Water Body Name: | Branciforte Creek |
Water Body ID: | CAR3041205119990223104548 |
Water Body Type: | River & Stream |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10748 |
LOE ID: | 9165 |
Pollutant: | Ammonia (Unionized) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 14 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceed the criterion for Ammonia as N, Unionized. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 (General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries) states that the discharge of wastes shall not cause concentrations of unionized ammonia (NH3) to exceed 0.025 mg/l (as N) in receiving waters (page III-4) . |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10753 |
LOE ID: | 9166 |
Pollutant: | Boron |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Dissolved |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Boron, dissolved. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. In addition, waters used for irrigation and livestock watering shall not exceed concentrations for those chemicals listed in Table 3.4 (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). Table 3-4 (page III-9) lists the maximum concentration for boron for irrigation supply is 0.75 mg/L. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10754 |
LOE ID: | 9167 |
Pollutant: | Chloride |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Chloride. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when chloride exceeds 106 mg/L in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 16046 |
LOE ID: | 9216 |
Pollutant: | Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | 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 (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards | |
Water quality standards table | |
Evaluation Guideline: | North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: | North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 16048 |
LOE ID: | 16787 |
Pollutant: | Diazinon |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life 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: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP_SWAMP Monitoring (04SW3001) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Diazinon. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: SWAMP Toxicity Data 2001-06 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion 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 |
Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan | |
Evaluation Guideline: | One hour average maximum concentration 0.16 ug/L as stated in Sipmann and Finlayson (2000). |
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 |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/3/2006-5/30/2006. SWAMP toxicity monitoring includes both water samples (collected in both winter and summer) and sediment samples (collected in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10757 |
LOE ID: | 10664 |
Pollutant: | Electrical Conductivity |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Conductivity(Us). |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when conductivity exceeds 3.0 mS/cm in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
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LOE ID: | 10544 |
Pollutant: | Electrical Conductivity |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 1 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Conductivity(Us). |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when conductivity exceeds 3.0 mS/cm in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
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Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 8/25/2005. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
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LOE ID: | 18567 |
Pollutant: | Electrical Conductivity |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 136 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 136 samples exceed the criterion for Conductivity(Us). |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when conductivity exceeds 3.0 mS/cm in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
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Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 7/12/1994-7/13/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
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LOE ID: | 17514 |
Pollutant: | Electrical Conductivity |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 2 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Conductivity(ms). |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when conductivity exceeds 3.0 mS/cm in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 9/17/2003. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
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LOE ID: | 17387 |
Pollutant: | Electrical Conductivity |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 8 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 8 samples exceed the criterion for Conductivity(Us). |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when conductivity exceeds 3.0 mS/cm in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 4 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
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LOE ID: | 17532 |
Pollutant: | Electrical Conductivity |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 119 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 119 samples exceed the criterion for Conductivity(Us). |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when conductivity exceeds 3.0 mS/cm in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr., 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 7/26/2003-11/8/2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
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LOE ID: | 17495 |
Pollutant: | Electrical Conductivity |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 2 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Conductivity(ms). |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when conductivity exceeds 3.0 mS/cm in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/7/2005-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10765 |
LOE ID: | 18013 |
Pollutant: | Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Dissolved |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 122 |
Number of Exceedances: | 14 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 14 of 122 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Cold Water Habitat Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr., 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 7/26/2003-11/8/2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
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LOE ID: | 18102 |
Pollutant: | Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Dissolved |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 11 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Cold Water Habitat Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 11932 |
Pollutant: | Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Dissolved |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life 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: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Cold Water Habitat Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 8/25/2005. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 11933 |
Pollutant: | Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life 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: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 8/25/2005. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 11912 |
Pollutant: | Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Dissolved |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Cold Water Habitat Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 19795 |
Pollutant: | Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Dissolved |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 130 |
Number of Exceedances: | 1 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 130 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Cold Water Habitat Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 7/12/1994-7/13/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 11913 |
Pollutant: | Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 5 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 19872 |
Pollutant: | Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 38 |
Number of Exceedances: | 3 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 38 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 7/12/1994-5/27/1998. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10764 |
LOE ID: | 13918 |
Pollutant: | Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 39 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program (R3_CCLEAN) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 39 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCLEAN (Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program data) Water Quality Data |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when nitrate exceeds 30 mg/L NO3 as N in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRF_CCL - Branciforte Creek at Isbel] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/25/2002-6/20/2005. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | EPA Approved QAPP. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 9218 |
Pollutant: | Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin Objective for municipal and domestic supply uses of inland surface waters (Section II.A.2) states the following: waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Article 4, Chapter 15, Section 64435, Tables 2 and 3 as listed in Table 3-2. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 3-2 (inorganic and fluoride concentrations not to be exceeded in domestic or municipal supply) for nitrate is 10.0 mg/L (NO3 as N). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Title 22, Division 4, Ch. 15, Article 4, Section 64431, Table 64431-A |
Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan | |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 9217 |
Pollutant: | Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when nitrate exceeds 30 mg/L NO3 as N in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 13934 |
Pollutant: | Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 39 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program (R3_CCLEAN) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 39 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCLEAN (Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program data) Water Quality Data |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin Objective for municipal and domestic supply uses of inland surface waters (Section II.A.2) states the following: waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Article 4, Chapter 15, Section 64435, Tables 2 and 3 as listed in Table 3-2. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 3-2 (inorganic and fluoride concentrations not to be exceeded in domestic or municipal supply) for nitrate is 10.0 mg/L (NO3 as N). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Title 22, Division 4, Ch. 15, Article 4, Section 64431, Table 64431-A |
Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan | |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRF_CCL - Branciforte Creek at Isbel] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/25/2002-6/20/2005. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | EPA Approved QAPP. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18378 |
Pollutant: | Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 6 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin Objective for municipal and domestic supply uses of inland surface waters (Section II.A.2) states the following: waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Article 4, Chapter 15, Section 64435, Tables 2 and 3 as listed in Table 3-2. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 3-2 (inorganic and fluoride concentrations not to be exceeded in domestic or municipal supply) for nitrate is 10.0 mg/L (NO3 as N). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Title 22, Division 4, Ch. 15, Article 4, Section 64431, Table 64431-A |
Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan | |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/7/2005. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18410 |
Pollutant: | Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 18 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 18 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin Objective for municipal and domestic supply uses of inland surface waters (Section II.A.2) states the following: waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Article 4, Chapter 15, Section 64435, Tables 2 and 3 as listed in Table 3-2. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 3-2 (inorganic and fluoride concentrations not to be exceeded in domestic or municipal supply) for nitrate is 10.0 mg/L (NO3 as N). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Title 22, Division 4, Ch. 15, Article 4, Section 64431, Table 64431-A |
Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan | |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr., 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/25/2004-11/8/2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18363 |
Pollutant: | Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 6 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when nitrate exceeds 30 mg/L NO3 as N in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/7/2005. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18395 |
Pollutant: | Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 18 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 18 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when nitrate exceeds 30 mg/L NO3 as N in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr., 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/25/2004-11/8/2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18622 |
Pollutant: | Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 135 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 135 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin Objective for municipal and domestic supply uses of inland surface waters (Section II.A.2) states the following: waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in excess of the limits specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Article 4, Chapter 15, Section 64435, Tables 2 and 3 as listed in Table 3-2. The maximum contaminant level listed in Table 3-2 (inorganic and fluoride concentrations not to be exceeded in domestic or municipal supply) for nitrate is 10.0 mg/L (NO3 as N). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Title 22, Division 4, Ch. 15, Article 4, Section 64431, Table 64431-A |
Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan | |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 7/12/1994-7/13/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18621 |
Pollutant: | Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 135 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 135 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when nitrate exceeds 30 mg/L NO3 as N in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 7/12/1994-7/13/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10750 |
LOE ID: | 13950 |
Pollutant: | Ammonia as Nitrogen |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
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: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program (R3_CCLEAN) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 20 samples exceed the criterion for Ammonia As N, Total. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCLEAN (Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program data) Water Quality Data |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | USEPA Health Advisory 2006 Edition of the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories (EPA 822-R-06-013, 2006). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | 2006 edition of the drinking water standards and health advisories. EPA 822-R-03-013 |
Evaluation Guideline: | EPA's Lifetime Health advisory level for total ammonia is 30.0 mg/L as stated on page 8 of the 2006 edition of the drinking water standards and health advisories. This Advisory Level is defined as "the concentration of a chemical in drinking water that is not expected to cause any adverse noncarcinogenic effects for up to ten days of exposure." |
Guideline Reference: | 2006 edition of the drinking water standards and health advisories. EPA 822-R-03-013 |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRF_CCL - Branciforte Creek at Isbel] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 10/21/2003-6/20/2005. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | EPA Approved QAPP. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 17566 |
Pollutant: | Ammonia as Nitrogen |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 18 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 18 samples exceed the criterion for Ammonia as N, Total. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | USEPA Health Advisory 2006 Edition of the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories (EPA 822-R-06-013, 2006). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | 2006 edition of the drinking water standards and health advisories. EPA 822-R-03-013 |
Evaluation Guideline: | EPA's Lifetime Health advisory level for total ammonia is 30.0 mg/L as stated on page 8 of the 2006 edition of the drinking water standards and health advisories. This Advisory Level is defined as "the concentration of a chemical in drinking water that is not expected to cause any adverse noncarcinogenic effects for up to ten days of exposure." |
Guideline Reference: | 2006 edition of the drinking water standards and health advisories. EPA 822-R-03-013 |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/25/2004-11/8/2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 9164 |
Pollutant: | Ammonia as Nitrogen |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Ammonia as N, Total. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | USEPA Health Advisory 2006 Edition of the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories (EPA 822-R-06-013, 2006). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | 2006 edition of the drinking water standards and health advisories. EPA 822-R-03-013 |
Evaluation Guideline: | EPA's Lifetime Health advisory level for total ammonia is 30.0 mg/L as stated on page 8 of the 2006 edition of the drinking water standards and health advisories. This Advisory Level is defined as "the concentration of a chemical in drinking water that is not expected to cause any adverse noncarcinogenic effects for up to ten days of exposure." |
Guideline Reference: | 2006 edition of the drinking water standards and health advisories. EPA 822-R-03-013 |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10766 |
LOE ID: | 11914 |
Pollutant: | Salinity |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Salinity. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when salinity exceeds 3.0 ppt in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10767 |
LOE ID: | 9219 |
Pollutant: | Sodium |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Sodium. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when sodium exceeds 69 mg/L in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10768 |
LOE ID: | 18727 |
Pollutant: | Temperature, water |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 11 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | 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 (General Objective in Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129). |
Guideline Reference: | Inland Fishes of California |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 11934 |
Pollutant: | Temperature, water |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life 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: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | 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 (General Objective in Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129). |
Guideline Reference: | Inland Fishes of California |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 8/25/2005. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 11930 |
Pollutant: | Temperature, water |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | 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 (General Objective in Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129). |
Guideline Reference: | Inland Fishes of California |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18764 |
Pollutant: | Temperature, water |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 123 |
Number of Exceedances: | 3 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 123 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | 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 (General Objective in Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129). |
Guideline Reference: | Inland Fishes of California |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr., 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 7/26/2003-11/8/2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 19877 |
Pollutant: | Temperature, water |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 138 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 138 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | 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 (General Objective in Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129). |
Guideline Reference: | Inland Fishes of California |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 8/19/1991-7/13/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 16049 |
LOE ID: | 11931 |
Pollutant: | Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 9 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 9 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | Sigler et al. (1984) states that turbidities of 25 NTU's or greater caused reduction in juvenile salmonid growth due to interference with their ability to find food. |
Guideline Reference: | Effects of chronic turbidity on density and growth of steelheads and coho salmon. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 113:142-150 |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 2/16/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 19647 |
Pollutant: | Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 100 |
Number of Exceedances: | 6 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 6 of 100 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | Sigler et al. (1984) states that turbidities of 25 NTU's or greater caused reduction in juvenile salmonid growth due to interference with their ability to find food. |
Guideline Reference: | Effects of chronic turbidity on density and growth of steelheads and coho salmon. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 113:142-150 |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 8/19/1991-7/13/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 16050 |
LOE ID: | 23733 |
Pollutant: | Vertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: | Toxicity |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 2 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP_SWAMP Monitoring (04SW3001) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Pimephales promelas Survival (%) 7 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: SWAMP Toxicity Data 2001-06 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which 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, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: | 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) |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/3/2006-5/30/2006. SWAMP toxicity monitoring includes both water samples (collected in both winter and summer) and sediment samples (collected in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 23731 |
Pollutant: | Invertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: | Toxicity |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 2 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP_SWAMP Monitoring (04SW3001) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Ceriodaphnia dubia Survival (%) 7 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: SWAMP Toxicity Data 2001-06 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which 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, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: | 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) |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/3/2006-5/30/2006. SWAMP toxicity monitoring includes both water samples (collected in both winter and summer) and sediment samples (collected in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 23734 |
Pollutant: | Plant Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: | Toxicity |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 2 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP_SWAMP Monitoring (04SW3001) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Selenastrum capricornutum Growth (Cell Density) 4 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: SWAMP Toxicity Data 2001-06 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which 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, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | Significant reduction in cell count of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and cell count <80% of control. |
Guideline Reference: | 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) |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/3/2006-5/30/2006. SWAMP toxicity monitoring includes both water samples (collected in both winter and summer) and sediment samples (collected in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10769 |
LOE ID: | 19181 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 11 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, the pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 19182 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 11 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Section II.A.2. Municipal and Domestic Supply Objectives, Section II.A.2.a states the following: The pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 19658 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 140 |
Number of Exceedances: | 6 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 6 of 140 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when pH is greater than 8.4 or less than 6.5 in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 8/19/1991-7/13/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 19659 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 140 |
Number of Exceedances: | 7 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 7 of 140 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, the pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 8/19/1991-7/13/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 19660 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 140 |
Number of Exceedances: | 8 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 8 of 140 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Section II.A.2. Municipal and Domestic Supply Objectives, Section II.A.2.a states the following: The pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 8/19/1991-7/13/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 19661 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 140 |
Number of Exceedances: | 8 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 8 of 140 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for water contact recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 8/19/1991-7/13/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 19662 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 140 |
Number of Exceedances: | 8 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 8 of 140 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 8/19/1991-7/13/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18853 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 11 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18852 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 11 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for water contact recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10545 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 1 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when pH is greater than 8.4 or less than 6.5 in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 8/25/2005. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10546 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life 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: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, the pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 8/25/2005. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10547 |
Pollutant: | pH |
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: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Section II.A.2. Municipal and Domestic Supply Objectives, Section II.A.2.a states the following: The pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 8/25/2005. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10493 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 14 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when pH is greater than 8.4 or less than 6.5 in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10494 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 14 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, the pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10495 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 14 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Section II.A.2. Municipal and Domestic Supply Objectives, Section II.A.2.a states the following: The pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10496 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
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: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for water contact recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10543 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 14 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 14 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10278 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
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: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for water contact recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 8/25/2005. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10279 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 1 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 8/25/2005. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18085 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 126 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 126 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for water contact recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr., 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 7/26/2003-11/8/2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18084 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 126 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 126 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Section II.A.2. Municipal and Domestic Supply Objectives, Section II.A.2.a states the following: The pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 or raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr., 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 7/26/2003-11/8/2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18083 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 126 |
Number of Exceedances: | 1 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 126 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, the pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr., 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 7/26/2003-11/8/2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18067 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 126 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 126 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when pH is greater than 8.4 or less than 6.5 in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr., 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 7/26/2003-11/8/2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18086 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 126 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 126 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr., 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 7/26/2003-11/8/2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 19180 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Agricultural Supply |
Number of Samples: | 11 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Waters shall not contain concentrations of chemical constituents in amounts which adversely affect the agricultural beneficial use. Interpretation of adverse effect shall be as derived from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service guidelines provided in Table 3-3 (Central Coast Waterboard Basin Plan, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland and Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). In Table 3-3 of the Basin Plan (page III-8), water quality guidelines state that severe problems may occur when pH is greater than 8.4 or less than 6.5 in irrigation supply water. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street, 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 16047 |
LOE ID: | 16127 |
Pollutant: | Chlorpyrifos |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 2 |
Number of Exceedances: | 2 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP_SWAMP Monitoring (04SW3001) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorpyrifos. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: SWAMP Toxicity Data 2001-06 |
Final Data File used for assessment: SWAMP Sediment Chemistry Data from Region 3 Harbors, 2004 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion 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 |
Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan | |
Evaluation Guideline: | One hour average maximum concentration 0.025 ug/L as stated in Sipmann and Finlayson (2000). |
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 |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/3/2006-5/30/2006. SWAMP toxicity monitoring includes both water samples (collected in both winter and summer) and sediment samples (collected in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10758 |
LOE ID: | 14152 |
Pollutant: | Enterococcus |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 39 |
Number of Exceedances: | 11 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program (R3_CCLEAN) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 11 of 39 samples exceed the criterion for Enterococci. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCLEAN (Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program data) Water Quality Data |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | USEPA Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria -1986. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Evaluation Guideline: | Single sample maximum allowable density for Enterococci in freshwater is 61 MPN/100mL (as stated in Table 4, page 15). |
Guideline Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRF_CCL - Branciforte Creek at Isbel]. |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected monthly over the time period 1/25/2002-6/20/2005. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | EPA Approved QAPP. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 14153 |
Pollutant: | Enterococcus |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 39 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program (R3_CCLEAN) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 39 samples exceed the criterion for Enterococci. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCLEAN (Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program data) Water Quality Data |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: Fecal coliform concentration, based on a minimum of not less than five samples for any 30-day period, shall not exceed a log mean of 2000/100 ml, nor shall more than ten percent of samples collected during any 30-day period exceed 4000/100 ml. Enterococcus is a fecal coliform. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRF_CCL - Branciforte Creek at Isbel] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/25/2002-6/20/2005. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | EPA Approved QAPP. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10759 |
LOE ID: | 18551 |
Pollutant: | Escherichia coli (E. Coli) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 18 |
Number of Exceedances: | 1 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 18 samples exceed the criterion for Escherichia coli. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: Fecal coliform concentration, based on a minimum of not less than five samples for any 30-day period, shall not exceed a log mean of 2000/100 ml, nor shall more than ten percent of samples collected during any 30-day period exceed 4000/100 ml. E. coli is a fecal coliform. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr., 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/25/2004-11/8/2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 14028 |
Pollutant: | Escherichia coli (E. Coli) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 39 |
Number of Exceedances: | 16 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program (R3_CCLEAN) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 16 of 39 samples exceed the criterion for Escherichia coli. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCLEAN (Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program data) Water Quality Data |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | USEPA Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria -1986. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Evaluation Guideline: | Single sample maximum allowable density for E. coli in freshwater is 235 MPN/100mL (as stated in Table 4, page 15) |
Guideline Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRF_CCL - Branciforte Creek at Isbel] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/25/2002-6/20/2005. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | EPA Approved QAPP. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 14029 |
Pollutant: | Escherichia coli (E. Coli) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 39 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program (R3_CCLEAN) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 39 samples exceed the criterion for Escherichia coli. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCLEAN (Central Coast Long Term Environmental Assessment Program data) Water Quality Data |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: Fecal coliform concentration, based on a minimum of not less than five samples for any 30-day period, shall not exceed a log mean of 2000/100 ml, nor shall more than ten percent of samples collected during any 30-day period exceed 4000/100 ml. E. coli is a fecal coliform. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRF_CCL - Branciforte Creek at Isbel] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/25/2002-6/20/2005. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | EPA Approved QAPP. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18556 |
Pollutant: | Escherichia coli (E. Coli) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 6 |
Number of Exceedances: | 4 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 6 samples exceed the criterion for Escherichia coli. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | USEPA Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria -1986. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Evaluation Guideline: | Single sample maximum allowable density for E. coli in freshwater is 235 MPN/100mL (as stated in Table 4, page 15) |
Guideline Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/7/2005. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18279 |
Pollutant: | Escherichia coli (E. Coli) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 6 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceed the criterion for Escherichia coli. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: Fecal coliform concentration, based on a minimum of not less than five samples for any 30-day period, shall not exceed a log mean of 2000/100 ml, nor shall more than ten percent of samples collected during any 30-day period exceed 4000/100 ml. E. coli is a fecal coliform. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/7/2005. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10530 |
Pollutant: | Escherichia coli (E. Coli) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 4 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Escherichia coli. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | USEPA Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria -1986. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Evaluation Guideline: | Single sample maximum allowable density for E. coli in freshwater is 235 MPN/100mL (as stated in Table 4, page 15) |
Guideline Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18550 |
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: | 14 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Clean streams project) (R3_CLNStrm) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 14 of 18 samples exceed the criterion for Escherichia coli. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006 |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | USEPA Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria -1986. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Evaluation Guideline: | Single sample maximum allowable density for E. coli in freshwater is 235 MPN/100mL (as stated in Table 4, page 15) |
Guideline Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 5 monitoring sites [ 304-BRANC-21 - Branciforte above confluence w/SLR, 304-BRANC-24 - Happy Valley School, 304-BRANC-22 - Branciforte at DeLaveaga park, 304-BRANC-25 Branciforte Creek @ 4055 Branciforte Dr., 304-BRANC-23 Branciforte Creek @ 434 Market Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 5/25/2004-11/8/2004. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | Regional Board approved QAPP. Data entry completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Clean Streams Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10492 |
Pollutant: | Escherichia coli (E. Coli) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Escherichia coli. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: Fecal coliform concentration, based on a minimum of not less than five samples for any 30-day period, shall not exceed a log mean of 2000/100 ml, nor shall more than ten percent of samples collected during any 30-day period exceed 4000/100 ml. E. coli is a fecal coliform. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 19904 |
Pollutant: | Escherichia coli (E. Coli) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 1 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Escherichia coli. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | USEPA Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria -1986. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Evaluation Guideline: | Single sample maximum allowable density for E. coli in freshwater is 235 MPN/100mL (as stated in Table 4, page 15) |
Guideline Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 2/20/2002. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 19919 |
Pollutant: | Escherichia coli (E. Coli) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 1 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Escherichia coli. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: Fecal coliform concentration, based on a minimum of not less than five samples for any 30-day period, shall not exceed a log mean of 2000/100 ml, nor shall more than ten percent of samples collected during any 30-day period exceed 4000/100 ml. E. coli is a fecal coliform. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 2/20/2002. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10763 |
LOE ID: | 18842 |
Pollutant: | Fecal Coliform |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 1 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Coliform, Fecal. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for water contact recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: Fecal coliform concentration, based on a minimum of not less than five samples for any 30-day period, shall not exceed a log mean of 200 MPN/100 ml, nor shall more than ten percent of total samples during any 30-day period exceed 400 MPN/100 ml. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 8/19/1991. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10662 |
Pollutant: | Fecal Coliform |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 5 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Coliform, Fecal. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for water contact recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: Fecal coliform concentration, based on a minimum of not less than five samples for any 30-day period, shall not exceed a log mean of 200 MPN/100 ml, nor shall more than ten percent of total samples during any 30-day period exceed 400 MPN/100 ml. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 18843 |
Pollutant: | Fecal Coliform |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 1 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Monitoring Program (R3_SCCEH) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Coliform, Fecal. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1971-1996 |
Final Data File used for assessment: Santa Cruz County Environmental Health data 1997-2006 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: Fecal coliform concentration, based on a minimum of not less than five samples for any 30-day period, shall not exceed a log mean of 2000/100 ml, nor shall more than ten percent of samples collected during any 30-day period exceed 4000/100 ml. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRI_SCC - BRANCIFORTE CR. at ISBEL DR.] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected on a single day 8/19/1991. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: | This monitoring program has been underway for thirty years, with changes over time to protocols, level of QA, and documentation. In general, QA documentation included with the dataset is minimal. However, data quality appears to be reasonably good. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): | |
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LOE ID: | 10663 |
Pollutant: | Fecal Coliform |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Non-Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 15 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PATHOGEN MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Pajaro (Pajaro) data for Branciforte Creek to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 15 samples exceed the criterion for Coliform, Fecal. |
Data Reference: | Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 | |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: Fecal coliform concentration, based on a minimum of not less than five samples for any 30-day period, shall not exceed a log mean of 2000/100 ml, nor shall more than ten percent of samples collected during any 30-day period exceed 4000/100 ml. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Water Quality Control Plan Central Coast Region (R3) Basin Plan |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Data for this line of evidence for Branciforte Creek was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 304BRA-Branciforte Road at Water Street] |
Temporal Representation: | Data was collected over the time period 1/20/2005-3/8/2006. Pajaro watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: | Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
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. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 6590 |
LOE ID: | 3933 |
Pollutant: | Sedimentation/Siltation |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Not Recorded |
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: | Unspecified--This LOE is a placeholder to support a 303(d) listing decision made prior to 2006. |
Data Reference: | Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d) |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | Unspecified |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d) |
Evaluation Guideline: | Unspecified |
Guideline Reference: | Placeholder reference pre-2006 303(d) |
Spatial Representation: | Unspecified |
Temporal Representation: | Unspecified |
Environmental Conditions: | Unspecified |
QAPP Information: | Unspecified |
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