Final California 2018 Integrated Report (303(d) List/305(b) Report)

Supporting Information

Regional Board 9 - San Diego Region

Water Body Name:	Moro Canyon Creek
Water Body ID:	CAR9011100020081210154547
Water Body Type:	River & Stream


DECISION ID	82743	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

Pollutant:	Indicator Bacteria
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.3 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.3 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. Two of the 151 samples exceed the single sample objective for enterococcus and five of the 137 samples exceed the geomean objective for enterococcus. Zero of 151 samples exceed the single sample objectives for fecal and total coliform. Zero of 131 samples exceed the geomean objectives for fecal and total coliform. 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 CWA 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. 2 of 151 samples exceed the singles sample objective and 5 of 137 samples exceed the geomean 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 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 82743, Indicator Bacteria	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

74420

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

132

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 132 geomeans exceeded the enterococcus objective. For this station, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. The higher of the two values was used for the geomean calculation.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The geometric mean for enterococcus shall not exceed 35 MPN/100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin. Californis Ocean Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Morro Creek (surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82743, Indicator Bacteria	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

74418

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Five of the five geomeans exceeded the objective.

Data Reference:

Data for Region 9 Beach Watch.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The geometric mean standard for entercoccus states that the entercoccus density shall not exceed 35 per 100 mL. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters 2009.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected at the El Morro Creek site.

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected approximately once a week from September 2008 to June 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected for the Beach Watch program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82743, Indicator Bacteria	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

74421

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

151

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 151 samples exceeded the fecal coliform objective. For this station, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. The results represent the higher of the two values.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The single sample fecal coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 400/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California. Region 9 Basion Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Morro Creek (surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to April 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82743, Indicator Bacteria	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

74422

Pollutant:

Fecal Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

132

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 132 geomeans exceeded the fecal coliform objective. For this station, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. The higher of the two values was used for the geomean calculation.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The geometric mean for fecal coliform shall not exceed more than 200/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Morro Creek (surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82743, Indicator Bacteria	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

74419

Pollutant:

Enterococcus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

151

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two of the 151 samples exceeded the enterococcus objective. For this station, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. The results represent the higher of the two values.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The single sample enterococcus concentration shall not exceed more than 104/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California. Region 9 Basion Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Draft Guidance for Fresh Water Beaches. Last Update: May 8, 2006. Initial Draft: November 1997. California Department of Public Health.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Morro Creek (surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to April 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82743, Indicator Bacteria	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

74426

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

151

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Zero of the 151 samples exceeded the total coliform objective. For this station, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. The results represent the higher of the two values.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The single sample total coliform concentration shall not exceed more than 10000/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California. Region 9 Basion Plan.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Objective/Criterion Reference:

California Ocean Plan Water Quality Control Plan Ocean Waters of California 2009

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Morro Creek (surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to April 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82743, Indicator Bacteria	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

74427

Pollutant:

Total Coliform

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Water Contact Recreation

Number of Samples:

132

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Not Specified

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

None of the 132 samples exceeded the total coliform objective. For these stations, samples were collected from surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast. The higher of the two values was used for the geomean calculation.

Data Reference:

Data for Various Waterbodies in Region 8 and Region 9, 2006-2009.

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The geometric mean for total coliform shall not exceed more than 1000/100ml. Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

The samples were collected from Coastal Morro Creek(surfzone upcoast and surfzone downcoast).

Temporal Representation:

The samples were collected once a week from July 2006 to 2009.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

The samples were collected and analyzed under the Quality Assurance Management Plan for The Orange County Stormwater Program. Coastal Stormdrain Outfall Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	82744	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line(s) of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. One lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the One samples exceed the OBJECTIVE. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. Zero of one samples exceeded the [OBJECTIVE and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 26 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using 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. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82744, Oxygen, Dissolved	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

74423

Pollutant:

Oxygen, Dissolved

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Numeric data generated from 1 sample of Dissolved Oxygen concentrations had no exceedences.

Data Reference:

Data for bacteria in various waterbodies, Feb. 2005-May 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Dissolved oxygen levels shall not be less than 5.0 mg/l in inland surface waters with designated MAR or WARM beneficial uses. The annual mean dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be less than 7 mg/l more than 10% of the time.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from the El Morrow Creek - fresh water station.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected in May 2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

NPDES quality assurance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	82790	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

Pollutant:	pH
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)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA section 303(d) List under section 3.2 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.2 a single line(s) of evidence are necessary to assess listing status. One lines of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Zero of the One samples exceed the OBJECTIVE. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification against placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. Zero of one samples exceeded the [OBJECTIVE and this sample size is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating. A minimum of 26 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using 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. The readily available data and information is insufficient to determine, with the power and confidence of the Listing Policy, the applicable beneficial use support rating.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82790, pH	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

74424

Pollutant:

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Numeric data generated from 1 sample of pH data had no exceedences.

Data Reference:

Data for bacteria in various waterbodies, Feb. 2005-May 2007

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

The pH of all inland surface waters shall not be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.5 as a result of waste discharges.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Samples were collected from the El Morrow Creek station.

Temporal Representation:

One sample was collected on 5/5/2007.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

NPDES quality assurance.

QAPP Information Reference(s):


DECISION ID	76240	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

Pollutant:	Nitrogen
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2023
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollution

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the CWA 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 are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Two of the four samples exceed the OBJECTIVE. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the CWA 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. Two of four samples exceed the OBJECTIVE and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of the available data and information, RWQCB staff concludes that the water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards are exceeded and a pollutant contributes to or causes the problem.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 76240, Nitrogen	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

26193

Pollutant:

Nitrogen

LOE Subgroup:

Subgroup Missing

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Total

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Two of the four samples collected at Moro Canyon Creek 2 Station (901SJMCC2) (Latitude 33.5624, Longitude -117.8182) from October 2002 to May 2003 showed excessive nitrogen concentrations (SWAMP, 2007).

Data Reference:

Monitoring data for Region 9

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water bodies shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growth to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.

A desired goal in order to prevent plant nuisance in streams and other flowing waters appears to be 0.1 mg/L total phosphorus, P. These values are not to be exceeded more than 10% of the time unless studies of the specific water body in question clearly show that water quality objective changes are permissible and changes are approved by the Regional Board. Analogous threshold values have not been set for nitrogen compounds; however, natural ratios of nitrogen to phosphorus are to be determined by surveillance and monitoring and upheld. If data are lacking, a ratio of N:P = 10:1, on a weight to weight basis shall be used (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Spatial Representation:

Water samples were collected at Moro Canyon Creek 2 Station (901SJMCC2). (Latitude 33.5624, Longitude -117.8182).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in October 2002; January 2003, April 2003, and May 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the chemical analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

2002. Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. California Department of Fish and Game, Monterey, CA

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 76240, Nitrogen	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

26197

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Ambient toxicity testing (chronic)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Four samples were collected at Moro Canyon Creek 2 Station (901SJMCC2) (Latitude 33.5624, Longitude -117.8182) from October 2002 to May 2003 for the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Selenastrum Capicornutum alga growth test: - All four samples were considered toxic; Ceriodaphnia dubia survival and reproduction test: One of the two samples was toxic; Hyalella azteca; None of the two samples was toxic.

Data Reference:

Monitoring data for Region 9

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be free of toxic substances that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

According to SWAMP, waters are considered toxic when samples show significant toxicity levels (SWAMP code ¿SL¿) when compared to a negative control. Significant toxicity is determined when statistical tests result in an alpha of less than 5% and percent control values less than the evaluation threshold.

Guideline Reference:

Monitoring data for Region 9

Spatial Representation:

Water samples were collected at Moro Canyon Creek 2 Station (901SJMCC2). (Latitude 33.5624, Longitude -117.8182).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in October 2002; January 2003, April 2003, and May 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control of this study was conducted in accordance with the California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

2002. Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. California Department of Fish and Game, Monterey, CA


DECISION ID	75914	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

Pollutant:	Phosphorus
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2023
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 in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Four of the four samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for phosphorus. 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. Four of the four samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for phosphorus and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed 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:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current cycle. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75914, Phosphorus	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

26194

Pollutant:

Phosphorus

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Not Recorded

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

All four samples collected at Moro Canyon Creek 2 Station (901SJMCC2) (Latitude 33.5624, Longitude -117.8182) from October 2002 to May 2003 showed excessive phosphorus concentrations (SWAMP, 2007).

Data Reference:

Monitoring data for Region 9

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

Water bodies shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growth to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses.

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin Goal of 0.1 mg/L for total phosphorus in streams and other flowing waters (RWQCB, 2007).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Spatial Representation:

Water samples were collected at Moro Canyon Creek 2 Station (901SJMCC2). (Latitude 33.5624, Longitude -117.8182).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in October 2002; January 2003, April 2003, and May 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the chemical analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

2002. Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. California Department of Fish and Game, Monterey, CA

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75914, Phosphorus	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

26197

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Ambient toxicity testing (chronic)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Monitoring data for Region 9

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be free of toxic substances that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Monitoring data for Region 9

Spatial Representation:

Water samples were collected at Moro Canyon Creek 2 Station (901SJMCC2). (Latitude 33.5624, Longitude -117.8182).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in October 2002; January 2003, April 2003, and May 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control of this study was conducted in accordance with the California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

2002. Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. California Department of Fish and Game, Monterey, CA


DECISION ID	76098	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

Pollutant:	Selenium
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2021
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	The decision has not changed from the previous listing cycle. No new data were assessed for the current listing cycle. Therefore, the previous conclusion remains unchanged, and is as follows: 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. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Four of the four samples exceed the water quality objective for Selenium. 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. Four of four samples exceeded the water quality objective for Selenium 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 five samples is needed for application of table 3.2. 4. Pursuant to Section 3.11of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met. State Board Review and Conclusion: The Regional Board staff incorrectly assessed selenium as a conventional pollutant and applied table 3.2 of the listing Policy. Selenium is a toxicant and should be assessed using Table 3.1 . State Water Board staff has corrected this error and revised the recommendation to List for selenium. The revised recommendation is as follows: This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.1 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.1 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Four of the four samples exceed the water quality objective for selenium. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification for 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. Four of four samples exceeded the water quality objective for selenium and this exceeds the allowable frequency under Section 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:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current cycle. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 76098, Selenium	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

26195

Pollutant:

Selenium

LOE Subgroup:

Pollutant-Water

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

Dissolved

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Fixed station physical/chemical (conventional plus toxic pollutants)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

All four samples collected at Moro Canyon Creek 2 Station (901SJMCC2) (Latitude 33.5624, Longitude -117.8182) showed excessive selenium concentrations according to results from the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring program. Samples were collected from October 2002 through May 2003.

Data Reference:

Monitoring data for Region 9

SWAMP Data:

Non-SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

CTR Freshwater Chronic (CCC) 5 ug/l. (U.S. EPA, 2000).

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Standards; Establishment of Numeric Criteria for Priority Toxic Pollutants for the State of California; Rule. 40 CFR Part 131. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX, Water Division, San Francisco, CA

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Spatial Representation:

Water samples were collected at Moro Canyon Creek 2 Station (901SJMCC2). (Latitude 33.5624, Longitude -117.8182).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in October 2002; January 2003, April 2003, and May 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control for the chemical analysis portion of this study was conducted in accordance with the California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

2002. Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. California Department of Fish and Game, Monterey, CA

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 76098, Selenium	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

26197

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Ambient toxicity testing (chronic)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Monitoring data for Region 9

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be free of toxic substances that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Monitoring data for Region 9

Spatial Representation:

Water samples were collected at Moro Canyon Creek 2 Station (901SJMCC2). (Latitude 33.5624, Longitude -117.8182).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in October 2002; January 2003, April 2003, and May 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control of this study was conducted in accordance with the California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

2002. Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. California Department of Fish and Game, Monterey, CA


DECISION ID	77350	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

Pollutant:	Toxicity
Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)
Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision:	List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list)(2016)
Revision Status	Original
Sources:	A Source Unknown
Expected TMDL Completion Date:	2021
Impairment from Pollutant or Pollution:	Pollutant

Regional Board Conclusion:	This pollutant is being considered for placement on the section 303(d) list under section 3.6 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.6 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status. One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. Four of the four samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for toxicity. Based on the readily available data and information, the weight of evidence indicates that there is sufficient justification in favor of placing this water segment-pollutant combination on the section 303(d) list in the Water Quality Limited Segments category. This conclusion is based on the staff findings that: 1. The data used satisfies the data quality requirements of section 6.1.4 of the Policy. 2. The data used satisfies the data quantity requirements of section 6.1.5 of the Policy. 3. Four of four samples exceed the Basin Plan water quality objective for toxicity and this exceeds the allowable frequency listed in Table 3.1 of the Listing Policy. 4. Pursuant to section 3.11 of the Listing Policy, no additional data and information are available indicating that standards are not met.

Regional Board Decision Recommendation:	This is a decision previously approved by the State Water Resources Control Board and the USEPA. No new data were assessed by the Regional Board for the current cycle. The decision has not changed.

State Board Review of Regional Board Conclusion and Recommendation:

State Board Decision Recommendation:	After review of this Regional Board decision, SWRCB staff recommend the decision be approved by the State Board.

Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 77350, Toxicity	Region 9
Moro Canyon Creek

LOE ID:

26197

Pollutant:

Toxicity

LOE Subgroup:

Toxicity

Matrix:

Water

Fraction:

None

Beneficial Use:

Warm Freshwater Habitat

Number of Samples:

Number of Exceedances:

Data and Information Type:

Ambient toxicity testing (chronic)

Data Used to Assess Water Quality:

Data Reference:

Monitoring data for Region 9

SWAMP Data:

SWAMP

Water Quality Objective/Criterion:

All waters shall be free of toxic substances that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life.

Objective/Criterion Reference:

Water Quality Control Plan for the San Diego Basin

Evaluation Guideline:

Guideline Reference:

Monitoring data for Region 9

Spatial Representation:

Water samples were collected at Moro Canyon Creek 2 Station (901SJMCC2). (Latitude 33.5624, Longitude -117.8182).

Temporal Representation:

Samples were collected in October 2002; January 2003, April 2003, and May 2003.

Environmental Conditions:

QAPP Information:

Quality control of this study was conducted in accordance with the California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.

QAPP Information Reference(s):

2002. Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. California Department of Fish and Game, Monterey, CA