| Water Body Name: | Ormond Beach Wetlands |
| Water Body ID: | CAT4031100020120423143006 |
| Water Body Type: | Wetland, Tidal |
DECISION ID |
100054 |
Region 4 |
Ormond Beach Wetlands |
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| Pollutant: | Nitrogen, 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)(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 3.7.1 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. One of the 13 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 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. 1 of 13 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 16 samples is needed to determine if a beneficial use is fully supported using 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. 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. |
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| LOE ID: | 96222 | ||||
| Pollutant: | Nitrogen, Nitrate | ||||
| LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water | ||||
| Matrix: | Water | ||||
| Fraction: | None | ||||
| Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation | ||||
| Number of Samples: | 13 | ||||
| Number of Exceedances: | 1 | ||||
| Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING | ||||
| Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | One of 13 samples exceeded the objective for Nitrate. | ||||
| Data Reference: | Data for Various Pollutants from Wishtoyo Foundation's Ventura Coastkeeper, 2009-2010. | ||||
| SWAMP Data: | Non-SWAMP | ||||
| Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | From the Los Angeles RWQCB Basin Plan: Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growth to the extent that such growth causes nuisance or adversely affects beneficial uses. Waters shall not exceed 45 mg/L as nitrate (NO3). | ||||
| Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan | ||||
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| Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at the following locations: OB-1, OB-3(b), OB-4(b), OB-5 | ||||
| Temporal Representation: | Samples were collected 9/24/2009 - 8/15/2010. | ||||
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| QAPP Information: | Wishtoyo Foundation volunteer monitoring QAPP was provided. | ||||
| QAPP Information Reference(s): | Quality Assurance Project Plan from Wishtoyo Foundation. | ||||
DECISION ID |
100053 |
Region 4 |
Ormond Beach Wetlands |
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| Pollutant: | Indicator Bacteria |
| 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: | 2027 |
| 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 of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.
One line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 8 of the 16 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. 8 of 16 samples exceeded 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 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 following changes to the decision:
The water body-pollutant combination should be placed on the section 303(d) list because applicable water quality standards for the pollutant are being exceeded. |
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| LOE ID: | 96001 | ||||
| Pollutant: | Total Coliform | ||||
| LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water | ||||
| Matrix: | Water | ||||
| Fraction: | None | ||||
| Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation | ||||
| Number of Samples: | 16 | ||||
| Number of Exceedances: | 8 | ||||
| Data and Information Type: | Not Specified | ||||
| Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Eight of 16 samples exceeded the objective. A total of 31 samples were collected. Daily replicates were averaged into one sample resulting in a total of 16 samples. | ||||
| Data Reference: | Data for Various Pollutants from Wishtoyo Foundation's Ventura Coastkeeper, 2009-2010. | ||||
| SWAMP Data: | Non-SWAMP | ||||
| Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The single sample Total Coliform density shall not exceed 10,000/100 ml. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region). | ||||
| Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan | ||||
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| Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected from Ormond Beach Wetlands (OB-1, OB-3(b), OB-4(b) and OB-5). | ||||
| Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from September 2009 to August 2010. | ||||
| Environmental Conditions: | |||||
| QAPP Information: | Wishtoyo Foundation volunteer monitoring QAPP was provided. | ||||
| QAPP Information Reference(s): | Quality Assurance Project Plan from Wishtoyo Foundation. | ||||
DECISION ID |
100201 |
Region 4 |
Ormond Beach Wetlands |
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| Pollutant: | pH |
| 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: | 2027 |
| 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 of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.
One line of evidence are available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 6 of the 8 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. 6 of 8 samples 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 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. |
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| LOE ID: | 96007 | ||||
| Pollutant: | pH | ||||
| LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water | ||||
| Matrix: | Water | ||||
| Fraction: | None | ||||
| Beneficial Use: | Estuarine Habitat | ||||
| Aquatic Life Use: | Estuarine Habitat | ||||
| Number of Samples: | 8 | ||||
| Number of Exceedances: | 6 | ||||
| Data and Information Type: | Not Specified | ||||
| Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Six of the eight samples exceeded the objective. | ||||
| Data Reference: | Data for Various Pollutants from Wishtoyo Foundation's Ventura Coastkeeper, 2009-2010. | ||||
| SWAMP Data: | Non-SWAMP | ||||
| Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The pH of bays or estuaries shall not be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.5 as a result of waste discharges. (Water Quality Control Plan for the Los Angeles Region). | ||||
| Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan | ||||
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| Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected from Ormond Beach Wetlands (OB-1). | ||||
| Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from September 2009 to August 2010. | ||||
| Environmental Conditions: | |||||
| QAPP Information: | Wishtoyo Foundation volunteer monitoring QAPP was provided. | ||||
| QAPP Information Reference(s): | Quality Assurance Project Plan from Wishtoyo Foundation. | ||||
DECISION ID |
100200 |
Region 4 |
Ormond Beach Wetlands |
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| Pollutant: | Trash |
| Final Listing Decision: | List on 303(d) list (being addressed by action other than TMDL) |
| Last Listing Cycle's Final Listing Decision: | List on 303(d) list (being addressed by action other than TMDL)(2016) |
| Revision Status | Original |
| Sources: | A Source Unknown |
| Expected Attainment Date: | 2027 |
| Implementation Action Other than TMDL: | Trash related impairment is being addressed by implementation actions required under State Water Resources Control Board Resolution 2015-0019 ¿Amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California to Control Trash and Part 1 Trash Provisions of the Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California¿. |
| 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 3.7 of the Listing Policy. Under section 3.7 a single line of evidence is necessary to assess listing status.
1 line of evidence is available in the administrative record to assess this pollutant. 8 of 8 samples exceeded 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. 8 of 8 samples exceed the guideline 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 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. |
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| LOE ID: | 96035 | ||||
| Pollutant: | Trash | ||||
| LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Nuisance | ||||
| Matrix: | Water | ||||
| Fraction: | None | ||||
| Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation | ||||
| Number of Samples: | 8 | ||||
| Number of Exceedances: | 8 | ||||
| Data and Information Type: | Not Specified | ||||
| Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Eight of the 8 samples exceed the narrative objective. Trash was observed and counted as part of the sampling efforts of the Ventura Coastkeepers. | ||||
| Data Reference: | Data for Various Pollutants from Wishtoyo Foundation's Ventura Coastkeeper, 2009-2010. | ||||
| SWAMP Data: | Non-SWAMP | ||||
| Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | From the Los Angeles RWQCB Basin Plan: Waters shall not contain floating materials, including solids, liquids, foams, and scum, in concentrations that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. | ||||
| Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Los Angeles Region R4 Basin Plan | ||||
| Evaluation Guideline: | The Los Angeles River Trash TMDL derived a numeric target for trash to evaluate the narrative guidelines listed in the Basin Plan. This target was derived as 0 for trash to fully support beneficial uses and also includes a margin of safety. | ||||
| Guideline Reference: | Trash Total Maximum Daily Loads for the Los Angeles River Watershed Revised Draft Staff Report. California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region. July 27, 2007. | ||||
| Spatial Representation: | Site OB-1 (Ormond Beach Wetlands & Lagoon) was surveyed. | ||||
| Temporal Representation: | OB-1 was surveyed during the following time periods: September and November of 2009; March, April, May, July and August of 2010. | ||||
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| QAPP Information: | Wishtoyo Foundation volunteer monitoring QAPP was provided. | ||||
| QAPP Information Reference(s): | Quality Assurance Project Plan from Wishtoyo Foundation. | ||||