated Report Roundtable comprised of State and Regional Water Board staff members.
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Turbidity shall not be increased more than 20 percent above naturally occurring background levels. Allowable zones of dilution within which higher percentages can be tolerated may be defined for specific discharges upon the issuance of discharge permits or waiver thereof.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: All samples were taken at sampling location Lancel Creek a tributary to Dutch Bill Creek which is tributary to the Russian River. The sampling location LAN010 is located at Occidental.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken once a month in April, May, June, September, October and December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 26767, Sedimentation/Siltation
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 1706
 
Pollutant: Turbidity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: There were no exceedances of the turbidity evaluation guideline. All of the turbidity samples were well below the evaluation guideline (Sandler, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Basin Plan: The suspended sediment load and suspended sediment discharge rate of surface waters shall not be altered in such a manner as to cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. Turbidity shall not be increased more than 20 percent above naturally occurring background levels. Allowable zones of dilution within which higher percentages can be tolerated may be defined for specific discharges upon the issuance of discharge permits or waiver thereof. Water shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in deposition of material that causes nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline that has been used to determine turbidity exceedance is from published-peer reviewed paper, "The Effects of Chronic Turbidity on Density and Growth of Steelheads and Coho Salmon", John W Sigler (1984). The guideline is "In our studies, as little as 25 NTUs of turbidity caused a reduction in fish growth."
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: All samples were along Dutch Bill Creek. There were five sampling locations. These locations are: DBC010 is located near the fish ladder at Occidental.

DBC020 is located at Westminister, downstream from Bohemian Ranch, Occidental. DBC030 is located at Camp Meeker dam. DBC050 is located 75 yards downstream from pump station, Occidental. DBC060 is located at Graton Rd. and Main St., at bridge, Occidental.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken once a month, a single measurement on one day at each station during April, May, June, September, October and December 2003.

Samples were taken at DBC050 and DBC060 once a month, a single measurement on one day at each station during April, May, June, September and December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 26767, Sedimentation/Siltation
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 1707
 
Pollutant: Turbidity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 12
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: There were no exceedances at the JEN020 location. There were 2 exceedances of the evaluation guideline at the RUS010 location. These exceedances were on 1/29/2003 at 42.1 NTU and on 4/30/2003 at 35.3 NTU. The two locations were considered for Jenner Creek. There were 12 turbidity samples total with 2 exceedances (Sandler, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Basin Plan: The suspended sediment load and suspended sediment discharge rate of surface waters shall not be altered in such a manner as to cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. Turbidity shall not be increased more than 20 percent above naturally occurring background levels. Allowable zones of dilution within which higher percentages can be tolerated may be defined for specific discharges upon the issuance of discharge permits or waiver thereof. Water shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in deposition of material that causes nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline that has been used to determine turbidity exceedance is from published-peer reviewed paper, "The Effects of Chronic Turbidity on Density and Growth of Steelheads and Coho Salmon", John W Sigler (1984). The guideline is "In our studies, as little as 25 NTUs of turbidity caused a reduction in fish growth."
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: There were two sampling locations. All samples were along Jenner Creek, a tributary to the lower Russian River. JEN020 is located by fish ladder, Jenner. RUS010 is located near a boat house, Jenner.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken once a month, a single measurement on one day at each site during January, February, April, May, August and November 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 26767, Sedimentation/Siltation
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31546
 
Pollutant: Turbidity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 27
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: At the present time, natural background turbidity levels have not been determined for this watershed, and exceedence probabilities (the turbidity, associated with flow, that is exceeded X% of the time) have not been calculated. Thus, there is currently no appropriate evaluation guideline for this watershed, and no way to determine whether the objective is being exceeded. Sample values ranged from 0.4 NTU to 7.3 NTU. This LOE replaces LOE 1714 which utilized an evaluation guideline that was determined to be inappropriate by the Intagrated Report Roundtable comprised of State and Regional Water Board staff members.
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Turbidity shall not be increased more than 20 percent above naturally occurring background levels. Allowable zones of dilution within which higher percentages can be tolerated may be defined for specific discharges upon the issuance of discharge permits or waiver thereof.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Sampling was done at three locations in Pocket Creek a tributary to the lower Russian River within the greater Guerneville HSA. PCC020 is located in Guerneville, at 12170 Hwy 116, downstream of Inn and the tank in the creek. PCC030 is located in Guerneville, at 11900 Hwy 116, in the backyard. PCC040 is located in Guerneville, 50 feet upstream from bridge along Hwy 116 at May's Canyon Road.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken once a month on the same days at each station during January, February, March, May, and August through December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 26767, Sedimentation/Siltation
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 4759
 
Pollutant: Sedimentation/Siltation
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Not Specified
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.
Data Reference: Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion:
Objective/Criterion Reference:
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation:
Temporal Representation:
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Unspecified
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 26767, Sedimentation/Siltation
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 1714
 
Pollutant: Turbidity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: All of the samples are below the 25 NTU turbidity evaluation guideline with a range of measurements from 0.4 NTU to 7.3 NTU (Sandler, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Basin Plan: The suspended sediment load and suspended sediment discharge rate of surface waters shall not be altered in such a manner as to cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. Turbidity shall not be increased more than 20 percent above naturally occurring background levels. Allowable zones of dilution within which higher percentages can be tolerated may be defined for specific discharges upon the issuance of discharge permits or waiver thereof. Water shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in deposition of material that causes nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline that has been used to determine turbidity exceedance is from published-peer reviewed paper, "The Effects of Chronic Turbidity on Density and Growth of Steelheads and Coho Salmon", John W Sigler (1984). The guideline is "In our studies, as little as 25 NTUs of turbidity caused a reduction in fish growth."
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Sampling was done at three locations in Pocket Creek a tributary to the lower Russian River within the greater Guerneville HSA. PCC020 is located in Guerneville, at 12170 Hwy 116, downstream of Inn and the tank in the creek.
PCC030 is located in Guerneville, at 11900 Hwy 116, in the backyard. PCC040 is located in Guerneville, 50 feet upstream from bridge along Hwy 116 at May's Canyon Road.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken once a month on the same days at each station during January, February, March, May, and August through December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 26767, Sedimentation/Siltation
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 1710
 
Pollutant: Turbidity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the turbidity samples were in exceedance of the turbidity evaluation guideline of 25 NTU.
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Basin Plan: The suspended sediment load and suspended sediment discharge rate of surface waters shall not be altered in such a manner as to cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. Turbidity shall not be increased more than 20 percent above naturally occurring background levels. Allowable zones of dilution within which higher percentages can be tolerated may be defined for specific discharges upon the issuance of discharge permits or waiver thereof. Water shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in deposition of material that causes nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline that has been used to determine turbidity exceedance is from published-peer reviewed paper, "The Effects of Chronic Turbidity on Density and Growth of Steelheads and Coho Salmon", John W Sigler (1984). The guideline is "In our studies, as little as 25 NTUs of turbidity caused a reduction in fish growth."
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: All samples were taken at sampling location Lancel Creek a tributary to Dutch Bill Creek which is tributary to the Russian River. The sampling location LAN010 is located at Occidental.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken once a month in April, May, June, September, October and December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
20100
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: Flow Alteration/Regulation/Modification | Removal of Riparian Vegetation
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2019
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for removal from the Section 303(d) List under Section 4.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section of the Policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. Six lines of evidence are available in the administrative record. It should be noted that data LOE 6084 from the 2010 Integrated Report were re-assessed during this listing cycle in LOEs 46805; and LOEs 32991 and 33217 from the current Integrated Report cycle was not used in this decision as the data are provisional and have not gone through any quality assurance check.

Zero of three grab samples from Fife Creek (LOE 46805) and one of 10 grab samples from the mainstem Russian River (LOEs 43267, 43266, and 32060) exceed the objective and these sample sizes are not sufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if the cold freshwater habitat (COLD) beneficial use is being protected, as a minimum of 26 samples is needed for application of Table 4.2.

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) 303(d) listing determinations made prior to 2006 were not held in an assessment database. LOE 4757 is a placeholder for the 303(d) listing data and information from a previous assessment cycle that was initially utilized to make this listing determination. (4) Pursuant to section 4.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be removed from the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 20100, Temperature, water
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43267
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses. At no time or place shall the temperature of any COLD water be increased more than 5 degrees Fahrenheit (F) above natural receiving water temperature. 
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per "Effects of Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen/Total Dissolved Gas, Ammonia, and pH on Salmonids" (Carter 2008): The lethal temperature evaluation guideline for both steelhead adult migration & holding and juvenile growth & rearing of 24°C applies in this water body June-October. The lethal temperature evaluation guideline for salmonid spawning, egg incubation & fry emergence is 20C and applies November-May. See LOE ID 31516 for more information on natural temperature alterations and salmonid presence and periodicity in this water body.
Guideline Reference: Effects of Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen/Total Dissolved Gas, Ammonia, and pH on Salmonids. Implications for California's North Coast TMDLs. California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 20100, Temperature, water
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46805
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the three grab samples from Fife Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample values ranged from 15.1 to 18.0 degrees C. The samples were colelcted as part of a targeted sampling effort on Fife Creek. Data are summarized in Goodwin (1999). This LOE replaces LOE 6084, which incorrectly stated that these data could not be compared to the lethal threshold from Carter (2008).
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): The natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses. At no time or place shall the temperature of any COLD water be increased by more than 5°F above natural receiving water temperature. At no time or place shall the temperature of WARM intrastate waters be increased more than 5°F above natural receiving water temperature.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: If the natural receiving water temperature has not been altered, or if alternation is unknown, the evaluation guideline to determine adverse affect on the mostsensitive beneficial use (in this case, salmonids) is as follows. Per the "Effects of Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen/Total Dissolved Gas, Ammonia, and pH on Salmonids" (Carter 2008), the lethal temperature evaluation guidelines for the most sensitive salmonid species (in this case, steelhead trout) are 20°C during spawning, egg incubation, and fry emergence and 24°C during adult migration, adult holding, and juvenile growth and rearing. These guidelines are for chronic exposure and require data that is collected for at least 7 consecutive days as salmonids may survive brief periods at these temperatures. Acute lethal temperature thresholds were selected by Carter (2008) based upon best professional judgment of the literature.
Guideline Reference: Effects of Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen/Total Dissolved Gas, Ammonia, and pH on Salmonids. Implications for California's North Coast TMDLs. California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek, which is located approximately 500' downstream of the Armstrong Woods Ranger Kiosk. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on June 17, 1999, as instantaneous grab samples and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 20100, Temperature, water
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 31516
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The following process is utilized to interpret the narrative Temperature Objective in the Basin Plan for impairment assessments. Step 1: determine if temperatures reflect natural conditions. If Yes, then the water body is not considered impaired, if No, Then go to Step 2. Step 2: Determine if temperatures adversely affect beneficial uses. If Yes, then the water body is considered impaired, if No, then go to Step 3. Step 3: Determine if temperatures are increased by 5 degrees F. If Yes, then water body is impaired, if No, then water body is not impaired.
Data Reference: Presentation: Interpreting Temperature Standards in the North Coast Region. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses. At no time or place shall the temperature of any COLD water be increased more than 5 degrees Fahrenheit (F) above natural receiving water temperature.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: EVIDENCE OF ALTERATION OF NATURAL RECEIVING WATER TEMPERATURES (NON-NATURAL TEMPS): Water temperatures of the Russian River HA, including the Guerneville HSA, do not reflect natural conditions as environmental factors that influence water temperature have been altered by human activities. Examples of human alteration to the Russian River include flow changes resulting from the Potter Valley Project and dam construction, as well as landuse practices, such as logging and agriculture, which have resulted in alterations to streambanks, channel morphology, and stream temperatures (FERC 2002). EVIDENCE OF SALMONID PRESENCE & LIFE CYCLE USE: Coho, steelhead, and Chinook are all present in the Russian River watershed (CDFG 2002). Spawning, incubation, and emergence for these three salmonid species cumulatively occurs November through the end of May. Steelhead juveniles rear year-round in the Russian River (Steiner Environmental Consulting 1996).
Guideline Reference: A History of the Salmonid Decline in the Russian River.
  Biological Opinion for the Proposed License Amendment to the Potter Valley Project (FERC Project #77-110)
  Historical Salmonid Streams and Calwater 2.2a Hydrologic Subareas. Figure shows Chinook, coho, and steelhead distribution in the Russian River watershed.
 
Spatial Representation: Information pertains to Russian River HU, including the Guerneville HSA.
Temporal Representation: Data are reflective of current conditions in this water body.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Information is considered to be of adequate quality for the Integrated Report.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 20100, Temperature, water
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6084
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Freshwater Replenishment | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The natural receiving water temperature of Fife Creek has been altered due to the removal of riparian vegetation and the subsequent loss of shade, human landscaping along channel banks downstream of Armstrong Woods, changes in the channel substrate and geometry from excess sediment loads, and other human activities. In order to determine if temperature adversely affects beneficial uses, Regional Water Board staff attempted to compare the samples to the 20°C and 24°C lethal temperature evaluation guidelines. It is unknown if any of the 3 samples exceed the evaluation guideline as the samples were not collected over 7 consecutive days and were therefore incomparable. The samples were collected as part of a targeted sampling event on Fife Creek. Data are summarized in Goodwin (1999).
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-4.00): The natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses. At no time or place shall the temperature of any COLD water be increased by more than 5°F above natural receiving water temperature. At no time or place shall the temperature of WARM intrastate waters be increased more than 5°F above natural receiving water temperature.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: If the natural receiving water temperature has not been altered, or if alternation is unknown, the evaluation guideline to determine adverse affect on the most sensitive beneficial use (in this case, salmonids) is as follows. Per the "Effects of Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen/Total Dissolved Gas, Ammonia, and pH on Salmonids" (Carter 2008), the lethal temperature evaluation guidelines for the most sensitive salmonid species (in this case, steelhead trout) are 20°C during spawning, egg incubation, and fry emergence and 24°C during adult migration, adult holding, and juvenile growth and rearing. These guidelines are for chronic exposure and require data that is collected for at least 7 consecutive days as salmonids may survive brief periods at these temperatures. Acute lethal temperature thresholds were selected by Carter (2008) based upon best professional judgment of the literature.
Guideline Reference: Effects of Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen/Total Dissolved Gas, Ammonia, and pH on Salmonids. Implications for California's North Coast TMDLs. California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek, which is located approximately 500' downstream of the Armstrong Woods Ranger Kiosk. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on June 17, 1999, as instantaneous grab samples and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 20100, Temperature, water
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32060
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of two samples collected in the Russian River exceeded the evaluation guideline. Daily maximum temperatures were 22.2 degrees C and 24.9 degrees C.
Data Reference: Photos of algae and invasive species in Laguna de Santa Rosa and Guerneville HSA with other data and information
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses. At no time or place shall the temperature of any COLD water be increased more than 5 degrees Fahrenheit (F) above natural receiving water temperature.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to Carter (2008) the lethal threshold for juvenile steelhead growth & rearing is 24 degrees Celsius (C).
Guideline Reference: Effects of Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen/Total Dissolved Gas, Ammonia, and pH on Salmonids. Implications for California's North Coast TMDLs. California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region
 
Spatial Representation: Continuous monitoring data were collected at one site on the Russina River at Johnson's Beach (00017BA0).
Temporal Representation: Continuous monitoring data were collected on 7/18/2010 and 8/13/2010 (samples collected at 15 minute intervals and the daily maximum calculated).
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: There was no quality assurance information with this data.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 20100, Temperature, water
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33217
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 165
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Four of one-hundred-sixty-five (165) sample values were above the evaluation guideline. Temperatures ranged from 15.7 degrees C to 24.8 degrees C.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses. At no time or place shall the temperature of any COLD water be increased more than 5 degrees Fahrenheit (F) above natural receiving water temperature.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to Carter (2008) the lethal threshold for juvenile steelhead growth and rearing is 24 degrees Celsius (C).
Guideline Reference: Effects of Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen/Total Dissolved Gas, Ammonia, and pH on Salmonids. Implications for California's North Coast TMDLs. California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at ten different locations: Camp Rose (Russian River at Camp Rose), Memorial Beach (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach), Steelhead Beach (Russian River at Steelhead Beach), River Access Beach (Russian River at Forestville Access Beach), Jenner (Russian River at Jenner Boat Ramp), Johnsons Beach (Russian River at Johnson's Beach), Monte Rio Beach (Russian River at Monte Rio Beach), Freeze Out Creek (Russian River at Freeze Out Creek), Bridge Haven (Russian River at Bridge Haven), Sunset Beach (Russian River at Sunset Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 6/4/2009 and 10/1/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Per the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) the data are provisional and may contain inaccuracies as they have not gone through QA procedures.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 20100, Temperature, water
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43266
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses. At no time or place shall the temperature of any COLD water be increased more than 5 degrees Fahrenheit (F) above natural receiving water temperature. 
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per "Effects of Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen/Total Dissolved Gas, Ammonia, and pH on Salmonids" (Carter 2008): The lethal temperature evaluation guideline for both steelhead adult migration & holding and juvenile growth & rearing of 24°C applies in this water body June-October. The lethal temperature evaluation guideline for salmonid spawning, egg incubation & fry emergence is 20C and applies November-May. See LOE ID 31516 for more information on natural temperature alterations and salmonid presence and periodicity in this water body.
Guideline Reference: Effects of Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen/Total Dissolved Gas, Ammonia, and pH on Salmonids. Implications for California's North Coast TMDLs. California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 20100, Temperature, water
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32991
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 11
Number of Exceedances: 6
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Six of eleven sample values were above the evaluation guideline. Temperatures ranged from 17.7 degrees C to 22.9 degrees C.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Water Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses. At no time or place shall the temperature of any COLD water be increased more than 5 degrees Fahrenheit (F) above natural receiving water temperature.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to Carter (2008) the lethal threshold for salmonid spawning, incubation, and emergence is 20 degrees Celsius (C).
Guideline Reference: Effects of Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen/Total Dissolved Gas, Ammonia, and pH on Salmonids. Implications for California's North Coast TMDLs. California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at ten different locations: Camp Rose (Russian River at Camp Rose), Memorial Beach (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach), Steelhead Beach (Russian River at Steelhead Beach), River Access Beach (Russian River at Forestville Access Beach), Jenner (Russian River at Jenner Boat Ramp), Johnsons Beach (Russian River at Johnson's Beach), Monte Rio Beach (Russian River at Monte Rio Beach), Freeze Out Creek (Russian River at Freeze Out Creek), Bridge Haven (Russian River at Bridge Haven), Sunset Beach (Russian River at Sunset Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected on 5/28/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Per the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) the data are provisional and may contain inaccuracies as they have not gone through QA procedures.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 20100, Temperature, water
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 4760
 
Pollutant: Temperature, water
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006.
Data Reference: Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion:
Objective/Criterion Reference:
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation:
Temporal Representation:
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Unspecified
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
29432
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Aldrin | Atrazine | Azinphos, Ethyl (Ethyl Guthion) | Azinphos-methyl (Guthion) | Bifenthrin | Bolstar | Carbofuran | Chlordane | Chlorothalonil | Chlorpyrifos | Chlorpyrifos, methyl | Ciodrin | Cyfluthrin | Cyhalothrin, Lambda | Cypermethrin | Dacthal | Deltamethrin | Demeton | Demeton s | Dichlofenthion | Dichlorvos | Dieldrin | Dimethoate | Dioxathion | Dyfonate (Fonofos or Fonophos) | Endosulfan | Endosulfan sulfate | Endrin | Endrin Ketone | Endrin aldehyde | Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate | Ethion | Ethoprop | Famphur | Fenchlorphos | Fenitrothion | Fenpropathrin | Fensulfothion | Fenthion | Glyphosate | Heptachlor | Heptachlor epoxide | Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB | Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha | Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta | Leptophos | Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH) | Malathion | Merphos | Methidathion | Methoxychlor | Methyl Parathion | Mevinphos | Mirex | Molinate | Naled | Oxadiazon | Oxychlordane | Parathion | Permethrin, total | Phorate | Phosmet | Phosphamidon | Prometon (Prometone) | Prometryn | Propazine | Secbumeton | Simazine | Simetryn | Sulfotep | Tedion | Terbufos | Terbuthylazine | Terbutryn | Tetrachlorvinphos | Thiobencarb/Bolero | Thionazin | Tokuthion | Toxaphene | Trichlorfon | Trichloronate | alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1) | beta-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or beta-HCH) | beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2) | cis-Nonachlor | delta-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or delta-HCH) | o,p'-DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)) | o,p'-DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene) | p,p'-DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane) | p,p'-DDE | p,p'-DDMU | trans-Nonachlor
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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: These pollutants are 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. Seventy-seven lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the cold freshwater habitat (COLD) beneficial use, sixty-nine lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the warm freshwater habitat (WARM) beneficial use, twenty-four lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the commercial and sport fishing (COMM) beneficial use, and forty lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use. It should be noted that data from LOEs 29886 and 46605 do not have evaluation guidelines available to interpret the water quality objectives and, therefore, there is insufficient information to determine if the objective is being exceeded for the pollutants in these LOEs.

Zero of 3,395 pesticide water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective, zero of 156 pesticide water samples exceeded the COLD objective, zero of 150 pesticide water samples exceeded the WARM objective, and zero of 48 pesticide water samples exceeded the COMM objective. Additionally, zero of one sediment sample for each of the pesticides assessed in this decision exceed the COLD and WARM water quality toxicity objective, however these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (a) 16 samples, or (b) greater than or equal to 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of 3,395 pesticide water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective, zero of 156 pesticide water samples exceeded the COLD objective, zero of 150 pesticide water samples exceeded the WARM objective, and zero of 48 pesticide water samples exceeded the COMM objective. This does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46606
 
Pollutant: Aldrin | Atrazine | Carbofuran | Chlordane | Chlorpyrifos | Dacthal | Dieldrin | Endrin | Glyphosate | Heptachlor | Heptachlor epoxide | Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB | Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha | Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta | Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH) | Methoxychlor | Molinate | Simazine | Thiobencarb/Bolero | Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1682
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1682 pesticide samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective as all of the samples were either measured as non-detect or were measured as detected but not quantified with reporting limits below objectives or evaluation guidelines. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the 5-Year Monitoring Report (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE and LOE 46607 contain data originally evaluated in LOE 30154, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 30154 have been split into two LOEs, with data now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply shall not contain concentrations of pesticides in excess of the limiting concentrations set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, Article 4, Section 64444, and listed in Table 3.2 of the Basin Plan. No evaluation guidelines for the dissolved fractions of the pesticides assessed for this waterbody for the Municipal & Domestic Supply beneficial use could be found that meet the requirements of Section 6.1.3 of the Listing Policy.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Hexachlorocyclohexane, alpha (0.0026 ug/l) Hexachlorocyclohexane, beta (0.0091ug/l) Aldrin (0.000049 ug/l) Atrazine (0.001 ug/l) Carbofuran (0.04 mg/l) Chlordane (0.0001 ug/l) Chlorpyrifos (0.083 ug/l) Dacthal (70 ug/l) Dieldrin (0.00014 ug/l) Endrin (0.002 ug/l) Glyphosate (700 ug/l) Heptachlor (0.01 ug/l) Heptachlor epoxide (0.01 ug/l) Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB (0.001 ug/l) Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH) (.98 ug/l) Methoxychlor (0.03 mg/l) Molinate (0.02 mg/l) Simazine (0.04 mg/l) Thiobencarb/Bolero (0.07 mg/l) Toxaphene (0.003 mg/l)
Guideline Reference: National recommended water quality criteria: 2002. EPA-822-R-02-047 Washington, D.C. USEPA
  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
  California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15. Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Healdsburg Memorial Beach site samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46605
 
Pollutant: Azinphos, Ethyl (Ethyl Guthion) | Bolstar | Carbofuran | Chlorothalonil | Chlorpyrifos, methyl | Ciodrin | Demeton | Dichlofenthion | Dichlorvos | Dimethoate | Dioxathion | Dyfonate (Fonofos or Fonophos) | Endrin Ketone | Ethion | Ethoprop | Famphur | Fenchlorphos | Fenitrothion | Fensulfothion | Fenthion | Leptophos | Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH) | Merphos | Methidathion | Methyl Parathion | Mevinphos | Phosphamidon | Prometon (Prometone) | Prometryn | Propazine | Secbumeton | Simetryn | Sulfotep | Tedion | Terbufos | Terbuthylazine | Terbutryn | Tetrachlorvinphos | Thiobencarb/Bolero | Thionazin | Tokuthion | Trichlorfon | Trichloronate | beta-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or beta-HCH) | cis-Nonachlor | delta-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or delta-HCH) | o,p'-DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)) | o,p'-DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene) | p,p'-DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane) | p,p'-DDE | p,p'-DDMU | trans-Nonachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1682
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1682 pesticide samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective as all of the samples were either measured as non-detect or were measured as detected but not quantified with reporting limits below objectives or evaluation guidelines. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the 5-Year Monitoring Report (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE and LOE 46604 contain data originally evaluated in LOE 29953, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 29953 have been split into two LOEs, with data now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply shall not contain concentrations of pesticides in excess of the limiting concentrations set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, Article 4, Section 64444, and listed in Table 3.2 of the Basin Plan. No evaluation guidelines for the dissolved fractions of the pesticides assessed for this waterbody for the Municipal & Domestic Supply beneficial use could be found that meet the requirements of Section 6.1.3 of the Listing Policy.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Healdsburg Memorial Beach site samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 44087
 
Pollutant: Methyl Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Parathion, Methyl.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for methyl parathion is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 6 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 6 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for methyl parathion from Ding et al. (2011).
Guideline Reference: Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83–92.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 44086
 
Pollutant: Methyl Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Parathion, Methyl.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for methyl parathion is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 6 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 6 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for methyl parathion from Ding et al. (2011).
Guideline Reference: Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83–92.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43999
 
Pollutant: Fenpropathrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Fenpropathrin.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for fenpropathrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 1 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for fenpropathrin from Ding et al. ( 2011).
Guideline Reference: Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83–92.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43998
 
Pollutant: Fenpropathrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Fenpropathrin.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for fenpropathrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 1 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for fenpropathrin from Ding et al. ( 2011).
Guideline Reference: Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83–92.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43960
 
Pollutant: Permethrin, total
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Permethrin, Total.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for permethrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 8.9 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 8.9 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for permethrin from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43794
 
Pollutant: Permethrin, total
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Permethrin, Total.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for permethrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 8.9 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 8.9 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for permethrin from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43782
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for endrin is 207 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43781
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for endrin is 207 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43718
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for dieldrin is 61.8 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43702
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for dieldrin is 61.8 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43682
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for Lindane (gamma-HCH) is 4.99 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43666
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for Lindane (gamma-HCH) is 4.99 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43627
 
Pollutant: Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate, total.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 1.5 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1.5 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43626
 
Pollutant: Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Esfenvalerate/Fenvalerate, total.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 1.5 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1.5 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for esfenvalerate/fenvalerate from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43606
 
Pollutant: Deltamethrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Deltamethrin.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for deltamethrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 0.79 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.79 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for deltamethrin from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43595
 
Pollutant: Deltamethrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Deltamethrin.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for deltamethrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 0.79 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.79 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for deltamethrin from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43575
 
Pollutant: Cyhalothrin, Lambda
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Cyhalothrin, lambda, total.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for lambda-cyhalothrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 0.44 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.44 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for lambda-cyhalothrin from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43574
 
Pollutant: Cyhalothrin, Lambda
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Cyhalothrin, lambda, total.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for lambda-cyhalothrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 0.44 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.44 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for lambda-cyhalothrin from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43548
 
Pollutant: Cypermethrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Cypermethrin, total.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for cypermethrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 0.3 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.3 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for cypermethrin from Maund et al. (2002).
Guideline Reference: Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43547
 
Pollutant: Cypermethrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Cypermethrin, total.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for cypermethrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 0.3 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.3 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for cypermethrin from Maund et al. (2002).
Guideline Reference: Partitioning, bioavailability, and toxicity of the pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin in sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 21:9-15
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43537
 
Pollutant: Cyfluthrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Cyfluthrin, total.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for cyfluthrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 1.1 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1.1 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for cyfluthrin from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43536
 
Pollutant: Cyfluthrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Cyfluthrin, total.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for cyfluthrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 1.1 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 1.1 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for cyfluthrin from Amweg et al. (2005).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43519
 
Pollutant: Chlorpyrifos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorpyrifos.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for chlorpyrifos is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 1.77 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample (Amweg and Weston, 2007).
Guideline Reference: Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43518
 
Pollutant: Chlorpyrifos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorpyrifos.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for chlorpyrifos is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 1.77 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample (Amweg and Weston, 2007).
Guideline Reference: Whole-sediment toxicity identification evaluation tools for pyrethroid insecticides: I. piperonyl butoxide addition. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26:2389-2396.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43501
 
Pollutant: Bifenthrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Bifenthrin.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for bifenthrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 0.43 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.43 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for bifenthrin from Amweg et al. (2005) and Amweg and Weston (2007).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
  Quality Assurance Project Plan for Stanislaus National Forest by Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43500
 
Pollutant: Bifenthrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Bifenthrin.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for bifenthrin is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 0.43 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 0.43 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for bifenthrin from Amweg et al. (2005) and Amweg and Weston (2007).
Guideline Reference: Use and Toxicity of Pyrethroid Pesticides in the Central Valley, California, USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:966-972, with erratum 24:No. 5
  NPDES Permit for Visalia.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43463
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Simazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for simazine is 90 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43421
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Simazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for simazine is 90 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43401
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Simazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for simazine is 90 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43363
 
Pollutant: Propazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Propazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for propazine is 1 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43361
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Simazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64444-A for simazine is 0.004 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43344
 
Pollutant: Propazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Propazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for propazine is 1 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43340
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Simazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64444-A for simazine is 0.004 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43299
 
Pollutant: Propazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Propazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for propazine is 1 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43296
 
Pollutant: Propazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Propazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for propazine is 1 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43218
 
Pollutant: Thiobencarb/Bolero
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Thiobencarb.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for thiobencarb is 1.4 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43214
 
Pollutant: Thiobencarb/Bolero
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Thiobencarb.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for thiobencarb is 1.4 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43200
 
Pollutant: Thiobencarb/Bolero
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Thiobencarb.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for thiobencarb is 0.001 mg/L
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43199
 
Pollutant: Thiobencarb/Bolero
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Thiobencarb.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for thiobencarb is 0.001 mg/L
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43185
 
Pollutant: Thiobencarb/Bolero
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Thiobencarb.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for thiobencarb is 1.4 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43181
 
Pollutant: Thiobencarb/Bolero
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Thiobencarb.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for thiobencarb is 1.4 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43157
 
Pollutant: Simazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Simazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for simazine is 90 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43104
 
Pollutant: Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life 4-hour maximum for parathion is 0.013 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43103
 
Pollutant: Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life 4-hour maximum for parathion is 0.013 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43043
 
Pollutant: Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life 4-hour maximum for parathion is 0.013 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43042
 
Pollutant: Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life 4-hour maximum for parathion is 0.013 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42962
 
Pollutant: Phosmet
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Phosmet.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for phosmet is 5.6 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42952
 
Pollutant: Prometon (Prometone)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Prometon.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for prometon is 98 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42947
 
Pollutant: Phosmet
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Phosmet.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for phosmet is 5.6 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42942
 
Pollutant: Prometryn
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Prometryn.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for prometryn is 1 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42939
 
Pollutant: Prometryn
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Prometryn.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for prometryn is 1 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42937
 
Pollutant: Prometon (Prometone)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Prometon.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for prometon is 98 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42914
 
Pollutant: Prometon (Prometone)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Prometon.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for prometon is 98 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42912
 
Pollutant: Phosmet
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Phosmet.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for phosmet is 5.6 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42909
 
Pollutant: Phosmet
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Phosmet.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for phosmet is 5.6 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42904
 
Pollutant: Prometryn
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Prometryn.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for prometryn is 1 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42899
 
Pollutant: Prometon (Prometone)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Prometon.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for prometon is 98 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42889
 
Pollutant: Prometryn
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Prometryn.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for prometryn is 1 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42870
 
Pollutant: Phorate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Phorate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for phorate is 2 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42867
 
Pollutant: Phorate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Phorate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for phorate is 2 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42856
 
Pollutant: Phorate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Phorate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for phorate is 2 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42853
 
Pollutant: Phorate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Phorate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for phorate is 2 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42838
 
Pollutant: Methyl Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Parathion, Methyl.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The California Department of Fish and Game instantaneous criteria for Methyl Parathion is 0.08 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Hazard Assessment of the Insecticide Methyl to Aquatic Organisms in the Sacramento River System
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42834
 
Pollutant: Methyl Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Parathion, Methyl.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The California Department of Fish and Game instantaneous criteria for Methyl Parathion is 0.08 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Hazard Assessment of the Insecticide Methyl to Aquatic Organisms in the Sacramento River System
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42824
 
Pollutant: Methyl Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Parathion, Methyl.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The California Department of Fish and Game instantaneous criteria for Methyl Parathion is 0.08 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Hazard Assessment of the Insecticide Methyl to Aquatic Organisms in the Sacramento River System
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42820
 
Pollutant: Methyl Parathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Parathion, Methyl.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The California Department of Fish and Game instantaneous criteria for Methyl Parathion is 0.08 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Hazard Assessment of the Insecticide Methyl to Aquatic Organisms in the Sacramento River System
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42763
 
Pollutant: Methidathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Methidathion.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for methidathion is 0.86 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42752
 
Pollutant: Malathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The University of California, Davis chronic criterion for the protection of freshwater aquatic life for malathion is 0.028 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: l. Organophosphate insecticides. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:1-48.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42751
 
Pollutant: Malathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The University of California, Davis chronic criterion for the protection of freshwater aquatic life for malathion is 0.028 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: l. Organophosphate insecticides. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:1-48.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42745
 
Pollutant: Methidathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Methidathion.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for methidathion is 0.86 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42689
 
Pollutant: Malathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The University of California, Davis, chronic criterion for the protection of freshwater aquatic life for malathion is 0.028 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: l. Organophosphate insecticides. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:1-48.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42688
 
Pollutant: Malathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The University of California, Davis, chronic criterion for the protection of freshwater aquatic life for malathion is 0.028 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: l. Organophosphate insecticides. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 216:1-48.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42619
 
Pollutant: Mirex
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The criterion continuous concentration from the USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for the protection of freshwater aquatic life for mirex is 0.001 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42610
 
Pollutant: Molinate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Molinate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for molinate is 0.6 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42595
 
Pollutant: Molinate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Molinate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for molinate is 0.6 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42588
 
Pollutant: Molinate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Molinate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for molinate is 0.6 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42573
 
Pollutant: Molinate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Molinate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for molinate is 0.6 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42562
 
Pollutant: Molinate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Molinate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64444-A for molinate is 0.02 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42547
 
Pollutant: Molinate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Molinate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64444-A for molinate is 0.02 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42537
 
Pollutant: Mirex
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The criterion continuous concentration from the USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for the protection of freshwater aquatic life for mirex is 0.001 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42534
 
Pollutant: Mirex
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The criterion continuous concentration from the USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for the protection of freshwater aquatic life for mirex is 0.001 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42533
 
Pollutant: Mirex
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The criterion continuous concentration from the USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for the protection of freshwater aquatic life for mirex is 0.001 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42520
 
Pollutant: Methoxychlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Methoxychlor.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life instantaneous maximum for methoxychlor is 0.03 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42516
 
Pollutant: Methoxychlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Methoxychlor.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life instantaneous maximum for methoxychlor is 0.03 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42505
 
Pollutant: Methoxychlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Methoxychlor.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64444-A for methoxychlor is 0.03 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42501
 
Pollutant: Methoxychlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Methoxychlor.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64444-A for methoxychlor is 0.03 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42486
 
Pollutant: Methoxychlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Methoxychlor.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life instantaneous maximum for methoxychlor is 0.03 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42482
 
Pollutant: Methoxychlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Methoxychlor.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life instantaneous maximum for methoxychlor is 0.03 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42469
 
Pollutant: Methidathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Methidathion.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for methidathion is 0.86 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42466
 
Pollutant: Methidathion
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Methidathion.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for methidathion is 0.86 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42445
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for HCH, gamma (Lindane or gamma-BHC) to protect aquatic life in freshwater criterion maximum concentration is 0.95 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42441
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for HCH, gamma (Lindane or gamma-BHC) to protect aquatic life in freshwater criterion maximum concentration is 0.95 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42438
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for HCH, gamma (Lindane or gamma-BHC) to protect aquatic life in freshwater criterion maximum concentration is 0.95 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42432
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor to protect aquatic life in freshwater criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42419
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for HCH, gamma (Lindane or gamma-BHC) to protect aquatic life in freshwater criterion maximum concentration is 0.95 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42413
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor to protect aquatic life in freshwater criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42410
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor to protect aquatic life in freshwater criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42406
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor to protect aquatic life in freshwater criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42384
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for gamma-BHC (Lindane, gamma-HCH) to protect human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.019 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42365
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for gamma-BHC (Lindane, gamma-HCH) to protect human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.019 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42359
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for gamma-BHC (Lindane, gamma-HCH) to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.063 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42354
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00021 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42353
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00021 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42340
 
Pollutant: Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, gamma.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for gamma-BHC (Lindane, gamma-HCH) to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.063 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42329
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00021 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42328
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00021 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42283
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor epoxide.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor epoxide to protect aquatic life in freshwater criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42268
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor epoxide.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor epoxide to protect aquatic life in freshwater criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42234
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor epoxide to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00010 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42223
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor epoxide to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00010 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42185
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor epoxide.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor epoxide to protect aquatic life in freshwater criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42181
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Heptachlor epoxide.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor epoxide to protect aquatic life in freshwater criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.0038 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42164
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor epoxide to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00011 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42163
 
Pollutant: Heptachlor epoxide
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for heptachlor epoxide to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00011 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42127
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endrin to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.036 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42123
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endrin to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.036 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42119
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endrin to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.036 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42113
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan sulfate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan sulfate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endosulfan sulfate to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 110 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42100
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endrin to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.036 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42094
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan sulfate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan sulfate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endosulfan sulfate to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 110 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42091
 
Pollutant: Endrin aldehyde
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin Aldehyde.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endrin aldehyde to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.76 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42072
 
Pollutant: Endrin aldehyde
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin Aldehyde.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endrin aldehyde to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.76 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42065
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endrin to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.76 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42046
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endrin to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.76 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42040
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endrin to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.81ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42034
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan sulfate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan sulfate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life 24 hour average maximum for endodulfan sulfate is 0.056 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42021
 
Pollutant: Endrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endrin to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.81ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42015
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan sulfate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan sulfate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life 24 hour average maximum for endodulfan sulfate is 0.056 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42012
 
Pollutant: Endrin aldehyde
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin Aldehyde.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endrin aldehyde to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.81ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42008
 
Pollutant: Endrin aldehyde
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endrin Aldehyde.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endrin aldehyde to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.81ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41980
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan sulfate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan sulfate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life 24 hour average maximum for endodulfan sulfate is 0.056 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41967
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, beta.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for beta-BHC (HCH, beta) to protect human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41963
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, beta.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for beta-BHC (HCH, beta) to protect human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41955
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, alpha.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for alpha-BHC (HCH, alpha) to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.013 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41941
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, alpha.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for alpha-BHC (HCH, alpha) to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.013 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41929
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, alpha.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for alpha-BHC (HCH, alpha) to protect human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.0039 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41918
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, beta.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for beta-BHC (HCH, beta) to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.046 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41915
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, alpha.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for alpha-BHC (HCH, alpha) to protect human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.0039 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41904
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for HCH, beta.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for beta-BHC (HCH, beta) to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.046 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41897
 
Pollutant: Glyphosate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Glyphosate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for glyphosate is 55000 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41896
 
Pollutant: Glyphosate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Glyphosate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for glyphosate is 55000 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41881
 
Pollutant: Glyphosate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Glyphosate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for glyphosate is 700 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41880
 
Pollutant: Glyphosate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Glyphosate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for glyphosate is 700 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41862
 
Pollutant: Glyphosate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Glyphosate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for glyphosate is 55000 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41861
 
Pollutant: Glyphosate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Glyphosate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for glyphosate is 55000 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41848
 
Pollutant: Dyfonate (Fonofos or Fonophos)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Fonofos (Dyfonate).
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for fonofos is 0.45 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41845
 
Pollutant: Dyfonate (Fonofos or Fonophos)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Fonofos (Dyfonate).
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for fonofos is 0.45 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41832
 
Pollutant: Dyfonate (Fonofos or Fonophos)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Fonofos (Dyfonate).
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for fonofos is 0.45 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41829
 
Pollutant: Dyfonate (Fonofos or Fonophos)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Fonofos (Dyfonate).
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for fonofos is 0.45 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41813
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan sulfate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan sulfate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The USEPA national ambient water quality criterion for freshwater aquatic life 24 hour average maximum for endodulfan sulfate is 0.056 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41802
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for dieldrin to protect human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41801
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for dieldrin to protect human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41776
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for dieldrin to protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41775
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for dieldrin to protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41771
 
Pollutant: alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan I.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for alpha-endosulfan to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41751
 
Pollutant: alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan I.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for alpha-endosulfan to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41714
 
Pollutant: Dichlorvos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dichlorvos.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for dichlorvos is 7.2 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41711
 
Pollutant: Dichlorvos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dichlorvos.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for dichlorvos is 7.2 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41700
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for dieldrin to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41687
 
Pollutant: alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan I.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for alpha-endosulfan to protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 240 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41680
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for dieldrin to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41676
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for dieldrin to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41667
 
Pollutant: alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan I.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for alpha-endosulfan to protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 240 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41656
 
Pollutant: Dieldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dieldrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for dieldrin to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41651
 
Pollutant: Dichlorvos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dichlorvos.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for dichlorvos is 7.2 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41648
 
Pollutant: Dichlorvos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dichlorvos.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life MATC for dichlorvos is 7.2 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41644
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan sulfate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan sulfate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endosulfan sulfate to protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 240 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41637
 
Pollutant: beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan II.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for beta-endosulfan to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 110 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41630
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan sulfate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan sulfate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for endosulfan sulfate to protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 240 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41623
 
Pollutant: beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan II.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for beta-endosulfan to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 110 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41621
 
Pollutant: beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan II.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for beta-endosulfan to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41617
 
Pollutant: beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan II.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for beta-endosulfan to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41599
 
Pollutant: beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan II.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for beta-endosulfan to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41585
 
Pollutant: beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan II.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for beta-endosulfan to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41572
 
Pollutant: beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan II.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for beta-endosulfan to protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 240 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41558
 
Pollutant: beta-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 2)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan II.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for beta-endosulfan to protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 240 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41547
 
Pollutant: alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan I.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for alpha-endosulfan to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41543
 
Pollutant: alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan I.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for alpha-endosulfan to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) is 0.056 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41530
 
Pollutant: alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan I.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for alpha-endosulfan to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 110 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41526
 
Pollutant: alpha-Endosulfan (Endosulfan 1)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Endosulfan I.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for alpha-endosulfan to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 110 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41485
 
Pollutant: Chlorpyrifos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The freshwater criterion continuous concentration to protect aquatic organisms is 0.015 ug/L (Siepmann and Finlayson 2000, with minor corrections to significant figures as described in Beaulaurier et al., 2005).
Guideline Reference: Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game (with minor corrections to significant figures as described in Beaulaurier et al., 2005).
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41450
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Atrazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for atrazine is 43 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41430
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Atrazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for atrazine is 43 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41384
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Atrazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for atrazine is 1 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41364
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Atrazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for atrazine is 1 ug/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41288
 
Pollutant: Dacthal
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dacthal.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for dacthal 6600 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41273
 
Pollutant: Dacthal
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dacthal.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for dacthal 6600 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41240
 
Pollutant: Dacthal
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dacthal.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for dacthal 6600 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41225
 
Pollutant: Dacthal
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dacthal.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for dacthal 6600 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41151
 
Pollutant: Chlorpyrifos
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The freshwater criterion continuous concentration to protect aquatic organisms is 0.015 ug/L (Siepmann and Finlayson 2000, with minor corrections to significant figures as described in Beaulaurier et al., 2005).
Guideline Reference: Water quality criteria for diazinon and chlorpyrifos. Administrative Report 00-3. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigations Unit, Office of Spills and Response. CA Department of Fish and Game (with minor corrections to significant figures as described in Beaulaurier et al., 2005).
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41145
 
Pollutant: Azinphos-methyl (Guthion)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The National Recommended Water Quality Criteria for Azinphos Methyl (Guthion) for the protection of freshwater aquatic life is a maximum of 0.01 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41144
 
Pollutant: Azinphos-methyl (Guthion)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The National Recommended Water Quality Criteria for Azinphos Methyl (Guthion) for the protection of freshwater aquatic life is a maximum of 0.01 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41139
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Atrazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for atrazine is 43 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41135
 
Pollutant: Atrazine
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Atrazine.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life EC50 for atrazine is 43 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 40979
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Aldrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric aldrin criterion maximum concentration to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 3 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 40965
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Aldrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric aldrin criterion maximum concentration to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 3 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 40941
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for aldrin criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 40940
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for aldrin criteria for the protection of human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00014 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 40921
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for aldrin to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00013 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 40920
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for aldrin to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00013 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 40915
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Aldrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for aldrin to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion maximum concentration is 3 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 40901
 
Pollutant: Aldrin
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Aldrin.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for aldrin to protect aquatic life in freshwater as criterion maximum concentration is 3 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33701
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of 1 sample collected did not exceed the criteria for chlordane concentration (Sum of trans-Chlordane, cis-Chlordane, cis-Nonachlor, trans-Nonachlor, and Oxychlordane).
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Waters shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in deposition of material that causes nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The Probable Effect Concentration for Chlordane in freshwater sediments is 17.6 ug/kg.
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected at the following station 114RRDSDM (Russian River downstream Duncan Mills).
Temporal Representation: One sample was collected on 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33372
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 samples exceeded the criterion continuous concentration for chlordane (total). Total chlordane is assessed as the sum of cis-chlordane, trans-chlordane, cis-nonachlor, trans-nonachlor, and oxychlordane.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan for the Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region states that all waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life (NCRWQCB 2011). The chlordane criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0043 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR2940; Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33371
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 samples exceeded the criterion continuous concentration for chlordane (total). Total chlordane is assessed as the sum of cis-chlordane, trans-chlordane, cis-nonachlor, trans-nonachlor, and oxychlordane.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan for the Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region states that all waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life (NCRWQCB 2011). The chlordane criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.0043 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR1325; Russian River at Johnson's Beach
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33160
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 samples exceeded the criteria.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Water Quality Control Plan for the North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. The endosulfan criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.056 ug/L. This value corresponds to the sum of alpha-endosulfan and beta-endosulfan (USEPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria, 2006).
Objective/Criterion Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR2940 (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007, 4/7/2008, and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33145
 
Pollutant: Endosulfan
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 samples exceeded the criteria.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Water Quality Control Plan for the North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. The endosulfan criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.056 ug/L. This value corresponds to the sum of alpha-endosulfan and beta-endosulfan (USEPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria, 2006).
Objective/Criterion Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR1325 (Russian River at Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007, 4/7/2008, and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33097
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The method detection limit for all 3 of the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria and thus the data were not used in this assessment. Total chlordane is assessed as the sum of cis-chlordane, trans-chlordane, cis-nonachlor, trans-nonachlor, and oxychlordane.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan for the Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region states that all waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life (NCRWQCB 2011). The total chlordane criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00057 ug/L. (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR2940; Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33096
 
Pollutant: Chlordane
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The method detection limit for all 3 of the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria and thus the data were not used in this assessment. Total chlordane is assessed as the sum of cis-chlordane, trans-chlordane, cis-nonachlor, trans-nonachlor, and oxychlordane.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan for the Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region states that all waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life (NCRWQCB 2011). The total chlordane criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00057 ug/L. (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR1325; Russian River at Johnson's Beach
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 30147
 
Pollutant: Aldrin | Atrazine | Carbofuran | Chlordane | Chlorpyrifos | Dacthal | Dieldrin | Endrin | Glyphosate | Heptachlor | Heptachlor epoxide | Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB | Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), alpha | Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), beta | Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH) | Methoxychlor | Molinate | Simazine | Thiobencarb/Bolero | Toxaphene
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1629
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1,629 pesticide samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective as all of the samples were either measured as non-detect or were measured as detected but not quantified with reporting limits below objectives or evaluation guidelines. The samples were analyzed for 95 pesticides, pesticide constituents, isomers, or metabolites. For each of the 95 pesticide analytes, 10 to 19 samples were collected. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the 5-Year Monitoring Report (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply shall not contain concentrations of pesticides in excess of the limiting concentrations set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, Article 4, Section 64444, and listed in Table 3.2 of the Basin Plan.
No evaluation guidelines for the dissolved fractions of the pesticides assessed for this waterbody for the Municipal & Domestic Supply beneficial use could be found that meet the requirements of Section 6.1.3 of the Listing Policy.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Hexachlorocyclohexane, alpha (0.0026 ug/l)
Hexachlorocyclohexane, beta (0.0091ug/l)
Aldrin (0.000049 ug/l)
Atrazine (0.001 ug/l)
Carbofuran (0.04 mg/l)
Chlordane (0.0001 ug/l)
Chlorpyrifos (0.083 ug/l)
Dacthal (70 ug/l)
Dieldrin (0.00014 ug/l)
Endrin (0.002 ug/l)
Glyphosate (700 ug/l)
Heptachlor (0.01 ug/l)
Heptachlor epoxide (0.01 ug/l)
Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB (0.001 ug/l)
Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH) (.98 ug/l)
Methoxychlor (0.03 mg/l)
Molinate (0.02 mg/l)
Simazine (0.04 mg/l)
Thiobencarb/Bolero (0.07 mg/l)
Toxaphene (0.003 mg/l)
Guideline Reference: National recommended water quality criteria: 2002. EPA-822-R-02-047 Washington, D.C. USEPA
  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
  California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15. Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 29432, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 29886
 
Pollutant: Azinphos, Ethyl (Ethyl Guthion) | Bolstar | Carbofuran | Chlorothalonil | Chlorpyrifos, methyl | Ciodrin | Demeton s | Dichlofenthion | Dichlorvos | Dimethoate | Dioxathion | Dyfonate (Fonofos or Fonophos) | Endrin Ketone | Ethion | Ethoprop | Famphur | Fenchlorphos | Fenitrothion | Fensulfothion | Fenthion | Leptophos | Lindane/gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma-HCH) | Merphos | Methidathion | Methyl Parathion | Mevinphos | Naled | Oxadiazon | Oxychlordane | Phorate | Phosmet | Phosphamidon | Prometon (Prometone) | Prometryn | Propazine | Secbumeton | Simetryn | Sulfotep | Tedion | Terbufos | Terbuthylazine | Terbutryn | Tetrachlorvinphos | Thiobencarb/Bolero | Thionazin | Tokuthion | Trichlorfon | Trichloronate | beta-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or beta-HCH) | cis-Nonachlor | delta-BHC (Benzenehexachloride or delta-HCH) | o,p'-DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)) | o,p'-DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene) | p,p'-DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane) | p,p'-DDE | p,p'-DDMU | trans-Nonachlor
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1629
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1,629 pesticide samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective as all of the samples were either measured as non-detect or were measured as detected but not quantified with reporting limits below objectives or evaluation guidelines. The samples were analyzed for 95 pesticides, pesticide constituents, isomers, or metabolites. For each of the 95 pesticide analytes, 10 to 19 samples were collected. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the 5-Year Monitoring Report (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply shall not contain concentrations of pesticides in excess of the limiting concentrations set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, Article 4, Section 64444, and listed in Table 3.2 of the Basin Plan.
No evaluation guidelines for the dissolved fractions of the pesticides assessed for this waterbody for the Municipal & Domestic Supply beneficial use could be found that meet the requirements of Section 6.1.3 of the Listing Policy.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles. .
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
 
DECISION ID
22910
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Arsenic | Cadmium | Chromium (total) | Copper | Lead | Mercury | Nickel | Selenium | Silver | Toxicity | Zinc
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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: These pollutants are 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. Seventeen lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use, twenty-three lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the cold freshwater habitat (COLD) beneficial use, six lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the warm freshwater habitat (WARM) beneficial use, and two lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the commercial and sport fishing (COMM) beneficial use. It should be noted that data from LOE 21545 from the 2010 Integrated Report were re-assessed during this listing cycle in LOEs 46863, 46864, and 46865.

Zero of 372 metals water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective and zero of 64 metals water samples exceeded the COLD water quality objective. Additionally, zero of eight water samples exceed the COMM objective and zero of one sediment sample for each of the metals assessed in this decision exceed the COLD and WARM water quality objective (although the sample did not reflect sediment toxicity), however these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (a) 16 samples, or (b) greater than or equal to 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of 372 metals water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective and zero of 64 metals water samples exceeded the COLD water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46863
 
Pollutant: Arsenic | Cadmium | Copper | Lead | Mercury | Selenium | Silver | Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 149
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 149 metal samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the objectives. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE re-assesses data from LOE 21545 from the 2010 Integrated Report. Data were re-assessed in order to evaluate nickel and chromium data in their own individual LOEs.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Arsenic objective is 0.05 mg/L. Cadmium objective is 0.01 mg/L. Lead objective is 0.05 mg/L. Mercury objective is 0.002 mg/L. Selenium objective is 0.01 mg/L. Silver objective is 0.05 mg/L. Per 22 CCR 64449: Copper secondary maximum contaminant level is 1.0 mg/L. Zinc secondary maximum contaminant level is 5.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
  Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46514
 
Pollutant: Arsenic | Cadmium | Copper | Lead | Mercury | Selenium | Silver | Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 159
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 159 metal samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the objectives. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE contains data originally evaluated in LOE 21544, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 21544 has been re-evaluated and the data are now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Arsenic objective is 0.05 mg/L. Cadmium objective is 0.01 mg/L. Lead objective is 0.05 mg/L. Mercury objective is 0.002 mg/L. Selenium objective is 0.01 mg/L. Silver objective is 0.05 mg/L. Per 22 CCR 64449: Copper secondary maximum contaminant level is 1.0 mg/L. Zinc secondary maximum contaminant level is 5.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
  Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Healdsburg Memorial Beach site samples were collected from June 2001 to June 2006. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43774
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Zinc.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for zinc is 459 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43746
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Lead.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for lead is 128 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43745
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Lead.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for lead is 128 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43674
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Cadmium.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for cadmium is 4.98 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43673
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Cadmium.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for cadmium is 4.98 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43646
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Mercury.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for mercury is 1.06 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43638
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Copper.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for copper is 149 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43637
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Copper.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for copper is 149 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43491
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Zinc.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for zinc is 459 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43490
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Mercury.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for mercury is 1.06 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43449
 
Pollutant: Selenium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Selenium.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric selenium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 5 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43428
 
Pollutant: Selenium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Selenium.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric selenium criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 5 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43398
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Silver.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for silver is 0.1 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43394
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Silver.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for silver is 0.1 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43372
 
Pollutant: Selenium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Selenium.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for selenium is 0.05 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43368
 
Pollutant: Selenium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Selenium.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for selenium is 0.05 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43287
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Arsenic.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for arsenic is 33 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43278
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Arsenic.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for arsenic is 33 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43237
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Zinc.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for Zinc is 5 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43233
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Zinc.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for Zinc is 5 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42784
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Mercury.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for mercury to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.050 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42780
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Mercury.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for mercury to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.050 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42734
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Mercury.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for mercury to protect of human health from the consumption of organisms only is 0.051 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42713
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Mercury.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for mercury to protect of human health from the consumption of organisms only is 0.051 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42635
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Mercury.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations (4-day average concentrations) for freshwater aquatic organisms exposure to Total mercury is 0.77 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42631
 
Pollutant: Mercury
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Mercury.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations (4-day average concentrations) for freshwater aquatic organisms exposure to Total mercury is 0.77 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42625
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Lead.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of values listed in Table 3-2 of the Basin Plan. The value for lead is 0.05 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42621
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Lead.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of values listed in Table 3-2 of the Basin Plan. The value for lead is 0.05 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41445
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Arsenic.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for arsenic is 0.010 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41425
 
Pollutant: Arsenic
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Arsenic.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for arsenic is 0.010 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41219
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Copper.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A copper is 1.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41215
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Copper.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A copper is 1.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41150
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Cadmium.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for cadmium 0.005 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41146
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Cadmium.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for cadmium 0.005 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33410
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for zinc.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station(114RR2940 Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33387
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for zinc.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR1325 Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33384
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for copper.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at Station 114RR2940 Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33383
 
Pollutant: Copper
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for copper.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at Station 114RR132 Russian River at Johnson's Beach
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33382
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for cadmium.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR294 (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach)
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33200
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for zinc. One ND in dataset.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR2940 (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33199
 
Pollutant: Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for zinc.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR1325 (Russian River at Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33198
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for silver.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion maximum concentrations (1-hour average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR2940 (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33185
 
Pollutant: Silver
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for silver.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion maximum concentrations (1-hour average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR1325 (Russian River at Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33184
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for lead.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR2940 (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33183
 
Pollutant: Lead
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for lead.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR1325 (Russian River at Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32986
 
Pollutant: Cadmium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for cadmium.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station (Russian River at Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32085
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One sample was collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. Growth and/or survival of Hyalella azteca was examined between the sediment field sample and a sediment control, utilizing a 10-day toxicity test. The sample did not exhibit significant toxicity.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Water Board.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. For SWAMP data exceedances are counted with the significant effect code SL. SL is defined as the result being significant compared to the negative control based on a statistical test, less than stated the alpha level, AND less than the evaluation threshold.
Guideline Reference: Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, Second Edition. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Duluth, MI , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-600/R-99/064
 
Spatial Representation: The sample was collected at station 114RRDSDM, Russian River downstream Duncan Mills.
Temporal Representation: The sample was collected in October 14, 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22910, Multiple Pollutants
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 21545
 
Pollutant: Arsenic | Cadmium | Chromium (total) | Copper | Lead | Mercury | Nickel | Selenium | Silver | Zinc
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 193
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 193 metal samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the objectives. There were 18 to 20 samples collected for each of the 10 metal parameters. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Arsenic objective is 0.05 mg/L. Cadmium objective is 0.01 mg/L. Chromium objective is 0.05 mg/L. Lead objective is 0.05 mg/L. Mercury objective is 0.002 mg/L. Selenium objective is 0.01 mg/L. Silver objective is 0.05 mg/L. Per 22 CCR 64431: Nickel maximum contaminant level is 0.1 mg/L. Per 22 CCR 64449: Copper secondary maximum contaminant level is 1.0 mg/L. Zinc secondary maximum contaminant level is 5.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
  Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
 
DECISION ID
31723
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Boron
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the 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 to assess protection of the agricultural supply (AGR) beneficial use.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of eight samples exceed the evaluation guideline used to interpret the narrative objective, and this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (A) 16 samples, or (B) greater than or equal 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31723, Boron
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34204
 
Pollutant: Boron
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Agricultural Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples analyzed exceeded the evaluation guideline of 0.7 mg/L.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Basin (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as agricultural supply (AGR) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect such beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Water Quality for Agriculture, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1985, contains criteria protective of various agricultural uses of water, including irrigation of various types of crops and stock watering. At or below the limits presented in the Water Quality Goals tables, agricultural uses of water should not be limited. These criteria were used to translate narrative water quality objectives for chemical constituents that prohibit chemicals in concentrations that would impair agricultural uses of water. The criteria for boron is 700 ug/L (0.7 mg/L).
Guideline Reference: Water Quality for Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Irrigation and Drainage Paper No. 29, Rev 1, Rome (1985)
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach station (114RR2940).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected approximately quarterly from November 2007 to July 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31723, Boron
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34203
 
Pollutant: Boron
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Agricultural Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples analyzed exceeded the evaluation guideline of 0.7 mg/L.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Basin (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as agricultural supply (AGR) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect such beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Water Quality for Agriculture, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1985, contains criteria protective of various agricultural uses of water, including irrigation of various types of crops and stock watering. At or below the limits presented in the Water Quality Goals tables, agricultural uses of water should not be limited. These criteria were used to translate narrative water quality objectives for chemical constituents that prohibit chemicals in concentrations that would impair agricultural uses of water. The criteria for boron is 700 ug/L (0.7 mg/L).
Guideline Reference: Water Quality for Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Irrigation and Drainage Paper No. 29, Rev 1, Rome (1985)
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the Russian River at Johnson's Beach station (114RR1325).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected approximately quarterly from November 2007 to July 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
24408
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.2, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Four lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use in the mainstem Russian River (LOEs 25450, 46518, 33853, and 33854), and one line of evidence is available to assess protection of the MUN beneficial use in Fife Creek (LOE 6088).

Zero of 61 samples from the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective. Additionally, zero of 3 samples from Fife Creek exceed the objective, however this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (1) 26 samples, or (2) greater than or equal to 5 exceedances of the objective with less than 26 samples is needed for application of Table 3.2.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of 61 samples from the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24408, Chloride
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33853
 
Pollutant: Chloride
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples collected exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters shall not contain taste- or odor-producing substances in concentrations that impart undesirable tastes or odors to fish flesh or other edible products of aquatic origin, or that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per 22 CCR 64449: The recommended Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level for chloride is 250 mg/L.
Guideline Reference: Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the Russian River at Johnson's Beach station (114RR1325).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected approximately once per quarter year from November 2007 to July 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24408, Chloride
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6088
 
Pollutant: Chloride
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 chloride samples collected in Fife Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. The samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on Fife Creek. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1999).
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the 22 CCR 64449: The secondary maximum contaminant level for chloride is 250 mg/l.
Guideline Reference: Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek, which is located approximately 500' downstream of the Armstrong Woods Ranger Kiosk. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on June 17, 1999, as instantaneous grab samples and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24408, Chloride
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33854
 
Pollutant: Chloride
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples collected exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters shall not contain taste- or odor-producing substances in concentrations that impart undesirable tastes or odors to fish flesh or other edible products of aquatic origin, or that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per 22 CCR 64449: The recommended Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level for chloride is 250 mg/L.
Guideline Reference: Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach station (114RR2940).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected approximately once per quarter year from November 2007 to July 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24408, Chloride
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46518
 
Pollutant: Chloride
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 22
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 22 chloride samples collected from the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE and LOE 46519 contain data originally evaluated in LOE 25448, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 25448 have been split into two LOEs, with data now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Waters shall not contain taste- or odor-producing substances in concentrations that impart undesirable tastes or odors to fish flesh or other edible products of aquatic origin, or that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per 22 CCR 64449: The recommended Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level for chloride is 250 mg/L.
Guideline Reference: Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Healdsburg Memorial Beach site samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24408, Chloride
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 25450
 
Pollutant: Chloride
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 31
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 31 chloride samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the evaluation guideline. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Waters shall not contain taste- or odor-producing substances in concentrations that impart undesirable tastes or odors to fish flesh or other edible products of aquatic origin, or that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per 22 CCR 64449: The recommended Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level for chloride is 250 mg/L.
Guideline Reference: Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 6 locations as follows: (1) at Odd Fellows Crossing (SWAMP Station ID 114RRODDF), (2) at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01), (3) at Monte Rio (SWAMP Station ID 114RRMRIO), (4) at Vacation Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRVACB), (5) at Syer Pond (SWAMP Station ID 114RRSYPD), and (6) at Wohler Dam (SWAMP Station ID 114RRWOH). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Odd Fellows, Monte Rio, Vacation Beach, Syer Pond, and Wohler Dam sites, samples were collected over 2 site visits at each site during June 2001. At the Johnson's Beach site, samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
 
DECISION ID
31294
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Chromium
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the 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. Four lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use, one line of evidence is available to assess protection of the warm freshwater habitat (WARM) beneficial use, and two lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the cold freshwater habitat (COLD) beneficial use.

Zero of 50 water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective. Additionally, one of one sediment sample exceed both the COLD and WARM objective (although the sample did not reflect sediment toxicity), however these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (a) 16 samples, or (b) greater than or equal to 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of 50 water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31294, Chromium
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46867
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of 20 samples exceed the chromium objective. This LOE contains data originally evaluated in LOE 21544, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 21544 have been re-assessed and data are now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for chromium 0.05 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
  Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from wellmixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Healdsburg Memorial Beach site samples were collected from June 2001 to June 2006. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31294, Chromium
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32085
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One sample was collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. Growth and/or survival of Hyalella azteca was examined between the sediment field sample and a sediment control, utilizing a 10-day toxicity test. The sample did not exhibit significant toxicity.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Water Board.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. For SWAMP data exceedances are counted with the significant effect code SL. SL is defined as the result being significant compared to the negative control based on a statistical test, less than stated the alpha level, AND less than the evaluation threshold.
Guideline Reference: Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, Second Edition. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Duluth, MI , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-600/R-99/064
 
Spatial Representation: The sample was collected at station 114RRDSDM, Russian River downstream Duncan Mills.
Temporal Representation: The sample was collected in October 14, 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31294, Chromium
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41181
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Chromium.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for chromium 0.05 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31294, Chromium
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41184
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Chromium.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for chromium 0.05 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31294, Chromium
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43738
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Chromium.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for chromium is 111 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31294, Chromium
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43754
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Chromium.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for chromium is 111 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31294, Chromium
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46864
 
Pollutant: Chromium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 22
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of 22 samples exceeded the chromium objective. This LOE re-assesses data from LOE 21545 from the 2010 Integrated Report. Data were re-assessed in order to evaluate nickel and chromium data in their own individual LOEs.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for chromium 0.05 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
  Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
 
DECISION ID
31405
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the 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 to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use and one line of evidence is available to assess protection of the cold freshwater habitat (COLD) beneficial use. Per the Listing Policy, data from LOEs 34604 and 34583 evaluating the MUN beneficial use could not be used in this decision as the method detection limit for the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of one water sample exceeds the COLD criteria, and this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (A) 16 samples, or (B) greater than or equal 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31405, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34583
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The method detection limit for all 3 of the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria: thus the data was not used in this assessment.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The 4,4'-DDD criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00031 ug/L (USEPA Nationally Recommended Criteria, 2006).
Objective/Criterion Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR1325 (Russian River at Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 11/26/2007, 4/7/2008, and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31405, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33535
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of 1 sample collected for sum DDD (DDD(o,p') + DDD(p,p')) exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Waters shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in deposition of material that causes nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for sum of DDD is 28.0 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected at the following station 114RRDSDM (Russian River downstream Duncan Mills).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31405, DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34604
 
Pollutant: DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The method detection limit for all 3 of the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria: thus the data was not used in this assessment.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The 4,4'-DDD criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00031 ug/L (USEPA Nationally Recommended Criteria, 2006).
Objective/Criterion Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR2940 (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 11/26/2007, 4/7/2008, and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
31406
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the 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 to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use and one line of evidence is available to assess protection of the cold freshwater habitat (COLD) beneficial use. Per the Listing Policy, data from LOEs 34605 and 34584 evaluating the MUN beneficial use could not be used in this decision as the method detection limit for the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of one water sample exceeds the COLD criteria, and this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (A) 16 samples, or (B) greater than or equal 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31406, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34605
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The method detection limit for all 3 of the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria: thus the data was not used in this assessment.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The 4,4'-DDE criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00022 ug/L (USEPA Nationally Recommended Criteria, 2006).
Objective/Criterion Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR2940 (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 11/26/2007, 4/7/2008, and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31406, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33571
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of 1 sample collected for sum DDE (DDE(o,p') + DDE(p,p')) exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Waters shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in deposition of material that causes nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for sum of DDE is 31.3 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected at the following station 114RRDSDM (Russian River downstream Duncan Mills).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31406, DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34584
 
Pollutant: DDE (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The method detection limit for all 3 of the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria: thus the data was not used in this assessment.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The 4,4'-DDE criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00022 ug/L (USEPA Nationally Recommended Criteria, 2006).
Objective/Criterion Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station114RR1325 (Russian River at Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 11/26/2007, 4/7/2008, and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
25205
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Four lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use and four lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the cold freshwater habitat (COLD) beneficial use. Per the Listing Policy, data from LOEs 46526, 34586, and 34582 evaluating the MUN beneficial use could not be used in this decision as the method detection limit for the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of six water samples and zero of two sediment samples exceed their respective COLD criteria. One of one water sample exceeds the MUN criteria. These sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (A) 16 samples, or (B) greater than or equal 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25205, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46526
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the DDT samples collected in the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach had a detectable level of DDT. Non-detect data could not be utilized in this assessment because the detection limit for DDT is above the evaluation guideline. Per the listing policy, when a sample value is less than the quantitation limit, and the quantitation limit is greater than the evaluation guideline, the result shall not be used in the analysis. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP) (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE and LOE 46527 contain data originally evaluated in LOE 25639, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 25639 have been split into two LOEs, with data now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). DDT, DDE, and DDD data from SWAMP Sampling for Years 2001-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board.
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply shall not contain concentrations of pesticides in excess of the limiting concentrations set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, Article 4, Section 64444, and listed in Table 3.2 of the Basin Plan.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (USEPA 2006): The recommended criterion for DDT for the protection of source waters for human health consumption of water and organisms is 0.00022 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Healdsburg Memorial Beach site samples were collected from June 2001 to June 2006. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25205, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 25646
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One DDT sample collected in the Guerneville HSA had a detectable level of DDT and the sample exceeds the evaluation guideline. The sample concentration was reported as detected not quantifiable (DNQ), with estimated value of .003 ug/l (method detection limit of 0.002 ug/l, reporting limit of .005 ug/l). There were also an additional 18 samples from the Guerneville HSA, which were non-detect. However, these non-detect data could not be utilized in this assessment because the detection limit for DDT is above the evaluation guideline. Per the listing policy, when a sample value is less than the quantitation limit, and the quantitation limit is greater than the evaluation guideline, the result shall not be used in the analysis. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP) (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). DDT, DDE, and DDD data from SWAMP Sampling for Years 2001-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board.
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply shall not contain concentrations of pesticides in excess of the limiting concentrations set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, Article 4, Section 64444, and listed in Table 3.2 of the Basin Plan.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (USEPA 2006): The recommended criterion for DDT for the protection of source waters for human health consumption of water and organisms is 0.00022 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or runs.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 19 site visits from February 2002 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25205, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33538
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of 1 sample collected for Total DDTs (sum DDD + sum DDE + sum DDT) exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Waters shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in deposition of material that causes nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for total DDTs is 572 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected at the following station 114RRDSDM (Russian River downstream Duncan Mills).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25205, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33589
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of 1 sample collected for sum DDT (DDT(o,p') + DDT (p,p')) exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Waters shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in deposition of material that causes nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for sum of DDT is 62.9 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected at the following station 114RRDSDM (Russian River downstream Duncan Mills).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25205, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34581
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 samples exceeded the criterion continuous concentration for 4,4' DDT. The water body was assessed for the sum of DDT(o,p') and DDT(p,p').
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The 4,4' DDT criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR1325 (Russian River at Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007, 4/7/2008, and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25205, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34582
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The method detection limit for all 3 of the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria: thus the data was not used in this assessment.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The 4,4' DDT criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00022 ug/L (USEPA Nationally Recommended Criteria, 2006).
Objective/Criterion Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station Samples collected at station 114RR1325 (Russian River at Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 11/26/2007, 4/7/2008, and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25205, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34585
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 samples exceeded the criterion continuous concentration for 4,4' DDT. The water body was assessed for the sum of DDT(o,p') and DDT(p,p').
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The 4,4' DDT criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.001 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR2940 (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007, 4/7/2008, and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25205, DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34586
 
Pollutant: DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The method detection limit for all 3 of the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria: thus the data was not used in this assessment.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. TThe 4,4' DDT criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00022 ug/L (USEPA Nationally Recommended Criteria, 2006).
Objective/Criterion Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station Samples collected at station 114RR2940 (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 11/26/2007, 4/7/2008, and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
25206
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Six lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the cold freshwater habitat (COLD) beneficial use, three lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the warm freshwater habitat (WARM) beneficial use, and one line of evidence is available to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use.

Zero of 52 water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective. Additionally zero of one sediment sample and one of eleven water samples exceed the evaluation guideline for COLD and zero of one sediment sample and zero of six water samples exceed the WARM criteria, however these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (a) 16 samples, or (b) greater than or equal to 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of 52 water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25206, Diazinon
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6141
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 1 diazinon sample collected from Fife Creek exceeds the evaluation guideline. Sample concentration is 0.14 ug/l. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (UEEPA 2006): The 1-hour average maximum concentration criterion for freshwater aquatic life protection if 0.08 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site at Fife Creek where it intersects with Highway 116.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25206, Diazinon
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6150
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1 diazinon sample collected from Hobson Creek exceeds the evaluation guideline. The sample concentration is 0.03 ug/l. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (UEEPA 2006): The 1-hour average maximum concentration criterion for freshwater aquatic life protection if 0.08 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site in Hobson Creek where it intersects with Skyline Road near McPeak Road. Hobson Creek empties into the Russian River near Hacienda.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25206, Diazinon
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 25658
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 52
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 52 diazinon samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the evaluation guideline. Fifty-one of the samples were measured below the reporting limit of 0.05 ug/l. One sample was measured at 0.078 ug/l. The samples were collected by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Data are summarized in the "Temporal Distribution of Insecticide Residues in Four California Rivers" (Ganapthy et al. 1997) and the associated excel file.
Data Reference: Temporal Distribution of Insecticide Residues In Four CA Rivers 2002 303(d) List Update Reference # 83
  Russian River Data Used in "Temporal Distribution of Insecticide Residues in Four California Rivers." Environmental Hazards Assessment Program, Environmental Monitoring and Pest Management Branch, California Department of Pesticide Regulation
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply shall not contain concentrations of pesticides in excess of the limiting concentrations set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, Article 4, Section 64444, and listed in Table 3.2 of the Basin Plan.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the California Department of Health Services' Archived Advisory Levels for Drinking Water (DHS 2007): The archived advisory level for diazinon is 6 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: Archived Advisory Levels for Drinking Water. California Department of Health Services - Drinking Water Program
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 2 locations: (1) at Midway Beach, which is located approximately 1 mile upstream of the Highway 116 Bridge in Guerneville; and (2) at Hacienda Bridge.
Temporal Representation: Weekly samples were collected from the Midway Beach site from August 8, 1994 to January 5, 1995, and again from May 8 to August 8, 1995. Weekly samples were collected from Hacienda Bridge from January 17 to May 1, 1995.
Environmental Conditions: At the Midway Beach site, the Russian River was impounded for recreation during the summer months. During this period, there is a chance that the river was not mixed adequately. Pesticides that tend to adhere to sediment have the potential to settle and pesticides within the impounded area may not be completely mixed across the cross section. Otherwise, there are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the quality control procedures, materials, and methods described by Ganapathy et al. (1997).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Temporal Distribution of Insecticide Residues In Four CA Rivers 2002 303(d) List Update Reference # 83
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25206, Diazinon
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41262
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Diazinon.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: As stated in CDFG documents from Siepmann and Finlayson, the 4-day freshwater continuous criterion concentration for diazinon is 0.10 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: Water quality for diazinon. Memorandum to J. Karkoski, Central Valley RWQCB. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigation Unit, CA Department of Fish and Game
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25206, Diazinon
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41268
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Diazinon.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The freshwater chronic value for diazinon is 0.1 ug/L, expressed as a continuous concentration (Finlayson, 2004).
Guideline Reference: Water quality for diazinon. Memorandum to J. Karkoski, Central Valley RWQCB. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigation Unit, CA Department of Fish and Game
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25206, Diazinon
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41278
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Diazinon.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: As stated in CDFG documents from Siepmann and Finlayson, the 4-day freshwater continuous criterion concentration for diazinon is 0.10 µg/L.
Guideline Reference: Water quality for diazinon. Memorandum to J. Karkoski, Central Valley RWQCB. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigation Unit, CA Department of Fish and Game
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25206, Diazinon
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41284
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Diazinon.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The freshwater chronic value for diazinon is 0.1 ug/L, expressed as a continuous concentration (Finlayson, 2004).
Guideline Reference: Water quality for diazinon. Memorandum to J. Karkoski, Central Valley RWQCB. Rancho Cordova, CA: Pesticide Investigation Unit, CA Department of Fish and Game
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25206, Diazinon
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43568
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Diazinon.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for diazinon is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 11 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 11 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for diazinon from Ding et al. (2011).
Guideline Reference: Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83–92.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25206, Diazinon
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6133
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 diazinon samples collected from Dutch Bill Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. Concentrations range from non detect to 0.07 ug/l. The samples were collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (USEPA 2006): The 1-hour average maximum concentration criterion for freshwater aquatic life protection is 0.08 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from 3 sites in Dutch Bill Creek as follows: (1) at Camp Meeker / Alliance Redwoods Camp; (2) at Graton Road at Bohemian Highway; and (3) in Dutch Bill Creek's headwaters at Graton Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25206, Diazinon
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43569
 
Pollutant: Diazinon
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Diazinon.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: The evaluation guideline for diazinon is the median lethal concentration (LC50) of 11 ug/g and is normalized by the percentage of organic carbon in the sediment sample. The LC50 11 ug/g is the geometric mean of LC50 values for diazinon from Ding et al. (2011).
Guideline Reference: Toxicity of Sediment-Associated Pesticides to Chironomus dilutus and Hyalella azteca. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 61:83–92.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
27001
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Dimethoate
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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.1 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 to assess protection of the cold freshwater habitat (COLD) beneficial use, two lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the warm freshwater habitat (WARM) beneficial use, and one line of evidence is available to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use. It should be noted that the pollutant name for this decision was changed from “Pesticides” to “Dimethoate” and each of the pollutants from the original decision (dimethoate, disulfoton, and Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB) are now assessed in their own individual decisions.

Zero of 52 water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective. Additionally zero of six water samples exceed the evaluation guideline for both COLD and WARM, however these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (a) 16 samples, or (b) greater than or equal to 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of 52 water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 27001, Dimethoate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41808
 
Pollutant: Dimethoate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dimethoate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for dimethoate is 43 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 27001, Dimethoate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41805
 
Pollutant: Dimethoate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dimethoate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for dimethoate is 43 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 27001, Dimethoate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 25660
 
Pollutant: Dimethoate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 52
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 52 dimethoate samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the evaluation guideline. Fifty-one of the samples were measured below the reporting limit of 0.05 ug/l. One sample was measured at 0.11 ug/l. The samples were collected by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Data are summarized in the "Temporal Distribution of Insecticide Residues in Four California Rivers" (Ganapthy et al. 1997) and the associated excel file.
Data Reference: Temporal Distribution of Insecticide Residues In Four CA Rivers 2002 303(d) List Update Reference # 83
  Russian River Data Used in "Temporal Distribution of Insecticide Residues in Four California Rivers." Environmental Hazards Assessment Program, Environmental Monitoring and Pest Management Branch, California Department of Pesticide Regulation
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply shall not contain concentrations of pesticides in excess of the limiting concentrations set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, Article 4, Section 64444, and listed in Table 3.2 of the Basin Plan.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the California Department of Health Services' Archived Advisory Levels for Drinking Water (DHS 2007): The archived advisory level for dimethoate is 1 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: Archived Advisory Levels for Drinking Water. California Department of Health Services - Drinking Water Program
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 2 locations: (1) at Midway Beach, which is located approximately 1 mile upstream of the Highway 116 Bridge in Guerneville; and (2) at Hacienda Bridge.
Temporal Representation: Weekly samples were collected from the Midway Beach site from August 8, 1994 to January 5, 1995, and again from May 8 to August 8, 1995. Weekly samples were collected from Hacienda Bridge from January 17 to May 1, 1995.
Environmental Conditions: At the Midway Beach site, the Russian River was impounded for recreation during the summer months. During this period, there is a chance that the river was not mixed adequately. Pesticides that tend to adhere to sediment have the potential to settle and pesticides within the impounded area may not be completely mixed across the cross section. Otherwise, there are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the quality control procedures, materials, and methods described by Ganapathy et al. (1997).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Temporal Distribution of Insecticide Residues In Four CA Rivers 2002 303(d) List Update Reference # 83
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 27001, Dimethoate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41743
 
Pollutant: Dimethoate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dimethoate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for glyphosate is 43 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 27001, Dimethoate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41746
 
Pollutant: Dimethoate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Dimethoate.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: According to the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs Ecotoxicity database, the freshwater aquatic life LC50 for glyphosate is 43 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database.
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
31403
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Disulfoton
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the 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 to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) One of thirty-six samples exceed the criteria for the MUN beneficial use and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31403, Disulfoton
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46524
 
Pollutant: Disulfoton
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 19
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 19 disulfoton samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceeds the evaluation guideline as all of the samples were either measured as non-detect or were measured as detected but not quantified. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the 5-Year Monitoring Report (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE and LOE 46525 contain data originally evaluated in LOE 25638, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 25638 have been split into two LOEs, with data now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply shall not contain concentrations of pesticides in excess of the limiting concentrations set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, Article 4, Section 64444, and listed in Table 3.2 of the Basin Plan.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per "Water Quality Criteria 1972" (USEPA 1973): The instantaneous maximum water quality criterion for disulfoton for the protection of freshwater aquatic life is 0.05 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 19 site visits from October 2004 to June 2005. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31403, Disulfoton
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 25648
 
Pollutant: Disulfoton
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 17 disulfoton samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations range from non-detect (with a reporting limit of 0.05 ug/l) to detected but not quantified with a concentration of at least 0.05 ug/l. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the 5-Year Monitoring Report (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply shall not contain concentrations of pesticides in excess of the limiting concentrations set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, Article 4, Section 64444, and listed in Table 3.2 of the Basin Plan.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per "Water Quality Criteria 1972" (USEPA 1973): The instantaneous maximum water quality criterion for disulfoton for the protection of freshwater aquatic life is 0.05 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: National Academy of Sciences. Water Quality Criteria 1972. EPA-R3-73-033. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
 
DECISION ID
31404
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the 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. Four lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use and two lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the commercial and sport fishing (COMM) beneficial use. Per the Listing Policy, data from LOEs 42240 and 42241 evaluating the COMM beneficial use, and LOEs 42215, 46601, and 42214 evaluating the MUN beneficial use could not be used in this decision as the method detection limit for the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) One of seventeen samples exceeds the criteria for the MUN beneficial use and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31404, Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 25647
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 17
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 17 hexachlorobenzene samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the evaluation guideline. Sample concentrations range from non-detect (with a reporting limit of 0.001 ug/l) to detected but not quantified with a concentration of at least 0.001 ug/l. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the 5-Year Monitoring Report (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply shall not contain concentrations of pesticides in excess of the limiting concentrations set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, Article 4, Section 64444, and listed in Table 3.2 of the Basin Plan.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (USEPA 2006): The recommended criterion for hexachlorobenzene for the protection of source waters for human health consumption of water and organisms is 0.00028 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31404, Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42214
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for hexachlorobenzene to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00075 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31404, Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42215
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for hexachlorobenzene to protect of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00075 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31404, Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42240
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for hexachlorobenzene to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00077 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31404, Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42241
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three non-detect sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for hexachlorobenzene to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 0.00077 ug/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31404, Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46601
 
Pollutant: Hexachlorobenzene/ HCB
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: All 19 of the non-detect and detect not quantified (DNQ) sample results were not used in the assessment because the laboratory data reporting limit was above the objective and therefore the results could not be quantified with the level of certainty required by the Listing Policy. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the 5-Year Monitoring Report (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE and LOE 46600 contain data originally evaluated in LOE 25640, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 25640 have been split into two LOEs, with data now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): No individual pesticide or combination of pesticides shall be present in concentrations that adversely affect beneficial uses. There shall be no bioaccumulation of pesticide concentrations found in bottom sediments or aquatic life. Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply shall not contain concentrations of pesticides in excess of the limiting concentrations set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, Article 4, Section 64444, and listed in Table 3.2 of the Basin Plan.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (USEPA 2006): The recommended criterion for hexachlorobenzene for the protection of source waters for human health consumption of water and organisms is 0.00028 ug/l.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 19 site visits from October 2004 to June 2005. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
 
DECISION ID
31724
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Manganese
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the 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 to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of eight samples exceed the objective, and this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (A) 16 samples, or (B) greater than or equal 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31724, Manganese
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42626
 
Pollutant: Manganese
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Manganese.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for Manganese is 0.05 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31724, Manganese
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42630
 
Pollutant: Manganese
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Manganese.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for Manganese is 0.05 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
31295
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Nickel
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the 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. Four lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use, one line of evidence is available to assess protection of the warm freshwater habitat (WARM) beneficial use, five lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the cold freshwater habitat (COLD) beneficial use, and two lines of evidence are available to assess the protection of the commercial and sport fishing (COMM) beneficial use.

Zero of 50 water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective. Additionally, zero of eight water samples exceed both the COLD and COMM water quality objectives, and one of one sediment sample exceed both the COLD and WARM toxicity objectives (although the sample did not reflect sediment toxicity), however these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (a) 16 samples, or (b) greater than or equal to 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of 50 water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31295, Nickel
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33386
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for nickel.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR2940 (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31295, Nickel
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42800
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Nickel.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for nickel is 0.1 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31295, Nickel
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42987
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Nickel.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for nickel is 0.1 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31295, Nickel
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43027
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Nickel.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for Nickel to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 4.6 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31295, Nickel
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43709
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Nickel.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for nickel is 48.6 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31295, Nickel
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43710
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Nickel.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for nickel is 48.6 mg/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River downstream Duncan Mills - 114RRDSDM ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected on a single day 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31295, Nickel
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46865
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 22
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of 22 samples exceeded the nickel objective. This LOE re-assesses data from LOE 21545 from the 2010 Integrated Report. Data were re-assessed in order to evaluate nickel and chromium data in their own individual LOEs.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for nickel is 0.1 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
  Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31295, Nickel
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46866
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of 20 samples exceed the nickel objective. This LOE contains data originally evaluated in LOE 21544, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 21544 have been re-assessed and data are now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for nickel is 0.1 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
  Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from wellmixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Healdsburg Memorial Beach site samples were collected from June 2001 to June 2006. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31295, Nickel
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33385
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the hardness based criteria calculated for nickel.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. California Toxics Rule (CTR) lists criterion continuous concentrations (4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater. The criterion in freshwater is hardness dependent for each sample and varies based on the ambient hardness during sampling. Section (b)(1) in CTR contains the hardness dependent formula for the metals criterion.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR1325 (Russian River at Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31295, Nickel
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32085
 
Pollutant: Toxicity
LOE Subgroup: Toxicity
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: TOXICITY TESTING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One sample was collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. Growth and/or survival of Hyalella azteca was examined between the sediment field sample and a sediment control, utilizing a 10-day toxicity test. The sample did not exhibit significant toxicity.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Water Board.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Toxicity is defined as a statistically significant effect in the sample exposure compared to the control using EPA-recommended hypothesis testing. For SWAMP data exceedances are counted with the significant effect code SL. SL is defined as the result being significant compared to the negative control based on a statistical test, less than stated the alpha level, AND less than the evaluation threshold.
Guideline Reference: Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, Second Edition. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Duluth, MI , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-600/R-99/064
 
Spatial Representation: The sample was collected at station 114RRDSDM, Russian River downstream Duncan Mills.
Temporal Representation: The sample was collected in October 14, 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31295, Nickel
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43023
 
Pollutant: Nickel
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Commercial or recreational collection of fish, shellfish, or organisms
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Nickel.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The established numeric criteria for Nickel to protect human health from consumption of organisms only is 4.6 mg/L (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
25692
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Fourteen lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant: seven for the mainstem Russian river (LOEs 32892, 32910, 32893, 46968, 32891, 32912, and 32418) two for Dutch Bill Creek (LOEs 46967 and 46972), and one for each of Hobson Creek (LOE 46970), Fife Creek (LOE 46969), Jenner Gulch (LOE 46966), Lancel Creek (LOE 46971), and Pocket Canyon Creek (LOE 46965).

It should be noted that LOEs 6138, 6147, 8990, 8995, 8984, 8906, 8918, and 6130 from the 2010 Integrated Report were not used in this decision, and the data are re-evaluated in LOEs 46969, 46970, 46965, 46968, 46971, 46972, 46966, and 46967 respectively.

Zero of 210 nitrate samples from the mainstem Russian River, zero of 81 samples from Pocket Canyon Creek, zero of 134 samples from Dutch Bill Creek, zero of 27 samples from Lancel Creek, and zero of 21 samples from Jenner Creek exceed the water quality objective. Additionally, zero of one nitrate sample from both Hobson Creek and Fife Creek exceed the water quality objective, however these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (a) 16 samples, or (b) greater than or equal to 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of 210 nitrate samples from the mainstem Russian River, zero of 81 samples from Pocket Canyon Creek, zero of 134 samples from Dutch Bill Creek, zero of 27 samples from Lancel Creek, and zero of 21 samples from Jenner Creek exceed the water quality objective, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32912
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 7 samples exceed the water quality objective for nitrate. The nitrate MCL objective is 10 mg/L as N.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at Russian River at Bridge Haven.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected from 05/28/2009 to 7/9/2009 and 7/30/2009 to 10/1/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: No quality assurance information was provided.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46966
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 21
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 21 nitrate as nitrogen samples collected in Jenner Gulch exceeded the objective. The sample concentrations range from non-detect (detection limits of 0.02 mg/L - 0.04 mg/L) to 0.1 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007). This LOE replaces LOE 8918 from the 2010 Integrated Report. The data have been re-evaluated against an updated MCL.
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from one site in Jenner Gulch.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from February 2004 to March 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007). At each site a grab sample was collected using a container on a pole or by a bucket attached to a rope. The samples were then put into sterilized Whirl Pak bags, put into coolers on ice, and brought to the lab for analysis
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32893
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 19
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 19 samples exceed the water quality objective for nitrate. The nitrate MCL objective is 10 mg/L as N.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected from 05/28/2009 to 10/01/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: No quality assurance information was provided.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32892
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 19
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 19 samples exceed the water quality objective for nitrate. The nitrate MCL objective is 10 mg/L as N.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at Russian River at Sunset Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected from 05/28/2009 to 10/01/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: No quality assurance information was provided.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32891
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 7 samples exceed the water quality objective for nitrate. The nitrate MCL objective is 10 mg/L as N.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at Russian River at Freezeout Creek.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected from 05/28/2009 to 10/01/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: No quality assurance information was provided.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32418
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 19
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 19 samples exceed the water quality objective for nitrate. The nitrate MCL objective is 10 mg/L as N.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected from 05/28/2009 to 10/02/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: No quality assurance information was provided.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8995
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 132
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 132 nitrate as nitrogen samples collected in the Russian River exceeded the objective. The sample concentrations range from non-detect (detection limits of 0.02 mg/L - 0.04 mg/L) to 0.53 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The water quality objective for nitrate as nitrogen is 45 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Eight sites were sampled on the lower Russian River mainstem from Odd Fellow’s Park downstream of Rio Dell to the mouth of the river in Jenner.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from February 2004 to July 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007). At each site a grab sample was collected using a container on a pole or by a bucket attached to a rope. The samples were then put into sterilized Whirl Pak bags, put into coolers on ice, and brought to the lab for analysis.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8990
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 81
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 81 nitrate as nitrogen samples collected in Pocket Canyon Creek exceeded the objective. The sample concentrations range from non-detect (detection limits of 0.02 mg/L - 0.04 mg/L) to 0.3 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The water quality objective for nitrate as nitrogen is 45 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from three sites on Pocket Canyon Creek from May’s Canyon Road to Santa Nella House.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from January 2004 to August 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007). At each site a grab sample was collected using a container on a pole or by a bucket attached to a rope. The samples were then put into sterilized Whirl Pak bags, put into coolers on ice, and brought to the lab for analysis.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8984
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 27
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 27 nitrate as nitrogen samples collected in Lancel Creek exceeded the objective. The sample concentrations range from non-detect (detection limits of 0.02 mg/L - 0.04 mg/L) to 0.56 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The water quality objective for nitrate as nitrogen is 45 mg/L..
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: One site was monitored on Lancel Creek.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from January 2004 to August 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007). At each site a grab sample was collected using a container on a pole or by a bucket attached to a rope. The samples were then put into sterilized Whirl Pak bags, put into coolers on ice, and brought to the lab for analysis.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8918
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 21
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 21 nitrate as nitrogen samples collected in Jenner Gulch exceeded the objective. The sample concentrations range from non-detect (detection limits of 0.02 mg/L - 0.04 mg/L) to 0.1 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The water quality objective for nitrate as nitrogen is 45 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from one site in Jenner Gulch.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from February 2004 to March 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007). At each site a grab sample was collected using a container on a pole or by a bucket attached to a rope. The samples were then put into sterilized Whirl Pak bags, put into coolers on ice, and brought to the lab for analysis.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8906
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 131
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 131 nitrate as nitrogen samples collected in Dutch Bill Creek exceeded the objective. The sample concentrations range from non-detect(detection limits of 0.02 mg/L - 0.04 mg/L) to 1.01 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The water quality objective for nitrate as nitrogen is 45 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 5 sites in the upper half of the mainstem of Dutch Bill Creek from Occidental to the fish ladder.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from January 2004 to July 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007). At each site a grab sample was collected using a container on a pole or by a bucket attached to a rope. The samples were then put into sterilized Whirl Pak bags, put into coolers on ice, and brought to the lab for analysis.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6147
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1 nitrate as nitrogen sample collected at Hobson Creek exceeds the objective. The sample concentration is 0.5 mg/l. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The water quality objective for nitrate as nitrogen is 45 mg/l.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site in Hobson Creek where it intersects with Skyline Road near McPeak Road. Hobson Creek empties into the Russian River near Hacienda.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6138
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1 nitrate as nitrogen sample collected at Fife Creek exceeds the objective. The sample concentration is non detect. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The water quality objective for nitrate as nitrogen is 45 mg/l.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site at Fife Creek where it intersects with Highway 116.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6130
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 nitrate as nitrogen samples collected at Dutch Bill Creek exceed the objective. Sample concentrations range from 0.1 to 0.4 mg/l. The samples were collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The water quality objective for nitrate as nitrogen is 45 mg/l.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from 3 sites in Dutch Bill Creek as follows: (1) at Camp Meeker / Alliance Redwoods Camp; (2) at Graton Road at Bohemian Highway; and (3) in Dutch Bill Creek's headwaters at Graton Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46967
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 nitrate as nitrogen samples collected at Dutch Bill Creek exceed the objective. Sample concentrations range from 0.1 to 0.4 mg/l. The samples were collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003). This LOE replaces LOE 6130 from the 2010 Integrated Report. The data have been re-evaluated against an updated MCL.
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from 3 sites in Dutch Bill Creek as follows: (1) at Camp Meeker / Alliance Redwoods Camp; (2) at Graton Road at Bohemian Highway; and (3) in Dutch Bill Creek's headwaters at Graton Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46968
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 132
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 132 nitrate as nitrogen samples collected in the Russian River exceeded the objective. The sample concentrations range from non-detect (detection limits of 0.02 mg/L - 0.04 mg/L) to 0.53 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007). This LOE replaces LOE 8995 from the 2010 Integrated Report. The data have been re-evaluated against an updated MCL.
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Eight sites were sampled on the lower Russian River mainstem from Odd Fellow’s Park downstream of Rio Dell to the mouth of the river in Jenner.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from February 2004 to July 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007). At each site a grab sample was collected using a container on a pole or by a bucket attached to a rope. The samples were then put into sterilized Whirl Pak bags, put into coolers on ice, and brought to the lab for analysis.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46969
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1 nitrate as nitrogen sample collected at Fife Creek exceeds the objective. The sample concentration is non detect. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003). This LOE replaces LOE 6138 from the 2010 Integrated Report. The data have been re-evaluated against an updated MCL.
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site at Fife Creek where it intersects with Highway 116.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46970
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1 nitrate as nitrogen sample collected at Hobson Creek exceeds the objective. The sample concentration is 0.5 mg/l. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003). This LOE replaces LOE 6147 from the 2010 Integrated Report. The data have been re-evaluated against an updated MCL.
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site in Hobson Creek where it intersects with Skyline Road near McPeak Road. Hobson Creek empties into the Russian River near Hacienda.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46971
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 27
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 27 nitrate as nitrogen samples collected in Lancel Creek exceeded the objective. The sample concentrations range from non-detect (detection limits of 0.02 mg/L - 0.04 mg/L) to 0.56 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007). This LOE replaces LOE 8984 from the 2010 Integrated Report. The data have been re-evaluated against an updated MCL.
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: One site was monitored on Lancel Creek.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from January 2004 to August 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007). At each site a grab sample was collected using a container on a pole or by a bucket attached to a rope. The samples were then put into sterilized Whirl Pak bags, put into coolers on ice, and brought to the lab for analysis.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46972
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 131
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 131 nitrate as nitrogen samples collected in Dutch Bill Creek exceeded the objective. The sample concentrations range from non-detect(detection limits of 0.02 mg/L - 0.04 mg/L) to 1.01 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007). This LOE replaces LOE 8906 from the 2010 Integrated Report. The data have been re-evaluated against an updated MCL.
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 5 sites in the upper half of the mainstem of Dutch Bill Creek from Occidental to the fish ladder.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from January 2004 to July 2006
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007). At each site a grab sample was collected using a container on a pole or by a bucket attached to a rope. The samples were then put into sterilized Whirl Pak bags, put into coolers on ice, and brought to the lab for analysis.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46965
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 81
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 81 nitrate as nitrogen samples collected in Pocket Canyon Creek exceeded the objective. The sample concentrations range from non-detect (detection limits of 0.02 mg/L - 0.04 mg/L) to 0.3 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007). This LOE replaces LOE 8990 from the 2010 Integrated Report. The data have been re-evaluated against an updated MCL.
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from three sites on Pocket Canyon Creek from May’s Canyon Road to Santa Nella House.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from January 2004 to August 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007). At each site a grab sample was collected using a container on a pole or by a bucket attached to a rope. The samples were then put into sterilized Whirl Pak bags, put into coolers on ice, and brought to the lab for analysis.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25692, Nitrate
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32910
 
Pollutant: Nitrate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 7
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 7 samples exceed the water quality objective for nitrate. The nitrate MCL objective is 10 mg/L as N.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (2011): Waters designated for MUN shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the MCL specified in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The nitrate (as N) MCL is 10 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at Russian River at Jenner Boat Ramp.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected from 05/28/2009 to 7/9/2009 and from 7/30/2009 to 10/1/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: No quality assurance information was provided.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
 
DECISION ID
32011
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.1 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: one for the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (LOE 43072) and one for the mainstem Russian River at Johnsons Beach (LOE 43073).

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of four samples from both the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach and the mainstem Russian River at Johnsons Beach exceed the water quality objective, however these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (a) 16 samples, or (b) greater than or equal to 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 32011, Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43072
 
Pollutant: Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate/Nitrite as N.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for nitrate+nitrite (sum as nitrogen) is 10.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940 ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 32011, Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43073
 
Pollutant: Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate/Nitrite as N.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for nitrate+nitrite (sum as nitrogen) is 10.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325 ]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
32054
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: 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
 
Regional Board Conclusion: 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: one for the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (LOE 42803) and one for the mainstem Russian River at Johnsons Beach (LOE 42991).

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of four samples from both the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach and the mainstem Russian River at Johnsons Beach exceed the water quality objective, however these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (a) 16 samples, or (b) greater than or equal to 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 32054, Nitrite
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42991
 
Pollutant: Nitrite
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrite as N.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for Nitrite as N is 1.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 32054, Nitrite
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42803
 
Pollutant: Nitrite
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrite as N.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64431-A for Nitrite as N is 1.0 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Maximum Contaminant Levels for organic and inorganic chemicals. CCR
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
25406
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.1 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 to assess the Cold Freshwater Habitat (COLD) beneficial use in Dutch Bill Creek (LOE 6128), one line of evidence is available to assess the COLD beneficial use in Hobson Creek (LOE 6144), one line of evidence is available to assess the COLD beneficial use in Fife Creek (LOE 6136), and two lines of evidence are available to assess the COLD beneficial use in the mainstem Russian River (LOEs 26334 and 46602). Additionally, eight lines of evidence are available to assess the Spawning, Reproduction, and/or Early Development (SPWN) beneficial use in the mainstem Russian River. It should be noted that the pollutant name was changed from "Ammonia as Nitrogen" to "Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)".

Zero of 53 samples from the mainstem Russian River exceed the COLD evaluation guideline. Additionally, zero of three samples from Dutch Bill Creek exceed the COLD evaluation guideline, zero of one sample from both Hobson Creek and Fife Creek exceed the COLD evaluation guideline, and zero of eight samples from the mainstem Russian River exceed the SPWN evaluation guideline; however, these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (A) 16 samples, or (B) greater than or equal 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of 53 samples from the mainstem Russian River exceed the COLD evaluation guideline and this does not exceed the allowable frequency in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25406, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6136
 
Pollutant: Ammonia as Nitrogen
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1 total ammonia as nitrogen instantaneous grab sample collected from Fife Creek exceeds the evaluation guideline. The sample concentration is 0.16 mg/l. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-3.00): "Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses."
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (USEPA 2006): The 1-hour average concentration (acute criterion or CMC) of total ammonia nitrogen (in mg N/L) for freshwater where salmonid fish are present, which is not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average, is calculated using the following equation: CMC=0.275/(1+10^(7.204 - pH)) + 39.0/(1+10^(pH - 7.204)).
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: The sample was collected from 1 site at Fife Creek where it intersects with Highway 116.
Temporal Representation: The sample was collected on November 7, 2002. At the site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25406, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6128
 
Pollutant: Ammonia as Nitrogen
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The 3 total ammonia as nitrogen samples collected from Dutch Bill Creek do not excced evaluation guideline. Concentrations range from 0.06 to 0.31 mg-N / l. The samples were collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-3.00): "Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses."
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (USEPA 2006): The 1-hour average concentration (acute criterion or CMC) of total ammonia nitrogen (in mg N/L) for freshwater where salmonid fish are present, which is not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average, is calculated using the following equation: CMC=0.275/(1+10^(7.204 - pH)) + 39.0/(1+10^(pH - 7.204)).
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from 3 sites in Dutch Bill Creek as follows: (1) at Camp Meeker / Alliance Redwoods Camp; (2) at Graton Road at Bohemian Highway; and (3) in Dutch Bill Creek's headwaters at Graton Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25406, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46602
 
Pollutant: Ammonia as Nitrogen
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 22
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 22 ammonia as nitrogen samples collected from the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE and LOE 46603 contain data originally evaluated in LOE 26333 from the 2010 Integrated Report cycle, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 26333 have been split into two LOEs, with data now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (USEPA 2006): The 1-hour average concentration (acute criterion or CMC) of total ammonia nitrogen (in mg N/L) for freshwater where salmonid fish are present, which is not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average, is calculated using the following equation: CMC=0.275/(1+10^(7.204 - pH)) + 39.0/(1+10^(pH - 7.204)).
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Healdsburg Memorial Beach site samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25406, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34560
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Fish Spawning
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the samples exceed the water USEPA Temperature and pH-Dependent values of the CCC (Chronic Criterion) for Fish Early Life Stages Present for ammonia. 2 of the 4 data are reported as non-detect limits. These non-detect limits are less than or equal to the water quality standard, the value will be considered as meeting the water quality standard, objective, criterion, or evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia (USEPA 1999): Where salmonids and fish early life stages are present, the 30-day average concentration (criterion continuous concentration or CCC) of total ammonia (as mg N/L) in freshwater are not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average. The CCC values are based on pH, temperature, and the presence of early life stages of fish. The CCC formula is found on p.83 and the table of CCC values are found on p.87.
Guideline Reference: 1999 Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia
 
Spatial Representation: Sample was collected at 114RR2940 (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25406, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34559
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Fish Spawning
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the samples exceed the water USEPA Temperature and pH-Dependent values of the CCC (Chronic Criterion) for Fish Early Life Stages Present for ammonia. 2 of the 4 data are reported as non-detect limits. These non-detect limits are less than or equal to the water quality standard, the value will be considered as meeting the water quality standard, objective, criterion, or evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia (USEPA 1999): Where salmonids and fish early life stages are present, the 30-day average concentration (criterion continuous concentration or CCC) of total ammonia (as mg N/L) in freshwater are not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average. The CCC values are based on pH, temperature, and the presence of early life stages of fish. The CCC formula is found on p.83 and the table of CCC values are found on p.87.
Guideline Reference: 1999 Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia
 
Spatial Representation: Sample was collected at 114RR1325 (Russian River at Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 11/26/2007 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25406, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34036
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Fish Spawning
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: pH values were not reported for this site. Therefore, staff was unable to use the USEPA Temperature and pH-Dependent values of the CCC (Chronic Criterion) for Fish Early Life Stages Present for ammonia.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia (USEPA 1999): Where salmonids and fish early life stages are present, the 30-day average concentration (criterion continuous concentration or CCC) of total ammonia (as mg N/L) in freshwater are not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average. The CCC values are based on pH, temperature, and the presence of early life stages of fish. The CCC formula is found on p.83 and the table of CCC values are found on p.87.
Guideline Reference: 1999 Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia
 
Spatial Representation: Samples was collected at Russian River at Hacienda Sunset Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected from 5/28/2009 to 10/1/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: No quality assurance information was provided.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25406, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34022
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Fish Spawning
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: pH values were not reported for this site. Therefore, staff was unable to use the USEPA Temperature and pH-Dependent values of the CCC (Chronic Criterion) for Fish Early Life Stages Present for ammonia.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia (USEPA 1999): Where salmonids and fish early life stages are present, the 30-day average concentration (criterion continuous concentration or CCC) of total ammonia (as mg N/L) in freshwater are not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average. The CCC values are based on pH, temperature, and the presence of early life stages of fish. The CCC formula is found on p.83 and the table of CCC values are found on p.87.
Guideline Reference: 1999 Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia
 
Spatial Representation: Samples was collected at Russian River at Bridge Haven.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected from 5/28/2009 to 10/1/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: No quality assurance information was provided.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25406, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34021
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Fish Spawning
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: pH values were not reported for this site. Therefore, staff was unable to use the USEPA Temperature and pH-Dependent values of the CCC (Chronic Criterion) for Fish Early Life Stages Present for ammonia.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia (USEPA 1999): Where salmonids and fish early life stages are present, the 30-day average concentration (criterion continuous concentration or CCC) of total ammonia (as mg N/L) in freshwater are not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average. The CCC values are based on pH, temperature, and the presence of early life stages of fish. The CCC formula is found on p.83 and the table of CCC values are found on p.87.
Guideline Reference: 1999 Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia
 
Spatial Representation: Samples was collected at Russian River at Freezeout Creek.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected from 5/28/2009 to 10/1/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: No quality assurance information was provided.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25406, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34020
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Fish Spawning
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: pH values were not reported for this site. Therefore, staff was unable to use the USEPA Temperature and pH-Dependent values of the CCC (Chronic Criterion) for Fish Early Life Stages Present for ammonia.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia (USEPA 1999): Where salmonids and fish early life stages are present, the 30-day average concentration (criterion continuous concentration or CCC) of total ammonia (as mg N/L) in freshwater are not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average. The CCC values are based on pH, temperature, and the presence of early life stages of fish. The CCC formula is found on p.83 and the table of CCC values are found on p.87.
Guideline Reference: 1999 Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia
 
Spatial Representation: Samples was collected at Russian River at Johnson's Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected from 5/28/2009 to 10/1/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: No quality assurance information was provided.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25406, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34019
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Fish Spawning
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: pH values were not reported for this site. Therefore, staff was unable to use the USEPA Temperature and pH-Dependent values of the CCC (Chronic Criterion) for Fish Early Life Stages Present for ammonia.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia (USEPA 1999): Where salmonids and fish early life stages are present, the 30-day average concentration (criterion continuous concentration or CCC) of total ammonia (as mg N/L) in freshwater are not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average. The CCC values are based on pH, temperature, and the presence of early life stages of fish. The CCC formula is found on p.83 and the table of CCC values are found on p.87.
Guideline Reference: 1999 Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia
 
Spatial Representation: Samples was collected at Russian River at Jenner Boat Ramp.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected from 5/28/2009 to 10/1/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: No quality assurance information was provided.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25406, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34018
 
Pollutant: Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Fish Spawning
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: pH values were not reported for this site. Therefore, staff was unable to use the USEPA Temperature and pH-Dependent values of the CCC (Chronic Criterion) for Fish Early Life Stages Present for ammonia.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia (USEPA 1999): Where salmonids and fish early life stages are present, the 30-day average concentration (criterion continuous concentration or CCC) of total ammonia (as mg N/L) in freshwater are not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average. The CCC values are based on pH, temperature, and the presence of early life stages of fish. The CCC formula is found on p.83 and the table of CCC values are found on p.87.
Guideline Reference: 1999 Update of Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia
 
Spatial Representation: Samples was collected at Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected from 5/28/2009 to 10/1/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: No quality assurance information was provided.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25406, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 26334
 
Pollutant: Ammonia as Nitrogen
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Freshwater Replenishment | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 31
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 31 ammonia as nitrogen samples collected from the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (USEPA 2006): The 1-hour average concentration (acute criterion or CMC) of total ammonia nitrogen (in mg N/L) for freshwater where salmonid fish are present, which is not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average, is calculated using the following equation: CMC=0.275/(1+10^(7.204 - pH)) + 39.0/(1+10^(pH - 7.204)).
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 6 locations as follows: (1) at Odd Fellows Crossing (SWAMP Station ID 114RRODDF), (2) at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01), (3) at Monte Rio (SWAMP Station ID 114RRMRIO), (4) at Vacation Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRVACB), (5) at Syer Pond (SWAMP Station ID 114RRSYPD), and (6) at Wohler Dam (SWAMP Station ID 114RRWOH). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Odd Fellows, Monte Rio, Vacation Beach, Syer Pond, and Wohler Dam sites, samples were collected over 2 site visits at each site during June 2001. At the Johnson's Beach site, samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (Puckett 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25406, Nitrogen, ammonia (Total Ammonia)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6144
 
Pollutant: Ammonia as Nitrogen
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The 1 total ammonia as nitrogen sample collected from Hobson Creek does not exceed evaluation guideline. The sample concentration is 0.05 mg/l. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-3.00): "Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses."
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the National Recommended Water Quality Criteria (USEPA 2006): The 1-hour average concentration (acute criterion or CMC) of total ammonia nitrogen (in mg N/L) for freshwater where salmonid fish are present, which is not to be exceeded more than once every three years on average, is calculated using the following equation: CMC=0.275/(1+10^(7.204 - pH)) + 39.0/(1+10^(pH - 7.204)).
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: The sample was collected from 1 site in Hobson Creek where it intersects with Skyline Road near McPeak Road. Hobson Creek empties into the Russian River near Hacienda.
Temporal Representation: The sample was collected on November 7, 2002. At the site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
 
DECISION ID
31402
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Nonylphenol
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: New Decision
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the 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 to assess protection of the warm freshwater habitat (WARM) beneficial use and two lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the cold freshwater habitat (COLD) beneficial use.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of six water samples exceed the criteria used to interpret the narrative objective for both WARM and COLD, and this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (A) 16 samples, or (B) greater than or equal 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31402, Nonylphenol
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43055
 
Pollutant: Nonylphenol
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Nonylphenol.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations (4-day average concentrations) for freshwater aquatic organisms exposure to nonylphenol is 6.6 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31402, Nonylphenol
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 43075
 
Pollutant: Nonylphenol
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Nonylphenol.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations (4-day average concentrations) for freshwater aquatic organisms exposure to nonylphenol is 6.6 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31402, Nonylphenol
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42999
 
Pollutant: Nonylphenol
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Nonylphenol.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations (4-day average concentrations) for freshwater aquatic organisms exposure to nonylphenol is 6.6 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 31402, Nonylphenol
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 42810
 
Pollutant: Nonylphenol
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Warm Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Nonylphenol.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria Continuous Concentrations (4-day average concentrations) for freshwater aquatic organisms exposure to nonylphenol is 6.6 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: National Recommended Water Quality Criteria. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water. Office of Science and Technology
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
18513
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section of the policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. Twelve lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. It should be noted that data from an additional three LOEs from the 2006 Integrated Report cycle (LOE 1709, 1705, and 1711) are re-assessed in LOEs 46841, 46840, and 46842 respectively; and LOE 32638 from the current Integrated Report cycle was not used in this decision as the data are provisional and have not gone through any quality assurance check.

One of four samples from Fife Creek (LOE 6083) and one of 24 samples from Jenner Gulch (LOE 8915) exceed the objective, however these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (1) 26 samples, or (2) greater than or equal 5 exceedances of the objective with less than 26 samples is needed for application of Table 3.2.

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) Nine of 162 samples from the mainstem Russian River (LOEs 34130, 34131, 8994, and 32829), three of 32 samples from Lancel Creek (LOEs 8985 and 46841), 21 of 158 samples from Dutch Bill Creek (LOEs 8907 and 46840), and 15 of 118 samples from Pocket Canyon Creek (LOEs 8991 and 46842) exceed the objective, and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8915
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 24
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 24 samples collected in Jenner Gulch exceeded the minimum DO water quality objective. Data were divided into two categories, 1) no spawning, incubation, and emergence occurring and 2) spawning, incubation, and emergence occurring. Presence and absence of salmonid species was determined by utilizing CDFG map (Brooks 2002). Timing of spawning, incubation, and emergence was determined utilizing Steiner Environmental Consulting (1996).

The DO values when no spawning, incubation, and emergence were occurring ranged from 8.8 mg/L to 12.9 mg/L (0 exceedences of the objective). DO values during times of spawning, incubation, and emergence ranged from 8.5 mg/L to 14.3 mg/L (1 exceedences of the objective).

These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, and CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
  Map of Historical Salmonid Streams and Calwater 2.2a Hydrologic Sub-Areas. California Department of Fish and Game, Central Coast Region. IHRMP North Coast GIS Lab. Hopland, CA
  A History of the Salmonid Decline in the Russian River.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): (1) Dissolved oxygen concentrations for waters not listed in Table 3-1, and where dissolved oxygen objectives are not prescribed, shall not be reduced below 6.0 mg/L for waters designated as COLD.
(2) Dissolved oxygen concentrations for waters not listed in Table 3-1, and where dissolved oxygen objectives are not prescribed, shall not be reduced below 9.0 mg/L for waters designated as SPWN during critical spawning and egg incubation periods.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from one site in Jenner Gulch.
Temporal Representation: The DO samples were collected from March 2004 to October 2006. The DO samples were collected as instantaneous values and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 1705
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 30
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three out of 30 samples were below the minimum objective. Samples below the minimum were taken from sampling station DBC030 at 5.2 mg/L and at station DBC060 at 4.6 and 2.1 mg/L. The three other sampling stations did not have any values below the minimum of the objective. (Sandler, 2004)
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Basin Plan: Dissolved oxygen- 7.0 mg/L as a minimum; and the water must meet the 50% Upper Limit of 10 mg/L and 90% Upper Limit of 7.5 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: There were 5 sampling locations and all samples were taken within Dutch Bill Creek. DBC010 is located near the fish ladder at Occidental. DBC020 is located at Westminister, downstream from Bohemian Ranch, Occidental. DBC030 is located at Camp Meeker dam. DBC050 is located 75 yards downstream from pump station, Occidental. DBC060 is located at Graton Rd. and Main St., at bridge, Occidental.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken at DBC010 and DBC020 once a month, with a single measurement on one day during April, May, June, September and October 2003.

Samples were taken at DBC030 and DBC050 once a month, with a single measurement on one day during April, May, June, September, October and December 2003.

Samples were taken at DBC060 once a month, with a single measurement on one day during April, May, June, September and December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 1709
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two out of 6 samples exceeded the minimum objectives. D.O. was measured at 6.1 on September 6, 2003 and at 5.2 on October 10, 2003. (Sandler, 2004)
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Basin Plan: Dissolved oxygen- is 7.0mg/L as a minimum; and the water must meet the 50% Upper Limit of 10 mg/L and 90% Upper Limit of 7.5 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: All samples were taken Lancel Creek a tributary to Dutch Bill Creek which is tributary to the Russian River. There was one sampling location, LAN010 is located at Occidental.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken once a month, with a single measurement on one day during April, May, June, September, October and December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 1711
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 27
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Four out of 27 samples exceeded the minimum objective of 7.0 mg/L. Stations were below the objective at station PCC020 with 6.9 mg/L and 5.9 mg/L. Stations were below the objective at 4.2 mg/L and 4 mg/L at station PCC030. (Sandler, 2004)
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Basin Plan: Dissolved oxygen- is 7.0mg/L as a minimum; and the water must meet the 50% Upper Limit of 10 mg/L and 90% Upper Limit of 7.5 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Sampling was limited to Pocket (Canyon) Creek a tributary to the lower Russian River within the greater Guerneville HSA. PCC020 is located in Guerneville, at 12170 Hwy 116, downstream of Inn and the tank in the creek. PCC030 is located in Guerneville, at 11900 Hwy 116, in the backyard. PCC040 is located in Guerneville, 50 feet upstream from bridge along Hwy 116 at May's Canyon Road.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken at all 3 sites once a month, a single measurement on the same day at each station during January through March, May, and August through December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6083
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Freshwater Replenishment | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 4 dissolved oxygen (DO) samples collected in Fife Creek exceeds the minimum DO water quality objective. Sample concentrations range from 5.8 to 10.0 mg/l. The samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on Fife Creek. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1999).
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Dissolved oxygen concentrations for waters not listed in Table 3-1, and where dissolved oxygen objectives are not prescribed, shall not be reduced below 6.0 mg/l for waters designated as COLD.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The DO samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek. For this site, data from 2 locations were averaged as samples were collected less than 200 m apart. One sample was collected at the Armstrong Wood Ranger Kiosk and the second sample was collected approximately 152 m downstream. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The DO samples were collected on June 17, 1999. The DO samples were collected as instantaneous values and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8907
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 128
Number of Exceedances: 18
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Eighteen of the 128 samples collected in Dutch Bill Creek exceeded the minimum DO water quality objective. Data were divided into two categories, 1) no spawning, incubation, and emergence occurring and 2) spawning, incubation, and emergence occurring. Presence and absence of salmonid species was determined by utilizing CDFG map (Brooks 2002). Timing of spawning, incubation, and emergence was determined utilizing Steiner Environmental Consulting (1996).

The DO values when no spawning, incubation, and emergence were occurring ranged from 0.7 mg/L to 15.2 mg/L (12 exceedences of the objective). DO values during times of spawning, incubation, and emergence ranged from 7.1 mg/L to 12.9 mg/L (6 exceedences of the objective).

These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, and CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
  Map of Historical Salmonid Streams and Calwater 2.2a Hydrologic Sub-Areas. California Department of Fish and Game, Central Coast Region. IHRMP North Coast GIS Lab. Hopland, CA
  A History of the Salmonid Decline in the Russian River.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): (1) Dissolved oxygen concentrations for waters not listed in Table 3-1, and where dissolved oxygen objectives are not prescribed, shall not be reduced below 6.0 mg/L for waters designated as COLD.
(2) Dissolved oxygen concentrations for waters not listed in Table 3-1, and where dissolved oxygen objectives are not prescribed, shall not be reduced below 9.0 mg/L for waters designated as SPWN during critical spawning and egg incubation periods.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 5 sites in the upper half of the mainstem of Dutch Bill Creek from Occidental to the fish ladder.
Temporal Representation: The DO samples were collected from March 2004 to December 2006. The DO samples were collected as instantaneous values and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46842
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 27
Number of Exceedances: 4
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Four out of 27 samples exceeded the minimum objective of 7.0 mg/L. Stations were below the objective at station PCC020 with 6.9 mg/L and 5.9 mg/L. Stations were below the objective at 4.2 mg/L and 4 mg/L at station PCC030. (Sandler, 2004) This LOE is a copy of LOE 1711 from the 2006 Integrated Report. The only edits to the original LOE were: (1) the change of the pollutant fraction from "Dissolved" to "Total Dissolved" and (2) The change of the Objective language, although the minimum dissolved oxygen level required by the objective did not change and remains at 7 mg/L.
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): For waters not listed in Table 3-1 and where dissolved oxygen objectives are not prescribed the dissolved oxygen concentrations shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l for waters designated with the SPWN beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Sampling was limited to Pocket (Canyon) Creek a tributary to the lower Russian River within the greater Guerneville HSA. PCC020 is located in Guerneville, at 12170 Hwy 116, downstream of Inn and the tank in the creek. PCC030 is located in Guerneville, at 11900 Hwy 116, in the backyard. PCC040 is located in Guerneville, 50 feet upstream from bridge along Hwy 116 at May's Canyon Road.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken at all 3 sites once a month, a single measurement on the same day at each station during January through March, May, and August through December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46841
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two out of 6 samples exceeded the minimum objectives. D.O. was measured at 6.1 on September 6, 2003 and at 5.2 on October 10, 2003. (Sandler, 2004) This LOE is a copy of LOE 1709 from the 2006 Integrated Report. The only edits to the original LOE were: (1) the change of the pollutant fraction from "Dissolved" to "Total Dissolved" and (2) The change of the Objective language, although the minimum dissolved oxygen level required by the objective did not change and remains at 7 mg/L.
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): For waters not listed in Table 3-1 and where dissolved oxygen objectives are not prescribed the dissolved oxygen concentrations shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l for waters designated with the SPWN beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: All samples were taken Lancel Creek a tributary to Dutch Bill Creek which is tributary to the Russian River. There was one sampling location, LAN010 is located at Occidental.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken once a month, with a single measurement on one day during April, May, June, September, October and December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46840
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 30
Number of Exceedances: 3
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Three out of 30 samples were below the minimum objective. Samples below the minimum were taken from sampling station DBC030 at 5.2 mg/L and at station DBC060 at 4.6 and 2.1 mg/L. The three other sampling stations did not have any values below the minimum of the objective. (Sandler, 2004) This LOE is a copy of LOE 1705 from the 2006 Integrated Report. The only edits to the original LOE were: (1) the change of the pollutant fraction from "Dissolved" to "Total Dissolved" and (2) The change of the Objective language, although the minimum dissolved oxygen level required by the objective did not change and remains at 7 mg/L.
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): For waters not listed in Table 3-1 and where dissolved oxygen objectives are not prescribed the dissolved oxygen concentrations shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l for waters designated with the SPWN beneficial use.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: There were 5 sampling locations and all samples were taken within Dutch Bill Creek. DBC010 is located near the fish ladder at Occidental. DBC020 is located at Westminister, downstream from Bohemian Ranch, Occidental. DBC030 is located at Camp Meeker dam. DBC050 is located 75 yards downstream from pump station, Occidental. DBC060 is located at Graton Rd. and Main St., at bridge,
Occidental.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken at DBC010 and DBC020 once a month, with a single measurement on one day during April, May, June, September and October 2003. Samples were taken at DBC030 and DBC050 once a month, with a single measurement on one day during April, May, June, September, October and
December 2003. Samples were taken at DBC060 once a month, with a single measurement on one day during April, May, June, September and December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34131
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceededed the objective.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): The site specific objective for the mainstem Russian River upstream of the Laguna de Santa Rosa is a minimum value of 7.0 mg/L. In addition, the 90% lower limit for this pollutant is 7.5 mg/L. Therefore, 90% of the values in a calendar year must be lower than this limit. Lastly, the site specific objective of 50% lower limit of 10 mg/L which represents the 50 percentile values of the monthly means for a calendar year applies to this water body. Therefore, 50% or more of the monthly means in a calendar year must be less than or equal to an upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach station (114RR2940).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected approximately once per quarter year from November 2007 to July 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34130
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the objective.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): The site specific objective for the mainstem Russian River below the Laguna de Santa Rosa is a minimum value of 7.0 mg/L. In addition, the 90% lower limit for this pollutant is 7.5 mg/L. Therefore, 90% of the values in a calendar year must be lower than this limit. Lastly, the site specific objective of 50% lower limit of 10 mg/L which represents the 50 percentile values of the monthly means for a calendar year applies to this water body. Therefore, 50% or more of the monthly means in a calendar year must be less than or equal to an upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the Russian River at Johnson's Beach station (114RR1325).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected approximately once per quarter year from November 2007 to July 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32829
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 2 daily minimum values had a DO level below 7 mg/L.
Data Reference: Photos of algae and invasive species in Laguna de Santa Rosa and Guerneville HSA with other data and information
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The minimum dissolved oxygen objective is 7.0 mg/L. The 90% lower limit dissolved oxygen objective is 7.5 mg/L. The 50% lower limit dissolved oxygen objective is 10.0 mg/L. The 90% and 50% lower limits represent the 90/50 percentile values for a calendar year. 90% or 50% or more of the values must be greater than or equal to the lower limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at site 00017BA0 (Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on two different days (7/18/2010 and 8/13/2010) at 15 minute intervals. Daily minimum were compared to the water quality objective.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: There was no QA information submitted with this data.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 32638
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 20
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 20 samples had a DO concentration below 7 mg/L.
Data Reference: Data for Bacteria and Nutrient in Sonoma County Water Agency, 2009-2010.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): The minimum dissolved oxygen objective is 7.0 mg/L. The 90% lower limit dissolved oxygen objective is 7.5 mg/L. The 50% lower limit dissolved oxygen objective is 10.0 mg/L. The 90% and 50% lower limits represent the 90/50 percentile values for a calendar year. 90% or 50% or more of the values must be greater than or equal to the lower limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at ten different locations: Camp Rose (Russian River at Camp Rose), Memorial Beach (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach), Steelhead Beach (Russian River at Steelhead Beach), River Access Beach (Russian River at Forestville Access Beach), Jenner (Russian River at Jenner Boat Ramp), Johnsons Beach (Russian River at Johnson's Beach), Monte Rio Beach (Russian River at Monte Rio Beach), Freeze Out Creek (Russian River at Freeze Out Creek), Bridge Haven (Russian River at Bridge Haven), Sunset Beach (Russian River at Sunset Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected between 5/28/2009 and 10/1/2009.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Per the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) the data are provisional and may contain inaccuracies as they have not gone through QA procedures.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Quality Assurance Project Plan for Region One for Bacteriological Sampling.
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8994
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 152
Number of Exceedances: 9
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Nine of the 152 samples collected in the Russian River exceeded the minimum DO water quality objective. The DO values ranged from 5 mg/L to 18.5 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The minimum dissolved oxygen objective is 7.0 mg/L. The 90% lower limit dissolved oxygen objective is 7.5 mg/L. The 50% lower limit dissolved oxygen objective is 10.0 mg/L. The 90% and 50% lower limits represent the 90/50 percentile values for a calendar year. 90% or 50% or more of the values must be greater than or equal to the lower limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Eight sites were sampled on the lower Russian River mainstem from Odd Fellow’s Park downstream of Rio Dell to the mouth of the river in Jenner.
Temporal Representation: The DO samples were collected from March 2004 to December 2006. The DO samples were collected as instantaneous values and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8991
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 91
Number of Exceedances: 11
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Eleven of the 91 samples collected in Pocket Canyon Creek exceeded the minimum DO water quality objective. Data were divided into two categories, 1) no spawning, incubation, and emergence occurring and 2) spawning, incubation, and emergence occurring. Presence and absence of salmonid species was determined by utilizing CDFG map (Brooks 2002). Timing of spawning, incubation, and emergence was determined utilizing Steiner Environmental Consulting (1996).

The DO values when no spawning, incubation, and emergence were occurring ranged from 2.3 mg/L to 13.6 mg/L (10 exceedences of the objective). DO values during times of spawning, incubation, and emergence ranged from 8.4 mg/L to 12.0 mg/L (1 exceedences of the objective).

These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, and CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
  Map of Historical Salmonid Streams and Calwater 2.2a Hydrologic Sub-Areas. California Department of Fish and Game, Central Coast Region. IHRMP North Coast GIS Lab. Hopland, CA
  A History of the Salmonid Decline in the Russian River.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): (1) Dissolved oxygen concentrations for waters not listed in Table 3-1, and where dissolved oxygen objectives are not prescribed, shall not be reduced below 6.0 mg/L for waters designated as COLD.
(2) Dissolved oxygen concentrations for waters not listed in Table 3-1, and where dissolved oxygen objectives are not prescribed, shall not be reduced below 9.0 mg/L for waters designated as SPWN during critical spawning and egg incubation periods.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from three sites on Pocket Canyon Creek from May’s Canyon Road to Santa Nella House.
Temporal Representation: The DO samples were collected from February 2004 to December 2006. The DO samples were collected as instantaneous values and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 18513, Oxygen, Dissolved
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 8985
 
Pollutant: Oxygen, Dissolved
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 26
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 26 samples collected in Lancel Creek exceeded the minimum DO water quality objective. Data were divided into two categories, 1) no spawning, incubation, and emergence occurring and 2) spawning, incubation, and emergence occurring. Presence and absence of salmonid species was determined by utilizing CDFG map (Brooks 2002). Timing of spawning, incubation, and emergence was determined utilizing Steiner Environmental Consulting (1996).

The DO values when no spawning, incubation, and emergence were occurring ranged from 6.1 mg/L to 11.4 mg/L (0 exceedences of the objective). DO values during times of spawning, incubation, and emergence ranged from 8.8 mg/L to 13.0 mg/L (1 exceedences of the objective).

These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, and CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
  Map of Historical Salmonid Streams and Calwater 2.2a Hydrologic Sub-Areas. California Department of Fish and Game, Central Coast Region. IHRMP North Coast GIS Lab. Hopland, CA
  A History of the Salmonid Decline in the Russian River.
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): (1) Dissolved oxygen concentrations for waters not listed in Table 3-1, and where dissolved oxygen objectives are not prescribed, shall not be reduced below 6.0 mg/L for waters designated as COLD.
(2) Dissolved oxygen concentrations for waters not listed in Table 3-1, and where dissolved oxygen objectives are not prescribed, shall not be reduced below 9.0 mg/L for waters designated as SPWN during critical spawning and egg incubation periods.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: One site was monitored on Lancel Creek.
Temporal Representation: The DO samples were collected from March 2004 to December 2006. The DO samples were collected as instantaneous values and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
 
DECISION ID
24500
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.1, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the cold freshwater habitat (COLD) beneficial use and Four lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use.

Zero of 1,110 water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective. Additionally zero of four water samples and zero of one sediment sample exceed the COLD objective, however these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (a) 16 samples, or (b) greater than or equal to 2 exceedances of the objective with less than 16 samples is needed for application of Table 3.1. Per the Listing Policy, data from LOEs 33337, 33336, and 46520 could not be used in this decision as the method detection limit for the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of Section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of 1,110 water samples exceed the MUN water quality objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24500, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33338
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 2 samples exceeded the criterion continuous concentration for total PCB. The water body was assessed for the 3 aroclors that were contained within the data set and they include aroclor 1248, aroclor 1254, and aroclor 1260.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The total PCB criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.014 ug/L. This value corresponds to the sum of aroclors 1242, 1254, 1221, 1232, 1248, 1260, and 1016 (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR1325 (Russian River at Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected on 4/7/2008 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24500, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33337
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The method detection limit for all 3 of the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria: thus the data was not used in this assessment.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The total PCB criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L. This value corresponds to total PCBs, eg., the sum of all congener or isomer or homolog or aroclor analyses (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR2940 (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 11/26/2007, 4/7/2008, and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24500, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33336
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The method detection limit for all 3 of the non-detect samples was greater than the criteria: thus the data was not used in this assessment.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The total PCB criterion for the protection of human health from the consumption of water and organisms is 0.00017 ug/L. This value corresponds to total PCBs, eg., the sum of all congener or isomer or homolog or aroclor analyses (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR1325 (Russian River at Johnson's Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on 11/26/2007, 4/7/2008, and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24500, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46520
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The method detection limit for all 19 of the samples was greater than the evaluation guideline: thus the data was not used in this assessment. All of the 19 PCB samples collected in the mainstem Russian River were either measured as non-detect or were measured as detected but not quantified with reporting limits below the evaluation guidelines. Each of the 19 samples were analyzed for 50 PCB cogeners. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program. This LOE and LOE 46521 contain data originally evaluated in LOE 25473, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 25473 have been split into two LOEs, with data now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-4.00): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Public Health Goal for Water Soluble Polychlorinated Biphenyls Expected to Found in Drinking Water" (OEHHA 2007): The health-protective concentration of water-soluble PCBs in drinking water associated with a one in one million extra lifetime cancer risk is 0.09 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Public Health Goal for Water Soluble Polychlorinated Biphenyls Expected to Be Found in Drinking Water. Pesticide and Environmental Toxicology Branch, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Healdsburg Memorial Beach site samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24500, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33339
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 2 samples exceeded the criterion continuous concentration for total PCB. The water body was assessed for the 3 aroclors that were contained within the data set and they include aroclor 1248, aroclor 1254, and aroclor 1260.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The total PCB criterion continuous concentration (expressed as a 4-day average) to protect aquatic life in freshwater is 0.014 ug/L. This value corresponds to the sum of aroclors 1242, 1254, 1221, 1232, 1248, 1260, and 1016 (California Toxics Rule, 2000).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 40 part 131.38 Establishment of numeric criteria for priority toxic pollutants for the State of California. 7/1/2011 Edition
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples collected at station 114RR2940 (Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach).
Temporal Representation: Samples collected on 4/7/2008 and 7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24500, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 25474
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1100
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1,100 polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) analytes collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the evaluation guideline. Each of the 22 samples were analyzed for 50 PCB cogeners. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the 5-Year Monitoring Report (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-4.00): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the "Public Health Goal for Water Soluble Polychlorinated Biphenyls Expected to Found in Drinking Water" (OEHHA 2007): The health-protective concentration of water-soluble PCBs in
drinking water associated with a one in one million extra lifetime cancer risk is 0.09 ug/L.
Guideline Reference: Public Health Goal for Water Soluble Polychlorinated Biphenyls Expected to Be Found in Drinking Water. Pesticide and Environmental Toxicology Branch, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, California Environmental Protection Agency
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24500, PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33227
 
Pollutant: PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Sediment
Matrix: Sediment
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of 1 sample collected for Total PCBs exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Statewide Stream Pollution Trends Study 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Waters shall not contain substances in concentrations that result in deposition of material that causes nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses(NCRWQCB 2007).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: In freshwater sediments the probable effect concentration (predictive of sediment toxicity) for total PCB is 676 ug/Kg dry weight (MacDonald et al. 2000).
Guideline Reference: Development and evaluation of consensus-based sediment quality guidelines for freshwater ecosystems. Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 39: 20-31
 
Spatial Representation: Data were collected at the following station 114RRDSDM (Russian River downstream Duncan Mills).
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on 10/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
25645
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Phosphorus
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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Thirteen lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant.

It is unknown if any of the phosphorus samples exceed the water quality objective as there is insufficient information available to determine exceedance. Specifically, the samples cannot be compared to the objective because diel samples for dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and/or chlorophyll-a are not available. Nutrients such as phosphorus do not impair beneficial uses by themselves, or cause non-attainment of the objective. Rather, they cause indirect impacts through algal growth and extreme diel patterns for DO and pH, which then impair uses. Waterbody-specific factors such as riparian cover, flow conditions, and stream channel configuration also affect how nutrients are processed within the stream and play a large role in determining whether or not nuisance algal conditions will prevail. For these reasons, comparing a single nutrient value to the biostimulatory objective is not recommended. Instead, nutrient-related indicator parameters, such as diel measurements of DO, pH, and/or chlorophyll-a, should be evaluated to determine attainment of the objective and protection of beneficial uses. When nutrient-related indicator parameters exceed targets, nutrient concentrations will then be analyzed to determine whether phosphorus should be added to a possible listing under the 303(d) List.

Therefore, the weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient information available to determine if it is appropriate to place this water segment-pollutant combination on the Section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is also 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) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Note: Lines of evidence for both orthophosphate and total dissolved phosphorus data support this Decision. Total dissolved phosphorus includes orthophosphate. Phosphorus is used as the pollutant for this Decision because it includes both fractions and is easier to understand its relationship to other nutrients and the water quality objective.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25645, Phosphorus
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6145
 
Pollutant: Phosphorus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Freshwater Replenishment | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: It is unknown whether the 1 phosphorus sample collected in Hobson Creek exceeds the objective as there is insufficient information available to determine exceedance. Specifically, the sample cannot be compared to the objective because diel samples for dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and/or chlorophyll-a are not available. Nutrients, such as phosphorus, alone do not impair beneficial uses or cause non-attainment of the objective. Rather, they cause indirect impacts through algal growth and extreme diel patterns for DO and pH, which then impair uses. Waterbody-specific factors such as riparian cover, flow conditions, and stream channel configuration also affect how nutrients are processed within the stream and play a large role in determining whether or not nuisance algal conditions will prevail. For these reasons, comparing a single nutrient value to the biostimulatory objective is not recommended. Instead, nutrient-related indicator parameters, such as diel measurements of DO, pH, and/or chlorophyll-a, should be evaluated to determine attainment of the objective and protection of beneficial uses. When nutrient-related indicator parameters exceed targets, nutrient concentrations will then be analyzed to determine whether phosphorus should be added to a possible listing under the 303(d) List. The sample concentration is 0.32 mg/l. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance, or that otherwise adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site in Hobson Creek where it intersects with Skyline Road near McPeak Road. Hobson Creek empties into the Russian River near Hacienda.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25645, Phosphorus
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 1704
 
Pollutant: Phosphate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 28
Number of Exceedances:
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Twenty-eight samples were taken. Concentrations of orthophosphate-P ranged from non-detectable to 1.14 mg/L. (Sandler, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan does not have a water quality objective for orthophosphate.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: There is no appropriate interpretive evaluation guideline for orthophosphate.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: There were 5 sampling locations, all samples were taken along Dutch Bill Creek. DBC010 is located near the fish ladder at Occidental. DBC020 is located at Westminister, downstream from Bohemian Ranch, Occidental. DBC030 is located at Camp Meeker dam. DBC050 is located 75 yards downstream from pump station, Occidental. DBC060 is located at Graton Rd. and Main St., at bridge, Occidental.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken at DBC010, DBC020, and DBC050 on one day, one time during April, May, June, September, October and December 2003.
Samples were taken at DBC030 and DBC060 on one day, one time during April, May, June, September and December 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25645, Phosphorus
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 1708
 
Pollutant: Phosphate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Out of 13 samples taken, orthophosphate-P concentrations ranged from non-detectable to 0.147 mg/L. (Sandler, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan does not have a water quality objective for orthophosphate.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: There is no appropriate interpretive evaluation guideline for orthophosphate.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: There were two sampling locations and all samples were along Jenner Creek, a tributary to the lower Russian River. JEN020 is located by fish ladder, Jenner. RUS010 is located near a boat house, Jenner.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken at JEN020 and at RUS010 once a month, on one day for a single measurement during January, February, April, May, August and November 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25645, Phosphorus
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 1713
 
Pollutant: Phosphate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 21
Number of Exceedances:
 
Data and Information Type: Not Specified
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Twenty-one samples were taken for orthophosphate-P. Sample values ranged from non-detectable to 0.424 mg/L. (Sandler, 2004).
Data Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan does not have a water quality objective for orthophosphate.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: There is no appropriate interpretive evaluation guideline for orthophosphate.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Sampling was limited to Pocket Creek a tributary to the lower Russian River within the greater Guerneville HSA. PCC020 is located in Guerneville, at 12170 Hwy 116, downstream of Inn and the tank in the creek. PCC030 is located in Guerneville, at 11900 Hwy 116, in the backyard. PCC040 is located in Guerneville, 50 feet upstream from bridge along Hwy 116 at May's Canyon Road.
Temporal Representation: Samples were taken at all 3 sites once a month on the same single day at each station during January through March, May, and August through October 2003.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25645, Phosphorus
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6092
 
Pollutant: Phosphorus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: It is unknown whether any of the 3 phosphorus samples collected in Fife Creek exceed the objective as there is insufficient information available to determine exceedance. Specifically, the samples cannot be compared to the objective because diel samples for dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and/or chlorophyll-a are not available. Nutrients, such as phosphorus, alone do not impair beneficial uses or cause non-attainment of the objective. Rather, they cause indirect impacts through algal growth and extreme diel patterns for DO and pH, which then impair uses. Waterbody-specific factors such as riparian cover, flow conditions, and stream channel configuration also affect how nutrients are processed within the stream and play a large role in determining whether or not nuisance algal conditions will prevail. For these reasons, comparing a single nutrient value to the biostimulatory objective is not recommended. Instead, nutrient-related indicator parameters, such as diel measurements of DO, pH, and/or chlorophyll-a, should be evaluated to determine attainment of the objective and protection of beneficial uses. When nutrient-related indicator parameters exceed targets, nutrient concentrations will then be analyzed to determine whether phosphorus should be added to a possible listing under the 303(d) List. Total phosphorus was not detected in one sample and measured at 0.0512 mg/l in the other two samples. The samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on Fife Creek. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1999).
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance, or that otherwise adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek, which is located approximately 500' downstream of the Armstrong Woods Ranger Kiosk. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on June 17, 1999, as instantaneous grab samples and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25645, Phosphorus
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6129
 
Pollutant: Phosphorus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Freshwater Replenishment | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: It is unknown whether any of the 3 phosphorus samples collected in Dutch Bill Creek exceed the objective as there is insufficient information available to determine exceedance. Specifically, the samples cannot be compared to the objective because diel samples for dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and/or chlorophyll-a are not available. Nutrients, such as phosphorus, alone do not impair beneficial uses or cause non-attainment of the objective. Rather, they cause indirect impacts through algal growth and extreme diel patterns for DO and pH, which then impair uses. Waterbody-specific factors such as riparian cover, flow conditions, and stream channel configuration also affect how nutrients are processed within the stream and play a large role in determining whether or not nuisance algal conditions will prevail. For these reasons, comparing a single nutrient value to the biostimulatory objective is not recommended. Instead, nutrient-related indicator parameters, such as diel measurements of DO, pH, and/or chlorophyll-a, should be evaluated to determine attainment of the objective and protection of beneficial uses. When nutrient-related indicator parameters exceed targets, nutrient concentrations will then be analyzed to determine whether phosphorus should be added to a possible listing under the 303(d) List. The samples ranged from 0.22 to 0.47 mg/l. The samples were collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance, or that otherwise adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from 3 sites in Dutch Bill Creek as follows: (1) at Camp Meeker / Alliance Redwoods Camp; (2) at Graton Road at Bohemian Highway; and (3) in Dutch Bill Creek's headwaters at Graton Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25645, Phosphorus
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6137
 
Pollutant: Phosphorus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Freshwater Replenishment | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: It is unknown whether the 1 phosphorus sample collected in the Fife Creek exceeds the objective as there is insufficient information available to determine exceedance. Specifically, the sample cannot be compared to the objective because diel samples for dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and/or chlorophyll-a are not available. Nutrients, such as phosphorus, alone do not impair beneficial uses or cause non-attainment of the objective. Rather, they cause indirect impacts through algal growth and extreme diel patterns for DO and pH, which then impair uses. Waterbody-specific factors such as riparian cover, flow conditions, and stream channel configuration also affect how nutrients are processed within the stream and play a large role in determining whether or not nuisance algal conditions will prevail. For these reasons, comparing a single nutrient value to the biostimulatory objective is not recommended. Instead, nutrient-related indicator parameters, such as diel measurements of DO, pH, and/or chlorophyll-a, should be evaluated to determine attainment of the objective and protection of beneficial uses. When nutrient-related indicator parameters exceed targets, nutrient concentrations will then be analyzed to determine whether phosphorus should be added to a possible listing under the 303(d) List. The sample concentration is 0.61 mg/l. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance, or that otherwise adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site at Fife Creek where it intersects with Highway 116.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25645, Phosphorus
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 9031
 
Pollutant: Phosphorus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: It is unknown whether any of the 122 phosphorus samples collected in Dutch Bill Creek exceed the objective as there is insufficient information available to determine exceedance. Specifically, the samples cannot be compared to the objective because diel samples for dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and/or chlorophyll-a are not available. Nutrients, such as phosphorus, alone do not impair beneficial uses or cause non-attainment of the objective. Rather, they cause indirect impacts through algal growth and extreme diel patterns for DO and pH, which then impair uses. Waterbody-specific factors such as riparian cover, flow conditions, and stream channel configuration also affect how nutrients are processed within the stream and play a large role in determining whether or not nuisance algal conditions will prevail. For these reasons, comparing a single nutrient value to the biostimulatory objective is not recommended. Instead, nutrient-related indicator parameters, such as diel measurements of DO, pH, and/or chlorophyll-a, should be evaluated to determine attainment of the objective and protection of beneficial uses. When nutrient-related indicator parameters exceed targets, nutrient concentrations will then be analyzed to determine whether phosphorus should be added to a possible listing under the 303(d) List. The sample concentrations range from non-detect (reporting limits of 0.03 mg/L and 0.1 mg/L) to 0.66 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, and CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 5 sites in the upper half of the mainstem of Dutch Bill Creek from Occidental to the fish ladder.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from January 2004 to July 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25645, Phosphorus
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 9035
 
Pollutant: Phosphorus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: It is unknown whether any of the 21 phosphorus samples collected in Jenner Gulch exceed the objective as there is insufficient information available to determine exceedance. Specifically, the samples cannot be compared to the objective because diel samples for dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and/or chlorophyll-a are not available. Nutrients, such as phosphorus, alone do not impair beneficial uses or cause non-attainment of the objective. Rather, they cause indirect impacts through algal growth and extreme diel patterns for DO and pH, which then impair uses. Waterbody-specific factors such as riparian cover, flow conditions, and stream channel configuration also affect how nutrients are processed within the stream and play a large role in determining whether or not nuisance algal conditions will prevail. For these reasons, comparing a single nutrient value to the biostimulatory objective is not recommended. Instead, nutrient-related indicator parameters, such as diel measurements of DO, pH, and/or chlorophyll-a, should be evaluated to determine attainment of the objective and protection of beneficial uses. When nutrient-related indicator parameters exceed targets, nutrient concentrations will then be analyzed to determine whether phosphorus should be added to a possible listing under the 303(d) List. The sample concentrations range from non-detect (reporting limits of 0.03 mg/L and 0.1 mg/L) to 0.133 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, and CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from one site on Jenner Gulch.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from February 2004 to March 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25645, Phosphorus
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 9038
 
Pollutant: Phosphorus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: It is unknown whether any of the 27 phosphorus samples collected in Lancel Creek exceed the objective as there is insufficient information available to determine exceedance. Specifically, the samples cannot be compared to the objective because diel samples for dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and/or chlorophyll-a are not available. Nutrients, such as phosphorus, alone do not impair beneficial uses or cause non-attainment of the objective. Rather, they cause indirect impacts through algal growth and extreme diel patterns for DO and pH, which then impair uses. Waterbody-specific factors such as riparian cover, flow conditions, and stream channel configuration also affect how nutrients are processed within the stream and play a large role in determining whether or not nuisance algal conditions will prevail. For these reasons, comparing a single nutrient value to the biostimulatory objective is not recommended. Instead, nutrient-related indicator parameters, such as diel measurements of DO, pH, and/or chlorophyll-a, should be evaluated to determine attainment of the objective and protection of beneficial uses. When nutrient-related indicator parameters exceed targets, nutrient concentrations will then be analyzed to determine whether phosphorus should be added to a possible listing under the 303(d) List. The sample concentrations range from non-detect (reporting limits of 0.03 mg/L and 0.1 mg/L) to 0.31 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, and CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from one site on Lancel Creek.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from January 2004 to July 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25645, Phosphorus
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 9040
 
Pollutant: Phosphorus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: It is unknown whether any of the 82 phosphorus samples collected in Pocket Canyon Creek exceed the objective as there is insufficient information available to determine exceedance. Specifically, the samples cannot be compared to the objective because diel samples for dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and/or chlorophyll-a are not available. Nutrients, such as phosphorus, alone do not impair beneficial uses or cause non-attainment of the objective. Rather, they cause indirect impacts through algal growth and extreme diel patterns for DO and pH, which then impair uses. Waterbody-specific factors such as riparian cover, flow conditions, and stream channel configuration also affect how nutrients are processed within the stream and play a large role in determining whether or not nuisance algal conditions will prevail. For these reasons, comparing a single nutrient value to the biostimulatory objective is not recommended. Instead, nutrient-related indicator parameters, such as diel measurements of DO, pH, and/or chlorophyll-a, should be evaluated to determine attainment of the objective and protection of beneficial uses. When nutrient-related indicator parameters exceed targets, nutrient concentrations will then be analyzed to determine whether phosphorus should be added to a possible listing under the 303(d) List. The sample concentrations range from non-detect (reporting limits of 0.03 mg/L and 0.1 mg/L) to 0.13 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, and CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from three sites on the mainstem from May’s Canyon Road to Santa Nella House.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from January 2004 to December 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25645, Phosphorus
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 9041
 
Pollutant: Phosphorus
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
Aquatic Life Use: Fish Migration | Fish Spawning | Preservation of Rare & Endangered Species | Warm Freshwater Habitat | Wildlife Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 0
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: It is unknown whether any of the 136 phosphorus samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective as there is insufficient information available to determine exceedance. Specifically, the samples cannot be compared to the objective because diel samples for dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and/or chlorophyll-a are not available. Nutrients, such as phosphorus, alone do not impair beneficial uses or cause non-attainment of the objective. Rather, they cause indirect impacts through algal growth and extreme diel patterns for DO and pH, which then impair uses. Waterbody-specific factors such as riparian cover, flow conditions, and stream channel configuration also affect how nutrients are processed within the stream and play a large role in determining whether or not nuisance algal conditions will prevail. For these reasons, comparing a single nutrient value to the biostimulatory objective is not recommended. Instead, nutrient-related indicator parameters, such as diel measurements of DO, pH, and/or chlorophyll-a, should be evaluated to determine attainment of the objective and protection of beneficial uses. When nutrient-related indicator parameters exceed targets, nutrient concentrations will then be analyzed to determine whether phosphorus should be added to a possible listing under the 303(d) List. The sample concentrations range from non-detect (reporting limits of 0.03 mg/L and 0.1 mg/L) to 0.2 mg/L. These samples were collected by the Community Clean Water Institute’s Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program (CCWI 2005, CCWI 2006, and CCWI 2007).
Data Reference: Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2005. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2006. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on August 25, 2008
  Community Clean Water Institute Master Data for 2004. Downloaded from http://ccwi.org/issues/data.htm on October 1, 2008
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from 8 sites on the lower mainstem Russian River from Odd Fellow’s Park downstream of Rio Dell to the mouth of the river in Jenner.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected from February 2004 to December 2006.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the "Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods" (CCWI 2007).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Community Clean Water Institute Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Sampling and Analysis Methods. Updated April 12, 2007
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25645, Phosphorus
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46510
 
Pollutant: Phosphate
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Cold Freshwater Habitat
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The orthophosphate value was 0.163 mg/L (Sandler, 2004). This LOE and LOE 46511 contain data originally evaluated in LOE 1744, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 1744 have been split into two LOEs, with data now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: 303(d) list solicitation submittal data. 2004. Occidental, CA: Community Clean Water Institute
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: The Basin Plan does not have a water quality objective for orthophosphate.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Evaluation Guideline: There is no appropriate interpretive evaluation guideline for orthophosphate.
Guideline Reference: Placeholder reference 2006 303(d)
 
Spatial Representation: Sample site RUS070 is located at the Healdsburg Veteran's beach, Healdsburg.
Temporal Representation: RUS070 was sampled once in April 2003.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Draft QAPP for Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project for the Community Clean Water Institute
QAPP Information Reference(s): 303(d) list solicitation submittal data. 2004. Occidental, CA: Community Clean Water Institute
 
 
DECISION ID
24453
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Sulfates
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.2, a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. Four lines of evidence are available to assess protection of the municipal and domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use in the mainstem Russian River (LOEs 33862, 25562, 46523, and 33863) and one line of evidence is available to assess protection of the MUN beneficial use in Fife Creek (LOE 6089).

Zero of 61 samples from the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective. Additionally, zero of 3 samples from Fife Creek exceed the objective, however this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (1) 26 samples, or (2) greater than or equal to 5 exceedances of the objective with less than 26 samples is needed for application of Table 3.2.

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 (i.e., sufficient justification to not list). This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. (3) Zero of 61 samples from the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective and this does not exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24453, Sulfates
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46523
 
Pollutant: Sulfates
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 22
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 22 sulfate samples collected from the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE and LOE 46522 contain data originally evaluated in LOE 25557, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 25557 have been split into two LOEs, with data now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-3.00): Waters shall not contain taste- or odor-producing substances in concentrations that impart undesirable tastes or odors to fish flesh or other edible products of aquatic origin, or that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per 22 CCR 64449 (Table 64449-B): The recommended secondary maximum contaminant level for sulfate is 250 mg/L.
Guideline Reference: Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Healdsburg Memorial Beach site samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24453, Sulfates
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33863
 
Pollutant: Sulfates
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters shall not contain taste- or odor-producing substances in concentrations that impart undesirable tastes or odors to fish flesh or other edible products of aquatic origin, or that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per 22 CCR 64449 (Table 64449-B): The recommended secondary maximum contaminant level for sulfate is 250 mg/L.
Guideline Reference: Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach station (114RR2940).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected approximately once per quarter year from November 2007 to July 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24453, Sulfates
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 25562
 
Pollutant: Sulfates
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 31
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 31 sulfate samples collected in the mainstem Russian River exceed the evaluation guideline. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the 5-Year Monitoring Report (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-3.00): Waters shall not contain taste- or odor-producing substances in concentrations that impart undesirable tastes or odors to fish flesh or other edible products of aquatic origin, or that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per 22 CCR 64449 (Table 64449-B): The recommended secondary maximum contaminant level for sulfate is 250 mg/L.
Guideline Reference: Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 6 locations as follows: (1) at Odd Fellows Crossing (SWAMP Station ID 114RRODDF), (2) at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01), (3) at Monte Rio (SWAMP Station ID 114RRMRIO), (4) at Vacation Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRVACB), (5) at Syer Pond (SWAMP Station ID 114RRSYPD), and (6) at Wohler Dam (SWAMP Station ID 114RRWOH). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Odd Fellows, Monte Rio, Vacation Beach, Syer Pond, and Wohler Dam sites, samples were collected over 2 site visits at each site during June 2001. At the Johnson's Beach site, samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24453, Sulfates
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6089
 
Pollutant: Sulfates
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 sulfate samples collected in Fife Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. The samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on Fife Creek. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1999).
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the 22 CCR 64449: The secondary maximum contaminant level for sulfate is 250 mg/l.
Guideline Reference: Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek, which is located approximately 500' downstream of the Armstrong Woods Ranger Kiosk. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on June 17, 1999, as instantaneous grab samples and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24453, Sulfates
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 33862
 
Pollutant: Sulfates
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Not Recorded
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 samples exceeded the evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters shall not contain taste- or odor-producing substances in concentrations that impart undesirable tastes or odors to fish flesh or other edible products of aquatic origin, or that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per 22 CCR 64449 (Table 64449-B): The recommended secondary maximum contaminant level for sulfate is 250 mg/L.
Guideline Reference: Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the Russian River at Johnson's Beach station (114RR1325).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected approximately once per quarter year from November 2007 to July 2008.
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
25538
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Total Dissolved Solids
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section of the policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. Three lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. It should be noted that data from a fourth LOE from the 2010 Integrated Report (LOE 6090) was re-assessed during this listing cycle in LOE 46835.

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) Zero of three samples from Fife Creek (LOE 46835), zero of two samples from the mainstem Russian River downstream of the Laguna de Santa Rosa (LOEs 34902), and zero of two samples from the mainstem Russian River upstream of the Laguna de Santa Rosa (LOE 34901) exceed the objective, and these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (A) 26 samples, or (B) greater than or equal 5 exceedances of the MUN objective with less than 26 samples is needed for application of Table 3.2. (4) Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should not be placed on the section 303(d) list because it cannot be determined if applicable water quality standards are not being exceeded.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25538, Total Dissolved Solids
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46835
 
Pollutant: Total Dissolved Solids
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 total dissolved solids samples collected in Fife Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. The samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on Fife Creek. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1999). This LOE is a copy of LOE 6090 from the 2010 Integrated Report Cycle. The only edit made in this revised LOE is the change of the "Fraction" from None to Total Dissolved.
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the 22 CCR 64449: The secondary maximum contaminant level for total dissolved solids is 500 mg/l.
Guideline Reference: Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek, which is located approximately 500' downstream of the Armstrong Woods Ranger Kiosk. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on June 17, 1999, as instantaneous grab samples and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25538, Total Dissolved Solids
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6090
 
Pollutant: Total Dissolved Solids
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 total dissolved solids samples collected in Fife Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. The samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on Fife Creek. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1999).
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the 22 CCR 64449: The secondary maximum contaminant level for total dissolved solids is 500 mg/l.
Guideline Reference: Title 22. Division 4. Chapter 15. Sections 64400 et seq. California Code of Regulations
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek, which is located approximately 500' downstream of the Armstrong Woods Ranger Kiosk. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on June 17, 1999, as instantaneous grab samples and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25538, Total Dissolved Solids
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34901
 
Pollutant: Total Dissolved Solids
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the 2 samples exceeded the objective.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): The site specific objective for the mainstem Russian River upstream of the Laguna de Santa Rosa is a 90% upper limit of 170 mg/L. Therefore, 90% of the values in a calendar year must be lower than this limit. In addition the site specific objective of 50% upper limit of 150 mg/L which represents the 50 percentile values of the monthly means for a calendar year applies to this water body. Therefore, 50% or more of the monthly means in a calendar year must be less than or equal to an upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach station (114RR2940).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on the following dates: 11/26/2007 3/3/2008 4/7/2008 7/14/2008
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: N/A
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25538, Total Dissolved Solids
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34902
 
Pollutant: Total Dissolved Solids
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total Dissolved
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the 2 samples exceeded the objective.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): The site specific objective for the mainstem Russian River downstream of the Laguna de Santa Rosa is a 90% upper limit of 200 mg/L. Therefore, 90% of the values in a calendar year must be lower than this limit. In addition the site specific objective of 50% upper limit of 170 mg/L which represents the 50 percentile values of the monthly means for a calendar year applies to this water body. Therefore, 50% or more of the monthly means in a calendar year must be less than or equal to an upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the Russian River at Johnson's Beach station (114RR1325).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on the following dates: 11/26/2007 3/3/2008 4/7/2008 7/14/2008
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: N/A
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
 
DECISION ID
24647
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Aluminum
Final Listing Decision: 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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2025
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.1 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 in the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach from the railroad bridge to highway 101 (LOEs 41359 and 46517) and two lines of evidence are available to assess this pollutant in the mainstem Russian River from Fife Creek near Guerneville to Dutchbill Creek near Monte Rio (LOEs 46956 and 41378). It should be noted that data from LOE 25386 from the 2010 Integrated Report cycle were re-assessed this current listing cycle in LOE 46956.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing the mainstem Russian River: (A) at Healdsburg Memorial Beach from the railroad bridge to highway 101 and (B) from Fife Creek to Dutch Bill Creek, on the section 303(d) list for aluminum in the Water Quality Limited Segments category (i.e., sufficient justification to 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) Seven of 26 samples from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach from the railroad bridge to highway 101 and 13 of 32 samples from the reach of the mainstem Russian River from Fife Creek to Dutchbill Creek exceeded the aluminum objective. These sample sizes exceed the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the mainstem Russian River: (1) at Healdsburg Memorial Beach from the railroad bridge to highway 101 and (2) from Fife Creek to Dutch Bill Creek, should be placed on the section 303(d) list for aluminum impairment because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24647, Aluminum
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46956
 
Pollutant: Aluminum
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 28
Number of Exceedances: 11
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Eleven of the 28 aluminum samples collected from the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective. Sample concentrations range from 32.80 to 2,547.00 ug/L. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE replaces LOE 25386 from the 2010 Integrated Report. The number of samples has been updated to reflect the correct number of samples (28 samples instead of 27) and the data are re-assessed against an updated evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for Aluminum is 0.2 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 6 locations as follows: (1) at Odd Fellows Crossing (SWAMP Station ID 114RRODDF), (2) at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01), (3) at Vacation Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRVACB), and (4) at Wohler Dam (SWAMP Station ID 114RRWOH). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Odd Fellows, Vacation Beach, and Wohler Dam sites, samples were collected over 2 site visits at each site during June 2001. At the Johnson's Beach site, samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (Puckett 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24647, Aluminum
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46517
 
Pollutant: Aluminum
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 22
Number of Exceedances: 6
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Six of the 22 aluminum samples collected from the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE and LOE 46516 contain data originally evaluated in LOE 25385, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 25385 have been split into two LOEs, with data now evaluated under the correct water body. Additonally, the data in this LOE have been re-evaluated against an updated evaluation guideline.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for Aluminum is 0.2 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Healdsburg Memorial Beach site samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24647, Aluminum
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41378
 
Pollutant: Aluminum
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Aluminum.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for Aluminum is 0.2 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Johnson's Beach - 114RR1325]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24647, Aluminum
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 41359
 
Pollutant: Aluminum
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Water Board staff assessed SWAMP data for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 4 samples exceed the criterion for Aluminum.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for Aluminum is 0.2 mg/L.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Data for this line of evidence for Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA was collected at 1 monitoring site [ Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach - 114RR2940]
Temporal Representation: Data was collected over the time period 11/26/2007-7/14/2008.
Environmental Conditions: Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data.
QAPP Information: The SWAMP QAPP (2008) was followed.
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 24647, Aluminum
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 25386
 
Pollutant: Aluminum
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 27
Number of Exceedances: 2
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Two of the 27 aluminum samples collected from the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective. Sample concentrations range from 32.80 to 2,547.00 ug/L. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The Maximum Contaminant Level for aluminum is 1.0 mg/l (1,000 ug/L).
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 6 locations as follows: (1) at Odd Fellows Crossing (SWAMP Station ID 114RRODDF), (2) at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01), (3) at Vacation Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRVACB), and (4) at Wohler Dam (SWAMP Station ID 114RRWOH). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Odd Fellows, Vacation Beach, and Wohler Dam sites, samples were collected over 2 site visits at each site during June 2001. At the Johnson's Beach site, samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (Puckett 2002).
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)
 
 
DECISION ID
22561
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
Final Listing Decision: 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)(2010)
Revision Status Revised
Sources: Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date: 2025
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under this section of the policy, a minimum of one line of evidence is needed to assess listing status. Nine lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. It should be noted that data from six additional LOEs from the 2010 Integrated Report are re-assessed in new LOEs this Integrated Report cycle, as follows: (1) data from LOE 6126 is re-assessed in LOE 46818; (2) data from LOE 6142 are re-assessed in LOE 46817; (3) data from LOEs 6134 and 6085 are re-assessed in LOEs 46819 and 46820 respectively, (4) data from LOE 21494 are re-assessed in LOE 46814; and (5) data from LOE 21496 are re-assessed in LOE 46815.

Six of the eight samples from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach from the railroad bridge to highway 101 exceed the objective.

Zero of three samples from Dutch Bill Creek (LOE 46818), one of one sample from Hobson Creek (LOE 46817), zero of twelve samples from the mainstem Russian River from the Wohler Bridge to Monte Rio (LOEs 46814, 46815, and 34201), and zero of four samples from Fife Creek (LOEs 46819 and 46820) exceed the objective, however these sample sizes are insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met, as a minimum of either (1) 26 samples, or (2) greater than or equal to 5 exceedances of the MUN objective with less than 26 samples is needed for application of Table 3.2.

Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach from the railroad bridge to the Highway 101 bridge on the section 303(d) list for specific conductivity 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) Six of the eight samples from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach from the railroad bridge to highway 101 exceed the objective, and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.2 of the Listing Policy. (4) Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial beach from the railroad bridge to the Highway 101 bridge should be placed on the section 303(d) list for specific conductivity because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6126
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
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 Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 specific conductivity samples collected in Dutch Bill Creek exceed the specific conductivity water quality objective. Sample concentrations range from 70 to 247 uS. The samples were collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-8.00): The 90% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 375 micromhos (or uS/cm2). The 50% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 285 micromhos (or uS/cm2). The 90% and 50% upper limits represent the 90/50 percentile values of the monthly means for a calendar year. 90% or 50% or more of the values must be less than or equal to the upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Dutch Bill Creek as follows: (1) at Camp Meeker / Alliance Redwoods Camp; (2) at Graton Road at Bohemian Highway; and (3) in Dutch Bill Creek headwaters at Graton Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6134
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1 specific conductivity sample collected in Fife Creek exceeds the specific conductivity water quality objective. The sample concentration is 113 uS. The samples were collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-8.00): The 90% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 375 micromhos (or uS/cm2). The 50% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 285 micromhos (or uS/cm2). The 90% and 50% upper limits represent the 90/50 percentile values of the monthly means for a calendar year. 90% or 50% or more of the values must be less than or equal to the upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site at Fife Creek where it intersects with Highway 116.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46820
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
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 Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 specific conductivity samples collected in Fife Creek exceed the specific conductivity water quality objective. The samples were collected as part of a targeted sampling event on Fife Creek. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1999). This LOE re-assesses data from LOE 6085 from the 2010 Integrated Report cycle, which incorrectly compared the data against the site-specific specific conductivity objective for the mainstem Russian River. The data are now compared to the secondary MCL as is appropriate.
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for Specific Conductance is 900 uS/cm.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek, which is located approximately 500' downstream of the Armstrong Woods Ranger Kiosk. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on June 17, 1999, as instantaneous grab samples and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46819
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 1 specific conductivity samples collected in Fife Creek exceed the specific conductivity water quality objective. The sample concentration is 113 uS. The samples were collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003). This LOE re-assesses data from LOE 6134 from the 2010 Integrated Report cycle, which incorrectly compared the data against the site-specific specific conductivity objective for the mainstem Russian River. The data are now compared to the secondary MCL as is appropriate.
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for Specific Conductance is 900 uS/cm.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site at Fife Creek where it intersects with Highway 116.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46818
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
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 Assess Water Quality: Zero of the 3 specific conductivity samples collected in Dutch Bill Creek exceed the specific conductivity water quality objective. Sample concentrations range from 70 to 247 uS. The samples were collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003). This LOE re-assesses data from LOE 6126 from the 2010 Integrated Report cycle, which incorrectly compared the data against the site-specific specific conductivity objective for the mainstem Russian River. The data are now compared to the secondary MCL as is appropriate.
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for Specific Conductance is 900 uS/cm.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Dutch Bill Creek as follows: (1) at Camp Meeker / Alliance Redwoods Camp; (2) at Graton Road at Bohemian Highway; and (3) in Dutch Bill Creek headwaters at Graton Road.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46817
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Zero of the 1 specific conductivity sample collected in Hobson Creek exceeds the specific conductivity water quality objective. The sample concentration is 433 uS. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003). This LOE re-assesses data from LOE 6142 from the 2010 Integrated Report cycle, which incorrectly compared the data against the site-specific specific conductivity objective for the mainstem Russian River. The data are now compared to the secondary MCL as is appropriate.
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): Waters designated for use as domestic or municipal supply (MUN) shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15. The secondary maximum contaminant level listed in Table 64449-A for Specific Conductance is 900 uS/cm.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels and Compliance. CCR title 22 section 64449.
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site in Hobson Creek where it intersects with Skyline Road near McPeak Road. Hobson Creek empties into the Russian River near Hacienda.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46815
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 9
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the calendar years data for the sites on the mainstem Russian River downstream of the Laguna de Santa Rosa exceeded the specific conductivity objective. There were 0 of 6 exceedances for the 6 years calendar years of data for Johnsons Beach, and 0 of 1 exceedances for the single calendar year of data from each of the following sites: Odd Fellows Crossing, Monte Rio, and Vacation Beach. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE replaces LOE 21496 from the 2010 Integrated Report. LOE 21496 incorrectly assessed each individual sample against the objective, instead of evaluating the calendar years worth of data for each site against the objective as is appropriate.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): The 90% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 375 micromhos (or mS/cm2). The 50% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 285 micromhos (or mS/cm2). The 90% and 50% upper limits represent the 90/50 percentile values for a calendar year. 90% or 50% or more of the values must be less than or equal to the upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 4 locations as follows: (1) at Odd Fellows Crossing (SWAMP Station ID 114RRODDF), (2) at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01), (3) at Monte Rio (SWAMP Station ID 114RRMRIO), and (4) at Vacation Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRVACB). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Odd Fellows, Monte Rio, and Vacation Beach sites, samples were collected over 2 site visits at each site during June 2001. At the Johnson's Beach site, samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (Puckett 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46814
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the calendar years data for the 2 sites on the mainstem Russian River downstream of the Laguna de Santa Rosa exceeded the specific conductivity objective. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE replaces LOE 21494 from the 2010 Integrated Report. LOE 21494 incorrectly assessed each individual sample against the objective, instead of evaluating the calendar years worth of data against the objective as is appropriate.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): The 90% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 320 micromhos (or mS/cm2). The 50% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 250 micromhos (or mS/cm2). The 90% and 50% upper limits represent the 90/50 percentile values for a calendar year. 90% or 50% or more of the values must be less than or equal to the upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 2 locations as follows: (1) at Syer Pond (SWAMP Station ID 114RRSTPD), and (2) at Wohler Dam (SWAMP Station ID 114RRWOH). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 2 site visits at each site during June 2001.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (Puckett 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 46512
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 6
Number of Exceedances: 5
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: Five of the six calendar years of data exceeded the specific conductivity objective. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008). This LOE and LOE 46513 contain data originally evaluated in LOE 21323, which included data from a site that is not in this water body. The data from LOE 21323 have been split into two LOEs, with data now evaluated under the correct water body.
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The 90% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 320 micromhos (or mS/cm2). The 50% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 250 micromhos (or mS/cm2). The 90% and 50% upper limits represent the 90/50 percentile values for a calendar year. 90% or 50% or more of the values must be less than or equal to the upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRHMB1). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Healdsburg Memorial Beach site samples were collected from June 2001 to June 2006. Most of the site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (SWAMP 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34438
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 2
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 2 calendar years of data exceeded the objective.
Data Reference: RWB1 Trend Maintenance Periods FYs 2007 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Water Quality Control Plan, North Coast Region (NCRWQCB 2011): The site specific objective for the mainstem Russian River upstream of the Laguna de Santa Rosa is a 90% upper limit of 320 uS. Therefore, 90% of the values in a calendar year must be lower than this limit. In addition the site specific objective of 50% upper limit of 250 uS which represents the 50 percentile values of the monthly means for a calendar year applies to this water body. Therefore, 50% or more of the monthly means in a calendar year must be less than or equal to an upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the Russian River at Healdsburg Memorial Beach station (114RR2940).
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected on the following dates: 11/26/2007 3/3/2008 4/7/2008 7/14/2008
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: SWAMP QAPP (2008).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 34201
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: The 2010 calendar year data did not exceed the Basin Plan objective.
Data Reference: Photos of algae and invasive species in Laguna de Santa Rosa and Guerneville HSA with other data and information
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2011): 50% or more of the monthly means for a calendar year must be less than or equal to 285 micromhos, and 90% or more of the monthly means for a calendar year must be less than or equal to 375 micromhos.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the North Coast Region
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected at Johnson's Beach at site 00017BA0.
Temporal Representation: Samples collected on 7/18/2010 and 8/13/2010 (samples collected every 15 minute and averaged for the day).
Environmental Conditions:
QAPP Information: There was no quality assurance information with this data.
QAPP Information Reference(s):
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 21496
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 28
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 28 specific conductivity grab samples collected from the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The 90% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 375 micromhos (or mS/cm2). The 50% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 285 micromhos (or mS/cm2). The 90% and 50% upper limits represent the 90/50 percentile values for a calendar year. 90% or 50% or more of the values must be less than or equal to the upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 4 locations as follows: (1) at Odd Fellows Crossing (SWAMP Station ID 114RRODDF), (2) at Johnson's Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRJB01), (3) at Monte Rio (SWAMP Station ID 114RRMRIO), and (4) at Vacation Beach (SWAMP Station ID 114RRVACB). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: At the Odd Fellows, Monte Rio, and Vacation Beach sites, samples were collected over 2 site visits at each site during June 2001. At the Johnson's Beach site, samples were collected over 22 site visits from June 2001 to June 2006. These site visits corresponded to fall, winter, spring and early summer seasonal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (Puckett 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 21494
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 4
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 4 specific conductivity grab samples collected from the mainstem Russian River exceed the objective. The samples were collected as part of the Surface Water Ambient Water Monitoring Program (SWAMP). The data are found in the SWAMP Summary Report for the North Coast Region for Years 2000-2006 (NCRWQCB 2008).
Data Reference: Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Summary Report for the North Coast Region (RWQCB-1) for years 2000-2006. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. March 2008
 
SWAMP Data: SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): The 90% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 320 micromhos (or mS/cm2). The 50% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 250 micromhos (or mS/cm2). The 90% and 50% upper limits represent the 90/50 percentile values for a calendar year. 90% or 50% or more of the values must be less than or equal to the upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: Samples were collected from the mainstem Russian River at 2 locations as follows: (1) at Syer Pond (SWAMP Station ID 114RRSTPD), and (2) at Wohler Dam (SWAMP Station ID 114RRWOH). Samples were collected from well-mixed flows in glides or riffles.
Temporal Representation: Samples were collected over 2 site visits at each site during June 2001.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Quality control was conducted in accordance with the SWAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan (Puckett 2002).
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)
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6142
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: None
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 1
Number of Exceedances: 1
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: One of the 1 specific conductivity sample collected in Hobson Creek exceeds the specific conductivity water quality objective. The sample concentration is 433 uS. The sample was collected as part of the Russian River First Flush sampling event. Data are summarized by Katznelson et al. (2003).
Data Reference: 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-8.00): The 90% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 375 micromhos (or uS/cm2). The 50% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 285 micromhos (or uS/cm2). The 90% and 50% upper limits represent the 90/50 percentile values of the monthly means for a calendar year. 90% or 50% or more of the values must be less than or equal to the upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 1 site in Hobson Creek where it intersects with Skyline Road near McPeak Road. Hobson Creek empties into the Russian River near Hacienda.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on November 7, 2002. At each site, 3 instantaneous grab samples were collected over half hour increments. The data are averaged for each site.
Environmental Conditions: Samples were collected during the first runoff event of the rainy season.
QAPP Information: Samples were collected in accordance with the study plan and quality control procedures described by Katznelson et al. (2003).
QAPP Information Reference(s): 2002 Russian River First Flush Summary Report. Clean Water Team, Citizen Monitoring Program of the State Water Resources Control Board
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 22561, Specific Conductivity
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6085
 
Pollutant: Specific Conductivity
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 Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 specific conductivity samples collected in Fife Creek exceed the specific conductivity water quality objective. The samples were collected as part of a targeted sampling event on Fife Creek. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1999).
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007, p. 3-8.00): The 90% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 375 micromhos (or mS/cm2). The 50% upper limit specific conductance objective at 77 F is 285 micromhos (or mS/cm2). The 90% and 50% upper limits represent the 90/50 percentile values of the monthly means for a calendar year. 90% or 50% or more of the values must be less than or equal to the upper limit.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline:
Guideline Reference:
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek, which is located approximately 500' downstream of the Armstrong Woods Ranger Kiosk. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on June 17, 1999, as instantaneous grab samples and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
 
DECISION ID
25222
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
Pollutant: Sodium
Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: Do Not List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2010)
Revision Status Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution: Pollutant
 
Regional Board Conclusion: Regional Water Board Conclusion:

This pollutant was considered for placement on the section 303(d) list in a previous Integrated Report cycle.

No new information was reviewed for this current Integrated Report cycle. Therefore, the previous conclusion remains unchanged, and is as follows:

This pollutant is being considered for placement on the Section 303(d) List under Section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under Section 3.2 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. The weight of evidence indicates that there is insufficient information available to determine if it is appropriate to place this water segment-pollutant combination on the Section 303(d) List in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. None of the 3 sodium samples exceed the water quality objective, and this sample size is insufficient to determine with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy if standards are not met. A minimum of 5 samples are needed for application of Table 3.2, and only 3 samples are available. This conclusion is also based on the staff findings that: (1) The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of Section 6.1.4 of the Policy. (2) Pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.
 
Regional Board Decision Recommendation: No new data were assessed for this assessment cycle. The conclusion reached in the previous cycle remains the same. The Regional Board will update this decision when new data and information become available in a future assessment cycle.
 
State Board Staff Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:
 
State Board Decision Recommendation: After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.
 
 
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 25222, Sodium
Region 1     
Russian River HU, Lower Russian River HA, Guerneville HSA
 
LOE ID: 6087
 
Pollutant: Sodium
LOE Subgroup: Pollutant-Water
Matrix: Water
Fraction: Total
 
Beneficial Use: Municipal & Domestic Supply
 
Number of Samples: 3
Number of Exceedances: 0
 
Data and Information Type: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: None of the 3 sodium samples collected in Fife Creek exceed the evaluation guideline. The samples were collected by Regional Water Board staff as part of a targeted sampling event on Fife Creek. Data are summarized by Goodwin (1999).
Data Reference: Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999
 
SWAMP Data: Non-SWAMP
 
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: Per the Basin Plan (NCRWQCB 2007): All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.
Objective/Criterion Reference: Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - North Coast Region (Region 1)
 
Evaluation Guideline: Per the 2006 Edition of the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories (USEPA 2006): The health advisory for sodium is 20 mg/l.
Guideline Reference: 2006 edition of the drinking water standards and health advisories. EPA 822-R-03-013
 
Spatial Representation: The samples were collected from 3 sites in Fife Creek, a tributary to the Russian River. The first site is Upper Fife Creek, which is located immediately upstream of the Armstrong Woods State Preserve upper parking area and picnic grounds. The second site is Mid Fife Creek, which is located approximately 500' downstream of the Armstrong Woods Ranger Kiosk. The third site is Fife Creek at Mill Street, which is located at the dead end of Mill Street.
Temporal Representation: The samples were collected on June 17, 1999, as instantaneous grab samples and do not represent diurnal conditions.
Environmental Conditions: There are no known environmental conditions (e.g., seasonality, land use practices, fire events, storms, etc.) that are related to these data.
QAPP Information: Minimal quality control was conducted as described by Goodwin (1999).
QAPP Information Reference(s): Interoffice Communication from Cathy Goodwin to the Russian River Monitoring File Regarding Fife Creek Monitoring Data. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. July 9, 1999