5 CCR 1002-93
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT REGULATION #93 - COLORADO'S SECTION 303(D) LIST OF IMPAIRED WATERS AND MONITORING AND EVALUATION LIST 5 CCR 1002-93 _________________________________________________________________________
93.1 Authority
These regulations are promulgated pursuant to section 25-8-101 et seq C.R.S. as amended, and in particular, 25-8-202 (1) (a), (b), (i), (2) and (6); 25-8-203 and 25-8-204.
93.2 Purpose
This regulation establishes Colorado’s Lists of Impaired Waters. These waters include Water-Quality- Limited Segments Requiring Total Maximum Daily Loads (“TMDLs”), impaired waters that do not require a TMDL, and Colorado’s Monitoring and Evaluation List:
(1) The list of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring TMDLs fulfills requirements of section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act which requires that states submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a list of those waters for which technology-based effluent limitations and other required controls are not stringent enough to implement water quality standards. These segments are included in Section 93.3 with parameters included in the Clean Water Section 303(d) Impairment column.
(2) Colorado’s Monitoring and Evaluation List identifies water bodies where there is reason to suspect water quality problems, but there is also uncertainty regarding one or more factors, such as the representative nature of the data. Water bodies that are impaired, but it is unclear whether the cause of impairment is attributable to pollutants as opposed to pollution, are also placed on the Monitoring and Evaluation List. This Monitoring and Evaluation list is a state-only document that is not subject to EPA approval. These segments are included in Section 93.3 with parameters included in the Colorado’s Monitoring and Evaluation column.
(3) The list of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Not Requiring a TMDL identifies segments where data is available that indicates that at least one classified use is not being supported, but a TMDL is not needed. These segments and parameters are included in Section 93.4.
93.3 Water Bodies Requiring TMDLs or Identified for Monitoring and Evaluation
Only those segments where a Clean Water Section 303(d) Impairment has been determined require TMDLs. For these segments, TMDLs are only required for those parameters that are identified as impairments.
93.3 Water Bodies Requiring TMDLs or Identified for Monitoring and Evaluation
COARFO01a 1a. Mainstem of Fountain Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to a point immediately above the confluence with Monument Creek, except for specific listings in segment 1b. Listed portion: COARFO01a_B Mainstem of Fountain Creek from source to above Monument creek Water Supply Use Uranium (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Cadmium (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Lead (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E.coli 5.- 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5.- 303(d) L Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5.- 303(d) L COARFO01b 1b. Severy Creek and all tributaries from the source to a point just upstream of where US Forest Service Road 330 crosses the stream.
Listed portion: COARFO01b_A Severy Creek and all tributaries from the source to a point just upstream of where US Forest Service Road 330 crosses the stream.
Listed portion: COARFO02a_A Mainstem of Fountain Creek from a point immediately above the confluence with Monument Creek to a point immediately above the State Highway 47 Bridge. Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Lead (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E.coli 5.- 303(d) H COARFO02b 2b. Mainstem of Fountain Creek from a point immediately above the State Highway 47 Bridge to the confluence with the Arkansas River.
Listed portion: COARFO02b_A Mainstem of Fountain Creek from a point immediately above the State Highway 47 Bridge to the confluence with the Arkansas River.
Listed portion: COARFO03a_B West Monument Creek and tributaries Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L COARFO04 4. All tributaries to Fountain Creek which are not within the boundaries of National Forest or Air Force Academy lands, including all wetlands, from a point immediately above the confluence with Monument Creek to the confluence with the Arkansas River, except for specific listings in segments 5 and 6. Listed portion: COARFO04_B Sand Creek and tributaries (near Wigwam) Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COARFO04_D All tributaries to Fountain Creek which are not within the boundaries of National Forest or Air Force Academy lands, including all wetlands, from Monument Creek to Arkansas River, except for Sand Creek(s), Little Fountain Creek below Deadman Canyon, and specific listings in segments 5 and 6.
Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA COARFO06 6. Mainstem of Monument Creek, from the boundary of National Forest lands to the confluence with Fountain Creek. Listed portion: COARFO06_B Mainstem of Monument Creek, from the boundary of National Forest lands to the confluence with Jackson Creek.
Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Recreational Use E. coli (May-Oct) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COARFO06_C Mainstem of Monument Creek, from the confluence with Jackson Creek to the confluence with Fountain Creek.
Recreational Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) <null> Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) <null> Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) <null> COARLA01a 1a. Mainstem of the Arkansas River from a point immediately above the confluence with Fountain Creek to immediately above the Colorado Canal headgate near Avondale. Listed portion: COARLA01a_A Mainstem of the Arkansas River from a point immediately above the confluence with Fountain Creek to immediately above the Colorado Canal headgate near Avondale. Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Sulfate 5. - 303(d) L COARLA01b 1b. Mainstem of the Arkansas River from the Colorado Canal headgate to the inlet to John Martin Reservoir. Listed portion: COARLA01b_A Mainstem of the Arkansas River from the Colorado Canal headgate to the inlet to John Martin Reservoir.
Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H COARLA01c 1c. Mainstem of the Arkansas River from the outlet of John Martin Reservoir to the Colorado/Kansas border. Listed portion: COARLA01c_A Mainstem of the Arkansas River from the outlet of John Martin Reservoir to the Colorado/Kansas border.
Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Uranium (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COARLA02a 2a. All tributaries to the Arkansas River, including wetlands, from the Colorado Canal headgate to the Colorado/Kansas border except for specific listings in segments 2b, 2c, 3a through 9b, and Middle Arkansas Basin listings.
Listed portion: COARLA02a_A All tributaries to the Arkansas River, including wetlands, from the Colorado Canal headgate to the Colorado/Kansas border except for specific listings in segments 2b, 2c, 3a through 9b, and Middle Arkansas Basin listings.
Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H COARLA04a 4a. Mainstem of the Apishapa River from I-25 to the confluence with the Arkansas River. Mainstem of Timpas Creek from the source to the Arkansas River.
Listed portion: COARLA04a_A Mainstem of Timpas Creek from the source to the Arkansas River. Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Sulfate 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COARLA04a_B Mainstem of the Apishapa River from I-25 to the confluence with the Arkansas River. Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Sulfate 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COARLA05b 5b.Mainstem of the North Fork of the Purgatoire River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from a point immediately below the confluence with Guajatoyah Creek to the confluence with the Purgatoire River. Mainstem of the Middle Fork of the Purgatoire River from the Bar Ni Ranch Road at Stonewall Gap to the confluence with the North Fork of the Purgatoire River. Mainstem of the South Fork of the Purgatoire River from Tercio to the confluence with the Purgatoire River. Mainstem of the Purgatoire River to Trinidad Lake. Mainstem of Long Canyon Creek from the source to Trinidad Reservoir.
Listed portion: COARLA05b_A NF of the Purgatoire River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from Guajatoyah Ck to Purgatoire River. Middle Fork of the Purgatoire River from the Bar Ni Ranch Road at Stonewall Gap to NF of the Purgatoire River. SF of the Purgatoire River from Tercio to the confluence with the Purgatoire River. Mainstem of the Purgatoire River to Trinidad Lake. Mainstem of Long Canyon Creek from the source to Trinidad Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COARLA05b_B Long Canyon Creek from source to Trinidad Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COARLA06a 6a.All tributaries to the Purgatoire River, including all wetlands, from the source to Interstate 25, except for specific listings in segments 4b, 5a, 5b, 5c and 6b.
Listed portion: COARLA06a_B Apache Canyon and tributaries Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COARLA06a_C Sarcillo Canyon and tributaries Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COARLA06a_D Reilly Canyon and tributaries Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COARLA06a_E Banarito Canyon Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COARLA06a_F Bingham Canyon Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA COARLA06b 6b.Wet Canyon and all tributaries, including wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the Purgatoire River. Listed portion: COARLA06b_A Wet Canyon and all tributaries, including wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the Purgatoire River.
Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COARLA09a_B Mainstem of Horse Creek Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Uranium (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) NA Listed portion: COARLA09a_C Mainstem of Adobe Creek Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H COARLA09b 9b. Mainstem of Apache Creek from the source to the confluence with the North Rusk Creek. Mainstem of Breckenridge Creek from the source to the confluence with Horse Creek. Mainstem of Little Horse Creek from the source to the confluence with Horse Creek. Mainstem of Bob Creek from the source to Meredith Reservoir. Mainstem of Big Sandy Creek within Prowers County. Mainstem of Rule Creek from the Bent/Las Animas county line to John Martin Reservoir. Mainstem of Muddy Creek from the south boundary of the Setchfield State Wildlife Area to the confluence with Rule Creek. Mainstem of Caddoa Creek from CC Road to the confluence with the Arkansas River. Mainstem of Cat Creek from the source to the confluence with Clay Creek. Mainstem of Mustang Creek from the source to the confluence with Apishapa River. Mainstem of Chicosa Creek from the source to the Arkansas River. Mainstem of Smith Canyon from the Otero/Las Animas county line to the confluence with the Purgatoire River. Mainstem of Mud * Listed portion: COARLA09b_A Mainstem (MS) of Apache Ck. MS of Breckenridge Ck. MS of Little Horse Ck. MS of Bob Ck. MS of Rule Ck from Bent/Las Animas County line. MS of Muddy Ck from south boundary of Setchfield
Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COARLA09b_B Big Sandy Creek within Prowers County Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) NA COARLA10 10. Two Buttes Reservoir, Two Buttes Pond, Hasty Lake, Holbrook Reservoir, Burchfield Lake, Nee-Skah (Queens) Reservoir, Adobe Creek Reservoir, Neeso Pah Reservoir, Nee Noshe Reservoir; Nee Gronda Reservoir. Listed portion: COARLA10_B Adobe Creek Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COARLA10_C Nee Gronda Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COARLA11 11. John Martin Reservoir.
Listed portion: COARLA11_A John Martin Reservoir.
Listed portion: COARLA12_A Lake Meredith Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COARLA12_B Lake Henry Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COARLA15 15. All lakes and reservoirs tributary to the mainstem of the North Fork of the Purgatoire River from the source to a point immediately below the confluence with Guajatoyah Creek. All lakes and reservoirs tributary to the Middle Fork of the Purgatoire River from the source to the USGS gage at Stonewall mainstem of the South Fork of the Purgatoire River, from the source to Tercio. Monument Lake, North Lake, Trinidad Lake, Long Canyon Reservoir and Lake Dorothey.
Listed portion: COARLA15_B Trinidad Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen (Temperature) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Fish (Mercury) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COARMA02 2. Mainstem of the Arkansas River from the outlet of Pueblo Reservoir to a point immediately above the confluence with Wildhorse/Dry Creek Arroyo.
Listed portion: COARMA02_A Mainstem of the Arkansas River from Blue Ribbon Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Wildhorse/Dry Creek Arroyo.
Listed portion: COARMA04b_B Mainstem of Salt Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA COARMA04c 4c. Mainstem of Chico Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the Arkansas River, except for specific listings in segment 4f. Listed portion: COARMA04c_A Mainstem of Chico Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the Arkansas River, except for specific listings in segment 4f. Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Ammonia 5. - 303(d) H COARMA04g 4g. Mainstem of Pesthouse Gulch, from the source to the confluence with Wildhorse Creek. Listed portion: COARMA04g_A Mainstem of Pesthouse Gulch, from the source to the confluence with Wildhorse Creek. Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA COARMA06b 6b. Mainstem of the Saint Charles River from the confluence with Edson Arroyo to the confluence with the Arkansas River.
Listed portion: COARMA06b_A Mainstem of the Saint Charles River from the confluence with Edson Arroyo to the confluence with the Arkansas River.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COARMA09 9. Mainstem of Greenhorn Creek, from a point immediately below the Greenhorn Highline (Hayden Supply Ditch) diversion dam, to the confluence with the Saint Charles River. Listed portion: COARMA09_A Mainstem of Greenhorn Creek, from a point immediately below the Greenhorn Highline (Hayden Supply Ditch) diversion dam, to the confluence with the Saint Charles River. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M COARMA10 10. Mainstem of Sixmile Creek from the source to the confluence with the Arkansas River. Listed portion: COARMA10_A Mainstem of Sixmile Creek from the source to the confluence with the Arkansas River. Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COARMA11b 11b. Mainstem of the Huerfano River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from 570 Road near Malachite to Highway 69 at Badito, except for the specific listings in segment 1, 11a and 17. Listed portion: COARMA11b_A Mainstem of the Huerfano River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from 570 Road near Malachite to Highway 69 at Badito, except for the specific listings in segment 1, 11a and 17. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list H COARMA12 12. Mainstem of Huerfano River from Highway 69 at Badito to the confluence with the Arkansas River. Listed portion: COARMA12_A Mainstem of Huerfano River from Highway 69 at Badito to the confluence with the Arkansas River.
Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COARMA13a 13a. All tributaries, including wetlands, to the Cucharas River within the San Isabel National Forest boundaries, except for the specific listings in segment 1. Mainstem of the Cucharas River, from the source to a point immediately above the confluence with Middle Creek, except for the specific listings in segment 1. Wahatoya Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the Cucharas River, except for the specific listings in segment 1. All tributaries to Middle Creek, including wetlands, from the source to a point immediately below the confluence of North and South Middle Creeks.
Listed portion: COARMA13a_B Wahatoya Creek within the national forest boundry. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COARMA14 14. Mainstem of the Cucharas River from the point of diversion for the Walsenburg public water supply to the outlet of Cucharas Reservoir.
Listed portion: COARMA14_A Mainstem of the Cucharas River from the point of diversion for the Walsenburg public water supply to the outlet of Cucharas Reservoir.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) L COARMA27 27. Teller Reservoir Listed portion: COARMA27_A Teller Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Fish (Mercury) 3b. - M&E list NA COARUA02a 2a. Mainstem of the East Fork of the Arkansas River and the Arkansas River from a point immediately above the confluence with Birdseye Gulch to a point immediately above the confluence with the California Gulch. Listed portion: COARUA02a_A Mainstem of the East Fork of the Arkansas River and the Arkansas River from a point immediately above the confluence with Birdseye Gulch to a point immediately above the confluence with the California Gulch.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COARUA02c 2c. Mainstem of the Arkansas River from a point immediately above the confluence with the Lake Fork to a point immediately above the confluence with Lake Creek.
Listed portion: COARUA02c_A Mainstem of the Arkansas River from a point immediately above the confluence with the Lake Fork to a point immediately above the confluence with Lake Creek. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COARUA04a 4a. Mainstem of the Arkansas River from the Chaffee/Fremont County Line to a point immediately above Highway 115 bridge, due east of Florence.
Listed portion: COARUA04a_A Mainstem of the Arkansas River from the Chaffee/Fremont County Line to a point immediately above Highway 115 bridge, due east of Florence.
Listed portion: COARUA04b_A Mainstem of the Arkansas River from a point immediately above Highway 115 bridge, due east of Florence, to the inlet of Pueblo Reservoir.
Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COARUA05_B Lake Fork below Sugarloaf Dam to the confluence with the Arkansas River. Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) NA Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COARUA05_C Colorado Gulch and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Silver (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COARUA07 7. Mainstem of Evans Gulch from the source to the confluence with the Arkansas River. Listed portion: COARUA07_A Mainstem of Evans Gulch from the source to the confluence with the Arkansas River. Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COARUA10 10. Mainstem of Lake Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the Arkansas River, except for the specific listing in segment 11. Listed portion: COARUA10_A Mainstem of Lake Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the Arkansas River, except for the specific listing in segment 11. Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H COARUA12a 12a. Mainstem of Chalk Creek from the source to the confluence with the Arkansas River. Listed portion: COARUA12a_A Mainstem of Chalk Creek from the source to the confluence with the Arkansas River. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COARUA14c 14c. Mainstems of North and South Hardscrabble Creeks, including all tributaries and wetlands, from their sources to their confluences.
Listed portion: COARUA14c_B North Hardscrabble Creek and tributaries, from the source to the confluence. Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA COARUA14d 14d. All tributaries to the Arkansas River, including wetlands, which are not on National Forest lands, from the Chaffee/Fremont County line to the inlet to Pueblo Reservoir, except for specific listings in segments 14a, 14c and 15-27.
Listed portion: COARUA14d_B Turkey Creek above the unnamed tributary that drains Mount Pittsburg (38.615, -104.903) Aquatic Life Use Total Phosphorus 3b. - M&E list NA COARUA15 15. Mainstem of Grape Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the outlet of De Weese Reservoir, except for specific listings in segment 25. Mainstems of Texas, Badger, Hayden, Hamilton, Stout, and Big Cottonwood Creeks, including all tributaries and wetlands, from their sources to their confluences with the Arkansas River. Mainstem of Newlin Creek from the National Forest boundary to the City of Florence water diversion. Listed portion: COARUA15_B Grape Creek and its tributaries from Antelope Creek to Deweese Reservoir Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COARUA15_C Mainstem of Grape Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to Antelope Creek, except for specific listings in segment 25. Mainstems of Texas, Badger, Hayden, Hamilton, Stout, and Big Cottonwood Creeks, including all tributaries and wetlands, from their sources to their confluences with the Arkansas River. Mainstem of Newlin Creek from the National Forest boundary to the City of Florence water diversion. Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COARUA20b 20b. Mainstem of Fourmile Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the confluence with Long Gulch to the confluence with the Arkansas River.
Listed portion: COARUA20b_A Mainstem of Fourmile Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the confluence with Long Gulch to the confluence with the Arkansas River.
Listed portion: COARUA35_A DeWeese Reservoir.
Listed portion: COARUA40_A Brush Hollow Reservoir.
Listed portion: COGULD03a_B Disappointment Creek Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Nitrate 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA COGULD04 4. Mainstem of West Paradox Creek from the Manti-La Sal National Forest boundary to the confluence with the Dolores River. Mainstem and all tributaries to Blue Creek from the Uncompahgre National Forest boundary to the confluence with the Dolores River.
Listed portion: COGULD04_B Mainstem of West Paradox Creek Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA COGULD05 5. Mainstem of West Creek from the source to the confluence with the Dolores River. Roc Creek including all tributaries and wetlands from the Manti-La Sal National Forest boundary to the confluence with the Dolores River. La Sal Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the Utah/Colorado border to the confluence with the Dolores River. Mesa Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the Uncompahgre National Forest boundary to the confluence with the Dolores River.
Listed portion: COGULD05_B Roc Creek and its tributaries Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGULD05_D Mesa Creek and tributaries.
Listed portion: COGULG02_A Mainstem of the Gunnison River from a point immediately above the confluence with the Uncompahgre River to the confluence with the Colorado River. Aquatic Life Use Sediment 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Sulfate 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COGULG02_B Mainstem of the Gunnison River from Highway 65 to a point immediately above the confluence with the Uncompahgre River.
Listed portion: COGULG04a_B Callow Creek Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COGULG04a_C Cummings Gulch Water Supply Use Sulfate 5. - 303(d) NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COGULG04a_D Whitewater Creek from below Brandon Ditch to confluence with Gunnison River Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Sulfate 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COGULG04a_E Wells Gulch Aquatic Life Use pH 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COGULG04a_F Peach Valley Creek Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA COGULG04c 4c. Mainstem of Red Rock Creek from the boundary of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the confluence of the Gunnison River.
Listed portion: COGULG04c_A Mainstem of Red Rock Creek from the boundary of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the confluence of the Gunnison River.
Listed portion: COGULG07b_C Mainstem of Tongue Creek from its inception at the confluence of Ward Creek and Dirty George Creek to the confluence with the Gunnison River Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Sulfate 5. - 303(d) L COGULG11b 11b. All tributaries to the Smith Fork, including all wetlands, which are within the West Elk Wilderness Area. Listed portion: COGULG11b_B Lunch Creek.
Listed portion: COGULG12_B Muddy Creek.
Listed portion: COGULG16_B Jatz Bottomlands.
Listed portion: COGUNF03_B Mainstem of North Fork of the Gunnison River from the Black Bridge (41.75 Drive) above Paonia to the confluence with the unnamed tributary east of Lazear Colorado. Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUNF03_C Mainstem of North Fork of the Gunnison River from the unnamed tributary east of Lazear Colorado to the confluence with the Gunnison River.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COGUNF04b 4b. Muddy Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the national forest boundary to the confluence with Anthracite Creek, except for the specific listings in Segment 1. Listed portion: COGUNF04b_B East Muddy Creek from Forest Boundary to Confluence with Muddy Creek. Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUNF04b_C Mainstem of Muddy Creek to Anthracite Creek Recreational Use E. coli (May-October) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list H Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COGUNF04c 4c. All tributaries to Lake Irwin from their sources to the inlet of Lake Irwin. Listed portion: COGUNF04c_A All tributaries to Lake Irwin. Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Silver (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COGUNF06a 6a. All tributaries, including wetlands, to the North Fork of the Gunnison River from its inception at the confluence of Muddy Creek and Anthracite Creek to the confluence with the Gunnison River, and not within national forest boundaries, except for the specific listings in Segments 5a, 5b, 6b, and 6c. Listed portion: COGUNF06a_B Unnamed tributary to North Fork Gunnison River near Hotchkiss Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COGUNF06a_C Coal Gulch, Hawksnest Creek, and Gribble Gulch Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA COGUNF06b 6b. Mainstem and all tributaries to Bear Creek and Stevens Gulch. All tributaries, including wetlands, to the North Fork of the Gunnison River that are north of the North Fork of the Gunnison River, from a point immediately above the confluence with Roatcap Creek to the confluence with the Gunnison River, and are not within national forest boundaries; all tributaries, including wetlands, to the North Fork of the Gunnison River that are south of the North Fork of the Gunnison River, from a point immediately above the confluence with Minnesota Creek to the confluence with the Gunnison River, and are not within national forest boundaries, excluding the specific listings in Segments 5a and 5b.
Listed portion: COGUNF06b_A Mainstem and all tributaries to Bear, Reynolds, Bell, McDonald, Cow, Dever, German and Miller Creeks; and Love, Stevens, Big and Stingley Gulches that are not within national forest boundaries, from the source to the North Fork of the Gunnison River, excluding the specific listings in Segments 5a and 5b.
Listed portion: COGUNF07_B Paonia Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COGUSM02 2. All tributaries and wetlands, to the San Miguel River from its source to a point immediately below the confluence of Leopard Creek, except for specific listings in Segments 1, 6a, 6b, 7 and 8. Listed portion: COGUSM02_C Cornet Creek Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUSM02_D Howard Fork above Swamp Canyon. Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUSM02_E Muddy Creek and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 3b. - M&E list NA COGUSM03b 3b. Mainstem of the San Miguel River from a point immediately above the confluence of Marshall Creek to a point immediately above the confluence of the South Fork San Miguel River. Listed portion: COGUSM03b_A Mainstem of the San Miguel River from a point immediately above the confluence of Marshall Creek to a point immediately above the confluence of the South Fork San Miguel River. Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA COGUSM06a 6a. Mainstem of Ingram Creek including, all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the San Miguel River.
Listed portion: COGUSM06a_A Mainstem of Ingram Creek including, all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the San Miguel River.
Listed portion: COGUSM06b_A Mainstem of Marshall Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the San Miguel River.
Listed portion: COGUSM08_A Mainstem of the South Fork of the San Miguel River from its inception at the confluence of the Howard and Lake Forks to its confluence with the San Miguel River. Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COGUSM10b 10b. Mainstem of Naturita Creek and Tabeguache Creek from the point it exits the Uncompahgre National Forest at the most downstream boundary to the confluence with the San Miguel River. Listed portion: COGUSM10b_B Mainstem of Naturita Creek from the national forest to the confluence with the San Miguel River. Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA COGUSM12a 12a. All tributaries and wetlands to Naturita Creek. All tributaries and wetlands to the San Miguel River from a point immediately below the confluence with Leopard Creek to a point immediately above Horsefly Creek. This segment excludes the listings in Segments 9, 11a, 11b, 12b, and 12c. Listed portion: COGUSM12a_D Specie Creek and its tributaries Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUSM12a_E McKenzie Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L COGUSM12b 12b. All tributaries and wetlands to the San Miguel River from a point immediately above Horsefly Creek to the confluence with the Dolores River, excluding the listings in Segments 9, 11a, 12a, and 12c. Maverick Draw, including all tributaries and wetlands, from its source to the confluence with Naturita Creek. Listed portion: COGUSM12b_D Mainstem of Maverick Draw Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COGUSM12b_F Coal Canyon and its tributaries, except for the North and South tributaries in Second Park. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COGUSM12b_G Tuttle Draw and its tributaries Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COGUSM12b_H Dry Creek and its tributaries Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COGUSM12b_I Second Park Tributray South Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) M COGUSM14 14. All lakes and reservoirs tributary to the San Miguel River from its source to a point immediately below the confluence of Leopard Creek, except for the specific listings in Segments 13, 15, 16, 17 and 20. This segment includes Lake Hope, Cushman Lake, Alta Lakes, Blue Lake, Mud Lake, and Woods Lake. Listed portion: COGUSM14_B Applebaugh Pond Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA COGUSM20 20. Trout Lake, Gurley Reservoir, Cone Reservoir, and Miramonte Reservoir. Listed portion: COGUSM20_B Miramonte Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen (Temperature) 5. - 303(d) H COGUUG01 1. All tributaries to the Gunnison River, including and wetlands, within the La Garita, Powderhorn, West Elk, Collegiate Peaks, Maroon Bells, Raggeds, Fossil Ridge, or Uncompahgre Wilderness Areas. Listed portion: COGUUG01_B Stewart Creek Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUUG01_C All tributaries to the Gunnison River, including wetlands, within the La Garita, Powderhorn, West Elk, Collegiate Peaks, Maroon Bells, Raggeds, Fossil Ridge, or Uncompahgre Wilderness Areas, excluding Stewart Creek.
Listed portion: COGUUG02_D Red Creek and East Elk Creek and their tributaries. Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COGUUG04 4. Mainstem of the Taylor River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the Gunnison River, except for specific listings in Segment 1. Listed portion: COGUUG04_B Mainstem of Taylor River Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) H COGUUG05a 5a. Mainstem of the East River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from its source to a point immediately above the confluence with the Slate River, except for specific listings in Segment 1. Listed portion: COGUUG05a_A Mainstem of the East River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from its sources to a point immediately above the confluence with the Slate River, except for specific listings in Segments 1.
Listed portion: COGUUG08_A Mainstem of the Slate River from a point immediately above the confluence with Coal Creek to the confluence with the East River.
Aquatic Life Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COGUUG10a 10a. Mainstem of Oh-Be-Joyful Creek from the boundary of the Raggeds Wilderness Area to the confluence with the Slate River.
Listed portion: COGUUG10a_A Mainstem of Oh-Be-Joyful Creek from the boundary of the Raggeds Wilderness Area to the confluence with the Slate River.
Listed portion: COGUUG11_B Elk Creek and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUUG11_D Mainstem of Coal Creek from a point immediately above the confluence with Elk Creek to a point immediately above the Keystone discharge (38.867117, -107.023627) . Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COGUUG12 12. Mainstem of Coal Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands from a point immediately above the Keystone Mine discharge (38.867117, -107.023627) to the confluence with the Slate River, with the exception of Wildcat Creek. Listed portion: COGUUG12_C Mainstem of Coal Creek, from a point immediately below the Keystone discharge (38.867117, -107.023627) to the confluence with the Slate River.
Listed portion: COGUUG15a_B Mainstem of South Beaver Creek from Saguache/Gunnison County Line to the confluence with the Gunnison River.
Listed portion: COGUUG16a_B Mainstem of Ohio Creek Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COGUUG16b 16b. Mainstem of Ohio Creek from a point immediately below 7 Road to the confluence with the Gunnison River. Listed portion: COGUUG16b_A Mainstem of Ohio Creek from a point immediately below 7 Road to the confluence with the Gunnison River.
Listed portion: COGUUG17a_A West Antelope Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with Antelope Creek.
Listed portion: COGUUG17b_A Mainstem of Antelope Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the Gunnison River, excluding the listings in Segment 17a. Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COGUUG18b 18b. Mainstem of Tomichi Creek and its wetlands from the confluence with Porphyry Creek to the confluence with the Gunnison River.
Listed portion: COGUUG18b_A Mainstem of Tomichi Creek and its wetlands from the confluence with Porphyry Creek to the confluence with the Gunnison River.
Listed portion: COGUUG19_B Mainstem of Razor Creek from source to confluence with Tomichi Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COGUUG21 21. Mainstem of Marshall Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with Tomichi Creek, except for specific listings in Segment 20. Listed portion: COGUUG21_A Mainstem of Marshall Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with Tomichi Creek, except for specific listings in Segment 20. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COGUUG23 23. Mainstem of Cochetopa Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to a point immediately below the confluence with West Pass Creek with the exception of Segment 1. Listed portion: COGUUG23_A All tributaries and wetlands to mainstem Cochetopa Creek, from the sources to a point immediately below the confluence with West Pass Creek, excluding mainstem Cochetopa Creek. Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUUG23_B Mainstem of Cochetopa Creek from Nutras Creek to West Pass Creek Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COGUUG24 24. Mainstem of Cochetopa Creek from a point immediately below the confluence with West Pass Creek to the confluence with Tomichi Creek.
Listed portion: COGUUG24_A Mainstem of Cochetopa Creek from West Pass Creek to Forest Road 3076/Co. Rd 43 Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUUG24_B Mainstem of Cochetopa Creek, from Forest Road 3076/Co. Rd 43 to the confluence with Tomichi Creek.
Listed portion: COGUUG26_B Blue Creek and its tributaries. Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUUG26_C Mainstem of Crystal Creek from source to confluence with the Gunnison River Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COGUUG26_D Willow Creek and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUUG26_E All tributaries, including wetlands which are tributary to the Gunnison River from County Road 32 to the inlet of Blue Mesa Reservoir, Blue Mesa Reservoir, Morrow Point Reservoir, Crystal Reservoir or the segments of the Gunnison River that interconnect those reservoirs, except for (specific listings in Segments 1, 2, 29a, 29b, 30, 31, and 32) and the portions of Blue, Willow and Crystal Creeks.
Listed portion: COGUUG29a_B Deadman Creek/Gulch and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COGUUG29a_C Lake Fork of the Gunnison River between Cooper and Silver Creek. Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COGUUG29a_D Lake Fork of the Gunnison above Cooper Creek Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COGUUG29a_E Lake Fork of the Gunnison between Silver Creek and Cottonwood Creek Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COGUUG29b 29b. Mainstem of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison, including all tributaries and wetlands, from a point immediately above the confluence with Eaton Creek, to Blue Mesa Reservoir. Cebolla Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the Hinsdale/Gunnison County line, to Blue Mesa Reservoir, excluding the listings in Segment 29a. Listed portion: COGUUG29b_C Mainstem of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison, including all tributaries and wetlands, from a point immediately above the confluence with Eaton Creek, to Blue Mesa Reservoir. Cebolla Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the Hinsdale/Gunnison County line, to Blue Mesa Reservoir, excluding the listings in Segment 29a and Powderhorn Creek. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COGUUG30 30. Mainstem of Henson Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the Lake Fork of the Gunnison, except for the specific listings in Segments 31 and 32. Listed portion: COGUUG30_B Mainstem of Henson Creek from the source to the confluence with the Lake Fork of the Gunnison.
Listed portion: COGUUG32_A North Fork of Henson Creek including all tributaries and wetlands, from its source to the confluence with Henson Creek, except for specific listings in Segment 1. Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COGUUN02 2. Mainstem of the Uncompahgre River from the source (Poughkeepsie Gulch) to a point immediately above the confluence with Red Mountain Creek.
Listed portion: COGUUN02_A Mainstem of the Uncompahgre River from the source (Poughkeepsie Gulch) to a point immediately above the confluence with Red Mountain Creek. Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H COGUUN03a 3a. Mainstem of the Uncompahgre River from a point immediately above the confluence with Red Mountain Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Cascade Creek. Listed portion: COGUUN03a_A Mainstem of the Uncompahgre River from a point immediately above the confluence with Red Mountain Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Cascade Creek. Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H COGUUN03b 3b. Mainstem of the Uncompahgre River from a point immediately above the confluence with Cascade Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Dexter Creek. Listed portion: COGUUN03b_A Mainstem of the Uncompahgre River from a point immediately above the confluence with Cascade Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Dexter Creek. Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COGUUN03c 3c. Mainstem of the Uncompahgre River from a point immediately above the confluence with Dexter Creek to a point immediately below the confluence with Dallas Creek.
Listed portion: COGUUN03c_A Mainstem of the Uncompahgre River from a point immediately above the confluence with Dexter Creek to a point immediately below the confluence with Dallas Creek. Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COGUUN03e 3e. Mainstem of the Uncompahgre River from the outlet of Ridgway Reservoir to a point immediately above the outlet of the South Canal near Uncompahgre.
Listed portion: COGUUN03e_B Mainstem of the Uncompahgre River from the outlet of Ridgway Reservoir to a point immediately above the confluence with Broman Canyon.
Aquatic Life Use Sediment 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COGUUN04c 4c. Mainstem of the Uncompahgre River from the upstream boundary of Confluence Park to the confluence with the Gunnison River.
Listed portion: COGUUN04c_A Mainstem of the Uncompahgre River from the upstream boundary of Confluence Park to the confluence with the Gunnison River.
Listed portion: COGUUN06a_A Mainstem of Red Mountain Creek from the source to immediately above the confluence with the East Fork of Red Mountain Creek.
Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COGUUN09_D Mainstem of Imogene Creek from its source to its confluence with Sneffels Creek. Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M COGUUN10a 10a. All tributaries to the Uncompahgre River, including all wetlands, from a point immediately below the confluence with Dexter Creek to the South Canal near Uncompahgre, except for specific listings in Segments 1, 10b, and 11. Listed portion: COGUUN10a_B Alkali Creek and all tributaries. Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COGUUN10a_C Mainstem of Cow Creek from the confluence of Nate Creek to the Uncompahgre River. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COGUUN11 11. Mainstem of Coal Creek from the source to the Park Ditch, mainstem of Dallas Creek from the source of the East and West Forks to the confluence with the Uncompahgre River; mainstem of Cow Creek from the Uncompahgre Wilderness Area boundary to a point immediately below the confluence with Nate Creek, tributaries to Cow Creek from the Uncompahgre Wilderness Area boundary to the confluence with the Uncompahgre River; mainstems of Billy Creek, Onion Creek and Beaton Creek from their sources to their confluences with Uncompahgre River; mainstem of Beaver Creek from the source to the confluence with the East Fork of Dallas Creek; and mainstem of Pleasant Valley Creek from the source to the confluence with Dallas Creek. Listed portion: COGUUN11_C Deer Creek from source to Cow Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUUN11_E Mainstem of Cow Creek From the wilderness to the confluence with Nate Creek and all tributaries of Cow Creek.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUUN11_G Mainstem of Dallas Creek.
Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUUN11_H Mainstem of Billy Creek Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUUN11_I Mainstems of Coal, Pleasant Valley, and Beaton Creeks. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUUN11_J Onion Creek and its tributaries. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COGUUN12 12. All tributaries to the Uncompahgre River, including all wetlands, from the South Canal near Uncompahgre to the confluence with the Gunnison River, except for specific listings in Segments 13, 14, 15a and 15b. Listed portion: COGUUN12_C Mainstem of Dry Creek From Coalbank Canyon Creek to Uncompahgre River Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COGUUN12_D Loutzenhizer Arroyo and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COGUUN15b 15b. Mainstem of Dry Creek from the confluence of the East and West Forks to immediately above the confluence with Coalbank Canyon Creek.
Listed portion: COGUUN15b_A Mainstem of Dry Creek from the confluence of the East and West Forks to immediately above the confluence with Coalbank Canyon Creek.
Listed portion: COGUUN19_A Ridgway Reservoir.
Listed portion: COLCLC01_A Colorado River from Paradise Creek to below the confluence with Rifle Creek Aquatic Life Use Sediment 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COLCLC01_B Colorado River from Roaring Fork to Paradise Creek Aquatic Life Use Sediment 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COLCLC02a 2a. Mainstem of the Colorado River from immediately below the confluence with Rifle Creek to immediately above the confluence of Rapid Creek.
Listed portion: COLCLC02a_A Mainstem of the Colorado River from immediately below the confluence with Rifle Creek to immediately above the confluence of Rapid Creek.
Listed portion: COLCLC02b_A Mainstem of the Colorado River from Rapid Creek to Gunnison River except for the Humphrey Backwater area Aquatic Life Use Sediment 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COLCLC02b_B Humphrey Backwater area Aquatic Life Use Sediment 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Nitrite 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COLCLC03 3. Mainstem of the Colorado River from immediately above the confluence of the Gunnison River to the Colorado-Utah state line.
Listed portion: COLCLC03_A Mainstem of the Colorado River from immediately above the confluence of the Gunnison River to the Colorado-Utah state line.
Listed portion: COLCLC04a_A Tributaries to Colorado River, Roaring Fork to Parachute Creek, except for Mamm Creek and Alkali Creek Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Total Phosphorus 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COLCLC04a_B Mamm Creek Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Total Phosphorus 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COLCLC04a_C Alkali Creek Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Total Phosphorus 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COLCLC04a_D South Canyon Creek sections above hot springs Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Total Phosphorus 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M COLCLC04b 4b. South Canyon Hot Springs.
Listed portion: COLCLC04b_A South Canyon Hot Springs.
Listed portion: COLCLC04c_A South Canyon Creek from South Canyon Hot Springs to Colorado River Recreational Use E. coli (May-October) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COLCLC04e 4e. Mainstem of Dry Creek including all tributaries and wetlands from the source to immediately above the Last Chance Ditch.
Listed portion: COLCLC04e_A Mainstem of Dry Creek including all tributaries and wetlands from the source to immediately above the Last Chance Ditch.
Water Supply Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COLCLC15c 15c. Mainstem of Plateau Creek from the outlet of Vega Reservoir to a point immediately below the confluence with Buzzard Creek.
Listed portion: COLCLC15c_A Mainstem of Plateau Creek from the outlet of Vega Reservoir to a point immediately below the confluence with Buzzard Creek.
Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA COLCLC19 19. All lakes and reservoirs tributary to the Colorado River from a point immediately below the confluence of the Colorado River and Parachute Creek to the Colorado-Utah border, except for specific listings in segments 9b, 13c, 20, and 21. This segment includes Highline Reservoir.
Listed portion: COLCLC19_B West Pond Orchard Mesa Wildlife Area Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COLCLC20 20. Rifle Gap Reservoir, Harvey Gap Reservoir, and Vega Reservoir. Listed portion: COLCLC20_B Rifle Gap Reservoir Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Fish (Mercury) 5. - 303(d) H COLCLY03c 3c. Mainstem of Milk Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from Thornburgh (County Rd 15) to the confluence with the Yampa River except for the specific listings in Segment 3b and 3e. Listed portion: COLCLY03c_B Wilson Creek and tributaries Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Sulfate 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COLCLY03c_C Stinking Gulch and tributaries Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Sulfate 5. - 303(d) L COLCLY03e 3e. Mainstem of Good Spring Creek and its tributaries above Wilson Reservoir. Listed portion: COLCLY03e_A Mainstem of Good Spring Creek and its tributaries above Wilson Reservoir. Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA COLCLY03i 3i. Lower Johnson Gulch from the confluence with Pyeatt Gulch at CO 107 to the confluence with the Yampa River. Listed portion: COLCLY03i_A Lower Johnson Gulch from the confluence with Pyeatt Gulch at CO 107 to the confluence with the Yampa River.
Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA COLCLY07 7. Mainstem of Little Bear Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with Dry Fork.
Listed portion: COLCLY07_A Mainstem of Little Bear Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with Dry Fork.
Listed portion: COLCLY16_A Mainstem of the Little Snake River from a point immediately above the confluence with Powder Wash to the confluence with the Yampa River.
Listed portion: COLCLY22a_B Talamantes Creek and tributaries Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) L COLCLY22c 22c. Mainstem of Vermillion Creek from HWY 318 to the confluence with the Green River. Listed portion: COLCLY22c_A Mainstem of Vermillion Creek from HWY 318 to the confluence with the Green River. Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA COLCWH07 7. Mainstem of the White River from a point immediately above the confluence with Miller Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Piceance Creek.
Listed portion: COLCWH07_A White River from above the confluence with Miller Creek to above a point below Meeker. Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COLCWH07_B White River below Meeker to the confluence with Piceance Creek. Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COLCWH09b 9b. All tributaries to the White River, including wetlands, from a point immediately above the confluence with Flag Creek, to a point immediately above the confluence with Piceance Creek, which are not within the boundary of National Forest lands, except for the specific listings in segments 9c and 9d. Listed portion: COLCWH09b_A Tributaries to the White River from above the confluence with Flag Creek, to above the confluence with Piceance Creek, which are not within the boundary of NF lands; excluding Strawberry Creek Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA COLCWH09d 9d. Sulphur Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the White River. Flag Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from a point just below the confluence with the East Fork of Flag Creek to the confluence with the White River.
Listed portion: COLCWH09d_A Sulphur Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the White River. Flag Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from a point just below the confluence with the East Fork of Flag Creek to the confluence with the White River Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COLCWH11 11. Rio Blanco Lake and Taylor Draw Reservoir (a.k.a. Kenney Reservoir). Listed portion: COLCWH11_B Rio Blanco Lake Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H COLCWH12 12. Mainstem of the White River from a point immediately above the confluence with Piceance Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Douglas Creek.
Listed portion: COLCWH12_A Mainstem of the White River from a point immediately above the confluence with Piceance Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Douglas Creek. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COLCWH13b 13b. Mainstem of Yellow Creek including all wetlands from the source to immediately below the confluence with Barcus Creek. All tributaries to Yellow Creek from the source to the White River, including wetlands. Listed portion: COLCWH13b_A Yellow Creek from source to below the confluence with Barcus Creek. Tributaries to Yellow Creek from the source to the White River, except for Corral Gulch and tributaries, Stake Springs Draw and tributaries above Stake Springs and Duck Creek and tributaries. Aquatic Life Use Sediment 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COLCWH13b_B Corral Gulch and tributaries Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Sediment 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COLCWH13b_C Stake Springs Draw and tributaries above Stake Springs Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Sediment 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COLCWH13b_D Duck Creek and tributaries Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Sediment 5. - 303(d) M COLCWH13c 13c. Mainstem of Yellow Creek, including all wetlands from immediately below the confluence with Barcus Creek to the confluence with the White River.
Listed portion: COLCWH13c_A Yellow Creek from immediately below the confluence with Barcus Creek to the confluence with Greasewood Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COLCWH13c_B Yellow Creek below Greasewood Creek to the confluence with the White River Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) M COLCWH14a 14a. Mainstem of Piceance Creek from the source to a point just below the confluence with Hunter Creek. Listed portion: COLCWH14a_A Piceance Creek from the source to below confluence with Willow Creek Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COLCWH14a_B Piceance Creek from Willow Creek to Hunter Creek Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COLCWH15 15. Mainstem of Piceance Creek from a point just below the confluence with Ryan Gulch to the confluence with the White River. The Dry Fork of Piceance Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from a point just below the confluence with Little Reigan Gulch to the confluence with Piceance Creek, except for the specific listings in Segment 18.
Listed portion: COLCWH15_B Mainstem of Piceance Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COLCWH15_C Piceance Creek from 3 miles above the confluence with White River, to the confluence with White River Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) M COLCWH16b 16b. All tributaries to Piceance Creek, including all wetlands, from a point immediately below the confluence with Dry Thirteenmile Creek to the confluence with the White River, except for the specific listings in Segments 15, 17, 18, 19 and 20.
Listed portion: COLCWH16b_B Ryan Gulch and tributaries Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA COLCWH20 20. Mainstems of Black Sulphur Creek including all tributaries and wetlands from the source to the confluence with Piceance Creek.
Listed portion: COLCWH20_B Mainstem of Black Sulphur Creek from source to Piceance Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COLCWH20_C All Tributaries of Black Sulphur Creek from source to Piceance Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COLCWH21 21. Mainstem of the White River from a point immediately above the confluence with Douglas Creek to the Colorado/Utah border.
Listed portion: COLCWH21_A Mainstem of the White River from a point immediately above the confluence with Douglas Creek to the Colorado/Utah border.
Listed portion: COLCWH23_A West Douglas Creek from its source to confluence Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COLCWH23_B East Douglas creek from the point below Tommy's Draw a point above its confluence with Douglas Creek Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Sediment 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COLCWH23_C Mainstem of East Douglas Creek and tributaries from the source to a point below Tommy's Draw Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) L CORGAL02 2. Mainstem of the Alamosa River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to immediately above the confluence with Alum Creek, except for specific listings in segments 1, 4a, and 4b. Listed portion: CORGAL02_B Mainstem of the Alamosa River Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: CORGAL02_C all tributaries and wetlands of the Alamosa River, from the source to immediately above the confluence with Alum Creek, except for tributaries to lower Iron Creek and specific listings in segments 1, 4a, and 4b.
Listed portion: CORGAL03a_A Mainstem of the Alamosa River from immediately above the confluence with Alum Creek to immediately above the confluence of Wightman Fork.
Listed portion: CORGAL03c_A Mainstem of the Alamosa River from immediately above the confluence with Fern Creek to immediately below the confluence with Ranger Creek.
Listed portion: CORGAL03d_A Mainstem of the Alamosa River from immediately below the confluence with Ranger Creek to the inlet of Terrace Reservoir.
Aquatic Life Use pH 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Nickel (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list H CORGAL09 9. Mainstem of Alamosa River from the outlet of Terrace Reservoir to Hwy 15 (Gunbarrel Road). Listed portion: CORGAL09_A Mainstem of Alamosa River from the outlet of Terrace Reservoir to Hwy 15 (Gunbarrel Road). Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) H CORGAL10 10. Mainstem of the Alamosa River from Hwy 15 (Gunbarrel Road) to its point of final diversion. Listed portion: CORGAL10_A Mainstem of the Alamosa River from Hwy 15 (Gunbarrel Road) to its point of final diversion. Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) M CORGAL11b 11b. Mainstem of La Jara Creek from the outlet of La Jara Reservoir to a point immediately above the confluence with Hot Creek. All tributaires, including wetlands, to La Jara Creek from a point immediately below the confluence with Jarosa Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Hot Creek. Listed portion: CORGAL11b_A Mainstem of La Jara Creek from the outlet of La Jara Reservoir to a point immediately above the confluence with Hot Creek. All tributaries, including wetlands, to La Jara Creek from a point immediately below the confluence with Jarosa Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Hot Creek.
Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA CORGAL12 12. Mainstem of La Jara Creek from immediately above the confluence with Hot Creek to the confluence with the Rio Grande.
Listed portion: CORGAL12_A Mainstem of La Jara Creek from immediately above the confluence with Hot Creek to the confluence with the Rio Grande.
Listed portion: CORGAL20_A All tributaries and wetlands to the Alamosa River, La Jara Creek, or the Conejos River within the boundaries of the Rio Grande National Forest excluding the specific listings in segments 1 through 7, 11a, 11b, 13, 14a, 14b, 17a,17b and18.
Listed portion: CORGAL25_B La Jara Reservoir Aquatic Life Use pH 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 5. - 303(d) H CORGAL30 30. Platoro Reservoir.
Listed portion: CORGAL30_A Platoro Reservoir.
Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H CORGCB02c 2c. Mainstem of Carnero Creek from its inception at the confluence of the North, Middle, and South Forks to 42 Road. Listed portion: CORGCB02c_A Mainstem of Carnero Creek from its inception at the confluence of the North, Middle, and South Forks to 42 Road.
Aquatic Life Use Total Phosphorus 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H CORGCB03 3. All tributaries to the Closed Basin excluding the listings in segments 2a, 2b, 2c, and 4 through 13. Listed portion: CORGCB03_B Cottonwood Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands. Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: CORGCB03_C Major Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands. Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: CORGCB03_D Willow Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands. Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H CORGCB04 4. Mainstem of San Luis Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to a point immediately below the confluence with Piney Creek, excluding the specific listings in segments 8, 9a and 9b. Garner Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the Rio Grande Forest Boundary to ithe mouth. Listed portion: CORGCB04_A Mainstem of San Luis Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to a point immediately below the confluence with Piney Creek, excluding the specific listings in segments 8, 9a and 9b. Garner Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the Rio Grande Forest Boundary to the mouth.
Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L CORGCB05 5. Mainstem of San Luis Creek from a point immediately below the confluence with Piney Creek to the inlet to San Luis Lake.
Listed portion: CORGCB05_A Mainstem of San Luis Creek from a point immediately below the confluence with Piney Creek to the inlet to San Luis Lake.
Listed portion: CORGCB09b_A Mainstem of Kerber Creek from a point immediately above the confluence with Brewery Creek to the confluence with U S Gulch.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L CORGCB10 10. Mainstem of Sand Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the mouth. Mainstem of Medano Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the mouth. Listed portion: CORGCB10_B Mainstem of Sand Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the mouth. Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA CORGCB12a 12a. Mainstem of Saguache Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the boundary of the La Garita Wilderness Area to a point just below the confluence Ford Creek, excluding the specific listings in segment 1. Listed portion: CORGCB12a_B East Pass Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands. Aquatic Life Use Sediment 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: CORGCB12a_C Ford Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands. Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: CORGCB12a_D Mainstem of Saguache Creek, from the boundary of the La Garita Wilderness Area to a point just below the confluence Ford Creek.
Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Total Phosphorus 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) L CORGCB19 19. San Luis Lake.
Listed portion: CORGCB19_A San Luis Lake.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: CORGRG02_B South Clear Creek and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H CORGRG03 3. Mainstem of Seepage Creek from the outlet of Santa Maria Reservoir to a point one mile below the outlet of Santa Maria Reservoir. Mainstem of North Clear Creek from the outlet of Continental Reservoir to a point immediately above the confluence with Rito Hondo Creek.
Listed portion: CORGRG03_A Mainstem of Seepage Creek from the outlet of Santa Maria Reservoir to a point one mile below the outlet of Santa Maria Reservoir. Mainstem of North Clear Creek from the outlet of Continental Reservoir to a point immediately above the confluence with Rito Hondo Creek. Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA CORGRG04a 4a. Mainstem of the Rio Grande from a point immediately above the confluence with Willow Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with the South Fork Rio Grande. Listed portion: CORGRG04a_A Mainstem of the Rio Grande from a point immediately above the confluence with Willow Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with the South Fork Rio Grande. Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H CORGRG04b 4b. Mainstem of the Rio Grande from a point immediately above the confluence with South Fork Rio Grande to the Hwy 285 crossing.
Listed portion: CORGRG04b_B Mainstem of the Rio Grande from Del Norte to the Hwy 285 crossing. Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list H Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: CORGRG04b_C Mainstem of the Rio Grande from a point immediately above the confluence with Pinos Creek to Del Norte Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: CORGRG04b_D Mainstem of the Rio Grande from the confluence of South Fork to a point immediately above the confluence with Pinos Creek Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L CORGRG04c 4c. Mainstem of the Rio Grande from the Hwy 285 crossing to the Rio Grande/Alamosa County line. Listed portion: CORGRG04c_A Mainstem of the Rio Grande from the Hwy 285 crossing to the Rio Grande/Alamosa County line. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H CORGRG05 5. All tributaries to the Rio Grande, including all wetlands, from immediately above the confluence with Willow Creek to Hwy 112 bridge near Del Norte, excluding the listings in segments 6 through 10. Listed portion: CORGRG05_B Nelson Creek Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use pH 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: CORGRG05_C Embargo Creek and West Alder Creeks and their tributaries. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H CORGRG06 6. Mainstem of West Willow Creek from immediately above Deerhorn Creek to the Park Regent Mine dump. East Willow Creek from the confluence with Whited Creek to the confluence with West Willow Creek. Listed portion: CORGRG06_B East Willow Creek from the confluence with Whited Creek to the confluence with West Willow Creek.
Listed portion: CORGRG07_A Mainstem of West Willow Creek from the Park Regent Mine dump to the confluence with Nelson Creek. Mainstem of Willow Creek, including all tributaries from the confluence of East and West Willow Creeks, to the confluence with the Rio Grande.
Listed portion: CORGRG12_A Mainstem of the Rio Grande from the Rio Grande/Alamosa County line to the Old State Bridge east of Lobatos (Conejos County Road G).
Listed portion: CORGRG13_A Mainstem of the Rio Grande from Old State Bridge east of Lobatos (Conejos County Road G) to the Colorado/New Mexico border.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L CORGRG20a 20a. Mainstem of Cat Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the Rio Grande National Forest boundary.
Listed portion: CORGRG20a_B Deer Creek and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: CORGRG20a_C Mainstem of Cat Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the Rio Grande National Forest boundary, excluding Deer Creek.
Listed portion: CORGRG23a_B Wagon Creek and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: CORGRG23a_C Placer Creek and its Tributaries Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA CORGRG23b 23b. Mainstem of Sangre de Cristo Creek from a point immediately below the confluence with Placer Creek to Hwy 159.
Listed portion: CORGRG23b_A Mainstem of Sangre de Cristo Creek from a point immediately below the confluence with Placer Creek to Hwy 159.
Listed portion: CORGRG25_A Mainstem of Trinchera Creek including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the inlet of Mountain Home Reservoir.
Listed portion: CORGRG37_A Sanchez Reservoir.
Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M COSJAF04a 4a. Mainstem of the Animas River, including wetlands, from a point immediately above the confluence with Mineral Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Deer Park Creek. Listed portion: COSJAF04a_A Mainstem of the Animas River, including wetlands, from a point immediately above the confluence with Mineral Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Deer Park Creek.
Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Aluminum (Total) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COSJAF04b 4b. Mainstem of the Animas River, including wetlands, from a point immediately above the confluence with Deer Park Creek to Bakers Bridge (37.458620, -107.799194).
Listed portion: COSJAF04b_A Mainstem of the Animas River, including wetlands, from a point immediately above the confluence with Deer Park Creek to Bakers Bridge.
Listed portion: COSJAF05a_B Mainstem of the Animas River, including wetlands, from Bakers Bridge to Junction Creek. Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSJAF05a_C Mainstem of the Animas River, including wetlands, from Junction Creek to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation boundary.
Listed portion: COSJAF09_A Mainstem of Mineral Creek, including wetlands, from immediately above the confluence with South Mineral Creek to the confluence with the Animas River. Aquatic Life Use Aluminum (Total) 5. - 303(d) M COSJAF10a 10a. Mainstem of the Florida River from the boundary of the Weminuche Wilderness Area to the inlet of Lemon Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSJAF10a_A Mainstem of the Florida River from the boundary of the Weminuche Wilderness Area to the inlet of Lemon Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSJAF13a_B Junction Creek from US Forest Boundary to confluence with the Animas River Aquatic Life Use Silver (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA COSJAF22 22. Electra Lake. Lake Nighthorse.
Listed portion: COSJAF22_B Electra Lake.
Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COSJDO04b 4b. McPhee Reservoir and Summit Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSJDO04b_A Summit Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSJDO05a_B Fish Creek and its tributaries Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COSJDO05a_C Roaring Forks Creek and its tributaries Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COSJDO10b 10b. Mainstem of the West Dolores River from above the confluence with Fish Creek to the confluence with the Dolores River.
Listed portion: COSJDO10b_A Mainstem of the West Dolores River from above the confluence with Fish Creek to the confluence with the Dolores River.
Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA COSJLP01 1. Mainstem of the La Plata River, including all wetlands and tributaries from the source to the Hay Gulch diversion south of Hesperus.
Listed portion: COSJLP01_A Mainstem of the La Plata River, including all wetlands and tributaries from the source to the Hay Gulch diversion south of Hesperus.
Listed portion: COSJLP04c_C Mainstem of the Mancos River the confluence of the East and West Forks to Hwy 160. Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSJLP04c_D East Mancos River from the National Forest boundry to the confluence with Middle Mancos River. Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 5. - 303(d) H COSJLP05 5. Mainstem of the Mancos River from Hwy 160 to the boundary of the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation and mainstem of Weber Canyon from source to boundary of the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Reservation. Listed portion: COSJLP05_B Mainstem of the Mancos River from Hwy 160 to the boundary of the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation.
Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L COSJLP07a 7a. Mainstem of McElmo Creek from the source to the confluence with Alkali Canyon. Mainstem of Yellow Jacket Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with McElmo Creek. Listed portion: COSJLP07a_C Mainstem of McElmo Creek, from the source to Alkali Canyon. Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Recreational Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) H COSJLP07b 7b. Mainstem of McElmo Creek from the confluence with Alkali Canyon to the Colorado/Utah border, except portion within the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation.
Listed portion: COSJLP07b_B Mainstem of McElmo Creek from Alkali Canyon to the Utah border except for portions within the Ute Mountain Ute boundry.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COSJLP11_C Totten Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Fish (Mercury) 5. - 303(d) H COSJPI05a 5a. All tributaries to the Piedra River, including all wetlands, from the boundary of the Weminuche Wilderness Area to a point immediately below the confluence with the First Fork of the Piedra River. Devil Creek, including all tributaries, from the source to a point below the confluence with Dunagan Canyon. Listed portion: COSJPI05a_A All tributaries to the Piedra River, including all wetlands, from the boundary of the Weminuche Wilderness Area to the confluence with First Fork, Devil Creek and its tributaries to Dunagan Creek, except for segments 2a, 3 and Williams Creek.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSJPI05a_B Williams Creek and its tributaries. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COSJPI06a 6a. All tributaries to the Piedra River, including all wetlands, from a point immediately below the confluence with Devil Creek to Southern Ute Indian Reservation boundary, except the specific listing in Segment 6d. Listed portion: COSJPI06a_E Mainstem of Stollsteimer Creek from Martinez Creek to the confluence with Hall Canyon Aquatic Life Use Sediment 3b. - M&E list H Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list H Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COSJPI06a_F Tributaries to Stollsteimer Creek to the confluence with Hall Canyon not on the the Southern Ute Reservation Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L COSJPI06d 6d. Steven’s draw from the outlet of Lake Forest Reservoir to the confluence with Martinez Creek. Listed portion: COSJPI06d_A Steven's Draw from the outlet of Lake Forest Reservoir to the confluence with Martinez Creek. Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L COSJPI08 8. Williams Creek Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSJPI08_A Williams Creek Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSJPN03_A Vallecito Reservoir.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA COSJSJ01b 1b. Mainstem of the Navajo River, including all wetlands and tributaries from below the confluence with Sheep Creek to the Colorado/New Mexico border, except for specific listings in Segment 3. Listed portion: COSJSJ01b_B Mainstem of the Navajo River. Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA COSJSJ03 3. Mainstem of the Little Navajo River from the San Juan-Chama diversion to the confluence with the Navajo River; all tributaries to the Navajo River and the Little Navajo River, including all wetlands, from the San Juan-Chama diversions to the confluence with the San Juan River.
Listed portion: COSJSJ03_A Mainstem of the Little Navajo River from the San Juan-Chama diversion to the confluence with the Navajo River; all tributaries to the Navajo River and the Little Navajo River, including all wetlands, from the San Juan-Chama diversions to the confluence with the San Juan River. Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA COSJSJ05 5. The East and West Forks of the San Juan River, including all tributaries, from the boundary of the Weminuche Wilderness Area (West Fork) and the source (East Fork) to the confluence of the mainstem of the San Juan River. All tributaries to the San Juan River from a point below the confluence with the West Fork to a point below the confluence with Fourmile Creek.
Listed portion: COSJSJ05_D West Fork of the San Juan River including all tributaries, from the boundary of the Weminuche Wilderness Area (West Fork)to the confluence of the mainstem of the San Juan River. Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSJSJ05_E Mainstem of the East Fork of the San Juan River including all tributaries, from the boundary of the Weminuche Wilderness Area (West Fork) and the source (East Fork) to the confluence of the mainstem of the San Juan River. All tributaries to the San Juan River froma point below the confluences of the East and West Forks to the confluence with Fourmile Creek. Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA COSJSJ06b 6b. Mainstem of the San Juan River from Highway 160 in Pagosa Springs to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation Northern boundary. Mainstem of Mill Creek from the source to the confluence with the San Juan River. Listed portion: COSJSJ06b_B Mainstem of Mill Creek, source to confluence with the San Juan River Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSJSJ06b_C Mainstem of the San Juan River from Hwy 160 to the Southern Ute Reservation Boundary. Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COSJSJ08 8. Navajo Reservoir. Echo Canyon Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSJSJ08_B Echo Canyon Reservoir.
Aquatic Life Use Fish (Mercury) 3b. - M&E list NA COSJSJ09a 9a. Mainstem of the Rio Blanco, including all tributaries and wetlands, from a point immediately below the confluence with Leche Creek to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation boundary, except for specific listings in Segment 10. Listed portion: COSJSJ09a_A Mainstem of the Rio Blanco, including all tributaries and wetlands, from a point immediately below the confluence with Leche Creek to the Southern Ute Indian Reservation boundary, except for specific listings in Segment 10.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COSJSJ10 10. Mainstem of the Rito Blanco River from Echo Ditch to the confluence with the Rio Blanco River. Listed portion: COSJSJ10_A Mainstem of the Rito Blanco River from Echo Ditch to the confluence with the Rio Blanco River. Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA COSPBD01 1. Mainstem of Big Dry Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the South Platte River, except for specific listing in Segments 4a, 4b, 5 and 6. Listed portion: COSPBD01_B Mainstem of Big Dry Creek From Weld County road 8 to the confluence with the South Platte River Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) M COSPBE01a 1a. Mainstem of Bear Creek from the boundary of the Mt. Evans Wilderness area to the inlet of Evergreen Lake. Listed portion: COSPBE01a_B Bear Creek below Yankee Creek to the inlet of Evergreen Lake Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H COSPBE01b 1b. Mainstem of Bear Creek from Harriman Ditch to the inlet of Bear Creek Reservoir. Listed portion: COSPBE01b_A Mainstem of Bear Creek from Harriman Ditch to the inlet of Bear Creek Reservoir. Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) M COSPBE01c 1c. Bear Creek Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSPBE01c_A Bear Creek Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSPBE03_B Vance Creek and tributaries Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H COSPBE06a 6a. Turkey Creek system, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the inlet of Bear Creek Reservoir, except for specific listings in Segment 6b.
Listed portion: COSPBE06a_B Turkey Creek system, including all tributaries and wetlands , from the source to the Bear Lake to Parmalee Gulch, except for specific listings in Segment 6b. Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA COSPBE06b 6b. Mainstem of North Turkey Creek, from the source to the confluence with Turkey Creek. Listed portion: COSPBE06b_A Mainstem of North Turkey Creek, from the source to the confluence with Turkey Creek. Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA COSPBE11 11. Lakes and reservoirs in the Bear Creek system from the outlet of Evergreen Lake to the confluence with the South Platte River, except as specified in Segments 1c, 10, and 12; includes Soda Lakes. Listed portion: COSPBE11_B Harriman Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSPBO02a_A Mainstem of Middle Boulder Creek below 39.971 -105.4755, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the boundary of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area to a point immediately below the confluence with North Boulder Creek, except for the specific listings in Segment 3. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPBO02a_B North Boulder Creek from Caribou Creek to the confluence with Como Creek Aquatic Life Use Iron (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPBO02a_C North Boulder Creek to the confluence with Caribou Creek. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSPBO02a_D Middle Boulder Creek from the outlet at Baker Reservoir to Longitude:-105.475577° Latitude: 39.971275° Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPBO02a_E Mainstem of North Boulder Creek from Como Creek to the confluence of Middle Boulder Creek Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPBO02a_F Como Creek and its tributaries from source to North Boulder Creek Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COSPBO02b 2b. Mainstem of Boulder Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from a point immediately below the confluence with North Boulder Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with South Boulder Creek. Listed portion: COSPBO02b_B Mainstem of Boulder Creek from 13th St. to immediately above the confluence with South Boulder Creek.
Listed portion: COSPBO03_A Tributaries and wetlands to Middle Boulder Creek, from the source to the outlet of Barker Reservoir, except for specific listings in Segment 1.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L COSPBO04a 4a. Mainstem of South Boulder Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the outlet of Gross Reservoir except for specific listings in Segment 1.
Listed portion: COSPBO04a_A Mainstem of South Boulder Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the outlet of Gross Reservoir except for specific listings in Segment 1 and Gamble Gulch Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COSPBO04b 4b. Mainstem of South Boulder Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the outlet of Gross Reservoir to South Boulder Road, except for specific listings in Segments 4c and 4d. Listed portion: COSPBO04b_B Mainstem of South Boulder Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the outlet of Gross Reservoir to South Boulder Road, except for specific listings in Segments 4c and 4d. Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COSPBO07a 7a. Mainstem of Coal Creek from Highway 93 to Highway 36 (Boulder Turnpike). Listed portion: COSPBO07a_A Mainstem of Coal Creek from Highway 93 to Highway 36 (Boulder Turnpike). Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L COSPBO07b 7b. Mainstem of Coal Creek from Highway 36 to the confluence with Boulder Creek. Listed portion: COSPBO07b_A Mainstem of Coal Creek from Highway 36 to the confluence with Rock Creek. Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSPBO07b_B Mainstem of Coal Creek from Rock Creek to Boulder Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M COSPBO08 8. All tributaries to South Boulder Creek, including all wetlands from South Boulder Road to the confluence with Boulder Creek and all tributaries to Coal Creek, including all wetlands from Highway 93 to the confluence with Boulder Creek.
Listed portion: COSPBO08_B Rock Creek.
Listed portion: COSPBO09_A Mainstem of Boulder Creek from a point immediately above the confluence with South Boulder Creek to 107th Street Recreational Use E. Coli (July - October) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPBO09_B Mainstem of Boulder Creek from 107th Street to Coal Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Recreational Use E. Coli (July - October) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COSPBO10 10. Mainstem of Boulder Creek from the confluence with Coal Creek to the confluence with St. Vrain Creek. Listed portion: COSPBO10_A Mainstem of Boulder Creek from the confluence with Coal Creek to the confluence with St. Vrain Creek.
Listed portion: COSPBO14_B Barker Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSPBO18_A Gross Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Fish (Mercury) 3b. - M&E list NA COSPBT01 1. Mainstem of the Big Thompson River, including all tributaries and wetlands, within Rocky Mountain National Park, except for specific listings in Segment 2.
Listed portion: COSPBT01_A Mainstem of the Big Thompson River, including all tributaries and wetlands, within Rocky Mountain National Park, except for specific listings in Segment 2. Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COSPBT02 2. Mainstem of the Big Thompson River, including all tributaries and wetlands from the boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park to the Home Supply Canal diversion, except for the specific listing in Segment 7; mainstem of Black Canyon Creek and Glacier Creek below Estes Park water treatment plant. Listed portion: COSPBT02_A Mainstem of the Big Thompson River, including all tributaries and wetlands from UTSD discharge to Cedar Creek, except for the specific listing in Segment 7; mainstem of Black Canyon Creek and Glacier Creek; excluding Fish Creek below Mary's Lake Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPBT02_B Fish Creek below Marys Lake Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSPBT02_C Mainstem of the Big Thompson River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from RMNP to USTD discharge.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M COSPBT04b 4b. Mainstem of the Big Thompson from the Greeley-Loveland Canal diversion to County Road 11H. Listed portion: COSPBT04b_A Mainstem of the Big Thompson from the Greeley-Loveland Canal diversion to County Road 11H. Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COSPBT05 5. Mainstem of The Big Thompson River from I-25 to the confluence with the South Platte River. Listed portion: COSPBT05_A Mainstem of The Big Thompson River from I-25 to the confluence with the South Platte River. Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COSPBT07 7. Mainstem of the North Fork of the Big Thompson River from the boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park to the confluence with the Big Thompson River; mainstem of Buckhorn Creek from the source to the confluence with the Big Thompson River.
Listed portion: COSPBT07_A Mainstem of Buckhorn Creek from the source to the confluence with the Big Thompson River. Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPBT07_B Mainstem of the North Fork of the Big Thompson River from the boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park to the confluence with the Big Thompson River Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COSPBT08 8. Mainstem of the Little Thompson River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the Culver Ditch diversion.
Listed portion: COSPBT08_A Mainstem of the Little Thompson River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the Culver Ditch diversion.
Listed portion: COSPBT09_A Mainstem of the Little Thompson River from the Culver Ditch diversion to the confluence with the Big Thompson River.
Listed portion: COSPBT10_A All tributaries to the Little Thompson River, including all wetlands, from the Culver Ditch diversion to the confluence with the Big Thompson River; excluding Big Hollow Creek Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 3b. - M&E list NA COSPBT11 11. Carter Lake.
Listed portion: COSPBT11_A Carter Lake.
Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COSPCH02 2. Cherry Creek Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSPCH02_A Cherry Creek Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSPCL01_B Kearney Gulch, Grizzly Gulch Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA COSPCL02a 2a. Mainstem of Clear Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the I-70 bridge above Silver Plume to a point just above the confluence with West Fork Clear Creek,except for specific listings in Segments 3a and 3b. Listed portion: COSPCL02a_A Mainstem of Clear Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the I-70 bridge above Silver Plume to a point just above the confluence with West Fork Clear Creek, except for specific listings in Segments 3a and 3b.
Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COSPCL02c 2c. Mainstem of Clear Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from a point just below the confluence with Mill Creek to a point just above the Argo Tunnel discharge, except for specific listings in Segments 9a, 9b, and 10. Listed portion: COSPCL02c_B Turkey Gulch below Rockford Tunnel Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Nickel (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPCL02c_C Mainstem of Clear Creek, from the confluence with West Fork Clear Creek to a point just below the confluence with Mill Creek.
Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSPCL02c_D All tributaries and wetlands of Clear Creek, from the confluence with West Fork Clear Creek to a point just below the confluence with Mill Creek, except for specific listings in Segments 4 through 8, and Turkey Gulch below Rockford.
Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COSPCL03a 3a. Mainstem of South Clear Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with Clear Creek, except for the specific listings in Segments 3b and 19. Listed portion: COSPCL03a_B Mainstem of South Clear Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from a point just above Clear Lake to confluence with Clear Creek Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COSPCL03b 3b. Mainstem of Leavenworth Creek from source to confluence with South Clear Creek. Listed portion: COSPCL03b_A Mainstem of Leavenworth Creek from source to confluence with South Clear Creek. Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M COSPCL05 5. Mainstem of West Fork Clear Creek from the confluence with Woods Creek to the confluence with Clear Creek. Listed portion: COSPCL05_B West Fork of Clear Creek from Hoop Creek to the confluence with Clear Creek Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COSPCL06 6. All tributaries to West Fork Clear Creek, including all wetlands, from the source to the confluence with Clear Creek, except for specific listings in Segments 7 and 8.
Listed portion: COSPCL06_C North Empire Creek Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COSPCL09a 9a. Mainstem of Fall River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with Clear Creek. Listed portion: COSPCL09a_B Silver Creek Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COSPCL09b 9b. Mainstem of Trail Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands from the source to the confluence with Clear Creek.
Listed portion: COSPCL09b_A Mainstem of Trail Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands from the source to the confluence with Clear Creek.
Listed portion: COSPCL10_A Mainstem of Chicago Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with Clear Creek, except for specific listings in Segment 19. Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COSPCL11 11. Mainstem of Clear Creek from a point just above the Argo Tunnel discharge to the Farmers Highline Canal diversion in Golden, Colorado.
Listed portion: COSPCL11_A Mainstem of Clear Creek from a point just above the Argo Tunnel discharge to the Farmers Highline Canal diversion in Golden, Colorado.
Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSPCL12a_B Gilson Gulch and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use pH 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Nickel (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Lead (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COSPCL13b 13b. Mainstem of North Clear Creek including all tributaries and wetlands from a point just below the confluence with Chase Gulch to the confluence with Clear Creek, except for the specific listings in Segment 13a. Listed portion: COSPCL13b_B Mainstem of N. Clear Creek from a point just below the confluence with Chase Gulch to the confluence with Clear Creek, except for the specific listings in Segment 13a. Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) M COSPCL14a 14a. Mainstem of Clear Creek from the Farmers Highline Canal diversion in Golden, Colorado to the Denver Water conduit #16 crossing.
Listed portion: COSPCL14a_A Mainstem of Clear Creek from the Farmers Highline Canal diversion in Golden, Colorado to Croke Canal Diversion, and from McIntyre St. to the Denver Water conduit #16 crossing. Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COSPCL14a_B Mainstem of Clear Creek from Croke Canal Diversion to McIntyre Street. Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) M COSPCL14b 14b. Mainstem of Clear Creek from the Denver Water conduit #16 crossing to a point just below Youngfield Street in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Listed portion: COSPCL14b_A Mainstem of Clear Creek from the Denver Water conduit #16 crossing to a point just below Youngfield Street in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Listed portion: COSPCL15_A Mainstem of Clear Creek from Youngfield Street in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, to the confluence with the South Platte River.
Listed portion: COSPCL16a_A Mainstem of Lena Gulch including all tributaries and wetlands from its source to the inlet of Maple Grove Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSPCL17a_A Arvada Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSPCL17b_A Mainstem of Ralston Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the inlet of Arvada Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSPCL18a_A Mainstem of Ralston Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the outlet of Arvada Reservoir to the confluence with Clear Creek.
Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COSPCP06 6. Mainstem of the North Fork of the Cache La Poudre River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the inlet of Halligan Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSPCP06_A Mainstem of the North Fork of the Cache La Poudre River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the inlet of Halligan Reservoir.
Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA COSPCP09 9. Mainstem of Rabbit Creek and Lone Pine Creek from the source to the confluence with the North Fork of the Cache La Poudre River.
Listed portion: COSPCP09_A Mainstem of Rabbit Creek and Lone Pine Creek from the source to the confluence with the North Fork of the Cache La Poudre River.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H COSPCP10b 10b. Mainstem of the Cache La Poudre River from a point immediately above the Larimer County Ditch diversion (40.657, -105.185) to Shields Street in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Listed portion: COSPCP10b_A Mainstem of the Cache La Poudre River from a point immediately above the Larimer County Ditch diversion (40.657, -105.185) to Shields Street in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COSPCP11 11. Mainstem of the Cache La Poudre River from Shields Street in Ft. Collins to a point immediately above the confluence with Boxelder Creek.
Listed portion: COSPCP11_A Mainstem of the Cache La Poudre River from Shields Street in Ft. Collins to a point immediately above the confluence with Boxelder Creek.
Listed portion: COSPCP12_A Mainstem of the Cache La Poudre River from a point immediately above the confluence with Boxelder Creek to the confluence with the South Platte River. Aquatic Life Use pH 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli (May-October) 5. - 303(d) H COSPCP13a 13a. All tributaries to the Cache La Poudre River, including all wetlands, from the Munroe Gravity Canal/North Poudre Supply canal diversion to the confluence with the South Platte River, except for specific listings in Segments 6, 7, 8, 13b and 13c.
Listed portion: COSPCP13a_B Dry Creek and all tributaries. Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Sulfate 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPCP13a_C Spring Creek and Fossil Creek. Recreational Use E. coli (May-October) 5. - 303(d) H COSPCP13b 13b. Mainstem of Boxelder Creek from its source to the confluence with the Cache La Poudre River. Listed portion: COSPCP13b_A Mainstem of Boxelder Creek from its source to the confluence with the Cache La Poudre River. Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Recreational Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) L COSPCP14 14. Horsetooth Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSPCP14_A Horsetooth Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSPCP20_B Seaman Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 5. - 303(d) M COSPLA02a 2a. Mainstem of the Laramie River from the source to the National Forest boundary, and all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the Colorado/Wyoming border, except for specific listings in Segment 1. Listed portion: COSPLA02a_A Mainstem of the Laramie River from the source to the National Forest boundary, and all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the Colorado/Wyoming border, except for specific listings in Segment 1.
Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COSPLS01 1. Mainstem of the South Platte River from the Weld/Morgan County line to the Colorado/Nebraska border. Listed portion: COSPLS01_A Mainstem of the South Platte River from the Weld/Morgan County line to the Colorado/Nebraska border.
Water Supply Use Sulfate 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Water Supply Use Uranium (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COSPLS02b 2b. All tributaries to the South Platte River, including all wetlands, north of the South Platte River and below 4,500 feet in elevation in Morgan County, north of the South Platte River in Washington County, north of the South Platte River and below 4,200 feet in elevation in Logan County, north of the South Platte River and below 3,700 feet in elevation in Sedgwick County, and the mainstems of Beaver Creek, Bijou Creek and Kiowa Creek from their sources to the confluence with the South Platte River, except for the portion of Beaver Creek from its source to the Fort Morgan Canal.
Listed portion: COSPLS02b_B Beaver Creek from the source to South Platte River, except for the portion of Beaver Creek from its source to the Fort Morgan Canal.
Listed portion: COSPLS03_B North Sterling Reservoir.
Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H COSPMS01a 1a. Mainstem of the South Platte River from a point immediately below the confluence with Big Dry Creek to the confluence with St. Vrain Creek.
Listed portion: COSPMS01a_A Mainstem of the South Platte River from a point immediately below the confluence with Big Dry Creek to the confluence with St. Vrain Creek.
Listed portion: COSPMS01b_A Mainstem of the South Platte River from a point immediately below the confluence with St. Vrain Creek to the Weld/Morgan County Line.
Listed portion: COSPMS04_B Milton Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Ammonia 5. - 303(d) M COSPMS07 7. All lakes and reservoirs tributary to the South Platte River from a point immediately below the confluence with Big Dry Creek to the Weld/Morgan County line, except for specific listings in the subbasins of the South Platte River, and in Segment 4.
Listed portion: COSPMS07_B Prospect Lake Aquatic Life Use Ammonia 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPMS07_C Horse Creek Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Ammonia 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) M COSPRE01 1. Mainstem of the South Fork of the Republican River from a point 23 miles above the Colorado-Kansas border (39.582154°, -102.350838°) to the Colorado-Kansas border. Listed portion: COSPRE01_A Mainstem of the South Fork of the Republican River from a point 10 miles above Bonny Reservoir to the Colorado-Kansas border.
Listed portion: COSPSV02b_A Mainstem of St. Vrain Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the eastern boundary of Roosevelt National Forest to Hygiene Road. Except part of South Saint Vrain Creek. Aquatic Life Use Silver (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPSV02b_B South Saint Vrain Creek from just below its confluence with Red Hill Gulch to its confluence with North Saint Vrain Creek.
Recreational Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSPSV03_E Mainstem of Boulder Creek from St. Vrain Creek to I-25. Recreational Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H COSPSV04a 4a. Mainstem of Left Hand Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to a point immediately below the confluence with James Creek, except for specific listings in Segment 4b. Listed portion: COSPSV04a_B Mainstem of Left Hand Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands from Hwy 72 to James Creek Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COSPSV05 5. Mainstem of Left Hand Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands from Highway 36 to the confluence with St. Vrain Creek.
Listed portion: COSPSV05_A Mainstem of Left Hand Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands from a point above the Lefthand Feeder Canal to the confluence with St. Vrain Creek. Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COSPSV05_B Mainstem of Left Hand Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands from Highway 36 to a point above the Lefthand Feeder Canal Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M COSPSV06 6. All tributaries to St. Vrain Creek, including wetlands from Hygiene Road to the confluence with the South Platte River, except for specific listings in the Boulder Creek subbasin and in Segments 4a, 4b, 4c and 5. Listed portion: COSPSV06_A All tributaries to St. Vrain Creek, including wetlands from Hygiene Road to the confluence with the South Platte River, except for specific listings in the Boulder Creek subbasin and in Segments 4a, 4b, 4c and 5; excluding Dry Creek Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPSV06_B Dry Creek and tributaries Aquatic Life Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M COSPSV07 7. Boulder Reservoir, Coot Lake, Left Hand Valley Reservoir and Spurgeon Reservoir. Listed portion: COSPSV07_B Boulder Reservoir Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COSPUS01a 1a. Mainstem of the South Platte River from the source of the South and Middle Forks to the inlet of Cheesman Reservoir.
Listed portion: COSPUS01a_A Mainstem of the South Platte River from the source of the South and Middle Forks to the Elevenmile Reservoir and from the Idlewilde picnic area to the inlet of Cheesman Reservoir; except for the Middle Fork South Platte River Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPUS01a_B Middle Fork South Platte River Aquatic Life Use pH 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COSPUS01a_C South Platte River from the outlet of Elevenmile Reservoir to the Idlewilde picnic area Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) NA Listed portion: COSPUS01a_D South Fork of the South Platte from Antero Reservoir to the confluence with the Middle Fork of the South Platte. Was Listed incorrectly in Reg. 93 as COSPUS02a. Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA COSPUS01b 1b. All tributaries to the South Platte River, including wetlands within the Lost Creek and Mt. Evans Wilderness Areas.
Listed portion: COSPUS01b_B Trail Creek Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COSPUS01b_C Hankins Gulch Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COSPUS02a 2a. All tributaries to the South Platte River system, including all wetlands from the headwaters of the South and Middle Forks to a point immediately below the confluence with Tarryall Creek except for specific listings in Segment 1b, 2b and 2c.
Listed portion: COSPUS02a_B Twin Creek, on USFS Land Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COSPUS02a_C All tributaries to South Fork of S. Platte above Antero Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA COSPUS02b 2b. Mainstem of Mosquito Creek from the confluence with South Mosquito Creek to its confluence with the Middle Fork of the South Platte River.
Listed portion: COSPUS02b_A Mainstem of Mosquito Creek from the confluence with South Mosquito Creek to its confluence with the Middle Fork of the South Platte River.
Listed portion: COSPUS02c_A No Name Creek from the source to the confluence with South Mosquito Creek. Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSPUS02c_C South Mosquito Creek from the London Mine to confluence with Mosquito Creek Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPUS02c_D South Mosquito Creek from the source to London Mine Aquatic Life Use Cadmium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COSPUS03 3. All tributaries to the South Platte River, including all wetlands from a point immediately below the confluence with Tarryall Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with the North Fork of the South Platte River, except for specific listings in Segment 1b.
Listed portion: COSPUS03_B Trout Creek and tributaries on USFS property Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPUS03_C Pine Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPUS03_D Fourmile Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Mercury (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPUS03_E Horse Creek and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPUS03_F West Creek Aquatic Life Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Mercury (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPUS03_G Wigwam Creek Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COSPUS03_H Goose Creek Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H COSPUS04 4. Mainstem of the North Fork of the South Platte River, including all tributaries and wetlands from the source to the confluence with the South Platte River, except for specific listings in Segments 1b, 5a, 5b, and 5c. Listed portion: COSPUS04_C Mainstem of the North Fork of the South Platte River, including all tributaries and wetlands from the source to the confluence with Sawmill Gulch Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSPUS04_E Mainstem and tributaries of North Fork of the South Platte River, from Sawmill gulch to Geneva Creek.
Listed portion: COSPUS05b_B Mainstem of Geneva Creek from the confluence with Scott Gomer Creek to the confluence with the North Fork of the South Platte River.
Listed portion: COSPUS07_B Willow Creek and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COSPUS09 9. Mainstem of Bear Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands from the source to the inlet of Perry Park Reservoir, a.k.a. Waucondah Reservoir (Douglas County).
Listed portion: COSPUS09_B Mainstem of Bear Creek from the source to the inlet of Perry Park Reservoir (Douglas County). Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 3b. - M&E list NA COSPUS10a 10a. Mainstems of East Plum Creek, West Plum Creek, and Plum Creek from the boundary of National Forest lands to Chatfield Reservoir, mainstems of Stark Creek and Gove Creek from the boundary of National Forest lands to their confluence.
Listed portion: COSPUS10a_B Mainstems of West Plum Creek from the boundary of National Forest lands to Chatfield Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPUS10a_C Mainstems of East Plum Creek from the boundary of National Forest lands to Chatfield Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPUS10a_D Mainstem of Plum Creek from the boundary of National Forest lands to Chatfield Reservoir, Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli (May-October) 5. - 303(d) H COSPUS11a 11a. All tributaries to the East Plum Creek system, including all wetlands which are not on national forest lands. Listed portion: COSPUS11a_A All tributaries to the East Plum Creek system, including all wetlands which are not on national forest lands. Excludes Cook Creek.
Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 5. - 303(d) L COSPUS11b 11b. All tributaries to the West Plum Creek system, including all wetlands, which are not on national forest lands, except for specific listings in Segments 9 and 12.
Listed portion: COSPUS11b_B Spring Creek and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L COSPUS12 12. Mainstem of Garber Creek and Jackson Creek from the boundary of National Forest lands to the confluence with West Plum Creek; mainstem of Bear Creek from the outlet of Perry Park Reservoir, a.k.a. Waucondah Reservoir, to the confluence with West Plum Creek.
Listed portion: COSPUS12_B Jackson Creek from the boundary of National Forest lands to the confluence with West Plum Creek Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA COSPUS14 14. Mainstem of the South Platte River from the outlet of Chatfield Reservoir to the Burlington Ditch diversion in Denver, Colorado.
Listed portion: COSPUS14_B Mainstem of the South Platte River from Bowles Ave. to the Burlington Ditch diversion in Denver, Colorado.
Listed portion: COSPUS15_B Mainstem of the South Platte River from the Burlington Ditch diversion in Denver, Colorado to Sand Creek Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COSPUS15_C Mainstem of the South Platte River from Sand Creek, to 180 meters below 120th Ave. Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COSPUS15_D Mainstem of the South Platte River from 180 meters below 120th Ave, to a point immediately below the confluence with Big Dry Creek.
Listed portion: COSPUS16a_A Mainstem of Sand Creek from the confluence of Murphy and Coal Creek in Arapahoe County to the confluence with the South Platte River.
Recreational Use E. coli (May-October) 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COSPUS16g 16g. Marcy Gulch, including all wetlands from the source to the confluence with the South Platte. Listed portion: COSPUS16g_A Marcy Gulch, including all wetlands from the source to the confluence with the South Platte. Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA COSPUS16i 16i. Mainstem of Sand Creek from the confluence with Toll Gate Creek to the confluence with the South Platte River. Listed portion: COSPUS16i_A Mainstem of Sand Creek from the confluence with Toll Gate Creek to the confluence with Westerly Creek Recreational Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSPUS16i_B Mainstem Sand Creek from the confluence with Westerly Creek to the confluence with the South Platte River.
Recreational Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H COSPUS17a 17a. Washington Park Lakes, City Park Lakes, Rocky Mountain Lake, Berkely Lake. Listed portion: COSPUS17a_B Duck Lake Aquatic Life Use Ammonia 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSPUS17a_C Ferril Lake Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSPUS17a_D Berkeley Lake Aquatic Life Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use Fish (Mercury) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSPUS17a_E Rocky Mountain Lake Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Fish (Mercury) 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPUS17a_F Smith Lake Aquatic Life Use Ammonia 5. - 303(d) H Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COSPUS17a_G Grasmere Lake Aquatic Life Use Ammonia 5. - 303(d) H COSPUS19 19. Lakes and reservoirs in the South Platte River system from headwaters to Chatfield Reservoir, except for specific listings in Segment 18. Includes Antero, Spinney Mountain, Elevenmile, Cheesman, and Strontia Springs. Listed portion: COSPUS19_B Cheesman Reservoir.
Aquatic Life Use Fish (Mercury) 3b. - M&E list NA COSPUS23 23. Lakes and reservoirs in watersheds tributary to the Upper South Platte River and within the City and County of Denver, except for specific listings in the other subbasins of the South Platte River and in Segments 17a and 17b.. Listed portion: COSPUS23_B Barnum Lake.
Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COSPUS23_C Vanderbilt Lake.
Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COSPUS23_D Garfield Lake.
Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COSPUS23_E Harvey Lake.
Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COSPUS23_F Aqua Golf.
Aquatic Life Use Ammonia 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COSPUS23_G Parkfield Lake.
Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) M COUCBL01 1. Mainstem of the Blue River from the source to the confluence with French Gulch. Listed portion: COUCBL01_A Mainstem of the Blue River from the source to the confluence with French Gulch. Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L COUCBL02a 2a. Mainstem of the Blue River from the confluence with French Gulch to a point one half mile below Summit County Road 3.
Listed portion: COUCBL02a_A Blue River from South Barton Gulch to one half mile below Summit County Road 3 Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COUCBL02a_B Blue River from the confluence with French Gulch to South Barton Gulch Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COUCBL02b 2b. Mainstem of the Blue River from a point one half mile below Summit County Road 3 to the confluence with the Swan River.
Listed portion: COUCBL02b_A Mainstem of the Blue River from a point one half mile below Summit County Road 3 to the confluence with the Swan River.
Listed portion: COUCBL06a_B Mainstem of the Snake River from the source to Dillon Reservoir, including Saint John Creek. Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COUCBL06a_C All tributaries and wetlands of the Snake River from the source to Dillon Reservoir, except for specific listings in Segments 6b, 7, 8, 9, and Saint John Creek. Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M COUCBL12 12. Mainstem of Illinois Gulch and Fredonia Gulch from their source to their confluence with the Blue River. Listed portion: COUCBL12_B Mainstem of Illinois Gulch from its source to their confluence with the Blue River. Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M Listed portion: COUCBL12_C Mainstem of Fredonia Gulch from its source to their confluence with the Blue River. Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M COUCBL17 17. Mainstem of the Blue River from the outlet of Dillon Reservoir to the confluence with the Colorado River. Listed portion: COUCBL17_A Blue River from outlet of Dillon Reservoir to Green Mountain Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COUCBL17_B Blue River from Green Mountain Reservoir to confluence with Colorado River Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H COUCBL20 20. Mainstems of Elliot Creek and Spruce Creek including all tributaries and wetlands, from their sources to the confluence with the Blue River.
Listed portion: COUCBL20_B Spruce Creek and tributaries Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COUCEA02 2. Mainstem of the Eagle River from the source to the compressor house bridge at Belden. Listed portion: COUCEA02_A Mainstem of the Eagle River from the source to the compressor house bridge at Belden. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COUCEA05a 5a Mainstem of the Eagle River from the compressor house bridge at Belden to a point immediately above the Highway 24 Bridge near Tigiwon Road.
Listed portion: COUCEA05a_A Mainstem of the Eagle River from the compressor house bridge at Belden to a point immediately above the Highway 24 Bridge near Tigiwon Road.
Listed portion: COUCEA05b_A Mainstem of the Eagle River from a point immediately above the Highway 24 Bridge near Tigiwon Road to a point immediately above the confluence with Martin Creek. Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COUCEA05c 5c. Mainstem of the Eagle River from a point immediately above Martin Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Gore Creek.
Listed portion: COUCEA05c_A Mainstem of the Eagle River from a point immediately above Martin Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Gore Creek.
Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L COUCEA09a 9a. Mainstem of the Eagle River from Gore Creek to a point immediately below the confluence withSquaw Creek. Listed portion: COUCEA09a_A Eagle River from Gore Creek to confluence with Berry Creek Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COUCEA09a_B Eagle River from confluence with Berry Creek to confluence with Squaw Creek Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L COUCEA09b 9b. Mainstem of the Eagle River from a point immediately below the confluence with Squaw Creek to a point immediately below the confluence with Rube Creek.
Listed portion: COUCEA09b_B Eagle River from Squaw Creek to Ute Creek Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COUCEA09b_C Eagle River from Ute Creek to Rube Creek Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA COUCEA09c 9c. Mainstem of the Eagle River from a point immediately below the confluence with Rube Creek to the confluence with the Colorado River.
Listed portion: COUCEA09c_A Mainstem of the Eagle River from a point immediately below the confluence with Rube Creek to the confluence with the Colorado River.
Listed portion: COUCEA10a_B Eby Creek and tributaries Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COUCNP01 1. All tributaries to the North Platte and Encampment Rivers, including all wetlands, within the Mount Zirkel, Never Summer, and Platte River Wilderness Areas.
Listed portion: COUCNP01_B South Fork Big Creek and tributaries from source to the wilderness boundary Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COUCNP03 3. Mainstem of the North Platte River from the confluence of Grizzly Creek and Little Grizzly Creek to the Colorado/Wyoming border.
Listed portion: COUCNP03_A Mainstem of the North Platte River from the confluence of Grizzly Creek and Little Grizzly Creek to the Colorado/Wyoming border.
Listed portion: COUCNP05b_A Mainstem of the Michigan River from a point immediately below the confluence with the North Fork Michigan River to the confluence with the North Platte River. Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COUCNP06 6. Mainstem of Pinkham Creek from the Routt National Forest boundary to the confluence with the North Platte River. Listed portion: COUCNP06_A Mainstem of Pinkham Creek from the Routt National Forest boundary to the confluence with the North Platte River.
Listed portion: COUCNP07b_A Mainstem of Spring Creek from the outlet of Spring Creek (Number 31) Reservoir to the confluence with the Illinois River.
Listed portion: COUCNP09_B Big Creek Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Fish (Mercury) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COUCNP09_C North Delaney Lake Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COUCNP09_D Lake John Aquatic Life Use pH 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COUCRF02 2. Mainstem of the Roaring Fork River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to a point immediately below the confluence with Hunter Creek, except for those tributaries included in Segment 1. Listed portion: COUCRF02_A Mainstem of the Roaring Fork River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to a point immediately below the confluence with Hunter Creek, except for those tributaries included in Segment 1.
Listed portion: COUCRF03d_B Cattle Creek from Bowers Gulch to most downstream White River NF boundary Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L COUCRF07 7. All tributaries to the Fryingpan River, including all wetlands, except for those tributaries included in Segment 1. Listed portion: COUCRF07_B South Fork Frying Pan River from transbasin diversion to confluence with unnamed tributary (39.25128oN, -106.59442oW)
Listed portion: COUCUC02_B Willow Creek, Stillwater Creek and Arapaho Creek Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COUCUC02_C Colorado River from Shadow Mountain Reservoir to Granby Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COUCUC02_D Mainstem of Colorado River from the North Inlet to Grand Lake Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COUCUC03 3. Mainstem of the Colorado River from the outlet of Lake Granby to the confluence with Roaring Fork River. Listed portion: COUCUC03_A Colorado River from outlet of Lake Granby to Windy Gap Reservoir Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COUCUC03_B Colorado River from Windy Gap Reservoir to 578 Road Bridge Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COUCUC03_C Colorado River from 578 Road Bridge to Gore Canyon Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COUCUC03_D Colorado River from Gore Canyon to Derby Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COUCUC03_E Colorado River from Derby Creek to the confluence with the Roaring Fork River Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H COUCUC06b 6b. Mainstem of un-named tributary from the headwaters (Sec 32, T3N, R76W) to Willow Creek Reservoir Road (Section 8, T2N, R76W).
Listed portion: COUCUC06b_A Mainstem of un-named tributary from the headwaters (Sec 32, T3N, R76W) to Willow Creek Reservoir Road (Section 8, T2N, R76W).
Listed portion: COUCUC07a_B Alkali Slough and its tributaries Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Sulfate 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COUCUC07a_C Mainstem of Muddy Creek Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COUCUC07b 7b. Mainstem of Muddy Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the outlet of Wolford Mountain Reservoir to the confluence with the Colorado River; mainstems of Rock Creek, Deep Creek, Sheephorn Creek, Sweetwater Creek and the Piney River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from their sources to their confluences with the Colorado River, which are not on National Forest lands. Listed portion: COUCUC07b_B Mainstem of Muddy Creek from Wolford Mountain Reservoir to Cow Gulch Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COUCUC07b_C Mainstem of Muddy Creek from Cow Gulch to the Colorado River Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COUCUC08 8. Mainstem of the Williams Fork River, including all tributaries and wetlands from the source to the confluence with the Colorado River, except for those tributaries listed in Segment 9. Listed portion: COUCUC08_B Mainstem of Williams Fork River below Kinney Creek Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COUCUC10a 10a. Mainstem of the Fraser River from the source to a point immediately below the Rendezvous Bridge. All tributaries to the Fraser River, including wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the Colorado River, except for those tributaries included in Segment 9.
Listed portion: COUCUC10a_B Ranch Creek and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COUCUC10a_C Fraser River tributaries at and above Jim Creek Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COUCUC10a_D Vasquez Creek and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) L Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) H COUCUC10c 10c. Mainstem of the Fraser River from a point immediately below the Hammond Ditch to the confluence with the Colorado River.
Listed portion: COUCUC10c_A Fraser River from below the Hammond Ditch in Town of Fraser to Fraser Canyon near Tabernash Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COUCUC10c_B Fraser River from Fraser Canyon near Tabernash to the Town of Granby Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COUCUC10c_C From the Town of Granby to confluence with the Colorado River Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COUCUC12 12. Lakes and reservoirs within Arapahoe National Recreation Area, including Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain Lake and Lake Granby.
Listed portion: COUCUC12_B Shadow Mountain Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COUCUC12_D Willow Creek Reservoir Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Iron (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COUCYA02a 2a. Mainstem of the Yampa River from the confluence with Wheeler Creek to a point immediately above the confluence with Oak Creek.
Listed portion: COUCYA02a_A Yampa River above Stagecoach Reservoir Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COUCYA02b 2b. Mainstem of the Yampa River from a point immediately above the confluence with Oak Creek to a point immediately below the confluence with Elkhead Creek.
Listed portion: COUCYA02b_A Mainstem of the Yampa River from a point immediately above the confluence with Oak Creek to a point immediately below the confluence with Elkhead Creek. Aquatic Life Use Temperature 5. - 303(d) H Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) L COUCYA03 3. All tributaries to the Yampa River, including all wetlands, from the source to the confluence with Elk River, except for specific listings in Segments 4-8, 13a-f and 19. Mainstem of the Bear River, including all tributaries and wetlands from the boundary of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area to the confluence with the Yampa River. Listed portion: COUCYA03_B Bushy Creek Aquatic Life Use Sediment 5. - 303(d) L Listed portion: COUCYA03_D Little Morrison Creek Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Aquatic Life Use Iron (Total) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COUCYA03_E Gunn Creek Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COUCYA04 4. Mainstem of Little White Snake Creek from the source to the confluence with the Yampa River. Listed portion: COUCYA04_A Mainstem of Little White Snake Creek from the source to the confluence with the Yampa River. Aquatic Life Use Dissolved Oxygen 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Manganese (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COUCYA08 8. Mainstem of the Elk River including, all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the Yampa River, except for those tributaries included in Segments 1, 20a and 20b. Listed portion: COUCYA08_B Elk River and tributaries below Morin Ditch Water Supply Use E. coli 5. - 303(d) H Listed portion: COUCYA08_C Lost Dog Creek and tributaries Aquatic Life Use Zinc (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Mercury (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COUCYA12 12. All tributaries to the Yampa River, including all wetlands, from the confluence with the Elk River to the confluence with Elkhead Creek, which are not on National Forest lands, except for specific listings in Segments 11 and 13a-fj. Listed portion: COUCYA12_B Wolf Creek and its tributaries Aquatic Life Use Macroinvertebrates (Provisional) 5. - 303(d) M COUCYA13b 13b. Mainstem of Foidel Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands. Mainstem Fish Creek, including all tributaries from County Road 27 downstream to the confluence with Trout Creek, except for specific listings in Segment 13g. Middle Creek and all tributaries, from County Road 27 downstream to the confluence with Trout Creek. Listed portion: COUCYA13b_A Foidel Creek and tributaries, Middle Creek and tributaries Aquatic Life Use Sediment 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COUCYA13b_B Fish Creek and tributaries Aquatic Life Use Sediment 3b. - M&E list NA Recreational Use E. coli 3b. - M&E list NA COUCYA13d 13d. Mainstem of Dry Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to just above the confluence with Temple Gulch.
Listed portion: COUCYA13d_A Dry Creek including all wetlands and tributaries from source to just above the confluence with Temple Gulch.
Listed portion: COUCYA13e_A Sage Creek and tributaries above Routt County Road 51D, Grassy Creek and tributaries Aquatic Life Use Temperature 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COUCYA13e_B Sage Creek and tributaries below Routt County Road 51D Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) L COUCYA13h 13h. Mainstem of Dry Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the confluence with Temple Gulch to the confluence with the Yampa River near Hayden.
Listed portion: COUCYA13h_A Dry Creek including all tributaries from Routt County Road 53 to Yampa River Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 5. - 303(d) M COUCYA13j 13j. Mainstem of Grassy Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the confluence with Scotchmans Gulch to the confluence with the Yampa River near Hayden.
Listed portion: COUCYA13j_A Mainstem of Grassy Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the confluence with Scotchmans Gulch to the confluence with the Yampa River near Hayden. Aquatic Life Use Selenium (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA COUCYA15 15. Mainstem of Elkhead Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from a point immediately below the confluence with Calf Creek to the confluence with the Yampa River. Dry Fork of Elkhead Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from a point immediately below 80A Road to the confluence with the Yampa River. Listed portion: COUCYA15_B Mainstem of Elkhead Creek from Calf Creek to Yampa River Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 5. - 303(d) H COUCYA18 18. Mainstem of the Little Snake River, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the Routt National Forest boundary to the Colorado/Wyoming border.
Listed portion: COUCYA18_A Little Snake River including all tributaries and wetlands from forest boundary to Wyoming border, except for the South Fork of the Little Snake River Aquatic Life Use Copper (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Listed portion: COUCYA18_B South Fork of Little Snake River and its tributaries Recreational Use Iron (Dissolved) 3b. - M&E list NA Water Supply Use Arsenic (Total) 3b. - M&E list NA COUCYA22 22. All lakes and reservoirs tributary to the Yampa River from the source to the confluence with Elkhead Creek, except for those listed in Segment 21. All lakes and reservoirs tributary to Elkhead Creek from the source to the confluence with the Yampa River, except for specific listings in Segment 23. All lakes and reservoirs tributary to the Little Snake River, including those on National Forest lands. Listed portion: COUCYA22_B Catamount Lake Aquatic Life Use Fish (Mercury) 5. - 303(d) H COUCYA23 23. Elkhead Reservoir Listed portion: COUCYA23_A Elkhead Reservoir Aquatic Life Use Fish (Mercury) 5. - 303(d) H 1 - When portion description matches segment description, the entire segment is listed. However, when descriptions differ, only the portion described is listed.
2 - EPA reporting categories are as follows: 1) meets all designated uses 2) meets some designated uses 3) insufficient data to make use support determination (Monitoring and Evaluation List) 4a) impaired with an approved TMDL 4b) impaired with appropriate 4b plan 4c) impaired due to pollution 5) impaired without a TMDL completed.
93.4 Impaired Water Bodies Not Requiring TMDLs
Segments may be determined to be impaired if available data and/or information indicate that at least one classified use is not being supported, but a TMDL is not needed. These waters are broken out into three additional subcategories. Waters in these lists do not require a TMDL for one of the following reasons: • Segments where a TMDL has been completed and approved but uses are not yet attained;
• Segments where other required control mechanisms are expected to address waterbody/pollutant combinations and will attain water quality standards in a reasonable period of time. (Category 4b Segment/Parameters)
• Segments where the impairment is not caused by a pollutant. (Category 4c Segment/Parameters)
93.4 Impaired Water Bodies Not Requiring TMDLs
93.4 Impaired Water Bodies Not Requiring TMDLs
COARUA05 Halfmoon Creek Cd, Pb 6/14/2009 COARUA07 Evans Gulch Zn 6/14/2009 COARUA08b Iowa Gulch Cd, Pb, Zn 10/26/2012 COARUA10 Lake Creek Cu 11/30/2010 Mainstem of South Fork of Lake Creek, including all tributaries Al, Cd, Cu, COARUA11 and wetlands, from the 6/14/2009 Zn, pH source to the confluence with Lake Creek.
COARUA12a Chalk Creek Pb, Zn 6/14/2009 Gunnison River below COGULG01 Se 2/14/2011
93.4 Impaired Water Bodies Not Requiring TMDLs
93.4 Impaired Water Bodies Not Requiring TMDLs
93.4 Impaired Water Bodies Not Requiring TMDLs
93.4 Impaired Water Bodies Not Requiring TMDLs
93.4 Impaired Water Bodies Not Requiring TMDLs
93.4 Impaired Water Bodies Not Requiring TMDLs
93.4 Impaired Water Bodies Not Requiring TMDLs
93.5 - 93.9 Reserved
93.10 STATEMENT OF BASIS, SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE; MARCH,
2004 RULEMAKING The provisions of C.R.S. 25-8-202(1)(a), (b) and (i), (2) and (6); 25-8-203; 25-8-204; and 25-8-401; provide the specific statutory authority for adoption of these regulatory amendments. The Commission also adopted in compliance with 24-4-103(4) C.R.S. the following statement of basis and purpose. BASIS AND PURPOSE (303(d) List)
A. Introduction This regulation establishes Colorado’s List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring Total Maximum Daily Loads (“TMDLs”). This list was prepared to fulfill section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act (“Act”) which requires that states submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) a list of those waters for which technology-based effluent limitations and other required controls are not stringent enough to implement water quality standards.
Once listed, the State is required to prioritize these water bodies or segments (rivers, streams, lakes reservoirs) based on the severity of pollution and other factors. It will then determine the causes of the water quality problem and allocate the responsibility for controlling the pollution. This analysis is called the TMDL Process, and results in the determination of: 1) the amount of a specific pollutant that a segment can receive without exceeding a water quality standard (the TMDL), and 2) the apportionment to the different contributing sources of the pollutant loading (the allocation). The TMDL must include a margin of safety, waste load allocation (for point sources) and a load allocation (for non-point sources and natural background). The TMDL must include upstream loads in the assessment and apportionment process.
B. List Development 1. Listing Methodology The “Section 303(d) Listing Methodology - 2004 Listing Cycle” contains a description of the listing process, the criteria for listing, and the criteria for determination of TMDL priority. The Listing Methodology was developed through a public process and finalized as a policy at a Water Quality Control Commission administrative action hearing on September 9, 2003. This Listing Methodology sets forth the criteria that generally were used to make decisions regarding which waters to include on the 2004 Section 303(d) List and the 2004 M&E List. However, this methodology was not adopted by the Commission as a rule. The Commission therefore has the flexibility to take into account other appropriate factors in making site-specific listing decisions.
2. Information Considered The Commission has considered all existing and readily available information in developing the 2004 Section 303(d) List. In determining whether data and information are existing and readily available, it has taken into account such data and information as the Division has utilized in the preparation of those identification processes, calculations and models referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(i), (ii) and (iv) and that credible data and information presented in a readily usable format and submitted in reports provided to the Division as referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(iii). In addition, the Commission accepted credible data and information that was submitted in accordance with the listing process schedule, whether submitted by EPA or any other interested party. The Division also continues to independently collect and analyze new data on a rotating basin basis as part of its triennial review efforts and will utilize such data and information in making future listing determinations. Existing data which was not brought forward through one of the above mechanisms or otherwise presented to the Commission in accordance with the schedule was not treated as “readily available” for purposes of making the 2004 listing decisions. Such information will be considered in the next listing cycle.
C. Prioritization The objective of prioritization is to identify those waterbody segments where the Division and the public should concentrate their resources. Priorities of High, Medium and Low were established according to section IV. of the 2004 Section 303(d) Listing Methodology. Segments/parameters where the Commission determined that an appropriate plan is in place to resolve the uncertainty as specified in section 93.4 have been denoted as “L*”. A Low priority may also be assigned to other segments as per section IV.
D. Discussion of Issues Raised in the Hearing During the course of the hearing, the status of approximately 30 segments was debated. The basis for the Commission’s decisions regarding the major issues for these segments is recorded below.
1. Selenium: Several parties questioned whether selenium, where the source is underlying native shale, should be considered a pollutant. The Commission found that selenium, like many other naturally occurring metals in Colorado is a pollutant and is classified as such on EPA’s list of priority toxic pollutants (62 FR 42160). If the source of impairment is natural, that is grounds for consideration of an ambient quality-based, site-specific standard as described in Regulation No. 31 at 31.7 1(b)(ii). However, the listing decisions must be made based upon a comparison of the current adopted standard and the ambient condition for the segment. Although parties to the rulemaking submitted testimony questioning the decision to list several specific segments for selenium, such as Lower Colorado River segment 3 and Lower Arkansas River segment 1a, the evidence provided was directed largely at questioning the appropriateness of the current selenium standards. The Commission has determined, based on the evidence submitted, that these segments are not in attainment of the current selenium standards.
2. Segments where there is no new data, but following the 2004 Listing Methodology resulted in a different conclusion than in 2002: The following segments had no new data included in the assessments since the 2002 listing cycle. However, clarification and changes in the 2004 Listing Methodology resulted in the segments moving from the Monitoring and Evaluation List to the 303(d) List. The modifications that resulted in the most changes had to do with more clearly specifying that segments with small datasets where the ambient condition exceeds the standard by more than 50 percent should be listed. The following segments were affected: Gunnison River Basin: Lower Gunnison segment 27 Uncompahgre segment 2 Lower Colorado River Basin: White River segment 9b 3. Segments with multiple tributaries: Issues were raised regarding what is the appropriate way to handle segments with multiple tributaries where there is evidence of impairment. The Commission found that since segments are generally treated as having consistent uses and characteristics, their impairment should be handled in a similar fashion. Unless either water quality data or other evidence has been presented that shows that the impairment is not present in the entire segment, the entire segment has been listed as impaired. “Other evidence” may include changes in geology within a segment or the confluence with a stream known to be impaired. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that before any TMDL is developed and implemented in “all tributary” segments, work will be performed to determine the causes and locations of the impairment, such that efforts and controls are not inappropriately directed towards individual tributaries that are not truly of concern, and the Section 303(d) List can be modified accordingly. Where other evidence shows that some portions are in exceedance and other portions are not, only the impaired portion needs to be listed. The following segments were listed based on this rationale:
E. Segment- Specific Issues 1. San Juan Basin, Dolores River below McPhee Reservoir: Despite a recent decline in the fish population in this reach, the Commission found that there was not adequate readily available evidence to conclude that there exists an impairment of the aquatic life use due to other than extraordinary events associated with the long-term drought that has existed in southwest Colorado for several years. In view of evolving operations of McPhee Reservoir and varying (and generally declining) hydrologic conditions, the Commission is not able at this time to identify an “expected condition” upon which to base a decision of impairment. Further, even if an impairment caused by other than the extraordinary events associated with the drought were found to exist, the Commission could not conclude based on this record that the decline was due to a “pollutant” as compared to “pollution.” Nevertheless, the Commission encourages cooperation by all interested parties in the implementation of habitat improvement measures that may serve to enhance the quality of the fishery in the reach. The Commission is prepared to revisit the concept of “expected condition” as it applies to this reach should that be warranted by changes in habitat condition. Certainly the achievement of goals set under the 1996 Operating Agreement for McPhee Reservoir may influence the nature of the expected condition. Finally, any evidence of impairment due to pollutants can be brought forth at the next listing hearing.
2. South Platte Basin, Clear Creek, segments 14b and 15: Available data, with specific reference to biological information on fish species collected over time and visual observations of the physical condition of the stream bed, provide an indication of “use-impairment” for Clear Creek Segments 14b and 15 relative to aquatic life. Though organic sediment appears to be a significant contributor to the impairment, the exact interaction of potentially numerous causative factors need to be further explored. No single source or cause of the impairment has been identified to date. Coors Brewing Company has voluntarily come forward with a study plan for segments 14a, 14b and 15 as part of the “pilot study” approach outlined in the section 309 study report recently submitted to the State Legislature. This pilot study would assist in defining the expected condition for these segments in view of existing hydrological/habitat conditions and in fashioning the best approach to remedying the impairment. Should Coors decide to proceed with the pilot study, the Division will identify segments 14b and 15 as “low priority” and refrain from any further TMDL implementation measures until such time as the study results are known and an appropriate approach to rectifying the identified problems is crafted in cooperation with basin stakeholders.
3. Upper Colorado Basin, Blue River segments 6 and 8 (Camp Cr, Jones Gulch, Keystone Cr, and Mozart Creek): The four identified tributaries in these two segments were proposed by the Division to be listed as impaired relative to measured pH levels. The evidence submitted raised questions regarding the representativeness of the data showing a possible standards exceedance, particularly in the absence of data regarding seasonality of pH levels for multiple years. Therefore, the Commission determined that it is more appropriate to include these specific tributaries on the Monitoring and Evaluation List at this time. Keystone Resorts has stated that it will complete a Use Attainability Analysis for Camp Creek and Jones Gulch, and that it is willing to include Keystone Creek and Mozart Creek in this analysis. The Commission believes that it is appropriate to revisit the attainment status of these segments following completion of the UAA. Depending on the results of this analysis, the adoption of site-specific seasonal pH standards is one option that can be considered. Indeed, the Commission notes that the evidence submitted to it showed that nearby snowmaking actually mitigates pH levels in the snow.
4. Uncompahgre River, segment 6b (Red Mountain Creek): The Commission does not believe that an impairment of the aquatic life use of segment 6b relative to a realistic expected condition for this segment has been shown. The Commission found that the aquatic community in segment 6a is not the appropriate expected condition for this segment. The Commission endorses the Division’s proposal not to list at this time, while moving forward to investigate segment 6b and make a recommendation to the Commission regarding the attainable aquatic life use and appropriate numeric standards in the context of the next basin-wide standards and classification rulemaking proceedings. However, it is uncertain at this time whether any future remediation activities in this area will improve the aquatic life use of this segment. In the absence of documentation that the attainable expected condition for this segment is an aquatic life use that is better than the current condition of this segment, it would be inappropriate to identify this segment as impaired.
5. Bear Creek segment 1a: This segment was proposed by the Division and by Trout Unlimited to be included on the Section 303(d) List. The evidence submitted demonstrated adverse impacts to the aquatic life use in this segment during 2002, and documented that the use had started to recover in 2003, although full recovery had not yet occurred. The evidence also demonstrated that the unusual and extreme drought conditions in 2002 were the determinative cause of the adverse impacts to aquatic life. Although there was evidence submitted indicating that ammonia concentrations or elevated temperatures may have adversely affected the aquatic life, the evidence demonstrated that these potentially harmful conditions would not have been present except for the drought. The Commission has concluded that this segment should be included on the Monitoring and Evaluation List for potential aquatic life, ammonia and temperature impairments, and that its status should be reconsidered in future updates of Regulations No. 93 and No. 94. Any evidence of impairment due to pollutants can be brought forth at the next listing hearing.
6. Lower Colorado segment 13b: This is an “all tributaries” segment that was proposed by the Division to be listed in its entirety for selenium. All of the ambient water quality data available in the record for this hearing was from tributaries on the north side of the Colorado River. In addition, there was testimony regarding significant differences in the geology on the north and south sides of the Colorado River in this area. Therefore, the Commission determined that it is appropriate that only the tributaries on the north side of this segment should be listed as impaired for selenium.
7. West Fork of Clear Creek, segment 5: The Commission found that the acute zinc standard in the West Fork of Clear Creek was exceeded more than once in three years. Because the chronic zinc standard is in attainment, and because Climax presented credible biological evidence that the aquatic life use classification is supported, the Commission determined that listing for acute zinc is not warranted in this instance. This segment is included on the Section 303(d) List as impaired for copper.
8. Middle South Platte segment 1: The Division proposed that the portion of this segment from Big Dry Creek to Highway 60 be included on the Section 303(d) List as impaired for dissolved oxygen during the months of August and September. The evidence submitted offered conflicting interpretations of what the available data for this segment show regarding attainment. Because this segment appears to be in compliance with dissolved oxygen standards based on the established convention of looking at the 15th percentile of the available data for the entire segment, the Commission determined that it is more appropriate at this time to include this segment on the Monitoring and Evaluation List for further assessment of dissolved oxygen conditions. The Commission also believes that future clarification of the appropriate methodology for assessing attainment of dissolved oxygen standards, e.g. within specific months of the year, would be helpful.
F. Plans to Resolve Uncertainty Three parties presented plans to resolve uncertainty for segments that have temporary modifications based on uncertainty [see Regulation No. 31.7(3)(a)(iii)]. These segments will not be subject to the development of a TMDL as long as there is a plan in place that addresses the following:
(1) There is an appropriate plan in place to remove the uncertainty;
(2) The plan includes an implementation schedule that will resolve the uncertainty in a time frame consistent with Colorado’s timeline for the development of TMDLs; and (3) The plan is being implemented in accordance with its terms. The Commission found that the following segments have adequate plans. It is the Commission’s intent to revisit these plans at the next listing cycle to determine if they continue to meet the Commission’s intent.
1. Fountain Creek segment 6 (Monument Creek from the National Forest boundary to Fountain Creek): The selenium water quality standard for Fountain Creek segment 6 has a temporary modification for uncertainty pursuant to section 31.7(3)(a)(iii) of the Basic Standards. The City of Colorado Springs submitted an appropriate plan to remove the uncertainty 2. Lower Arkansas segment 1a (Arkansas River from Fountain Creek to the Colorado Canal): The selenium water quality standard for Lower Arkansas segment 1a has a temporary modification for uncertainty pursuant to section 31.7(3)(a)(iii) of the Basic Standards. The City of Pueblo submitted an appropriate plan to remove the uncertainty 3. Upper Yampa segment 13d (Dry Creek): In the 2003 Upper Colorado River rulemaking hearing, the Commission adopted a temporary modification (based on uncertainty) of 60 ug/L for selenium in Dry Creek. This temporary modification was based on five WQCD samples collected in Dry Creek in 2001 and 2002 near its confluence with the Yampa River. The Commission approved Seneca Coal Company’s plan to monitor Dry Creek with the objective of determining the source or sources of selenium loading, where the loading is isolated in the lower portion of Dry Creek and to determine whether the loading is due to natural or irreversible man-induced sources. BASIS AND PURPOSE (Monitoring and Evaluation List)
A. Introduction This regulation establishes Colorado’s Monitoring and Evaluation List. This list was prepared as part of the effort to identify water bodies for which technology-based effluent limitations and other required controls are not stringent enough to implement water quality standards (those impaired waters requiring TMDLs). Regulation No. 93 is the list of impaired waters which require TMDLs. This regulation is the Monitoring and Evaluation List (“M&E List”) that identifies water bodies where there is reason to suspect water quality problems, but there is also uncertainty regarding one or more listing factors, such as the representative nature of the available data. Water bodies that are impaired but it is unclear whether the cause of impairment is attributable to pollutants as opposed to pollution are also included on the M&E List.
B. List Development The statement of basis and purpose for Regulation No. 93 contains a description of how the lists were developed.
C. Prioritization and Scheduling The Division has committed to establishing a plan for monitoring and evaluating these water bodies prior to the list submission date for the subsequent listing cycle. Further, the Commission has committed to determining their appropriate status (as either impaired or fully supporting) within ten years of their placement on the M&E List.
D. Segment-Specific Issues 1. Blue River segment 3: The Commission has included Gold Run Gulch below Jessie Mine (for cadmium and zinc) and the South Branch Swan River below Royal Tiger Mine (for zinc) on the Monitoring and Evaluation List. The Royal Tiger Mine and the Jessie Mine are both part of a CERCLA remediation effort, for which remedial project design is currently out to bid. Therefore, the Commission understands that the conditions in this area affecting water quality will be changing and that it is currently uncertain what uses or water quality can be supported in these waters in the future. The Commission does not intend by including these waters on the Monitoring and Evaluation List to conclude that any actions other than those CERCLA-related activities already underway are necessary or appropriate at this site. The status of those efforts will be reviewed during the next update of this list.
2. Segments proposed for the Section 303(d) List: In several specific instances, the Commission made a determination in this rulemaking hearing that segments proposed by the Division or others for inclusion on the Section 303(d) List should instead be included on the Monitoring and Evaluation List. This applies in particular to Bear Creek segment 1a and Middle South Platte segment 1 in the South Platte Basin and to four named tributaries in Blue River segments 6 and 8 in the Upper Colorado River Basin. In each of these instances, the rationale for the Commission’s decision to included these waters on the Monitoring and Evaluation List is set forth in the Statement of Basis and Purpose adopted for Regulation No. 93 as a result of this rulemaking.
93.11 STATEMENT OF BASIS, SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE; FEBRUARY,
2006 RULEMAKING, EFFECTIVE DATE OF APRIL 30, 2006 The provisions of C.R.S. 25-8-202(1)(a), (b) and (i), (2) and (6); 25-8-203; 25-8-204; and 25-8-401; provide the specific statutory authority for adoption of these regulatory amendments. The Commission also adopted in compliance with 24-4-103(4) C.R.S. the following statement of basis and purpose. BASIS AND PURPOSE (303(d) List)
A. Introduction This regulation updates Colorado’s List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring Total Maximum Daily Loads (“TMDLs”) to reflect additional water quality information available since the Regulation was promulgated in 2004. This list was prepared to fulfill section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act (“Act”) which requires that states submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) a list of those waters for which technology-based effluent limitations and other required controls are not stringent enough to implement water quality standards.
B. List Development 1. Listing Methodology The “Section 303(d) Listing Methodology - 2006 Listing Cycle” contains a description of the listing process, the criteria for listing, and the criteria for determination of TMDL priority. The Listing Methodology was developed through a public process and finalized as a policy at a Water Quality Control Commission administrative action hearing on May 9, 2005. This Listing Methodology sets forth the criteria that generally were used to make decisions regarding which waters to include on the 2006 Section 303(d) List and the 2006 M&E List. However, this methodology was not adopted by the Commission as a rule. The Commission therefore has the flexibility to take into account other appropriate factors in making site-specific listing decisions.
2. Information Considered The Commission has considered all existing and readily available information in developing the 2006 Section 303(d) List. In determining whether data and information are existing and readily available, it has taken into account such data and information as the Division has utilized in the preparation of those identification processes, calculations and models referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(i), (ii) and (iv) and that credible data and information presented in a readily usable format and submitted in reports provided to the Division as referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(iii). In addition, the Commission accepted credible data and information that was submitted in accordance with the listing process schedule, whether submitted by EPA or any other interested party. The Division also continues to independently collect and analyze new data on a rotating basin basis as part of its triennial review efforts and will utilize such data and information in making future listing determinations. Existing data which was not brought forward through one of the above mechanisms or otherwise presented to the Commission in accordance with the schedule was not treated as “readily available” for purposes of making the 2006 listing decisions. If submitted, such information will be considered in the next listing cycle.
C. Prioritization The objective of prioritization is to identify those waterbody segments where the Division and the public should concentrate their resources. Priorities of High, Medium and Low were established according to section IV. of the 2006 Section 303(d) Listing Methodology.
D. Temporary Modifications and Plans to Eliminate Uncertainty Consistent with the recent changes to the Basic Standards and Methodologies for Surface Water (Regulation No. 31) and the Discharge Permit Regulations (Regulation No. 61), the Commission deleted subsection 93.4 “Plans to Eliminate Uncertainty.” The Statement of Basis for the June 2005 rulemaking hearing for Regulation No. 31 states:
The Commission recognizes that portions of the temporary modification provisions adopted in this rulemaking may be inconsistent with current provisions in Regulation No. 93. The Commission intends that the provisions adopted in this rulemaking will govern until appropriate revisions will be adopted in the Regulation No. 93 in the next rulemaking hearing reviewing that regulation. In 2004, this provision was added to Regulation No. 93 to identify those waterbodies where work independent of the TMDL process was proceeding to identify the appropriate underlying standards. In these cases, TMDLs and permit limits were not to be based on the underlying standards until the uncertainty was resolved. The intent was that dischargers should not be forced to comply with underlying standards where there is ongoing work being done to resolve acknowledged uncertainty regarding the appropriateness of those underlying standards.
Dischargers are now protected from complying with underlying standards before the uncertainty is resolved by recent changes in the Basic Standards and the Permit Regulations. Now, for discharges to waters where a temporary modification has been adopted, a permit may contain compliance schedules that recognize this ongoing work and may extend beyond the end of the permit term. The Commission believes it appropriate for dischargers to focus their available resources on addressing uncertainty with respect to appropriate water quality standards, rather than on complying with standards that may change in a short time.
Consistent with this new approach to temporary modifications, the Commission intends that a more thorough consideration will be given to the causes and sources of non-attainment before temporary modifications are proposed. In cases where the appropriate way to address non-attainment of underlying standards is through the TMDL program, not through adoption of temporary modifications, the Commission may assign a higher TMDL priority to such waters.
E. Segment- Specific Issues Fountain Creek segment 2a: The Division had proposed inclusion of this segment due to non-attainment of the assigned E. coli standard. The Division noted that its proposal erroneously identified the listing as a “low” priority. The Section 303(d) Listing Methodology, 2006 Listing Cycle indicates that TMDLs for waters in non-support of Recreation 1a use classifications be designated as “high” priority. The Commission has therefore adopted a “high” priority designation for this segment. Fountain Creek segment 2b: This segment is the lowermost of three that comprise the mainstem of Fountain Creek. Both of the upper two segments are included on the List of Impaired Waters for E. coli. The Sierra Club had proposed that this lowermost segment should also be listed for E. coli. The Commission has decided that the Division’s analysis of the available data is consistent with the procedures contained in the Section 303(d) Listing Methodology, 2006 Listing Cycle and that the results of that analysis do not support inclusion of this segment on the Section 303(d) List of Water-Quality- Limited Segments Requiring TMDLs.
North Fork Gunnison River segment 6: The Division had proposed that this “all tributary” segment be listed in its entirety for non-attainment of the aquatic life use-based chronic selenium standard. The Colorado River Water Conservation District provided evidence that the standard is, in fact, attained at several locations within this segment. It is therefore appropriate that only that portion of the segment for which non-attainment has been documented be included on the list. The Commission has identified the affected portion of the segment as “Cottonwood Creek” and has revised the proposal accordingly. Uncompahgre River segment 6b (Red Mountain Creek): The Commission had in a February 2004 Rulemaking Hearing determined that there is not adequate data to support a finding of impaired Aquatic Life Use relative to the expected condition. Information offered in the 2006 hearing further reinforces this conclusion by demonstrating that the Commission’s classification assumes an extremely limited aquatic life use in this segment. In a rulemaking hearing scheduled for June 12, 2006, the Commission will consider a proposal to delete the aquatic life use classification for this segment. The Commission has therefore opted not to include Red Mountain Creek on the 2006 Section 303(d) List of Water-Quality- Limited Segments Requiring TMDLs.
Lower Gunnison segment 2: The Division proposed that this segment be listed for selenium and temperature, with a “high” priority for each. In view of evidence that it may be appropriate to reconsider the cold water aquatic life classification of this segment prior to initiating a TMDL, the Commission chose to change the priority for the temperature listing to “low”. Lower Colorado River segment 3: The Division had initially proposed listing of this segment for ammonia. During discussions with the City of Grand Junction it was noted that during the course of the Division’s assessment an error had been made relative to the dataset utilized. The Division subsequently modified its proposal to withdraw this segment from its proposal. The Commission has not included the segment on the 2006 Section 303(d) List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring TMDLs. Lower Colorado River segment 13a (Salt Creek): Salt Creek was proposed by the Division to be listed for sediment based upon a study of this and other tributary segments performed in conjunction with the BLM and Chadwick and Associates. Mesa County objected to the inclusion of Salt Creek on the Section 303(d) List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring TMDLs, arguing that the assessment protocols used were inconsistent with Commission Policy 98-1, the Implementation Guidance for Determining Sediment Deposition Impacts to Aquatic Life in Streams and Rivers. The assessment performed utilized the same approach embodied in the Sediment Guidance with respect to comparison of the affected reach to an expected condition. The validity of this comparative, expected condition analysis is not dependent on this being a high gradient, cobble bottom stream. The Commission has determined that the assessment adequately demonstrated non-attainment of the narrative sediment standard and consequent impairment of Salt Creek.
Bear Creek segment 1a: The Division proposed that this segment be retained on the Monitoring and Evaluation list for non-attainment of the assigned aquatic life use classification and for temperature. The evidence submitted demonstrated adverse impacts to trout populations at two stations (Bear Creek cabins and O’Fallon Park) situated in the upper reach of this segment since 2002 and documented that the use continued to recover well into 2004, although full recovery had not yet occurred. This evidence is consistent with the Commission’s conclusion in 2004 that the demonstrative cause of adverse impacts to aquatic life was the extreme drought in 2002. The 2006 Listing Methodology states that “Data collected during or immediately after temporary events influencing the waterbody that are not representative of normal conditions shall typically be discounted in making the listing decision.” Several parties argued that water quality conditions might have adversely affected the aquatic life. However, there was no evidence submitted demonstrating exceedance of the Mean Average Weekly Temperature criterion during 2004 or 2005, or demonstrating that impairment was otherwise caused by pollutants. The Commission has decided that the Division’s interpretation of the available data is consistent with the procedures contained in the Section 303(d) Listing Methodology, 2006 Listing Cycle and has determined that this segment should be retained on the Monitoring and Evaluation List for aquatic life impairments and temperature, and that its status should be reconsidered in future updates of Regulations No. 93 and No. 94. The fact that impacts to Bear Creek aquatic life continue to appear to be related to the 2002 extreme drought is an adequate and appropriate basis for including this segment on the Monitoring and Evaluation List, rather than the Section 303(d) List. However, the Commission also notes that, even if continuing impacts did not appear to be tied to the drought, where there is no evidence that a numerical standard has been exceeded, the Commission’s practice has been to place waters on the Monitoring and Evaluation List if there is not evidence that a use impairment has been caused by a pollutant. The 2006 Listing Methodology states “Water bodies that are impaired but it is unclear whether the cause of impairment is attributable to pollutants as opposed to pollution will be placed on the M&E List.” EPA’s guidance for such circumstances differs. EPA’s guidance says that where there is an impairment but there has not been a demonstration that the impact is not caused by a pollutant, the water segment should be included on the Section 303(d) List. Because this provision appears in EPA guidance only, and the Commission is aware of no specific provisions of the Clean Water Act or EPA regulations that would dictate this result, the Commission believes that it has policy discretion to use different approach – i.e., to refrain from listing unless a pollutant has been identified as the cause of the use impairment. Clear Creek segment 13b (North Fork Clear Creek): The Division had proposed this segment be retained on the Section 303(d) List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring TMDLs for several parameters and for non-attainment of the assigned aquatic life use classification. The Commission has adopted this proposal, but notes that the segment attains the assigned numeric copper standard. The listing therefore does not include copper. Further, the Commission notes that the Division had proposed a “high” priority for completion of TMDLs for this segment, due to the fact that the North Fork of Clear Creek was included on the 1998 List of Impaired Waters and is therefore subject to provisions of the 1999 Settlement Agreement addressing TMDL development by the Division. The Commission has determined that a “medium” priority will be assigned for TMDL development, while recognizing that the Division remains obligated to completion of TMDLs for this segment by June 30, 2008. If the underlying standards are revised in the 2009 South Platte River basin rulemaking, TMDLs and/or Wasteload Allocations based on the superceded standards should be revisited.
Cache la Poudre segment 14 (Horsetooth Reservoir): The Division proposed inclusion of Horsetooth Reservoir on the Section 303(d) List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring TMDLs due to non- attainment of the dissolved oxygen standard. Data for a ten-year period of record was found to be representative of conditions in the Reservoir. The Commission determined that in this instance it is appropriate to consider data for more than the most recent five years, in view of evidence that the most recent five years include a potentially unrepresentative period of reservoir drawdown. While the available data do not include samples spaced throughout a 24-hour period, the data are typical of that usually available for lakes and reservoirs. If diel variation were expected, it is likely that any such data would demonstrate a slight depression of dissolved oxygen concentration in the epilimnion during non-daylight hours. However, the area of non-attainment of dissolved oxygen in Horsetooth Reservoir is in the metalimnion, or middle layer of the reservoir. Testimony from Division staff indicated that it is unlikely that diel variation in dissolved oxygen levels would be expected in the metalimnion, since this deeper layer is unlikely to be affected by photosynthesis that occurs in the epiliminion. The Commission interprets the reference in the Listing Methodology to lake and reservoir samples representative of diel variation to apply only in those factual circumstances (e.g. dissolved oxygen in the epilimnion) where such variation would be expected.
The assessments and recommendations by the Division regarding Horsetooth Reservoir were consistent with the Section 303(d) Listing Methodology, 2006 Listing Cycle. However, the Commission notes that this hearing identified a need to provide further clarifications regarding appropriate procedures for assessing compliance with dissolved oxygen standards, particularly for lakes and reservoirs. The Commission encourages the Division to pursue such clarifications in preparation of the 2008 Listing Methodology, including, e.g., addressing variations in attainment status from year-to-year and further clarification of what constitutes representative data.
Evidence regarding the status of aquatic life in Horsetooth Reservoir does not override the fact that the data demonstrate a long term standards exceedance. The Commission’s practice has been to list waterbodies on the Section 303(d) List whenever representative data demonstrate non-attainment of a numerical standard, including dissolved oxygen. For other waters listed for non-attainment of dissolved oxygen, the Commission has not required evidence of the cause of the non-attainment. Although the provisions of the 2006 Listing Methodology arguably contain potentially conflicting language on this point, the Commission’s practice has not been to apply the provision regarding “water bodies that are impaired but it is unclear whether the cause of impairment is attributable to pollutants” to waters with dissolved oxygen impairments. Moreover, although the Commission was willing to consider listing Horsetooth Reservoir on the M&E List if the cause of the dissolved oxygen impairment was recent reservoir draw downs (i.e., reservoir operations), the evidence did not support this conclusion. Middle South Platte River segment 03a (Horse Creek Reservoir): The Division proposed that Horse Creek Reservoir be included on the Section 303(d) List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring TMDLs due to non-attainment of the assigned pH standard. The recommendation was based upon a representative dataset including four years of water quality monitoring results. The Commission has determined that inclusion of the Reservoir on the Section 303(d) List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring TMDLs for pH is appropriate and consistent with the Section 303(d) Listing Methodology, 2006 Listing Cycle. Dissolved oxygen data for the same four-year period demonstrate attainment of the dissolved oxygen standard. Although EPA questioned the Division’s current practice of averaging dissolved oxygen data within the sampling profile or profiles for a single sampling event, the Commission has determined that this practice is acceptable and appropriate, and consistent with the 2006 Listing Methodology. EPA’s proposal that Horse Creek Reservoir be listed for dissolved oxygen is based upon analytical procedures that are inconsistent with the Division’s current assessment practice. The Commission has determined that the Reservoir is not impaired with respect to the dissolved oxygen standard.
Upper Colorado River segment 07b (Muddy Creek): The Division had proposed the listing of Muddy Creek for non-attainment of the assigned temperature standard. The Colorado River Water Conservation District objected to the Division’s proposal and has provided evidence suggesting that the USGS sampling station (data from which formed the basis for the Division’s proposal) is situated such that any temperature data generated is likely not representative. The Commission has therefore included the segment on the 2006 Monitoring and Evaluation List to allow further examination of temperature data from this station.
Upper Yampa River segment 07b: This segment comprises a portion of the Yampa River mainstem. The Division had proposed that this segment be listed for temperature, again based upon USGS monitoring data. The Colorado River Water Conservation District provided evidence concerning the location of the USGS sampling station below the Steamboat Springs hot springs discharge. Again parties have agreed that such data is likely not representative of instream conditions. The Commission has placed the segment on the 2006 Monitoring and Evaluation List.
Upper Yampa River segment 20 (First Creek, Elkhead Creek): These waters are classified for Recreation Use 1a, and are assigned a numeric E coli standard of 126 org./100 mL. Ambient E. coli levels exceed the assigned numeric standard. The U. S. Forest Service has raised concerns regarding the current assigned Recreation Use and the associated numeric standards. The Commission has included the segment on the 2006 Section 303(d) List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring TMDLs based upon the current classification and standards. However, it is the intent of the Commission that these issues be examined in the context of the 2008 Upper Colorado surface water standards rulemaking prior to the initiation of the TMDL development process.
BASIS AND PURPOSE (Monitoring and Evaluation List)
A. Introduction This regulation updates Colorado’s Monitoring and Evaluation List to reflect additional water quality information available since the Regulation was promulgated in 2004.
B. List Development The statement of basis and purpose for Regulation No. 93 contains a description of how the lists were developed.
C. Prioritization and Scheduling The Division remains committed to establishing a plan for monitoring and evaluating these water bodies prior to the list submission date for the subsequent listing cycle. Further, the Commission has committed to determining their appropriate status (as either impaired or fully supporting) within ten years of their placement on the M&E List.
D. Segment-Specific Issues In a number of instances, the Commission chose in this hearing to include on the Monitoring and Evaluation List waters that were initially proposed by the Division, or recommended by other rulemaking participants, for inclusion on the Section 303(d) List, Regulation #93. These waters include Bear Creek segment 1a, Upper Colorado River segment 07b (Muddy Creek), and Upper Yampa River segment 07b. In each instance, the Commission’s rationale for these decisions is set forth in the statement of basis and purpose for Regulation #93.
1. The City of Grand Junction 2. The Colorado Division of Wildlife 3. Evergreen Trout Unlimited and Colorado Trout Unlimited 4. The City of Colorado Springs 5. The City of Black Hawk 6. The Colorado River Water Conservation District 7. Friends of Bear Creek 8. Big Thompson Watershed Forum 9. The Bear Creek Watershed Association 10. The Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District 11. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8 12. Evergreen Metropolitan District and West Jefferson County Metropolitan District 13. USDA Forest Service, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests 14. Colorado Rock Products Association 15. City and County of Broomfield 16. Climax Molybdenum Company 17. The Metro Wastewater Reclamation District 18. Mount Carbon Metropolitan District
93.12 STATEMENT OF BASIS, SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE; FEBRUARY,
2008 RULEMAKING, EFFECTIVE DATE OF APRIL 30, 2008 The provisions of C.R.S. 25-8-202(1)(a), (b) and (i), (2) and (6); 25-8-203; 25-8-204; and 25-8-401; provide the specific statutory authority for adoption of these regulatory amendments. The Commission also adopted in compliance with 24-4-103(4) C.R.S. the following statement of basis and purpose. BASIS AND PURPOSE (303(d) List)
A. Introduction This regulation updates Colorado’s List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring Total Maximum Daily Loads (“TMDLs”) to reflect additional water quality information available since the Regulation was promulgated in 2006. This list was prepared to fulfill section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act (“Act”) which requires that states submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) a list of those waters for which technology-based effluent limitations and other required controls are not stringent enough to implement water quality standards.
B. List Development 1. Listing Methodology The “Section 303(d) Listing Methodology - 2008 Listing Cycle” contains a description of the listing process, the criteria for listing, and the criteria for determination of TMDL priority. The Listing Methodology was developed through a public process and finalized as a policy at a Water Quality Control Commission administrative action hearing on May 15, 2007. This Listing Methodology sets forth the criteria that generally were used to make decisions regarding which waters to include on the 2008 Section 303(d) List and the 2008 M&E List. However, this methodology was not adopted by the Commission as a rule. The Commission therefore has the flexibility to take into account other appropriate factors in making site-specific listing decisions.
2. Information Considered The Commission has considered all existing and readily available information in developing the 2008 Section 303(d) List. In determining whether data and information are existing and readily available, it has taken into account such data and information as the Division has utilized in the preparation of those identification processes, calculations and models referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(i), (ii) and (iv) and that credible data and information presented in a readily usable format and submitted in reports provided to the Division as referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(iii). In addition, the Commission accepted credible data and information that was submitted in accordance with the listing process schedule, whether submitted by EPA or any other interested party. The Division also continues to independently collect and analyze new data on a rotating basin basis as part of its triennial review efforts and will utilize such data and information in making future listing determinations. Existing data which was not brought forward through one of the above mechanisms or otherwise presented to the Commission in accordance with the schedule was not treated as “readily available” for purposes of making the 2008 listing decisions. Such information will be considered in the next listing cycle.
C. Prioritization The objective of prioritization is to identify those waterbody segments where the Division and the public should concentrate their resources. Priorities of High, Medium and Low were established according to section IV. of the 2008 Section 303(d) Listing Methodology.
D. Fish Consumption Advisory Listings Consistent with the 2008 Section 303(d) Listing Methodology, the Division proposed to include 12 segments on the 2008 303(d) List for non-attainment of the aquatic life use due to fish consumption advisories for mercury. The 2008 Section 303(d) Listing Methodology, states: Fish Consumption Advisories are issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (“CDPHE”) in instances where analysis of fish tissue samples provides documentation of a public health risk. Issuance of a FCA by CDPHE indicates impairment of an Aquatic Life Use classification for any waters so classified.
The 2006 303(d) List included three of these reservoirs for impairment due to mercury: one in the Rio Grande basin: Sanchez Reservoir (Rio Grande, segment 30), and two in the San Juan basin: McPhee Reservoir (Dolores, segment 4) and Narraguinnep Reservoir (La Plata, segment 11). These listing were changed by the Commission to specify that the listing was based on non-attainment of the aquatic life. This is consistent with the 2008 Listing Methodology and avoids confusion that there is non-attainment of the mercury standard in the water column.
The Commission has included 12 segments on the 2008 303(d) List for non-attainment of the aquatic life use due to mercury fish consumption advisories for 13 lakes or reservoirs. The Commission also included one listing based on non-attainment of the aquatic life use due to a PCE fish consumption advisory in Willow Springs Ponds, Fountain Creek, segment 7a.
E. Discussion of Issues Raised in the Hearing Dissolved Oxygen Standard in Lakes and Reservoirs: The issue of an appropriate D.O. standard in lakes and reservoirs was raised in this hearing by two parties, Northern and the River District. The River District focused its attention to high elevation lakes and reservoirs while Northern discussed the concept of representative data and assessment methods as outlined in the 2008 Listing Methodology. The Division agreed that work is needed to examine the D.O. standard for lakes and reservoirs and that additional refinement of the Listing Methodology is appropriate including consideration of whether and how refugia should be addressed. This standard is scheduled for review in preparation for the 2010 Basic Standards and Methodology, Regulation No. 31, RMH in June 2010. The Commission directs the Division to work with parties in 2008 and 2009 on any changes that are deemed appropriate for the 2010 Listing Methodology. The Commission made listing decisions based on the available data using the adopted standards and the 2008 Listing Methodology. Site-specific decisions made by the Commission are discussed below.
F. Segment- Specific Issues Fountain Creek segment 6, Monument Creek: Mainstem of Monument Creek from the boundary of National Forest Lands to the confluence with Fountain Creek: The Division had proposed retaining the portion of Monument Creek below Mesa Road on the 2008 303(d) List because selenium concentrations in that portion exceed the water quality standard for Fountain Creek Segment 6. The Commission has determined that it is appropriate at this time to include this portion of Monument Creek on the 2008 303(d) List. However, because there is an appropriate plan in place to address the segment as a whole, the Commission directs the Division and Colorado Springs Utilities to revisit this plan to determine the causes and potential reversal of elevated Se concentrations and the appropriate long-term underlying standard for this section of COARFO06.
Lower Colorado segment 2, Colorado River (COLCLC02): Mainstem of the Colorado River from Parachute Creek to the Gunnison River. The Division originally proposed listing this segment based on non-attainment of the selenium standard. The Division based its proposal on data from multiple sampling locations. The River District questioned whether some of the sample locations, including the Humphrey backwater location and others, were in the segment. The Division reviewed the sampling locations and determined that some of the sampling locations used in the original proposal were outside the segment. The segment was reassessed and still showed impairment. The parties disagree whether Humphrey Backwater is located within the segment but agreed that it demonstrated exceedences of the selenium standard. The Commission ultimately decided to list the Humphrey Backwater portion of the Colorado River segment based on those data, rather than listing the entire segment. White River segment 13b: Shell Frontier Oil and Gas Inc. provided additional analytical results for a number of locations within the Yellow Creek drainage. Re-assessment of several waters which had been proposed for inclusion on the Monitoring and Evaluation List indicated that Corral Creek, Box Elder Gulch, Stake Springs and Duck Creek, are all in attainment of the assigned standard for total recoverable iron. This additional data, however, also demonstrated that the lower portion of Corral Creek and Duck Creek are in non-attainment of the Aquatic Life Use-based chronic selenium standard. The Commission has added these waters to the 303(d) List for selenium.
Upper Colorado segment 5, Wolford Mountain Reservoir (COUCUC05): The River District opposed the Division’s proposal to move Wolford Reservoir from the 2006 M&E List to the 2008 303(d) List when no additional data has been collected. In addition, the River District expressed their concerns with the current D.O. standard and Listing Methodology especially as it is applied to high alpine lakes and reservoirs. The Commission moved Wolford Reservoir from the M&E List to the 303(d) List based on the current standards and listing methods. The Commission has encouraged the Division, the River District and other parties to continue to work towards an improved D.O. standard for the 2010 Basic Standards Rulemaking Hearing. The Commission adopted a low priority for this listing, since it is appropriate for the D.O. standard and listing methodology issues to be addressed before substantial resources are expended on development of a TMDL.
Uncompahgre segment 14, Sweitzer Lake (COGUUN14): The Division proposed listing for Sweitzer Lake due to exceedances of the D.O. standard in the mixed layer. The River District pointed out that there was no thermal stratification and adequate refugia present and therefore the segment should not be listed. They also indicated that there is evidence of chemical stratification. The Commission listed Sweitzer Lake, segment COGUUN14, on the 303(d) List due to exceedances in the mixed layer as defined in the Listing Methodology.
Upper Yampa segment 13d, Dry Creek (COUCYA13d): The Division proposed listing the Hubberson Gulch tributary of this segment due to non-attainment of the total recoverable iron standard. Seneca Coal Company (Seneca) provided evidence that the tributary is in attainment of the standard. The Commission did not list the segment for total recoverable iron on the 303(d) List. Upper Yampa segment 13e, Sage and Grassy Creeks (COUCYA13e): The Division proposed listing this segment due to non-attainment of the total recoverable iron and dissolved selenium standards. Seneca provided evidence that the total recoverable iron standard is attained within the segment. The Commission did not include the segment on the 303(d) List for total recoverable iron. Seneca also provided evidence that the selenium standard is attained in the upper portions of the two creeks in the segment. The Commission did include the lower portion of the creeks (Sage Creek below Routt County Road 51D and Grassy Creek below Routt County Road 27A), on the 303(d) List for dissolved selenium. BASIS AND PURPOSE (Monitoring and Evaluation List)
A. Introduction This regulation updates Colorado’s Monitoring and Evaluation List to reflect additional water quality information available since the Regulation was promulgated in 2006.
B. List Development The statement of basis and purpose for Regulation No. 93 contains a description of how the lists were developed.
C. Prioritization and Scheduling The Division remains committed to establishing a plan for monitoring and evaluating these water bodies prior to the list submission date for the subsequent listing cycle. Further, the Commission has committed to determining their appropriate status (as either impaired or fully supporting) within ten years of their placement on the M&E List.
D. Segment Specific Issues 1. Lower Dolores segment 3 (COGULD03): The Commission approved resegmentation of Lower Dolores segment 3 at the Regulation 35 Rulemaking Hearing in June 2006. The resegmentation was based on the Division’s investigation identifying Salt Creek draining the Sinbad Valley. The Sinbad Valley is identified by the Colorado Geological Survey as a graben or a collapse feature that formed in response to salt migration and dissolution beneath the area. Based on this information the selenium and zinc standards for the new Salt Creek segment were set at ambient conditions. The Division proposed to delete this from the M&E List based on attainment of the new ambient standards. The Commission removed this segment from the M&E List.
2. Bear Creek segment 1a (COSPBE01a): This segment was removed from the M&E List based on assessment of annual fish surveys, water quality parameters and temperature data. It is noted that Bear Creek has seen significant improvement but still requires continued cooperative efforts by the Division, DOW, the Bear Creek Watershed Authority, Trout Unlimited and others to prevent future impairment or re-listing.
3. Blue River segment 3 (COUCBL03): The Commission has included Gold Run Gulch below Jessie Mine (for cadmium and zinc) and the South Branch Swan River below Royal Tiger Mine (for zinc) on the 2006 Monitoring and Evaluation List. The Royal Tiger Mine and the Jessie Mine are both part of a CERCLA remediation effort completed in 2007. Remediation results with respect to water quality are not yet available. In the past the Commission did not intend by including these waters on the Monitoring and Evaluation List to conclude that any actions other than those completed CERCLA-related activities are necessary or appropriate at this site. The status of those efforts will be reviewed during the next update of this list.
4. White River segment 16 (COLCWH16): The Commission has included Ryan Gulch on the Monitoring and Evaluation List for E. coli. Shell had argued that Ryan Gulch should not be included on the Monitoring and Evaluation List for E. coli due to the lack of more than a single sample and because “the segment does not appear to support classification as recreation class 2.” The Commission notes that placement of the water on the Monitoring and Evaluation List does not indicate a finding that Ryan Gulch is in non-attainment with the assigned Recreational Use, only that more data is needed to accurately assess the attainment status. Further, the Commission would note that alternate Recreation Use designations have more stringent E. coli standards then that assigned with the current Recreation Use designation.
5. Upper Yampa segment 13d, Dry Creek (COUCYA13d): The Division proposed listing this segment due to exceedances of the lead standard. Seneca provided evidence that the lead standard is attained within the upper portion of this segment. The Commission included the lower portions of the segment (below Routt County Road 53 (Sec. 22, T6N, R88W)), on the 2008 M&E List for dissolved lead.
6. Uncompahgre segment 3b, Ridgeway Reservoir (COGUUN03b): Listing methods for temperature in lakes were changed in the Section 303(d) Listing Methodology – 2008 Listing Cycle to reflect changes in the temperature standards in Regulation No. 31. In the Listing Methodology (p. 25) it states: “If the refuge is not adequate because of low dissolved oxygen, the lake or reservoir may be listed as impaired for dissolved oxygen rather than for temperature.” The Division proposed a few segments for the M&E List that are listed for dissolved oxygen due to exceedances of temperature in the epilimnion where there was not adequate refugia in the lower levels of the lake or reservoir. Ridgeway Reservoir was one of those segments. The data showed that the temperature standard was exceeded in the epilimnion on 7/21/05. An adequate refuge from high temperatures in the epilimnion was not present on that day due to inadequate dissolved oxygen in the lower portion of the lake. Due to confusion that this type of listing caused, the parameter notation in Regulation No. 94 was changed to indicate that the D.O. listing was due to exceedances of the temperature standard. The Commission added Ridgeway Reservoir; segment COGUUN03b, to the M&E List for “D.O. (temperature)”.
7. Fountain Creek segment 2a (COARFO02a): Fountain Creek segment COARFO02a includes the mainstem from its confluence with Monument Creek to the State Highway 47 Bridge. This segment was assigned an ambient-based chronic selenium standard of 8.0 ug/L during the Arkansas River Basin RMH in 2007. The Aquatic Life Use-based acute standard was set at TVS. Two acute exceedances were found during the data assessment for this rulemaking hearing that could place this segment on the 303(d) List. Further investigation of these acute exceedances showed discrepancies in the USGS and the WQCD data. The Division, as well as Colorado Springs, believed that because of the inconsistent nature of this data it may not be representative, and together the parties will investigate the validity of these data. For this reason, the Commission placed this segment on the M&E as opposed to the 303(d) List until further study of selenium in this segment can take place.
8. Upper Colorado segment 2, Shadow Mountain Reservoir (COUCUC02): The Division originally proposed to include Shadow Mountain Reservoir on the 2008 303(d) List for dissolved oxygen. In their RPHS, Northern opposed the listing of Shadow Mountain for dissolved oxygen on the 303(d) List. They stated that the data was not representative because it was not spatially distributed, it did not have temporal variability, and it followed a temporary event, namely fall turn over following a historic drought. The Division disagreed regarding the representative nature of the sampling program but points out that there are questions about the validity of the September 2003 sample profile that was evaluated. For example, the Division believed that D.O. readings taken on September 16, 2003 may have been a calibration error. Moreover, that was the only reading that exceeded the standard during the entire period of record and thus may not have been representative. For these reasons the reservoir was placed on the M&E List as opposed to the 303(d) List until further evaluation can take place.
9. Upper Colorado segments 6 and 8, Camp Cr, Jones Gulch, Keystone Cr, and Mozart Creek (COUCBL06 and COUCBL08): During the 2004 rulemaking process, the four identified tributaries in these two segments were placed on the M&E List based upon measured pH levels during one spring one runoff season when pH levels are expected to be relatively low due to natural causes. Subsequent water quality monitoring conducted over a period of four years has found that these streams meet the pH standards and have 15th percentile values that are above the minimum 6.5 s.u. pH standard. Based upon these findings, the Commission removed segments COUCBL06 and COUCBL08 from the M&E List.
10. Upper Colorado segment 10 (COUCUC10): The Division proposed that segment COUCUC10 be placed on the M&E List for copper based on data from WQCD station 12193, located on the Fraser River at the Town of Fraser. Additional stations were assessed on this segment. The Districts questioned the data used in the assessment and upon reevaluation of data for five stations along the Fraser River, the Division revised its proposal to only list a portion of the segment on the M&E List. The WQCC placed the Fraser River from the Town of Fraser to the confluence with the Colorado River on the M&E List based on this data analysis. The Division will work with the Grand County Districts and the Grand County Water Information Network (GCWIN) to collect more data and look into copper issues on the Fraser River. PARTIES TO THE RULEMAKING HEARING 1. The Metro Wastewater Reclamation District 2. Bear Creek Watershed Association 3. Keystone Resort 4. City of Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs Utilities 5. CAM-Colorado LLC and CAM Mining LLC 6. Colorado Division of Wildlife 7. Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District 8. Shell Frontier Oil and Gas, Inc.
9. The Grand County Water and Sanitation District #1, the Winter Park West Water and Sanitation District, the Fraser Sanitation District and the Winter Park Sanitation District 10. Trout Unlimited, Colorado Trout Unlimited, and the Evergreen Chapter of Trout Unlimited 11. Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District 12. Seneca Coal Company 13 Colorado River Water Conservation District 14. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8 15. City of Black Hawk and Black Hawk/Central City Sanitation District 16. Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company 17. Town of Minturn 18. Homestake Mining Company of California 19. CBS Operations Inc
93.13 STATEMENT OF BASIS, SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE; FEBRUARY,
2010 RULEMAKING, EFFECTIVE DATE OF APRIL 30, 2010 The provisions of C.R.S. 25-8-202(1)(a), (b) and (i), (2) and (6); 25-8-203; 25-8-204; and 25-8-401; provide the specific statutory authority for adoption of these regulatory amendments. The Commission also adopted in compliance with 24-4-103(4) C.R.S. the following statement of basis and purpose. BASIS AND PURPOSE A. Consolidation of Regulations #93 and #94 Prior to the 2010 listing cycle, Colorado’s list of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring Total Maximum Daily Loads was set forth in this Regulation #93, and Colorado's Monitoring and Evaluation List was set forth in Regulation #94. In this hearing, the Commission has approved the Division staff proposal to combine both lists into Regulation #93, and to repeal the former Regulation #94. The primary benefit of combining the regulations is to make the status of water segments in Colorado easier to understand by setting forth both lists in one table. This new structure will also make it easier to understand proposed revisions to either list during future rulemaking hearings. These benefits will be seen by the Division, the Commission and interested stakeholders.
Both regulations were heard by the Commission at the same rulemaking hearings in the past and decisions were made for both regulations at the same time. One reason for maintaining separate lists in the past is that Colorado’s list of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring Total Maximum Daily Loads is subject to EPA approval, while Colorado's Monitoring and Evaluation List is not. Although the Commission is now combining both lists into one regulation for simplicity and ease of use, it will continue to be only the list of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring Total Maximum Daily Loads that requires EPA approval. In submitting the revised “Section 303(d) List” to EPA, the Commission will note that only that list is submitted for approval and that the separate Colorado Monitoring and Evaluation List is maintained as state-only information.
B. Revisions to 303(d) List 1. Introduction This regulation updates Colorado’s List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring Total Maximum Daily Loads (“TMDLs”) to reflect additional water quality information available since the Regulation was promulgated in 2008. This list was prepared to fulfill section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act (“Act”) which requires that states submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) a list of those waters for which technology-based effluent limitations and other required controls are not stringent enough to implement water quality standards.
2. List Development a. Listing Methodology The “Section 303(d) Listing Methodology - 2010 Listing Cycle” contains a description of the listing process, the criteria for listing, and the criteria for determination of TMDL priority. The Listing Methodology was developed through a public process and finalized as a policy at a Water Quality Control Commission administrative action hearing on May 11, 2009.
b. Information Considered The Commission has considered all existing and readily available information in developing the 2010 Section 303(d) List. In determining whether data and information are existing and readily available, it has taken into account such data and information as the Division has utilized in the preparation of those identification processes, calculations and models referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(i), (ii) and (iv) and that credible data and information presented in a readily usable format and submitted in reports provided to the Division as referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(iii). In addition, the Commission accepted credible data and information that was submitted in accordance with the listing process schedule, whether submitted by EPA or any other interested party. The Division also continues to independently collect and analyze new data on a rotating basin basis as part of its triennial review efforts and will utilize such data and information in making future listing determinations. Existing data which was not brought forward through one of the above mechanisms or otherwise presented to the Commission in accordance with the schedule was not treated as “readily available” for purposes of making the 2010 listing decisions. Such information will be considered in the next listing cycle.
c. Data Quality In the Division's Quality Management Plan 2007 for the Collection and Utilization of Environmental Data, the WQCD states that “It is the expressed goal of the Division to use only those analytical data that are both reliable and have a defined level of quality.” In order to meet this goal, the WQCD required that all information submitted in response to its August 2009 call for data have a certification of quality included with the data. All of the information received for this data call that was utilized to develop assessments for this rulemaking hearing had a quality certification submitted or has been identified as not having this certification. Only a small fraction of the data is not certified.
3. Prioritization The objective of prioritization is to identify those waterbody segments where the Division and the public should concentrate their resources. Priorities of High, Medium and Low were established according to section IV. of the 2010 Section 303(d) Listing Methodology.
4. Fish Consumption Advisory Listings The 2010 Section 303(d) Listing Methodology, states:
- Lower Gunnison Segment 4b, Juniata Reservoir - Lower Colorado Segment 20, Rifle Gap Reservoir - San Juan Segment 6a, Echo Canyon Reservoir - Upper Colorado Segment 12, Lake Granby - Yampa River Segment 2b, Elkhead Reservoir, Catamount Lake 5. New Table Value Standards Cadmium and Zinc: As part of the Basic Standards hearing of 2005, new zinc and cadmium table values were adopted. The acute and chronic zinc and cadmium equations in each basin were modified to conform to Regulation No. 31 over the last four years. An increase in cadmium listings were the result of a more stringent cadmium standard.
The following segments were added to the 303(d) List for cadmium: - Big Thompson Segment 2 - Clear Creek Segments 2a, 2b, 2c, 9b, 11, 13b - Cache la Poudre Segment 7 - Upper South Platte Segments 2b, 2c, 5a, 5b, 15 - Blue River Segment 12 - Eagle River Segment 5c - Upper South Platte Segments 3 (Hawkins Gulch), 5a Temperature: As part of the Temperature Standards hearing of 2007, new temperature table values were adopted. The acute and chronic temperature standards in the Upper and Lower Colorado and the South Platte River Basins were modified to conform to Regulation No. 31 over the last two years.
The following segments were added to the 303(d) List for temperature: - Upper Colorado Segments 3, 4, 7b and 10c 6. Listings Due to Exceedances of the Secondary Water Supply Standards For the secondary water supply standards of dissolved iron, manganese and sulfate, the less restrictive of the following two options will apply as the numeric standard: existing quality as of January 1, 2000 or the table value criteria in Regulation No. 31, Tables II and III. For dissolved iron this value is 300 ug/l. For manganese this value is 50 ug/l. For sulfate this value is 250 ug/l. The Division evaluated the water quality as of January 1, 2000 to determine in some cases where standards exceeded the water supply criteria in Tables II and III. The following segments were proposed for listing based on exceedances of the standards: - Lower South Platte Segment 1: Manganese 7. Relisting Segments with Approved TMDLs Due to Standards Changes Once a TMDL has been completed, impaired waters are removed from the 303(d) List and placed into Integrated Reporting Category 4a. TMDLs are written to the adopted standards at the time they are submitted to EPA. As standards are periodically reviewed they may become more stringent. In these cases the TMDL may no longer be protective of the current standards. The Division reviewed segments where both TMDLs have been written and new, more restrictive standards have been adopted by the Commission. The Commission has relisted the following segments:
South Platte Basin:
- Clear Creek Segments 09b, 11, and 13b: Cadmium - Clear Creek Segment 02b: Zinc - Upper South Platte Segments 2b, 2c and 15: Cadmium 8. Delisting of Segments with Recently Approved TMDLs The Division submitted 64 TMDLs to EPA in the last biennium that have been approved. The following segments and parameters have been removed from the 303(d) List: - Upper Arkansas Segment 2a: Zinc - Upper Arkansas Segments 2b, 2c and 3: Cadmium and Zinc - Upper Arkansas Segment 5: Lead and Cadmium - Upper Arkansas Segment 7: Zinc - Upper Arkansas Segment 11: pH, Aluminum, Cadmium, Copper and Zinc - Upper Arkansas Segment 12a: Lead and Zinc - San Miguel Segment 3a: Zinc - San Miguel Segment 3b: Cadmium and Zinc - San Miguel Segments 6a and 6b: Zinc - Uncompahgre Segments 2, 3a, 6a: Cadmium, Copper, Iron, and Zinc - Rio Grande Segment 4: Cadmium and Zinc - Rio Grande Segment 30, Sanchez Reservoir: Aquatic Life Use (Hg FCA) - Closed Basin Segment 9a: Cadmium - Closed Basin Segment 9b: Copper - Dolores River Segment 9: Cadmium and Zinc - Boulder Creek Segment 4a: pH, Cadmium, Copper and Zinc - Clear Creek Segment 2: Copper and Zinc - Clear Creek Segment 3a: Zinc - Clear Creek Segment 3b: Lead and Zinc - Clear Creek Segment 9a: Copper - Clear Creek Segment 9b: Copper, Lead and Zinc - Clear Creek Segment 11: Lead and Zinc - Clear Creek Segment 13b: Total Recoverable Iron, Manganese, Zinc, and Aquatic Life Use - Upper South Platte Segment 4: Copper - Upper South Platte Segment 5b: Zinc - Blue River Segment 6: pH, Cadmium, Copper, Lead and Zinc - Blue River Segment 7: pH, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Manganese and Zinc - Blue River Segment 12: Zinc - Eagle River Segment 5a: Copper and Zinc - Eagle River Segment 5b: Zinc - Eagle River Segment 5c: Zinc - Eagle River Segment 7b: Copper and Zinc 9. Delisting of Segments where Water Quality is Currently Meeting Standards As additional water quality data is collected and assessed, new data may show attainment of the standards. The following segments and parameters have been removed from the 303(d) List due to attainment of current water quality standards:
- Upper Arkansas Segment 2a: NO - Uncompahgre River Segment 14, Sweitzer Lake: D.O.
- Lower Colorado Segment 3: Total Recoverable Iron - White River Segment 13b, Corral Creek: Selenium - La Plata Segment 4a: Zinc - Rio Grande Grande Segment 9 (Beaver Creek Reservoir): D.O. - Closed Basin Segment 6, San Luis Lake: D.O.
- Cherry Creek Segment 2, Cherry Creek Reservoir: chlorophyll a - Upper Colorado Segment 7a: Total Recoverable Iron - Yampa River Segment 16: Total Recoverable Iron - Lower Yampa Segment 20: E. coli - Cache La Poudre Segment 14 (Horsetooth Reservoir): D.O. - Upper Colorado Segment 5 (Wolford Reservoir): D.O.
10. Dissolved Oxygen Standard in Lakes and Reservoirs In 2008, the Commission directed the Division to work with outside parties and stakeholders on changes to the Listing Methodology with regards to the assessment of dissolved oxygen in lakes and reservoirs. Refinement of assessment methods were discussed in workgroup meetings and updates to the dissolved oxygen methods were included in the 2010 Listing Methodology. The revised 2010 Listing Methodology states that if the average temperature in the epilimnion of lakes and reservoirs exceeds the temperature standard, temperature and dissolved oxygen below the epilimnion will be evaluated for adequate refuge. Refuge is defined as the concurrent attainment of the temperature and dissolved oxygen standard at lower depths. If adequate refuge is not present in a single profile, the segment is listed as impaired for dissolved oxygen rather than for temperature. The Commission added the following segments to the 303(d) List due to exceedances of the temperature standard where adequate refuge was not found: - Lower Arkansas Segment 5b, Trinidad Lake - Clear Creek Segment 17a, Arvada Reservoir The Listing Methodology also states that if the average dissolved oxygen concentration in the epilimnion falls below the standard in any profile, the lake will be placed on the 303(d) list. Where the dissolved oxygen standard is not attained in the metalimnion, but it is attained in the epilimnion, the lake may be placed on the M&E list, according to the Listing Methodology. The Commission added 25 new lakes to the M&E list due to exceedances in the dissolved oxygen standard in the metalimnion. The following twelve lakes and reservoirs were added to the 303(d) List due to exceedances in the dissolved oxygen standard in the epilimnion: - Cache la Poudre Segment 20, Seaman Reservoir - Middle South Platte Segment 4, Milton Reservoir - Middle South Platte Segment 7, Prospect Lake - Upper South Platte Segment 17a, Berkeley Lake, Duck Lake - Upper South Platte Segment 17b, Sloan’s Lake - Upper South Platte Segment 23, Barnum Lake, Garfield Lake, Harvey Lake, Parkfield Lake and Houston Lake - Upper Colorado Segment 2, Shadow Mountain Lake The dissolved oxygen standard is slated for revisions in the 2010 Basic Standards and Methodology, Regulation No. 31, rule-making hearing in June 2010. The attainment decision for these lakes and reservoirs may be different when they are reassessed with the revised standard.
11. Seasonal Listings of E. Coli The 2010 Listing Methodology included a provision to allow assessment of the E. coli standard on a seasonal basis. The Division proposed the following segments be placed on the 303(d) List based on seasonal impairments of the E. coli standard:
- Arkansas River Basin, Fountain Creek Segments 2b and 6 - South Platte Basin, Big Thompson Segment 9 - South Platte Basin, Cache la Poudre Segments 12 and 13a - South Platte Basin, Bear Creek Segment 2 - South Platte, Clear Creek Segment 15 - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 16c: Harvard, West Harvard and Lakewood Gulches The Commission adopted all proposed seasonal listings onto the 303(d) List as proposed by the Division.
12. Listing of Segments where Water Quality is not Meeting Standards not Identified Above The following segments were added to the 303(d) List due to exceedances of water quality standards not identified above:
- South Platte, Bear Creek Segment 5: Swede Gulch/Kerr Gulch, E. coli - South Platte, Cherry Creek Segment 3: E. coli and Se - South Platte, Clear Creek Segment 2b: Zn - South Platte, Clear Creek Segment 3a: Cu - South Platte, Clear Creek Segment 9a: Silver Creek, Cu and Pb - South Platte, Clear Creek Segment 9b: pH - Upper Gunnison Segment 29a, Deadman Gulch: pH, Cd, Cu, Mn, Zn, Fe(Trec) - Lower Colorado Segment 10: Se - Lower Colorado, White River Segment 9d: Se - South Platte, Bear Creek Segment 1c (Bear Creek Reservoir): Chl a, Phosphorus - South Platte, Bear Creek Segment 5: E. coli - South Platte, Boulder Creek Segment 2a, 2b and 3: Cu - South Platte, Boulder Creek Segment 8: Se - South Platte, Boulder Creek Segment 9: As - South Platte, Big Thompson Segment 2: Cu, Zn - South Platte, Big Thompson Segment 3, 6, 7: Cu - South Platte, Big Thompson Segment 4a, 4b: Se - South Platte, Big Thompson Segment 8: D.O - South Platte, Big Thompson Segment 16 (Lake Estes): Cu - South Platte, Cache La Poudre Segment 7: Pb - South Platte, Cache La Poudre Segment 11: Se - South Platte, Lower South Platte Segment 1: Se, Mn - South Platte, Lower South Platte Segment 2b: Se - South Platte, Middle South Platte Segment 1a: E. coli - South Platte, Middle South Platte Segment 1b: Se - South Platte, Middle South Platte Segment 4 (Barr and Milton Reservoirs): NH - South Platte, Middle South Platte Segment 7 (Horse Creek Reservoir and Prospect Lake): pH, NH - South Platte, Republican Segment 4: E. coli - South Platte, St. Vrain Segment 2a: Zn - South Platte, St. Vrain Segment 4c: Cu, As - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 2c: Zn - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 3 (Hawkins Gulch): Se - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 3 (Horse Creek): D.O., Fe(trec) - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 3 (West Creek): As, Hg - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 3 (Goose Creek): D.O. - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 3 (Trail & Wigwam Creeks): Fe(trec) - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 4: pH - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 5a: Cu, Zn - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 5c: NH - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 14: As - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 17a (Berkeley Lake): As - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 23 (Barnum Lake): E. coli - Upper Colorado,Yampa River Segment 13b: Total Recoverable Iron 13. Segment- Specific Issues a. Upper South Platte Segment 15 and Middle South Platte Segment 1a – Category 4b Demonstration Plan Metro Wastewater Reclamation submitted a Category 4b Demonstration Plan to the Division for two segments on the mainstem of the South Platte: Upper South Platte Segment 15 and Middle South Platte Segment 1a. Category 4b is an alternative to listing an impaired segment on the 303(d) List. A Category 4b Demonstration Plan, when implemented, must ensure attainment with all applicable water quality standards through pollution control mechanisms within a reasonable time period. This plan was accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency prior to the development of the Division's proposed 303(d) List. As a result, the Division did not include these segments in their proposal. No further discussion or comments were received by other parties. The Commission did not include Upper South Platte Segment 15 and Middle South Platte Segment 1a on the 303(d) List for ammonia and nitrate, for which the Category 4b Demonstration Plan was written. The Commission expects that after a reasonable period of time as defined in the Category 4b Demonstration Plan, water quality will be reexamined on these segments. If water quality standards are not achieved at this time the segment will be considered impaired and placed on the 303(d) List.
b. South Platte River (COSPUS14 and COSPUS15) - Trash Two proposals were originally submitted in prehearing statements by P.U.R.E. and Wild Earth Guardians to list the South Platte River from Bowles Avenue to the confluence of Sand Creek as impaired for trash. Wild Earth Guardians withdrew their proposal but P.U.R.E maintained their proposal. The Division met prior to the Rulemaking hearing with representatives of P.U.R.E and discussed the issue. The Division maintained that a method to determine impairment for trash did not exist and that this must be determined before a decision of impairment can be made. The Division and P.U.R.E agreed to begin to address this issue in the 2012 303d Listing Methodology development stakeholder process that is to begin in the summer of 2010.
c. Muddy Creek (COUCUC07b) – Temperature The Division proposed to list Muddy Creek (COUCUC07b) on the 303(d) List for temperature. The River Water Conservation District (River District) opposed this listing stating that exceedances at an upper station were due to a temporary construction at the outlet of Wolford Reservoir. Exceedances were still found at the lower station. The Commission adopted the Division’s alternate proposal to include the upper portion from Wolford Reservoir to Cow Gulch on the M&E List the and lower portion from Cow Gulch to the Colorado River on the 303(d) List.
d. Colorado River (COUCUC03) – Temperature The Division proposed to place all of the Colorado River mainstem from Lake Granby to the Roaring Fork River (COUCUC03) on the 303(d) List for temperature exceedances. Northern Colorado River Conservancy District (Northern) proposed an alternative portion of 578 Road bridge to the William Fork confluence. The Commission found that the portion that Northern recommended, omitted sites with exceedances both above and below their recommended portion. To encompass the entire scope of temperature exceedances, the Commission adopted the portion from 578 Road to immediately above the confluence with the Blue River.
e. Lower Colorado Segment 2b – Selenium In 2008, the Commission adopted only the portion at Humphrey Backwaters Area onto the 303(d) List for selenium. For this cycle, the Division proposed to list the entire segment for selenium. The City of Grand Junction and the River District opposed this listing claiming that the Riverwatch data used in the assessment was not representative or of good quality. The Division supported the quality of this data but since the data was older than five years, the Division agreed that additional data collection was needed before a decision to list the entire segment could be made. The Commission placed the remainder of this segment on the M&E List while leaving the Humphrey Backwaters Area on the 303(d) List. Grand Junction and the River District have offered to collect data throughout the segment before the next 303(d) rulemaking hearing in 2012.
f. Upper South Platte Segment 16c Upper South Platte Segment 16c is an all tributary segment and the Division proposed to place the entire segment on the 303(d) List for exceedances of E. coli and selenium.
g. Fountain Creek Segments 2a and 2b The Division originally proposed to change the E. coli listing on Segment 2a from annual to seasonal (May through October) and to add Segment 2b to the 303(d) List seasonally. Rocky Mountain Environmental Labor Coalition/Sierra Club and Bill Thiebaut, District Attorney for the 10th Judicial District, asked that the listing be considered for the entire year for both segments as there are recreation uses in Fountain Creek year round. Through further investigation and reassessment of the data by the Division and the parties, data indicates that in Segment 2a, the E. coli standards are exceeded annually as opposed to seasonally as originally thought. In Segment 2b the exceedances were only found from May – October. The Commission chose to retain the listing on Segment 2a for E. coli annually and to add Segment 2b to the 303(d) List from May-October. The Division also originally proposed to remove the selenium listings on Segment 2a and 2b. This proposal also received opposition from RMELC/Sierra Club and Bill Thiebaut as there are ongoing studies regarding selenium in Fountain Creek. Colorado Springs supported the Division’s original proposal. Further investigation of acute selenium exceedances in Segment 2b in July 2005 prompted the Division and EPA to change their position prior to the hearing to retain this segment on the 303(d) List. The Commission agreed that this listing should remain on the 303(d) List until further evidence exist to support delisting. The Commission agreed with the Division that the data is meeting the ambient based standards in Segment 2a and removed the M&E listing for that segment.
h. Bear Creek (COSPBE05) – Swede Gulch and Kerr Gulch - E. coli The Division originally proposed to list only Swede Gulch based on the Division’s sampling at the mouth of the gulch. The Bear Creek Watershed Association (BCWA) identified this sampling location as Kerr Gulch. The Division used USGS and other maps indicating this as Swede Gulch. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and residents identify this as Kerr Gulch. The Division met with the BCWA and agreed that the watershed, whatever the name of the stream, may be impacted by septic systems and livestock. The BCWA agreed to the development and implementation of a monitoring plan in the watershed to identify E. coli sources. The Division agreed that if the plan were implemented the priority of the listing should be changed from high to low to allow time for sampling and development of stakeholder involvement. The Commission agreed with the Division and the BCWA’s plan for Swede Gulch and Kerr Gulch.
i. Clear Creek (COSPCL14b) – Manganese The Division proposed to add manganese to the list of impairment parameters of Clear Creek segment 14b. During the 2009 South Platte River Basin RMH a new site-specific manganese standard was established for the segment. In the development of the new site-specific standard for segment 14b, data from both Clear Creek segments 14a and 14b were combined to determine a single standard for both segments. This procedure was used since segment 14a has very limited data and it was felt averaging would establish a more realistic standard. As it turns out when segment 14b only data is assessed against the new standard developed using data from both segments, the few samples from segment 14a with a lower ambient manganese concentration skewed the development of the site-specific standard enough that segment 14b data exceeds the new standard.
j. Juniata Reservoir (COGULG04a)
k. Marston Reservoir (COSPUS22)
C. Revisions to Monitoring and Evaluation List 1. Introduction This regulation updates Colorado’s Monitoring and Evaluation List (M&E List) to reflect additional water quality information available since the Regulation was promulgated in 2008.
2. List Development See the discussion of list development under subsection B.2 above.
3. Prioritization and Scheduling The Division remains committed to establishing a plan for monitoring and evaluating these water bodies prior to the list submission date for the subsequent listing cycle. Further, the Commission has committed to determining their appropriate status (as either impaired or fully supporting) within ten years of their placement on the M&E List.
4. Data Quality See the discussion of data quality under subsection B.2.c above.
5. New Table Value Standards Cadmium and Zinc: As part of the Basic Standards hearing of 2005, new zinc and cadmium table values were adopted. The acute and chronic zinc and cadmium equations in each basin were modified to conform to Regulation No. 31 over the last four years. An increase in cadmium listings were the result of a more stringent cadmium standard.
The following segments were added to the M&E List for cadmium: - Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 3a - South Platte, Boulder Creek Segment 14, Barker Reservoir - Boulder Creek Segments 2a, 2b, 3, 9 10 and 14 - Clear Creek Segment 6, Hoop Creek - Cache la Poudre Segment 13a - Upper South Platte Segment 3, Hawkins Gulch - Cache La Poudre Segment 9 6. Listings Due to Exceedances of the Secondary Water Supply Standards For the secondary water supply standards of dissolved iron, manganese and sulfate, the less restrictive of the following two options will apply as the numeric standard: existing quality as of January 1, 2000 or the table value criteria in Regulation No. 31, Tables II and III. For dissolved iron this value is 300 ug/l. For manganese this value is 50 ug/l. For sulfate this value is 250 ug/l. The Division evaluated the water quality as of January 1, 2000 to determine in some cases where standards exceeded the water supply criteria in Tables II and III. The following segments were proposed for listing based on exceedances of the standards: - Upper Colorado, Yampa River Segments 2a: Manganese - Upper Colorado, Yampa River Segments 3: Manganese and Dissolved Iron 7. Delisting of Segments where Water Quality is Currently Meeting Standards As additional water quality data is collected and assessed, new data may show attainment of the standards. The following segments and parameters have been removed from the M&E List due to attainment of current water quality standards:
- Fountain Creek Segment 2a: Selenium - Fountain Creek Segment 3, Bear Creek and Cheyenne Creek: Sediment - Middle Arkansas Segment 14: E. coli - Upper Arkansas Segment 5, Turquiose Lake: D.O.
- Upper Arkansas Segment 13: Sediment - Lower Colorado Segment 4a: Selenium - Lower Colorado Segment 11h: Total Recoverable Iron - Lower Colorado Segment 13b: D.O. and E. coli - St. Vrain Segment 2: Sediment - St. Vrain Segment 3: E. coli - Upper South Platte Segment 2a: Sediment - Upper South Platte Segment 3: Sediment and Temperature - Upper South Platte Segment 4 (North Fork South Platte and Buffalo Creek): Sediment - Upper South Platte Segment 6a: Sediment - Upper Colorado, Yampa River Segment 3 (First Creek): Sediment - Upper Colorado, Yampa River Segment 19 (Oliver Creek): Sediment - Upper Colorado, North Platte River Segment 4a: Sediment - Gunnison River, Uncompahgre Segment 3b, Ridgway Reservoir: D.O. - Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 7a: Total Recoverable Iron - Lower Colorado, White River Segment 22: Sediment - Upper Colorado, Blue River Segment 18: E. coli 8. Segments Moved to the 303(d) List As additional water quality data is collected and assessed, a segment may be moved from the M&E List to the 303(d) List once the non-attainment is confirmed. In general, segments with less than 10 data points will be placed on the M&E List until more data is collected. The following segments and parameters have been moved from the M&E List to the 303(d) List due to additional data collection:
- Lower Arkansas Segment 5b: D.O.
- San Miguel Segment 3a: Cadmium - Upper Gunnison Segment 29a, Deadman Gulch: Cd, Cu, Mn, Zn, Fe(Trec) - Big Thompson Segment 4b: Selenium - Boulder Creek Segment 8: Selenium - Upper Colorado Segment 12, Shadow Mountain Lake: D.O. - Upper Colorado, Yampa River Segment 3 (Bushy Creek): Sediment - Upper South Platte 5a: Cadmium, copper and zinc 9. Dissolved Oxygen Standard in Lakes and Reservoirs In 2008 the Commission directed the Division to work with parties in 2008 and 2009 on changes to the Listing Methodology in regards to dissolved oxygen. Refinement of assessment methods were discussed in workgroup meetings and included in the 2010 Listing Methodology. The dissolved oxygen standard is slated for revisions in the 2010 Basic Standards and Methodology, Regulation No. 31, RMH in June 2010.
The following segments were added to the M&E List due to exceedances of the dissolved oxygen standard in the metalimnion in at least one profile:
- Gunnison River, Uncompahgre Segment 14, Sweitzer Lake - Rio Grande Segment 9, Beaver Creek Reservoir - Big Dry Creek Segment 2, Standley Lake - Boulder Creek Segment 14, Barker Reservoir - Big Thompson Segment 12, Lake Loveland, Horseshoe Lake and Boyd Lake - Big Thompson Segment 14, Lon Hagler Reservoir and Lonetree Reservoir - Cache la Poudre Segment 14, Horsetooth Reservoir - Lower South Platte Segment 3, North Sterling Reservoir - Middle South Platte Segment 4, Barr Lake - Middle South Platte Segment 7, Horse Creek Reservoir - St. Vrain Creek Segment 7, Boulder Reservoir - St. Vrain Segment 9, Union Reservoir - St. Vrain Segment 13, Lake Thomas - Upper South Platte Segment 16b, Aurora Reservoir - Upper South Platte Segment 19, Tarryall Reservoir, Cheesman Reservoir, Elevenmile Reservoir, Spinney Mountain Reservoir - Upper South Platte Segment 22, Marston Reservoir, Quincy Reservoir, - Upper South Platte Segment 23, Vanderbilt Reservoir - Upper Colorado Segment 5, Wolford Mountain Reservoir - Upper Colorado, Yampa River Segment 2b, Stagecoach Reservoir PARTIES TO THE RULEMAKING HEARING 1. Protect Urban River Environments (Confluence Kayaks and Telemark, Colorado Whitewater Association, Denver Trout Unlimited, The Shimoda Group, The Greenway Foundation) 2. Summit Water Quality Committee 3. Northwest Colorado Council of Governments 4. City of Boulder 5. City of Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs Utilities 6. City of Aurora 7. Denver Water 8. City and County of Denver 9. Bear Creek Watershed Association 10. City of Grand Junction 11. Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District 12. Metro Wastewater Reclamation District 13. Alamosa Riverkeeper 14. Bill Thiebaut, District Attorney for 10th Judicial District, Colorado 15. Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company 16. Barr Lake and Milton Reservoir Watershed Association 17. Colorado Division of Wildlife 18. City of Black Hawk and Black Hawk/Central City Sanitation District 19. Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority 20. South Platte Coalition for Urban River Evaluation 21. Colorado River Water Conservation District 22. Grand County Water and Sanitation District #1, Winter Park Ranch Water and Sanitation District, Fraser Sanitation District, Winter Park Sanitation District 23. City of Westminster 24. The Rocky Mountain Environmental Labor Coalition and the Sierra Club 25. Colorado Stormwater Council 26. Seneca Coal Company 27. Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant 28. City of Arvada 29. MillerCoors LLC 30. Ute Water Conservancy District, acting by and through the Ute Water Activity Enterprise 31. US Environmental Protection Agency
93.14 STATEMENT OF BASIS, SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE; DECEMBER
2011 RULEMAKING, EFFECTIVE DATE OF MARCH 30, 2012 The provisions of C.R.S. 25-8-202(1)(a), (b) and (i), (2) and (6); 25-8-203; 25-8-204; and 25-8-401; provide the specific statutory authority for adoption of these regulatory amendments. The Commission also adopted in compliance with 24-4-103(4) C.R.S. the following statement of basis and purpose. BASIS AND PURPOSE A. Revisions to 303(d) List 1. Introduction This regulation updates Colorado’s List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) to reflect additional water quality information available since the Regulation was revised in 2010. This list was prepared to fulfill section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act (Act) which requires that states submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a list of those waters for which technology-based effluent limitations and other required controls are not stringent enough to implement water quality standards. This regulation also updates Colorado’s Monitoring and Evaluation List (M&E List) to reflect additional water quality information available since the Regulation was revised in 2010.
2. List Development a. Listing Methodology The “Section 303(d) Listing Methodology - 2012 Listing Cycle” contains a description of the listing process, the criteria for listing, and the criteria for determination of TMDL priority. The Listing Methodology was developed through a public process and finalized as a policy at a Water Quality Control Commission administrative action hearing in March 2011.
b. Information Considered The Commission has considered all existing and readily available information in developing the 2012 Section 303(d) List. In determining whether data and information are existing and readily available, it has taken into account such data and information as the Division has utilized in the preparation of those identification processes, calculations and models referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(i), (ii) and (iv) and that credible data and information presented in a readily usable format and submitted in reports provided to the Division as referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(iii). In addition, the Commission accepted credible data and information that was submitted in accordance with the listing process schedule, whether submitted by EPA or any other interested party. The Division also continues to independently collect and analyze new data on a rotating basin basis as part of its triennial review efforts and will utilize such data and information in making future listing determinations. Existing data which was not brought forward through one of the above mechanisms or otherwise presented to the Commission in accordance with the schedule was not treated as “readily available” for purposes of making the 2012 listing decisions. Such information will be considered in the next listing cycle.
c. Data Quality In the Water Quality Control Division's (WQCD) Quality Management Plan 2011 for the Collection and Utilization of Environmental Data, the WQCD states that “It is the expressed goal of the Division to use only those analytical data that are both reliable and have a defined level of quality.”
3. Prioritization The objective of prioritization is to identify those waterbody segments where the Division and the public should concentrate their resources. Priorities of High, Medium and Low were established according to section IV. of the 2012 Section 303(d) Listing Methodology. The Division remains committed to establishing a plan for monitoring and evaluating water bodies on the M&E List prior to the list submission date for the subsequent listing cycle. Further, the Commission has committed to determining their appropriate status (as either impaired or fully supporting) within ten years of their placement on the M&E List.
4. Fish Mercury (Hg) Listings The 303(d) Listing Methodology was revised in 2012 for the assessment of Fish Mercury (Hg). The newly adopted methods compare the median fish Hg for each waterbody and species to a 0.3 ppm threshold. A sample size requirement of 30 fish tissue samples per waterbody/species was also introduced in order to list new waterbodies for Fish Hg. Waterbodies can also be listed if there is overwhelming evidence of impairment (>0.45 ppm Hg) and a sample size of at least 10 fish tissue samples.
The Commission retained the following 6 lakes on the 303(d) List because these lakes have a median Hg above the 0.3 ppm threshold and either meet the sample size requirements or show overwhelming evidence of impairment:
- Upper South Platte Segment 23, Berkeley Lake (COSPUS23) - Upper Arkansas Segment 27, Brush Hollow Reservoir (COARUA27) - Cache la Poudre Segment 14, Horsetooth Reservoir (COSPCP14) - Upper South Platte Segment 17a, Rocky Mountain Lake (COSPUS17a) - Lower Arkansas Segment 5b, Trinidad Reservoir (COARLA05b) - Los Pinos Segment 3, Vallecito Reservoir (COSJPN03)
The Commission retained the following 10 lakes on the 303(d) List because they were on the 303(d) List prior and have a median Hg of greater than 0.3 ppm. Although the 2012 Listing Methodology requires a minimum sample size of thirty fish, the Commission chose to retain these segments on the 303(d) List as opposed to the Monitoring and Evaluation List: - Big Thompson Segment 11, Carter Reservoir (COSPBT11)
- Yampa River Segment 2b, Catamount Reservoir (COUCYA02b) - San Juan Segment 6a, Echo Canyon Reservoir (COSJSJ06a) - Yampa River Segment 2b, Elkhead Reservoir (COUCYA02b) - Middle Arkansas Segment 16, Horseshoe Lake– Lathrop (COARMA16) - Dolores River Segment 4, McPhee Reservoir (COSJDO04)
- Los Pinos, Segment 11, Narraguinnep Reservoir (COSJLP11) - Lower Colorado Segment 20, Rifle Gap Reservoir (COLCLC20) - La Plata Segment 11, Totten Reservoir (COSJLP11)
- Upper Arkansas Segment 14b, Teller Reservoir (COARUA14b) The Commission retained the following 2 lakes on the 303(d) List because they were on the 303(d) List prior to the adoption of the new assessment methods. With median Fish Hg concentrations below 0.3 ppm, they will not be removed from the 303(d) List, however, until a minimum of 30 fish are collected:
- Big Thompson Segment 12, Boyd Lake (COSPBT12)
- Upper Colorado Segment 12, Lake Granby (COUCUC12)
The Commission added the following 3 lakes on the Monitoring and Evaluation List because they have a median Fish Hg of greater than 0.3 ppm but the sample size is insufficient for Listing: - North Platte Segment 4a, Big Creek Lake (COUCNP04a)
- Boulder Segment 15, Gross Reservoir (COSPBO15)
- Big Thompson Segment 14, Lonetree Reservoir (COSPBT14) The Commission removed the following lake from the 303(d) List. Additional data was collected meeting the minimum sample size requirement of thirty fish. Median Fish Hg concentrations are below the 0.3 ppm, threshold.
- Lower Gunnison Segment 4, Juniata Reservoir (COGULG04) The Commission retained one listing based on non-attainment of the aquatic life use due to a PCE fish consumption advisory in Willow Springs Ponds, Fountain Creek, Segment 7a.
5. Aquatic Life Listings 280 Multimetric Index (MMI) scores were calculated for the 2012 listing cycle, utilizing the Water Quality Control Commission’s (WQCC) Policy 10-1, Aquatic Life Use Attainment. Of the 280 MMI scores generated, 48 segments were found to be not attaining the Aquatic Life Use standard. From those segments, or portions of segments, determined to be in non-attainment, 31 will be provisionally listed, as there is currently no water quality data available to indicate impairment. This is in accordance with the Section 303(d) Listing Methodology for the 2012 Listing Cycle, approved by the WQCC in March 2011. The Commission anticipates that the Division will collect additional data for these segments in the next two years to continue the investigation into potential sources. Because of the site-specific nature of macroinvertebrate data, waterbodies in all tributary segments that were identified as impaired for their Aquatic Life Use were listed individually.
The following segment was 303(d) listed for non-attainment of the Aquatic Life Use based on Policy 10-1:
- White River, Segment 13c, Yellow Creek (COLCWH13c)
The following segments were provisionally 303(d) listed for non-attainment of their Aquatic Life Use based on Policy 10-1:
- Upper Arkansas Segment 21a, Cripple Creek (COARUA21a) - San Miguel Segment 12, Maverick Draw (COGUSM12)
- Upper Gunnison Segment 6b, Cement Creek (COGUUG06b)
- Upper Gunnison Segment 15, S. Beaver Creek (COGUUG15) - Upper Gunnison Segment 24, Cochetopa Creek from Forest Road 3076/Co. Rd 43 to confluence with Tomichi Creek (COGUUG24)
- Upper Gunnison Segment 29a, Lake Fork Gunnison River between Cooper and Silver Creek (COGUUG29a)
- Uncompahgre Segment 11, Deer Creek (COGUUN11)
- Lower Yampa Segment 22a, Talamantes Creek COLCLY22a)
- White River Segment 15, Piceance Creek (COLCWH15)
- White River Segment 20, Black Sulphur Creek (COLCWH20) - White River Segment 23, West Douglas Creek (COLCWH23) - Rio Grande Segment 12, Rio Grande River (CORGRG12)
- Bear Creek Segment 1a, Bear Creek from Witter Gulch to inlet to Evergreen Lake (COSPBE01a)
- Boulder Creek Segment 9, Boulder Creek from 107th Street to confluence with Coal Creek (COSPBO09)
- Clear Creek Segment 14a, Clear Creek from Croke Canal diversion to McIntyre Street (COSPCL14a)
- St. Vrain Segment 3, St. Vrain Creek (COSPSV03), from Left Hand Creek confluence to confluence with Boulder Creek - Upper South Platte Segment 3, Horse Creek (COSPUS03)
- Upper South Platte Segment 10a, West Plum Creek (COSPUS10a) - Upper South Platte Segment 11a, Cook Creek (COSPUS11a) - Eagle River Segment 6, Lake Creek (from below the confluence with East and West Lake Creek to the mouth), and Red Sandstone Creek (from north side I-70 Frontage Road to the confluence with Gore Creek) (COUCEA06)
- Eagle River Segment 8, Gore Creek (COUCEA08)
- Roaring Fork Segment 3a, Roaring Fork from Hunter Creek to Brush Creek confluence, Cattle Creek from Bowers Gulch to Mouth, W. Sopris Creek (COUCRF03a) - Roaring Fork Segment 4, Brush Creek (COUCRF04)
- Roaring Fork Segment 7, South Fork Frying Pan River from transbasin diversion to confluence with unnamed tributary (COUCRF07)
- Upper Colorado Segment 10a, Fraser River, Vasquez Creek (COUCUC10a) - Yampa River Segment 15, Elkhead Creek (COUCYA15)
The following segments were included on the M&E List for possible non-attainment of their Aquatic Life Use based on Policy 10-1:
- Bear Creek Segment 1e, Bear Creek (COSPBE01e)
- White River Segment 13b, Duck Creek (COLCWH13b)
- Eagle River Segment 6, Black Gore Creek Beaver Creek (from Wayne Creek to Mouth), Red Sandstone Creek (from USFS boundary to north side I-70 Frontage Road) (COUCEA06)
- Eagle River Segment 9a, Eagle River (from confluence with Berry Creek to confluence with Squaw Creek) (COUCEA09a)
Several segments were found to have data outside of the standard index period for data collection. The Commission included these segments on the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) List in order to gather more information within the standard index period. The following segments were listed on the M&E List for possible non-attainment of their Aquatic Life Use based on Policy 10-1:
- Fountain Creek Segment 4, Sand Creek (COARFO04)
- Upper Arkansas Segment 5, Lake Fork Creek (COARUA05)
- Upper Gunnison Segment 8, Slate River (COGUUG08)
- Saint Vrain Segment 3, Saint Vrain Creek from Hover Road to the confluence with Left Hand Creek (COSPSV03)
- Boulder Creek Segment 7b, Coal Creek (COSPBO07b)
- Bear Creek Segment 2, Bear Creek (COSPBE02)
- Clear Creek Segment 1, Kearney Gulch, Grizzly Gulch (COSPCL01) Various parties questioned whether or not the data collected below reservoirs should be evaluated as being representative of an entire stream segment. They recommend that listings below reservoirs be placed on the M&E List while the applicability of the current thresholds below reservoirs is investigated. The Division agreed that a study was warranted and changed its proposal to the M&E List. The Commission placed the following segments on the M&E List for possible non-attainment of their Aquatic Life Use:
- COUCBL17, Blue River from outlet of Dillon Reservoir to N. Rock Creek confluence - COARUA05, Lake Fork below Sugarloaf Dam - COSPUS02a, South Fork South Platte River below Antero - COSPUS06a, South Platte River below Cheesman at Cheesman Canyon - COSPUS03, Trout Creek below Manitou Reservoir Dam - COUCUC03, Colorado River from below Windy Gap Reservoir to FR 538 Several segments were found to have data outside of the assessed period of record. Therefore, the Division proposed to remove them from both the 303(d) and M&E Lists. The Commission did not include these segments on either list:
- Upper Arkansas Segment 5, S. Cottonwood Creek (COARUA05) - Upper Arkansas Segment 18, Currant Creek (COARUA18)
- San Miguel Segment 2, Howard Fork (COGUSM02)
- Rio Grande Segment 2, South Clear Creek (CORGRG02)
- Animas and Florida Segment 13c, Salt Creek (COSJAF13c) - Big Thompson Segment 2, Big Thompson River (COSPBT02) - Blue River Segment 17, Blue River from N. Rock Creek confluence to Colorado River (COUCBL17)
- North Platte Segment 4a, Snyder Creek (COUCNP04a)
- Upper Colorado Segment 7a, Big Alkali Creek (COUCUC07a) Other issues were raised in this rulemaking hearing in regards to listing decisions based on the assessment of macroinvertebrate data. In October 2010, the Commission adopted the Aquatic Life Use Attainment WQCC Policy 2010-1 which determined that the Colorado MMI is an appropriate tool for the quantitative bioassessment of the health of aquatic communities. The Commission adopted the 2012 Listing Methodology in March 2011. This Regulation No. 93 rulemaking hearing is the first occasion where the policies adopted by the Commission in Policy 2010-1 are being implemented into regulation. The Division followed the policies as defined in the methodologies to the intent for which they were adopted. The Commission recognizes that some of the policy decisions that were questioned by various parties may need additional review. The Commission directs the Division and interested parties to review WQCC Policy 2010-1 and the 2012 Listing Methodology and make appropriate changes in regards to the use of data for the MMI tool.
6. Listings Due to Exceedances of the Secondary Water Supply Standards For the secondary water supply standards of dissolved iron, manganese and sulfate, the less restrictive of the following two options will apply as the numeric standard: existing quality as of January 1, 2000 or the table value criteria in Regulation No. 31, Tables II and III. For dissolved iron this value is 300 ug/l. For manganese this value is 50 ug/l. For sulfate this value is 250 mg/l. The Division evaluated the water quality as of January 1, 2000 to determine in some cases where standards exceeded the water supply criteria in Tables II and III. The following segments were included on the 303(d) listing based on exceedances of the standards: - Lower Gunnison Segment 4a, Whitewater Creek from below Brandon Ditch to confluence with Gunnison River: Manganese, Sulfate (COGULG04a)
- North Fork Segment 6b, Alum Gulch: Sulfate (COGUNF06b) - Upper Gunnison Segment 11, Coal Creek: Manganese (COGUUG11) - Upper Gunnison Segment 29a, Lake Fork Gunnison River: Manganese (COGUUG29a) - Upper Gunnison Segment 32, N. Fork Henson Creek: Manganese (COGUUG32) - Uncompahgre Segment 2, Uncompahgre River: Manganese (COGUUN02) - Animas and Florida Segment 5a, Animas River: Manganese (COSJAF05a) - La Plata Segment 4a, E. Mancos River, Manganese (COSJLP04a) - Big Thompson Segment 8, Little Thompson River: Sulfate (COSPBT08) - Clear Creek Segment 15, Clear Creek: Manganese (COSPCL15) - Saint Vrain Segment 5, Left Hand Creek: Manganese (COSPSV05) - Blue River Segment 2a, Blue River: Manganese (COUCBL02a) - Upper Colorado Segment 3, Colorado River: Manganese (COUCUC03) The following segments were included on the M&E List:
- Lower Gunnison Segment 4a, Callow Creek, Cummings Gulch, Peach Valley Creek: Sulfate (COGULG04a)
- Lower Gunnison Segment 4b, Kannah Creek: Sulfate (COGULG04b) - North Fork Segment 6b, Cottonwood Creek: Manganese, Sulfate (COGUNF06b) - San Miguel Segment 8, S. Fork San Miguel River: Manganese (COGUSM08) - Upper Gunnison Segment 15, S. Beaver Creek: Manganese, Dissolved Iron (COGUUG15)
- Upper Gunnison Segment 17, Antelope Creek: Manganese (COGUUG17) - Upper Gunnison Segment 23, Cochetopa Creek: Dissolved Iron (COGUUG23) - Uncompahgre Segment 11, Cow Creek: Sulfate (COGUUN11) - Piedra River Segment 6a, Stollsteimer Creek: Sulfate (COSJPI06a) 7. Delisting of Segments with Recently Approved TMDLs The Division submitted 26 TMDLs to EPA in the last biennium that have been approved. The following segments and parameters have been removed from the 303(d) List: - Arkansas, Upper Arkansas Segment 10, Lake Creek: Cu (COARUA10) - Gunnison, Lower Gunnison Segment 2, Gunnison River: Se (COGULG02) - Gunnison, Lower Gunnison Segment 4a, Tributaries to Gunnison River: Se (COGULG04a)
- Gunnison, Lower Gunnison Segment 4c, Red Rock Creek: Se (COGULG04c) - Gunnison, North Fork Segment 3, North Fork Gunnison River: Se (COGUNF03) - Gunnison, North Fork Segment 5, Leroux Creek, Jay Creek: Se (COGUNF05) - Gunnison, North Fork Segment 6a, Short Draw: Se (COGUNF06a) - Gunnison, North Fork Segment 6b, Big Gulch, Cottonwood Creek: Se (COGUNF06b) - Gunnison, San Miguel Segment 3a, San Miguel River: Cd (COGUSM03a) - Gunnison, San Miguel Segment 6a, Ingram Creek: Cd (COGUSM06a) - Gunnison, San Miguel Segment 6b, Marshall Creek: Cd (COGUSM06b) - Gunnison, Upper Gunnison Segment 30, Henson Creek: Cd, Zn(sc) (COGUUG30) - Gunnison, Upper Gunnison Segment 31, Palmetto Gulch: Cd, Zn (COGUUG31) - Gunnison, Uncompahgre Segment 4b, Uncompahgre River: Se (COGUUN04b) - Gunnison, Uncompahgre Segment 4c, Uncompahgre River: Se (COGUUN04c) - Gunnison, Uncompahgre Segment 12, Tributaries to Uncompahgre River: Se (COGUUN12)
- South Platte, Boulder Segment 2b, Boulder Creek from 13th Street to the confluence with South Boulder Creek: E. coli (COSPBO02b)
- South Platte, Boulder Segment 4a, Gamble Gulch: Cd (COSPBO04a) - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 5a, Geneva Creek: Cd, Cu, Zn (COSPUS05a) - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 5b, Geneva Creek: Cd (COSPUS05b) - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 15, South Platte River: Cd (COSPUS15) - Upper Colorado, Blue River Segment 12, Illinois Gulch: Cd (COUCBL12) 8. Delisting of Segments where Water Quality is Currently Meeting Standards As additional water quality data is collected and assessed, new data may show attainment of the standards. The following segments and parameters have been removed from the 303(d) List due to attainment of current water quality standards:
- Arkansas, Fountain Creek Segment 1a, Fountain Creek: Se (COARFO01a) - Arkansas, Fountain Creek Segment 2b, Fountain Creek: Se (COARFO02b) - Arkansas, Fountain Creek Segment 6, Monument Creek below Mesa Road: Se (COARFO06)
- Arkansas, Lower Arkansas Segment 4, Lorencito Canyon: Se (COARLA04) - Arkansas, Lower Arkansas Segment 5a, Purgatoire River: Se (COARLA05a) - Gunnison, Lower Dolores Segment 1, Dolores River: Fe(Trec) (COGULD01) - Gunnison, Lower Gunnison Segment 2, Gunnison River: SO (COGULG02) - Gunnison, Lower Gunnison Segment 8, Kannah Creek: Se (COGULG08) - Gunnison, Upper Gunnison Segment 11, Coal Creek: Pb (COGUUG11) - Lower Colorado, Lower Colorado Segment 3, Colorado River mainstem: Se (COLCLC03) - South Platte, Middle South Platte Segment 4, Barr Lake: NH (COSPMS04) - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 23, Barnum Lake: E. coli (COSPUS23) The following segments and parameters have been removed from the M&E List due to attainment of current water quality standards:
- Arkansas, Upper Arkansas Segment 20, North Fork Wilson Creek: Cu (COARUA20) - Arkansas, Upper Arkansas Segment 27, Brush Hollow Reservoir: pH (COARUA27) - Gunnison, Lower Gunnison Segment 7, Surface Creek: Fe(Trec) (COGULG07) - Gunnison, Lower Gunnison Segment 7, Ward Creek: Se (COGULG07) - Gunnison, San Miguel Segment 2, Bilk Creek: Cd (COGUSM02) - Gunnison, Upper Gunnison Segment 7, Slate River: Cd (COGUUG07) - Gunnison, Upper Gunnison Segment 16, Ohio Creek: Zn(sculpin) (COGUUG16) - Upper Gunnison Segment 17, Antelope Creek: Dissolved Oxygen (COGUUG17) - Gunnison, Upper Gunnison Segment 18, Tomichi Creek: E. coli (COGUUG18) - Gunnison, Upper Gunnison Segment 32, N. Fork Henson Creek: Pb, Zn(sculpin) (COGUUG32)
- Gunnison, Uncompahgre Segment 8, Mineral Creek: Cd (COGUUN08) - Lower Colorado, Lower Colorado Segment 2b, Colorado River mainstem: Se (COLCLC02b)
- Rio Grande, Alamosa Segment 11, La Jara Reservoir: Cu, Se, Zn (CORGAL11) - South Platte, Big Thompson Segment 11, Carter Lake: Cu (COSPBT11) - South Platte, Big Thompson Segment 16, Lake Estes: As (COSPBT16) - South Platte, Cache la Poudre Segment 14, Horsetooth Reservoir: D.O. (COSPCP14) - South Platte, Lower South Platte Segment 3, N. Sterling and Jumbo Reservoirs: pH (COSPLS03)
9. Dissolved Oxygen Standard in Lakes and Reservoirs Twenty-eight lakes were previously on the M&E List due to low dissolved oxygen (DO) in the metalimnion. With the adoption of a revised DO standard in 2011, the Division proposed to remove 24 of these lakes from the M&E list because the lakes are now in attainment. Barr Lake was proposed for the 303(d) List for DO because recent data show non-attainment. The Division proposed that Horse Creek Reservoir, North Sterling Reservoir and Lake Thomas remain on the M&E list for DO either because of a minimal sample size (n=1) or due to concerns of the representative nature of the data. The Commission supported the Division’s proposal. Lakes now in attainment with the revised DO standard:
- Upper South Platte Segment 16b, Aurora Reservoir (COSPUS16b) - Boulder Segment 14, Barker Reservoir (COSPBO14)
- Bear Creek Segment 1c, Bear Creek (COSPBE01C)
- Rio Grande Segment 9, Beaver Creek Reservoir (CORGRG09) - St. Vrain Segment 7, Boulder Reservoir (COSPSV07)
- Big Thompson Segment 12, Boyd Lake (COSPBT12)
- Upper South Platte Segment 19, Cheesman Reservoir (COSPUS19) - Cherry Creek Segment 2, Cherry Creek Reservoir (COSPCH02) - Upper South Platte Segment 19, Elevenmile Reservoir (COSPUS19) - Big Thompson Segment 12, Horseshoe (Loveland) Lake (COSPBT12) - Cache la Poudre Segment 14, Horsetooth Reservoir (COSPCP14) - Big Thompson Segment 14, Lon Hagler Reservoir (COSPBT14) - Big Thompson Segment 14, Lonetree Reservoir (COSPBT14) - Big Thompson Segment 12, Lake Loveland (COSPBT12)
- Upper South Platte Segment 22, Marston Reservoir (COSPUS22) - Now identified as Bear Creek Segment 11 (COSPBE11)
- Upper South Platte Segment 16c, Quincy Reservoir (COSPUS16c) - Upper South Platte Segment 19, Spinney Mountain Reservoir (COSPUS19) - Yampa River Segment 2b, Stagecoach Reservoir (COUCYA02b) - Big Dry Segment 2, Standley Lake (COSPBD02)
- Uncompahgre River Segment 14, Sweitzer Reservoir (COGUUN14) - Upper South Platte Segment 2a, Tarryall Reservoir (COSPUS02a) - St. Vrain Segment 9, Union Reservoir (COSPSV09)
- Upper South Platte Segment 23, Vanderbilt Lake, Harvey Lake, Duck Lake (COSPUS23) - Upper Colorado Segment 5, Wolford Mountain Reservoir (COUCUC05) The Commission moved the following lakes to the 303(d) List for D.O.: - Middle South Platte Segment 4, Barr Lake (COSPMS04)
- Middle South Platte Segment 7, Horse Creek Reservoir (COSPMS07) - Upper South Platte Segment 23, Vanderbilt Lake (COSPUS23) The Commission retained the following lakes on the M&E List for D.O.: - Lower South Platte Segment 3, North Sterling Reservoir (COSPLS03) - St. Vrain Segment 7, Thomas Reservoir (COSPSV07)
10. Listing of Segments where Water Quality is not Meeting Standards not Identified Above The following segments or parameters were added to the 303(d) List due to exceedances of water quality standards not identified above:
- Arkansas, Upper Arkansas Segment 20, North Fork Wilson Creek: As (COARUA20) - Gunnison River, Lower Gunnison Segment 3, Eggleston Reservoir: Fe(Trec) (COGULG03)
- Gunnison River, Lower Gunnison Segment 7, Tongue Creek: Fe(Trec) (COGULG07) - Gunnison River, Lower Gunnison Segment 13, Crawford Reservoir: D.O. (temperature) (COGULG13)
- Gunnison River, North Fork Gunnison Segment 4, East Muddy Creek: Fe(Trec) (COGUNF04)
- Gunnison River, North Fork Gunnison Segment 6b, Alum Gulch: SO , Fe(Trec) (COGUNF06b)
- Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 2, Bear Creek: Cd, Zn(sc) (COGUSM02) - Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 2, Howard Fork abv Swamp Gulch: pH, D.O. (COGUSM02)
- Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 11, Miramonte Reservoir: D.O. (temperature) (COGUSM11)
- Gunnison River, Upper Gunnison Segment 9, Coal Creek: As (COGUUG09) - Gunnison River, Upper Gunnison Segment 11, Elk Creek: As (COGUUG11) - Gunnison River, Upper Gunnison Segment 11, Coal Creek: Cd, Zn, As (COGUUG11) - Gunnison River, Upper Gunnison Segment 12, Coal Creek: Cu (COGUUG12) - Gunnison River, Upper Gunnison Segment 26, Blue Creek: Cu (COGUUG26) - Gunnison River, Uncompahgre Segment 4c, Uncompahgre River: Fe(Trec) (COGUUN04c)
- Gunnison River, Uncompahgre Segment 6a, Red Mountain Creek: Ag, Cu (COGUUN06a)
- Gunnison River, Uncompahgre Segment 7, Gray Copper Gulch: Cu (COGUUN007) - Gunnison River, Uncompahgre Segment 9, Sneffels Creek: Cd, (COGUUN09) - Gunnison River, Uncompahgre Segment 12, Dry Creek: Fe(Trec) (COGUUN12) - Gunnison River, Uncompahgre Segment 12, Loutzenhizer Arroyo: Fe(Trec) (COGUUN12)
- Gunnison River, Lower Dolores Segment 5, Roc Creek: Cu, Fe(Trec) (COGULD05) - Lower Colorado, Lower Colorado Segment 13b, Leach Creek: E. coli, Fe(Trec) (COLCLC013b)
- Lower Colorado, White River Segment 13c, Yellow Creek: Fe(Trec) (COLCWH13c) - Lower Colorado, White River Segment 14a, Piceance Creek from Willow Creek to Hunter Creek: Fe(Trec) (COLCWH14a)
- San Juan/Dolores Rivers, Animas and Florida Segment 3c, Arrastra Gulch: Cd, Zn COSJAF03c)
- San Juan/Dolores Rivers, Animas and Florida Segment 4a, Animas River: Al(Trec) (COSJAF04a)
- San Juan/Dolores Rivers, La Plata Segment 1, La Plata River: Ag (COSJLP01) - San Juan/Dolores Rivers, La Plata Segment 4a, E. Mancos River: D.O. (COSJLP04a) - San Juan/Dolores Rivers, La Plata Segment 4a, Mancos River: D.O. (COSJLP04a) - San Juan/Dolores Rivers, La Plata Segment 7a, McElmo Creek: Fe(Trec), E. coli (COSJLP07a)
- San Juan/Dolores Rivers, La Plata Segment 8a, Mud Creek: Se (COSJLP08a) - San Juan/Dolores Rivers, La Plata Segment 8a, Trail Canyon: Fe(Trec) (COSJLP08a) - San Juan/Dolores Rivers, San Juan Segment 6a, Echo Canyon Reservoir: DO (Temperature) (COSJSJ06a)
- South Platte, Bear Creek Segment 1a, Bear Creek: Temperature (COSPBE01a) - South Platte, Bear Creek Segment 1e, Bear Creek: Temperature (COSPBE01e) - South Platte, Cherry Creek Segment 3, Cherry Creek: Fe(Trec) (COSPCH03) - South Platte, Clear Creek Segment 17b, Ralston Creek: U (COSPCL17b) - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 17a, Smith Lake: NH (COSPUS17a) - South Platte, St. Vrain River Segment 5, Left Hand Creek: Cu (COSPSV05) - Upper Colorado, Eagle River Segment 9a, Eagle River from Ute Creek to Rube Creek: Temperature (COUCEA09a)
- Upper Colorado, Eagle River Segment 9a, Eagle River from Berry Creek to Squaw Creek: Sediment (COUCEA09a)
- Upper Colorado, North Platte Segment 9, Lake John: D.O. (COUCNP09) - Upper Colorado, Upper Colorado Segment 2, Willow Creek Reservoir: Mn (COUCUC02) The following segments or parameters were added to the M&E List where there is a reason to suspect water quality problems, but there is also uncertainty.: - Arkansas River, Fountain Creek Segment 2a, Fountain Creek: Fe(Trec) - Gunnison River, Lower Gunnison Segment 3, Eggleston Reservoir: pH, Zn, Fe(Trec) (COGULG03)
- Gunnison River, Lower Gunnison Segment 4a, Callow Creek: E. coli (COGULG04a) - Gunnison River, Lower Gunnison Segment 4a, Peach Valley Creek: Fe(Trec) (COGULG04a)
- Gunnison River, Lower Gunnison Segment 4a, Wells Gulch: pH (COGULG04a) - Gunnison River, Lower Gunnison Segment 7, Ward Creek: Se (COGULG07) - Gunnison River, Lower Gunnison Segment 7, Surface Creek: Pb (COGULG07) - Gunnison River, Lower Gunnison Segment 12, Muddy Creek: E. coli (COGULG12) - Gunnison River, North Fork Gunnison Segment 4, East Muddy Creek: Pb, Se (COGUNF04)
- Gunnison River, North Fork Gunnison Segment 4, Muddy Creek: E. coli (May-Oct) (COGUNF04)
- Gunnison River, North Fork Gunnison Segment 4, Island Reservoir: pH, Zn (COGUNF04) - Gunnison River, North Fork Gunnison Segment 5, Leroux Creek: E. coli (COGUNF05) - Gunnison River, North Fork Gunnison Segment 6a, Unnamed Tributary: Se (COGUNF06a)
- Gunnison River, North Fork Gunnison Segment 6b, Alum Gulch: Fe(Trec) (COGUNF06b) - Gunnison River, North Fork Gunnison Segment 7, Paonia Reservoir: Zn (COGUNF07) - Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 2, Bear Creek: Pb (COGUSM02) - Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 2, Cornet Creek: Pb (COGUSM02) - Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 3b, San Miguel River: Pb (COGUSM03b) - Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 4a, San Miguel River: Pb (COGUSM04a) - Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 7a, Chapman Creek: Fe(Trec) (COGUSM07a) - Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 7a, Iron Bog Creek: pH, D.O. (COGUSM07a) - Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 10, Naturita Creek: E. coli, D.O. (COGUSM10) - Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 12, Mesa Creek: Se (COGUSM12) - Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 12, Calamity Draw: D.O. (COGUSM12) - Gunnison River, San Miguel Segment 12, Specie Creek: D.O. (COGUSM12) - Gunnison River, Upper Gunnison Segment 4, Taylor River: Pb (COGUUG04) - Gunnison River, Upper Gunnison Segment 10, Redwell Creek: pH (COGUUG10) - Gunnison River, Upper Gunnison Segment 15, S. Beaver Creek: Fe(Trec) (COGUUG15) - Gunnison River, Upper Gunnison Segment 16, Ohio Creek: E. coli (COGUUG16) - Gunnison River, Upper Gunnison Segment 17, Antelope Creek: E. coli (COGUUG17) - Gunnison River, Upper Gunnison Segment 23, Stewart Creek: Fe(Trec) (COGUUG23) - Gunnison River, Upper Gunnison Segment 26, Mesa Creek: Cu (COGUUG26) - Gunnison River, Upper Gunnison Segment 31, Palmetto Gulch: Ag (COGUUG31) - Gunnison River, Uncompahgre Segment 2, Uncompahgre River: Pb (COGUUN02) - Gunnison River, Uncompahgre Segment 3b, Ridgway Reservoir: Pb, Zn (COGUUN03b) - Gunnison River, Uncompahgre Segment 4c, Uncompahgre River: Pb (COGUUN04c) - Gunnison River, Uncompahgre Segment 7, Gray Copper Gulch: pH (COGUUN007) - Gunnison River, Lower Dolores Segment 2, Dolores River: E. coli (COGULD02) - Gunnison River, Lower Dolores Segment 3a, Disappointment Creek: Se, E. coli (COGULD03a)
- Gunnison River, Lower Dolores Segment 4, West Paradox Creek: E. coli, Fe(Trec) (COGULD04)
- Gunnison River, Lower Dolores Segment 5, Roc Creek: E. coli (COGULD05) - Lower Colorado, Lower Colorado Segment 4b, South Canyon Hot Springs: Pb (COLCLC04b)
- San Juan/Dolores Rivers, Animas and Florida Segment 3c, Arrastra Gulch: Pb (COSJAF03c)
- San Juan/Dolores Rivers, Animas and Florida Segment 12a, Electra Reservoir: Ag, Zn (COSJAF12a)
- San Juan/Dolores Rivers, Animas and Florida Segment 13a, Junction Creek: Ag, E. coli (COSJAF13a)
- San Juan/Dolores Rivers, Upper Dolores Segment 11, Lost Canyon Creek: E. coli (COSJDO11)
- San Juan/Dolores Rivers, La Plata Segment 3a, Cherry Creek: Cu (COSJLP03a) - San Juan/Dolores Rivers, La Plata Segment 4a, E. Mancos River: Pb (COSJLP04a) - San Juan/Dolores Rivers, La Plata Segment 4a, Mancos River: Cu, Pb (COSJLP04a) - San Juan/Dolores Rivers, La Plata Segment 8a, Tribs to McElmo Creek: E. coli (COSJLP08a)
- San Juan/Dolores Rivers, Piedra Segment 5, Williams Creek Reservoir: pH, Zn, Fe(Trec), D.O. (COSJPI05)
- San Juan/Dolores Rivers, Piedra Segment 8a, Williams Creek: pH, Cu (COSJPI05) - San Juan/Dolores Rivers, Piedra Segment 6a, Stollsteimer Creek: Fe(Trec), E. coli (COSJPI06a)
- San Juan/Dolores Rivers, San Juan Segment 1, Navajo River: E. coli (COSJSJ01) - San Juan/Dolores Rivers, San Juan Segment 5, San Juan River: Pb, (COSJSJ05) - San Juan/Dolores Rivers, San Juan Segment 6a, San Juan River: Pb, Cu (COSJSJ06a) - San Juan/Dolores Rivers, San Juan Segment 6a, Echo Canyon Reservoir: pH (COSJSJ06a)
- San Juan/Dolores Rivers, San Juan Segment 9a, Rio Blanco: Ag, Pb (COSJSJ09a) - San Juan/Dolores Rivers, San Juan Segment 10, Rito Blanco: E. coli (COSJSJ10) - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 17a, Rocky Mountain Lake: Cu, DO (COSPUS17a)
- South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 23, Huston Lake: E. coli (COSPUS23) - Upper Colorado, Eagle River Segment 9a, Eagle River from Berry Creek to Ute Creek: Temperature (COUCEA09a)
- Upper Colorado, Eagle River Segment 9a, Eagle River from Gore Creek to Berry Creek and from Squaw Creek to Rube Creek: Sediment (COUCEA09a) - Upper Colorado, Upper Colorado Segment 10c, Fraser River: Pb (COUCUC10c) 11. Segments Moved to the 303(d) List As additional water quality data is collected and assessed, a segment may be moved from the M&E List to the 303(d) List once the non-attainment is confirmed. In general, segments with less than 10 data points will be placed on the M&E List until more data is collected. The following segments and parameters have been moved from the M&E List to the 303(d) List due to additional data collection:
- Arkansas, Upper Arkansas Segment 10, Twin Lake West Cu (COARUA10) - Gunnison, Lower Gunnison Segment 7, Tongue Creek: Se (COGULG07) - Gunnison, Uncompahgre Segment 9, Sneffels Creek: Zn (COGUUN09) - Lower Colorado, White River Segment 11, Rio Blanco Reservoir: pH (COLCWH11) - South Platte, Boulder Creek Segment 9, Boulder Creek: Aquatic Life Use (COSPBO09) - South Platte, Big Thompson Segment 11, Carter Lake: As (COSPBT11) - South Platte, Big Thompson Segment 16, Lake Estes: Pb (COSPBT16) - South Platte, Cache la Poudre Segment 14, Horsetooth Reservoir: Cu, As (COSPCP14) - South Platte, Lower South Platte Segment 3, Jackson Reservoir: pH (COSPLS03) - South Platte, Middle South Platte Segment 4, Barr Lake: D.O. (COSPMS04) - South Platte, Middle South Platte Segment 7, Horse Creek Reservoir: D.O. (COSPMS07) - South Platte, St. Vrain Segment 3, St. Vrain Creek from Left Hand Creek confluence to confluence with Boulder Creek: Aquatic Life Use (COSPSV03) - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 17a, Rocky Mountain Lake: pH, Cu (COSPUS17a)
- South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 17a, Ferril Lake, Smith Lake: pH (COSPUS17a)
- South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 17a, Duck Lake: pH, NH (COSPUS17a) - South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 23, Aqua Golf, Overland, Parkfield, and Huston Lakes: pH (COSPUS23)
- South Platte, Upper South Platte Segment 23, Vanderbilt Lake: DO (COSPUS23) 12. E. coli Listings In June of 2010, the Commission adopted a two-month averaging period for the existing E. coli criteria. Evaluation of the E. coli standard is over fixed two-month intervals. Where adequate data were available two-month intervals were assessed. Where adequate data were not available data were assessed either seasonally or for the entire period of record.
13. Lakes and Reservoirs D.O. (temperature) listings For lakes and reservoirs, the MWAT is assumed to be equivalent to the maximum WAT. When a lake or reservoir is stratified, the upper portion may exceed the applicable temperature standards in the basin regulations, provided that an adequate refuge exists in water below the upper portion. Adequate refuge depends on concurrent attainment within a given profile of the temperature standard and applicable dissolved oxygen standards. Attainment of the temperature standard below the upper portion is based on comparison with individual depths because of the need to verify concurrent attainment with the DO standard. If the refuge is not adequate because of low dissolved oxygen levels, the lake or reservoir will be listed as impaired for dissolved oxygen rather than for temperature.
14. Site-specific decisions made by the Commission are discussed below. Eagle River Segments 6, 8 and 9a:
The Division originally proposed to list the following segments in the Eagle River Basin: the mainstem of Eagle River Segment 9a for sediment, temperature, and Aquatic Life Use impairment, and several tributaries to the Eagle River for impairment of the Aquatic Life Use (Provisional) including Black Gore Creek, Beaver Creek, Lake Creek, Red Sandstone Creek and Gore Creek. Division staff worked with stakeholders in the Eagle River watershed to examine the data and further narrow the issues potentially in dispute. Through this work additional data was made available. Based upon the additional data received and reviewed by Division staff, the Division revised its proposal. In general, parties agreed with the Division’s refined proposal for the Aquatic Life Listings in the Eagle River Subbasin. Eagle River stakeholders opposed the Division’s proposal to list the mainstem of the Eagle River (Segment COUCEA09a) for temperature. They presented an alternative proposal to M & E list a 6-mile long portion of the segment from Berry Creek to Ute Creek. Evidence presented by the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District showed that the only temperature excursions in this stream reach occurred in the early part of the winter shoulder season and wastewater effluent did not cause the excursions. The District will continue collecting data and will work with the Division to complete additional analysis to determine whether the temperature excursions are a result of anthropogenic activities in the watershed. The Commission adopted the Eagle River Basin stakeholders’ proposal.
Upper Colorado River Segment 3 (COUCUC03):
Trout Unlimited referenced a report prepared by the Division of Parks and Wildlife (Nehring 2011) which contained significant site-specific macroinvertebrate and other aquatic life information and analysis for the portion of the Colorado River mainstem between Windy Gap Reservoir and its confluence with the Blue River. The Commission finds that given the fact that there are conflicting MMI scores on this segment, said portion of this segment should be placed on the Monitoring and Evaluation list at this time.
Western Resource Advocates White River Basin:
WRA proposed the addition of White River Segments COLCWH13b, COLCWH13c, COLCWH14a, COLCWH14b, COLCWH15 and COLCWH20 on either the 303(d) or M&E Lists for selenium (COLCWH13b) or total recoverable iron. Following additional data that was submitted by Shell in its Responsive Prehearing Statement, WRA modified its proposal. WRA supported listing a portion of COLCWH13b, Duck Creek, on the 303(d) List for selenium. However, the Commission agreed with the Division that the 2008 Statement of Basis and Purpose language in Regulation #37, Classifications and Numeric Standards for the Lower Colorado River Basin, identifies that the four sites used to create the ambient selenium standard should be assessed in aggregate. The Commission supports the Division’s position to include COLCWH13c and a portion of COLCWH14a (the mainstem Piceance Creek from Willow Creek to Hunter Creek) for inclusion on the 303(d) List for total recoverable iron. Southwestern Water Conservation District E. coli:
The Commission has placed several stream segments (COGULD02, COGULD03a, COGULD04, COGULD05, COSJAF13a, COSJDO11, COSJLP08a, COSJPI06a, COSJSJ10, and COSJSJ03) on the M&E List for E. coli based on data from four or fewer measurements as outlined in the Listing Methodology. Because of the limited number of data points, the listings were based on either a seasonal or annual geometric mean, rather than the two-month averaging period. As a result, the Commission has concluded that the data at these sites indicate potential impairment of the E. coli standard, warranting listing on the M&E List so that additional measurements can be collected.
Lower Colorado Segment 3 (COLCLC03):
Lower Colorado Segment 3 was proposed to be removed from the 303(d) List for selenium impairment due to attainment of standards. USFWS opposed its removal from the list because the segment is critical habitat for the endangered Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker. The Commission acknowledges the significance of this issue, but given the fact that the segment is in attainment of its selenium standard, the segment should be removed from the list. If the USFWS feels that the standard is not protective of endangered fish species, the Commission recommends they pursue an alternative standard in the next Colorado basin rulemaking hearing. Animas River (COSJAF05a):
La Plata Energy Council expressed concern with listing segment COSJAF05a as impaired for manganese. In segment COSJAF05a there is an actual water supply use in the upper portion of the segment. However, there is no actual water supply use in the lower reach below the intake to the Animas-La Plata Project. In 2000, when the Commission adopted the table value criteria for manganese based on secondary water supply standards, the Commission adopted Statement of Basis and Purpose language in Section 31.37(iv)(H) indicating that its action could result in the situation facing La Plata – that is, a segment with a water supply classification but where the only actual water supply use is upstream of point source dischargers. The Commission determined in 2000 that the appropriate course of action is for the Commission to consider resegmentation of that stream. Accordingly the Commission encourages La Plata to pursue resegmentation in the Regulation #34 basin rulemaking hearing if they believe it is warranted. Marston Forebay (COSPUS22 or COSPBE11):
Marston Forebay was listed as Segment COSPUS22 in the 2010 version of Regulation #93, when in fact, it is correctly included in COSPBE11. Marston Forebay was originally placed on the M&E List in 2010 because dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations were below the standard in the metalimnion (middle layer of the reservoir). In 2010, the DO standard was revised in Regulation 31. The current DO standard only applies to the top 0.5-2 meters of the water column, unless assessing for refuge with regards to the temperature standard. When assessing against the revised standard, Marston is now attaining the DO standard, as DO readings are above 6 mg/L in the top 2 meters of the water column on all dates. As a result, the Division proposed to remove Marston from the M&E List. The Commission agreed with the Division’s recommendation and removed Marston from the M&E List for this reason.
Denver Water also requested a finding that Marston is not “waters of the state”. The Commission believes that a Regulation #38 rulemaking hearing is the appropriate forum in which to consider any formal regulatory conclusion regarding this issue.
Ralston Creek (COSPCL17b):
The Division originally placed Ralston Creek on the 303(d) List for impairment of its Water Supply Use-based uranium standard. Cotter Corporation opposed this listing and its high priority listing due to ongoing cleanup work at the Schwartzwalder Mine Site. The Division recognizes that Cotter Corporation is actively addressing non-attainment of the primary drinking water uranium standard in Ralston Creek, and the Division anticipates continued cooperation during development of a Category 4b Plan. However, pending revisions to the standard, the Commission finds that COSPCL17b should be retained on the 303(d) List in the interim with a high priority. Wildhorse Creek – Segment COARMA04a:
Bill Thiebaut, District Attorney for the Tenth Judicial District, Colorado submitted an alternative proposal to add selenium to the existing listing for E.coli for Wildhorse Creek. After review of the data submitted, the Division agreed with the alternative proposal. Pueblo West opposed this listing as data for the middle portion of the segment attains the ambient based selenium chronic standard of 597 ug/L as well as the ambient based acute standard of 708 ug/L. It has generally not been the practice of the Commission to 303(d) list the majority of a segment except for a portion in the middle. In addition, there was discussion in regards to the appropriateness of the adopted ambient based standard. Pueblo West has expressed interest in reviewing this standard in a future rulemaking hearing. Until revisions to the standard can be made, the Commission has added the entire segment to the 303(d) List for selenium. Pueblo West raised concerns about whether the current ambient based selenium standard for Middle Arkansas segment 4a is still the appropriate standard. This issue was discussed and it was determined that revising the ambient based standard based on new data is not appropriate for this rulemaking but could be addressed in the next basin hearing for Regulation #32 in June 2013. If the ambient based standard is modified during that proceeding, the appropriateness of the 303(d) listing for this segment would be revisited in the next rulemaking hearing for Regulation #93 in December 2013. The Commission does not expect that the Division would proceed with development of a TMDL between now and the Regulation #32 hearing in June 2013.
PARTIES TO THE RULEMAKING HEARING 1. Western Resource Advocates 2. Bill Thiebaut, District Attorney for the 10th Judicial District 3. Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife 4. Town of Avon 5. City of Grand Junction 6. Eagle River Watershed Council Inc 7. Town of Vail 8. Shell Frontier Oil and Gas Inc.
9. Denver Water 10. Roaring Fork Conservancy 11. City of Aurora 12. Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District 13. City and County of Denver 14. City of Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs Utilities 15. Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co 16. MillerCoors, LLC 17. Seneca Coal Company 18. Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association 19. Xcel Energy 20. Eagle County 21. City of Boulder 22. Grand County Districts 23. Gunnison County 24. Eagle River Water and Sanitation District 25. Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority 26. Vail Corporation 27. Northwest Colorado Council of Governments 28. Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant 29. Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District 30. Colorado Department of Transportation 31. Pitkin County 32. Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District 33. Metro Wastewater Reclamation District 34. Bear Creek Watershed Association 35. Colorado River Water Conservation District 36. Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.)
37. Colorado Oil & Gas Association 38. Gunnison County Stockgrowers Association, Inc.
39. Trout Unlimited 40. Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc.
41. XTO Energy, Inc.
42. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 43. Colorado Petroleum Association 44. La Plata County Energy Council 45. Dolores Water Conservancy District 46. Southwestern Water Conservation District 47. Pueblo West Metropolitan District 48. Greeley Water & Sewer Department 49. City of Pueblo 50. Environmental Protection Agency 51. North Front Range Water Quality Planning Association 52. Board of County Commissioners of Montrose County 53. Wright Water Engineers, Inc 54. South Platte Coalition for Urban River Evaluation 55. Garfield County 56. Ruedi Water and Power Authority 57. Vail Recreation District 58. National Park Service 59. Town of Norwood, Norwood Water Commission and Norwood Sanitation District
93.15 STATEMENT OF BASIS, SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE; DECEMBER
2015 RULEMAKING, FINAL ACTION JANUARY 11, 2016, EFFECTIVE DATE OF MARCH 1, The provisions of C.R.S. 25-8-202(1)(a), (b) and (i), (2) and (6); 25-8-203; 25-8-204; and 25-8-401; provide the specific statutory authority for adoption of these regulatory amendments. The Commission also adopted in compliance with 24-4-103(4) C.R.S. the following statement of basis and purpose. BASIS AND PURPOSE A. Revisions to 303(d) List 1. Introduction This regulation updates Colorado’s List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) to reflect additional water quality information available since the Regulation was promulgated in 2006. This list was prepared to fulfill section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act (Act) which requires that states submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a list of those waters for which technology-based effluent limitations and other required controls are not stringent enough to implement water quality standards. This regulation also updates Colorado’s Monitoring and Evaluation List (M&E List) to reflect additional water quality information available since the Regulation was last promulgated in 2012.
2. List Development a. Listing Methodology The Section 303(d) Listing Methodology - 2016 Listing Cycle (“Listing Methodology”) provides the listing process, the criteria for listing, and the criteria for determination of TMDL priority. The Listing Methodology was developed through a public process and finalized as a policy at a Water Quality Control Commission (Commission) administrative action hearing in March 2015.
b. Information Considered To determine the final segments and parameters that would be included on the 303(d) list and M&E list, the Commission considered all existing and readily available information that relates to the segments included in the Notice of Rulemaking (published August 10, 2015).The Commission considered existing and readily available data, which includes the data used to prepare the identification processes, calculations and models referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(i), (ii) and (iv), and data that was presented in a readily usable format and submitted in conformance with 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(iii). In addition, the Commission accepted credible data and information that was submitted in accordance with the listing process schedule. The Division will continue to independently collect and analyze new data on a rotating basin basis as part of its triennial review efforts, and the Commission will utilize such data and information in making future listing determinations. Existing data which was not brought forward through one of these mechanisms or otherwise presented to the Commission in accordance with the schedule was not treated as “readily available” for purposes of making the 2016 listing decisions. Such information will be considered in the next listing cycle if the information is provided through a proper mechanism.
c. Data Quality In the Division's Quality Management Plan 2011 for the Collection and Utilization of Environmental Data, the Division states that “[i]t is the expressed goal of the Division to use only those analytical data that are both reliable and have a defined level of quality.” 3. Segment Prioritization The objective of prioritization is to identify those segments where the Division and the public should concentrate their resources. Priorities of High, Medium and Low were established according to section IV of the 2016 Section 303(d) Listing Methodology. The Division remains committed to establishing a plan for monitoring and evaluating water bodies on the M&E List prior to the list submission date for the subsequent listing cycle. Further, the Commission has committed to determining their appropriate status (as either impaired or fully supporting) within ten years of their placement on the M&E List.
4. Impaired Segments Not Requiring TMDLs In the 2016 listing cycle, the Commission has added a list of impaired waters where a TMDL is not required. There are three primary reasons why the Commission did not require a TMDL for an impaired segment: (1) a TMDL has already been completed, but the classified uses are not yet attained but will be in the foreseeable future; (2) there is a required control mechanism in place that is expected to address all segment-pollutant combinations and the segment will attain water quality standards in a reasonable period of time; or (3) the Commission determined that the impairment is not caused by a pollutant. These segments have been included in section 93.4.
5. Fish Mercury (Hg) Listings The 303(d) Listing Methodology was revised in 2014 for the assessment of Fish Mercury (Hg). The methods compare the weighted average fish Hg for each waterbody and species (and size class, where appropriate) to a 0.3 ppm threshold. The sample size must meet or exceed 30 fish tissue samples per waterbody/species to list new waterbodies for Fish Hg. Waterbodies can also be listed if there is overwhelming evidence of impairment (>0.45 ppm Hg) and a sample size of at least 10 fish tissue samples.
The Commission retained the following 15 lakes on the 303(d) List: • Lower Arkansas segment 15, Trinidad Reservoir (COARLA15) • Middle Arkansas segment 26, Horseshoe Lake (COARMA26) • Upper Arkansas segment 40, Brush Hollow Reservoir (COARUA40) • Lower Colorado segment 20, Rifle Gap Reservoir (COLCLC20) • Dolores River segment 4b, McPhee Reservoir (COSJDO04b) • La Plata segment 11, Narraguinnep Reservoir (COSJLP11) • La Plata segment 11, Totten Reservoir (COSJLP11)
• Los Pinos segment 3, Vallecito Reservoir (COSJPN03)
• San Juan segment 8, Echo Canyon Reservoir (COSJSJ08)
• Big Thompson segment 11, Carter Lake (COSPBT11)
• Cache la Poudre segment 14, Horsetooth Reservoir (COSPCP14) • Upper South Platte segment 17a, Berkeley Lake (COSPUS17a) • Upper South Platte segment 17a, Rocky Mountain Lake (COSPUS17a) • Yampa River segment 23, Catamount Reservoir (COUCYA22) • Yampa River segment 22, Elkhead Reservoir (COUCYA23)
The Commission retained the following 3 lakes on the M&E List: • Middle Arkansas segment 27, Teller Reservoir (COARMA27) • San Juan segment 8, Navajo Reservoir (COSJSJ08)
• Boulder Creek segment 18, Gross Reservoir (COSPBO18)
The Commission moved the following lake from the M&E List to the 303(d) List: • North Platte segment 9, Big Creek Reservoir (COUCNP09) The Commission added the following lake to the M&E List: • Upper South Platte segment 19, Cheesman Reservoir (COSPUS19) The Commission removed the following lakes from the 303(d) List or the M&E List: • Big Thompson segment 12, Boyd Lake (COSPBT12)
• Big Thompson segment 14, Lonetree Reservoir (COSPBT14) • Upper Colorado segment 12, Lake Granby (COUCUC12)
6. Aquatic Life Listings In October 2010, the Commission adopted Policy 10-1, Aquatic Life Use Attainment Commission’s Policy (“Policy 10-1”), which established that the Colorado multi-metric index (“MMI”) is an appropriate tool for the quantitative bioassessment of the health of aquatic communities. Utilizing the Commission Policy 10-1, the Division calculated over 750 MMI scores for the 2016 listing cycle. Based on this assessment, the Commission determined that 53 new segments were not attaining, with an additional 14 new segments included on the M&E List. These segments are in addition to 23 segments that were previously included on the 2012 303(d) List, and 5 segments that were previously included on the 2012 M&E List. For 50 of these segments that are not attaining for aquatic life a specific pollutant could not be identified as the cause of non-attainment, accordingly these 50 segments were listed as provisional. Several segments had data outside of the standard index period for data collection. The Commission included these segments on the M&E List in 2012 to allow the Division and parties to gather additional information within the standard index period. The 2016 Listing Methodology allowed additional flexibility to include additional data that was collected four weeks after the October deadline to be considered in the index period. This resulted in the Commission moving some segments from the M&E List to the 303(d) List. Any data collected outside of the standard index period was not used for the 2016 listing cycle.
The Commission added the following segments to the 303(d) List for non-attainment of their Aquatic Life Use based on Policy 10-1:
• White River segment 7 (COLCWH07)
• White River segment 23, East Douglas Creek (COLCWH23) • Closed Basin segment 2a, North Fork Carnero Creek (CORGCB02a) • Closed Basin segment 2b, La Garita Creek (CORGCB02b)
• Rio Grande segment 11 (CORGRG11)
• Rio Grande segment 20a (CORGRG20a)
• Big Thompson segment 2 (COSPBT02)
• Upper Gunnison segment 01, Stewart Creek (COGUUG01)
• Upper Gunnison segment 4, Taylor River (COGUUG04 The Commission provisionally added the following segments to the 303(d) List for non-attainment of their Aquatic Life Use based on Policy 10-1:
• Fountain Creek segment 3a, West Monument Creek (COARFO03a) • Fountain Creek segment 6 (COARFO06)
• Lower Arkansas segment 6a, Apache Canyon (COARLA06a)
• San Miguel segment 12a, MaKenzie Creek (COGUSM12a)
• Upper Gunnison segment 2, Willow Creek (COGUUG02)
• Upper Gunnison segment 18b (COGUUG18b)
• Upper Gunnison segment 19, Razor Creek (COGUUG19)
• Upper Gunnison segment 26, Crystal Creek (COGUUG26)
• Closed Basin/San Luis Valley segment 9b, Kerber Creek from U S Gulch to the confluence with San Luis Creek (CORGCB09b)
• La Plata segment 5a (COSJLP05a)
• La Plata segment 6a (COSJLP06a)
• Piedra River segment 6a (COSJPI06a)
• Bear Creek segment 2 (COSPBE02)
• Boulder Creek segment 7a (COSPBO07a)
• Cache la Poudre segment 2a (COSPCP02a)
• Lower South Platte segment 2b, Kiowa Creek (COSPLS02b) • Upper South Platte segment 3, Pine Creek, Fourmile Creek and West Creek (COSPUS03)
• Upper South Platte segment 10a, East Plum Creek (COSPUS10a) • Upper South Platte segment 11b, Spring Creek (COSPUS11b) • Blue River segment 1 (COUCBL01)
• Blue River segment 2b, Blue River to the confluence with Swan River (COUCBL02b) • Blue River segment 2c (COUCBL02c)
• Blue River segment 5 (COUCBL05)
• North Platte segment 4a, Little Grizzly Creek (COUCNP04a) • Yampa segment 12, Wolf Creek (COUCYA12)
The Commission retained the following segments on the 303(d) List for non-attainment of their Aquatic Life Use:
• White River segment 13c, Yellow Creek from Barcus Creek to the White River (COLCWH13c)
• Clear Creek segment 14b (COSPCL14b)
• Clear Creek segment 15 (COSPCL15)
• Big Thompson segment 9, Little Thompson River (COSPBT09) The Commission retained the following segments provisionally on the 303(d) List for non- attainment of their Aquatic Life Use:
• Upper Arkansas segment 21a, Squaw Gulch to a point 1.5 miles upstream of the confluence with Fourmile Creek (COARUA21a)
• San Miguel segment 12a, Maverick Draw (COGUSM12a)
• Upper Gunnison segment 24, Cochetopa Creek from Forest Rd 43 to Tomichi Creek (COGUUG24)
• Uncompahgre segment 11, Deer Creek (COGUUN11)
• Lower Yampa/Green River segment 22a, Talamantes Creek (COLCLY22a) • White River segment 15, Piceance Creek (COLCWH15)
• White River segment 20, Black Sulphur Creek (COLCWH20) • Rio Grande segment 12 (CORGRG12)
• Boulder Creek segment 9, From 107th Street to the confluence with Coal Creek (COSPBO09)
• Upper South Platte segment 10a, West Plum Creek (COSPUS10a) • Upper South Platte segment 11a, Cook Creek (COSPUS11a) • Eagle River segment 6, Mainstem of Lake Creek from confluence with East and West Lake Creek to the mouth (COUCEA06)
• Eagle River segment 6, Red Sandstone Creek to confluence with Gore Creek (COUCEA06)
• Eagle River segment 8 (COUCEA08)
• Roaring Fork segment 3a, Roaring Fork from Hunter Creek to Trentaz Gulch (COUCRF03a)
• Roaring Fork segment 3a, West Sopris Creek (COUCRF03a) • Roaring Fork segment 3d, Cattle Creek from Bowers Gulch (COUCRF03d) • Roaring Fork segment 7, South Fork of Frying Pan River from diversion to unnamed tributary (COUCRF07)
• Upper Colorado segment 10a, Fraser River and Vasquez Creek (COUCUC10a) The Commission added the following segments to the M&E List for possible non-attainment of their Aquatic Life Use:
• Upper Arkansas segment 14c, North Hardscrabble Creek (COARUA14c) • Upper Arkansas segment 15 (COARUA15)
• Rio Grande segment 7 (CORGRG07)
• Lower Yampa/Green River segment 3i (COLCLY03i)
• La Plata/Mancos/McElmo/San Juan segment 4a (COSJLP04a) • San Juan segment 5, Mainstem San Juan River (COSJSJ05) • Clear Creek segment 2c (COSPCL02c)
The Commission retained the following segments on the M&E List for possible non-attainment of their Aquatic Life Use:
• Upper Arkansas segment 5, Lake Fork below Sugarloaf Dam (COARUA05) • White River segment 13b, Duck Creek (COLCWH13b)
• Boulder Creek segment 7b (COSPBO07b)
• Clear Creek segment 1, Kearney Gulch and Grizzly Gulch (COSPCL01) • Upper South Platte segment 2a, South Fork of South Platte below Antero Reservoir (COSPUS02a)
• Upper South Platte segment 3, Trout Creek (COSPUS03)
• Blue River segment 17 (COUCBL17)
• Eagle River segment 6, Black Gore Creek (COUCEA06)
• Eagle River segment 6, Red Sand Stone Creek from USFS Boundary to northside of I-70 frontage road (COUCEA06)
• Upper Colorado segment 3, Colorado River from Windy Gap Reservoir to Derby Creek (COUCUC03)
The Commission expanded the portion of Upper Colorado segment 3 that is on the M&E List to include the portion from the outlet of Windy Gap Reservoir to Derby Creek. Despite improving MMI scores in the upper reach, the Commission was concerned about declining taxa in the upper reach, and feels the stream would benefit from additional investigation. The Commission removed the following segments from the 303(d) List for attainment of their Aquatic Life Use:
• Upper Arkansas segment 21a, Cripple Creek from source to above Squaw Gulch (COARUA21a)
• Upper Gunnison segment 6b, Cement Creek (COGUUG06b)
• Upper Gunnison segment 29a, Lake Fork of the Gunnison River between Cooper and Silver Creek (COGUUG29a)
• White River segment 23, West Douglas Creek (COLCWH23) • Bear Creek segment 1a, Bear Creek (COSPBE01a)
• St. Vrain segment 3, From the confluence with Left Hand Creek to the confluence with Boulder Creek (COSPSV03)
• Roaring Fork segment 4, Mainstem Brush Creek (COUCRF04) • Yampa River segment 15, Elkhead Creek (COUCYA15)
The Commission removed the following segments from the M&E List for attainment of the Aquatic Life Use standard:
• Fountain Creek segment 4, Sand Creek (COARFO04)
• Upper Gunnison segment 8, Slate River (COGUUG08)
• Bear Creek segment 1e, All (COSPBE01e)
• Bear Creek segment 2, Below Kipling Parkway (CO 391) (COSPBE02) • Boulder Creek segment 10 (COSPBO10)
• Lower South Platte segment 1 (COSPLS01)
• St. Vrain segment 3, From Hover Road to the confluence of Left Hand Creek (COSPSV03)
• Upper South Platte segment 11b, Bear Creek (COSPUS11b) • North Platte segment 4a, Grizzly Creek (COUCNP04a)
The Commission moved the following segments from the M&E List to the 303(d) List, provisionally:
• Upper South Platte segment 6a, South Platte from Cheeseman Reservoir to Lazy Gulch (COSPUS06a)
• Upper South Platte segment 01a, South Platte River from the outlet of Elevenmile Reservoir to the Idlewilde picnic area (COSPUS01a)
• Upper South Platte segment 11b, Spring Creek (COSPUS11b) • Eagle River segment 6, Beaver Creek from Wayne Creek to mouth (COUCEA06) • Eagle River segment 9a, Eagle River from confluence with Berry Creek to confluence with Squaw Creek (COUCEA09a)
• North Platte segment 4a, Little Grizzly Creek (COUCNP04a) The Commission removed the provisional qualifier for the non-attainment of the Aquatic Life Use standard for the following segments:
• Upper Gunnison segment 15a, South Beaver Creek (COGUUG15a) • Clear Creek segment 14a, Clear Creek from Croke Canal to McIntyre Street (COSPCL14a)
• Upper South Platte segment 3, Horse Creek (COSPUS03)
7. Narrative Sediment Standard Listings The Commission adopted a new approach in the 2016 Listing Methodology to evaluate impairment of the narrative sediment standard. This methodology, which is described in the Commission’s Policy 98-1, Guidance for the Implementation of Colorado’s Narrative Stream Standard Regulation #31, Section 31.11(1)(a)(i), includes assessment of the macroinvertebrate population using a sediment tolerance indicator score and the percent fines as compared to a regional threshold. An impairment listing is further supported by a review of the watershed for differences of the sampling site from the range of conditions used to establish the expected condition for the sediment region, as well as the presence of likely anthropogenic sources of sediment.
The Commission added the following segments to the 303(d) List for non-attainment of the narrative sediment standard:
• White River segment 13b (COLCWH13b)
• White River segment 23, East Douglas Creek from just below Tommy’s Draw to the confluence with Douglas Creek (COLCWH23)
• Closed Basin segment 12a, East Pass Creek (CORGCB12a) The Commission added the following segments to the M&E List for potential non-attainment of the narrative sediment standard:
• Yampa River segment 13b (COUCYA13b)
• North Platte segment 4a, Sand Creek (COUCNP04a)
The Commission removed the following segment from the 303(d) List for attainment of the narrative sediment standard:
• Upper South Platte segment 3, Trout Creek and its tributaries on USFS land (COSPUS03)
The Commission removed the following segments from the M&E List for attainment of the narrative sediment standard:
• Lower Yampa segment 2 (COLCLY02)
• Upper South Platte segment 3, Sugar Creek on USFS land (COSPUS03) • Upper South Platte segment 3, Pine Creek on USFS land (COSPUS03) The Commission retained these segments on the 303(d) List for non-attainment of the narrative sediment standard as no new data was available:
• Lower Colorado segment 13b, Salt Creek (COLCLC13b)
• White River segment 22, West Evacuation Wash, Douglas Creek (COLCWH22) • Eagle River segment 6, Black Gore Creek, adjacent to I-70 (COUCEA06) • Eagle River segment 9a, Eagle River from confluence with Berry Creek to confluence with Squaw Creek (COUCEA09a)
• Yampa River segment 3, Bushy Creek (COUCYA03)
• Clear Creek segment 14b (COSPCL14b)
• Clear Creek segment 15 (COSPCL15)
The Commission retained these segments on the M&E List for non-attainment of the narrative sediment standard as no new data was available:
• Lower Arkansas segment 7 (COARLA07)
• Lower Gunnison segment 2 (COGULG02)
• Lower Gunnison segment 11b, Lunch Creek (COGULG11b)
• Uncompahgre River segment 4a (COGUUN04a)
• Uncompahgre River segment 4b (COGUUN04b)
• Uncompahgre River segment 4c (COGUUN04c)
• Uncompahgre River segment 15b, Dry Creek Watershed (COGUUN15b) • Lower Colorado segment 1 (COLCLC01)
• Lower Colorado segment 2a (COLCLC02a)
• Lower Colorado segment 2b (COLCLC02b)
• Lower Yampa segment 16 (COLCLY16)
• Rio Grande segment 13 (CORGRG13)
• Los Pinos segment 6a, Stollsteimer Creek above Southern Ute boundary (COSJPI06a) • Eagle River segment 9a, Eagle River from Gore Creek to confluence with Berry Creek (COUCEA09a)
8. Listings Due to Exceedances of the Temperature Standards The 2016 Listing Methodology requires that the party proposing a temperature listing is responsible for investigating the temperature excursions as defined in Regulation No. 31, Footnote 5c, Table 1. This footnote includes four allowable excursions to exceedances of the temperature standard. These include an air temperature excursion, a low flow excursion, an excursion for the upper portion of a lake or reservoir and a winter shoulder season excursion. For the 2016 listing cycle the Division analyzed water temperature data from more than 240 stations in more than 100 segments. In cases where the excursions were evaluated and exceedances of the temperature standards remained, the Commission included these segments on the 303(d) List. In cases where the excursions were not fully evaluated and exceedances of the temperature standards remained, the Commission included these segments on the M&E List. The Commission added the following segments to the 303(d) List for exceedances of the temperature standards (portions are indicated where appropriate): • Fountain Creek segment 6 (COARFO06)
• Lower Arkansas segment 3a (COARLA03a)
• Middle Arkansas segment 2 (COARMA02)
• Lower Dolores segment 2 (COGULD02)
• Upper Gunnison segment 8 (COGUUG08)
• Lower Colorado segment 1 (COLCLC01)
• White River segment 7 (COLCWH07)
• White River segment 13c, Yellow Creek below Greasewood Creek (COLCWH13c) • White River segment 15, Piceance Creek from 3 miles above the confluence with the White River, to the confluence with the White River. (COLCWH15) • White River segment 23 (COLCWH23)
• Rio Grande segment 4b (CORGRG04b)
• Bear Creek segment 1b (COSPBE01b)
• Bear Creek segment 1e (COSPBE01e)
• Bear Creek segment 3 (COSPBE03), Vance Creek • Big Thompson segment 2, From Cedar Creek to Home Supply Canal (COSPBT02) • Clear Creek segment 11 (COSPCL11)
• Clear Creek segment 13b, Mainstem of North Clear Creek (COSPCL13b) • Clear Creek segment 14a (COSPCL14a)
• Clear Creek segment 15 (COSPCL15)
• Upper South Platte segment 3, Goose Creek (COSPUS03)
• Blue River segment 17, Blue River downstream of Green Mtn Reservoir (COUCBL17) • Roaring Fork segment 3c (COUCRF03c)
• Upper Colorado segment 2, Colorado River from Shadow Mountain Reservoir to Granby Reservoir (COUCUC02)
• Upper Colorado segment 2, Willow Creek, Stillwater Creek and Arapaho Creek (COUCUC02)
• Upper Colorado segment 7a, mainstem of Muddy Creek (COUCUC07a) • Yampa River segment 2a, Yampa River below Stagecoach Reservoir (COUCYA02a) • Yampa River segment 2b (COUCYA02b)
The Commission added the following segments to the M&E List for exceedances of the temperature standards (where portions are not indicated the entire segment was listed): • Lower Arkansas segment 5b (COARLA05b)
• Lower Arkansas segment 6a, Reilly Canyon and Sarcillo Canyon(COARLA06a) • Lower Arkansas segment 6b (COARLA06b)
• Middle Arkansas segment 7b (COARMA07b)
• Upper Arkansas segment 4a (COARUA04a)
• Lower Gunnison segment 8 (COGULG08)
• Closed Basin segment 12a (CORGCB12a)
• San Miguel segment 10, Naturita Creek (COGUSM10)
• San Miguel segment 12b (COGUSM12b)
• Lower Colorado segment 4a (COLCLC04a)
• Alamosa River segment 11b (CORGAL11b)
• Los Pinos River segment 4a, East Mancos River (COSJLP04a) • Piedra River segment 5 (COSJPI05)
• San Juan River segment 6a (COSJSJ06a)
• San Juan River segment 10 (COSJSJ10)
• Bear Creek segment 6a, Turkey Creek below Parmelee Gulch (COSPBE06a) • Bear Creek segment 6b (COSPBE06b)
• Clear Creek segment 14b (COSPCL14b)
• Clear Creek segment 17b (COSPCL17b)
• Upper South Platte segment 3, Trout Creek and tributaries on USFS property (COSPUS03)
• Upper South Platte segment 10a, Plum Creek (COSPUS10a) • Upper South Platte segment 15 (COSPUS15)
• Upper South Platte segment 16g (COSPUS16g)
• Yampa River segment 13e (COUCYA13e)
The Commission retained the following segments on the 303(d) List for exceedances of the temperature standards:
• Bear Creek segment 1a, Bear Creek below the confluence with Yankee Creek (COSPBE01a)
• Cache la Poudre segment 10a (COSPCP10a)
• Saint Vrain segment 2b (COSPSV02b)
• Upper Colorado segment 3, From 578 Road Bridge (COUCUC03) • Upper Colorado segment 7b, Muddy Creek and tributaries (COUCUC07b) • Upper Colorado segment 10a, Ranch Creek (COUCUC10a)
The Commission retained the following segment on the M&E List for exceedances of the temperature standards:
• Upper South Platte segment 2a, Twin Creek, on USFS Land (COSPUS02a) The Commission delisted the following segments from the 303(d) List or the M&E List for exceedances of the temperature standards:
• Bear Creek segment 1e, Bear Creek from the outlet of Evergreen Lake to Kerr/Swede Gulch (COSPBE01e)
• Upper South Platte segment 2a, Salt Creek (COSPUS02a) • Eagle River segment 9a, Eagle River from Berry Creek to confluence with Ute Creek (COUCEA09a)
• Eagle River segment 9a, Eagle River from Ute Creek to confluence with Rube Creek (COUCEA09a)
• Upper Colorado segment 10c (COUCUC10c)
• Yampa River segment 2c (COUCYA02c)
• Bear Creek segment 1a, Bear Creek from Witter Gulch to Evergreen Lake (COSPBE01a) The Commission moved the following segment from the 303(d) List to the M&E List for exceedances of the temperature standards:
• Big Thompson segment 8 (COSPBT08)
9. Listings Due to Exceedances of the Secondary Water Supply Standards For the secondary water supply standards of dissolved iron, manganese and sulfate, the less restrictive of the following two options apply as the numeric standard: existing quality as of January 1, 2000 or the table value criteria in Regulation No. 31, Tables II and III. For dissolved iron, the table value standard (TVS) is 300 ug/l. For dissolved manganese, the TVS is 50 ug/l. For sulfate, the TVS is 250 mg/l.
In the 2016 303(d) Listing Methodology, the Commission included additional language regarding the determination of existing quality from the year 2000. This included a minimum data requirement of ten data points, and the ability to use data collected after the year 2000 when characterizing existing quality from 2000. However, pursuant to section 31.11(6) of Regulation 31, the use of data collected after 2000 may only be used upon a showing that there are no new or increased sources of these pollutants in the segment being assessed since 2000. Some issues were raised regarding whether the data should be assessed station by station when comparing concentrations from 2000 to current conditions or can data be aggregated for the entire segment (or a portion of the segment). The Commission determined that unless a good reason was presented to assess station to station, data should be combined and assessed to characterize water quality as of 2000 and current conditions for manganese, dissolved iron and sulfate.
In the following segments, the TVS was less restrictive than water quality as of the year 2000. Therefore, the TVS was used as the standard for these listing decisions. The Commission added the following segments to the 303(d) List:
• Middle Arkansas segment 2, mainstem of the Arkansas River from Pueblo Reservoir to Blue Ribbon Creek: manganese (COARMA02)
• Lower Yampa/Green River segment 3c, Wilson Creek: sulfate (COLCLY03c) • Boulder Creek segment 2a, Como Creek to the confluence of North Boulder Creek: dissolved iron (COSPBO02a)
• Big Thompson segment 8, From source to St Vrain Supply Canal: sulfate (COSPBT08) • Cache la Poudre segment 7: manganese (COSPCP07)
• Cache la Poudre segment 13a, Dry Creek: manganese and sulfate (COSPCP13a) • Middle South Platte segment 1b: manganese (COSPMS01b) • Upper Colorado segment 7a, Alkali Slough: sulfate (COUCUC07a) In the following segments, the existing quality as of 2000 was greater (less restrictive) than the TVS. Therefore, the water quality representative of 2000 was used as the standard for these listing decisions. The Commission added the following segments to the 303(d) List: • Fountain Creek segment 1a, Mainstem: manganese (COARFO01a) • Lower Arkansas segment 1b: manganese (COARLA01b)
• Lower Arkansas segment 1c: manganese (COARLA01c)
• Lower Arkansas segment 4a: sulfate (COARLA04a)
• Middle Arkansas segment 6b: manganese and sulfate (COARMA06b) • Lower Colorado segment 14c: manganese (COLCLC14c)
• Lower Yampa segment 3c, Stinking Gulch: sulfate (COLCLY03c) • Clear Creek segment 2c, Turkey Gulch below Rockford Tunnel: manganese and dissolved iron (COSPCL02c)
• Upper South Platte segment 3, Trout Creek and tributaries on USFS property: manganese (COSPUS03)
• Upper South Platte segment 5b, Geneva Creek: manganese (COSPUS05b) • Blue River segment 06a: manganese (COUCBL06a)
• Eagle River segment 5c: dissolved iron (COUCEA05c)
• North Platte segment 4a, Snyder Creek: manganese and dissolved iron (COUCNP04a) • Upper Colorado segment 10c, below Fraser Canyon: dissolved iron (COUCUC10c) In the following segments, the TVS was less restrictive than water quality as of the year 2000. Therefore, the TVS was used as the standard for these listing decisions. The Commission added the following segments to the M&E List:
• Middle Arkansas segment 6a: manganese (COARMA06a)
• Upper Arkansas segment 38, Skagway Reservoir: dissolved iron (COARUA38) • Upper Gunnison segment 29a, Lake Fork of the Gunnison upstream of Cottonwood Creek: manganese (COGUUG29a)
• Lower Colorado segment 4a: sulfate (COLCLC04a)
• Lower Yampa/Green River segment 3c, Wilson Creek: manganese (COLCLY03c) • Lower Yampa/Green River segment 6: sulfate (COLCLY06) • Lower White segment 9b: manganese (COLCWH09b)
• Lower White segment 13b, Corral Gulch: manganese (COLCWH13b) • Alamosa River segment 20: dissolved iron (CORGAL20)
• Closed Basin segment 12a, Ford Creek: manganese (CORGCB12a) • Rio Grande segment 2, South Clear Creek: dissolved iron (CORGRG02) • Rio Grande segment 38, Big Meadows Reservoir: dissolved iron and manganese (CORGRG38)
• Rio Grande segment 38, Road Canyon Reservoir: dissolved iron (CORGRG38) • Boulder Creek segment 2a, North Boulder Creek from Caribou Creek to the confluence with Como Creek: dissolved iron (COSPBO02a)
• Big Thompson segment 7, Buckhorn Creek: manganese (COSPBT07) • Boulder Creek segment 2a, from the outlet of Barker Reservoir to Longitude: 105.475577°Latitude: 39.971275°: manganese (COSPBO02a)
• Cherry Creek segment 1: manganese (COSPCH01)
• Clear Creek segment 3b, Leavenworth Creek: manganese (COSPCL03b) • Clear Creek segment 6, North Empire Creek: sulfate (COSPCL06) • Clear Creek segment 12a, Gilson Gulch and tributaries: dissolved iron, manganese, and sulfate (COSPCL12a)
• Cache la Poudre segment 7: dissolved iron (COSPCP07)
• Laramie River segment 2a: manganese (COSPLA02a)
• St. Vrain segment 4a, (Hwy 72 to James Creek): manganese (COSPSV04a) • North Platte segment 3: dissolved iron (COUCNP03)
• Yampa River segment 18, South Fork Little Snake River: dissolved iron (COUCYA18) In the following segments, the existing quality as of 2000 was greater (less restrictive) than the TVS. Therefore, the water quality representative of 2000 was used as the standard for these listing decisions. The Commission added the following segments to the M&E List: • Lower Arkansas segment 2a: manganese and sulfate (COARLA02a) • Middle Arkansas segment 6b: sulfate (COARMA06b)
• Upper Arkansas segment 5, Lake Fork below Sugarloaf Dam to the confluence with the Arkansas River and Colorado Gulch: manganese (COARUA05) • Upper Arkansas segment 38, Skagway Reservoir: manganese (COARUA38) • Lower Colorado segment 2b, Humphrey Backwater area: manganese and sulfate (COLCLC02b)
• Lower Yampa/Green River segment 3e: sulfate (COLCLY03e) • Lower Yampa/Green River segment 6: manganese (COLCLY06) • White River segment 13b, Stake Springs: sulfate (COLCWH13b) • Alamosa River segment 2: dissolved iron and manganese (CORGAL02) • Closed Basin segment 9a, Squirrel Creek: manganese (CORGCB09a) • Rio Grande segment 4c: manganese (CORGRG04c)
• Clear Creek segment 6, North Empire Creek: dissolved iron (COSPCL06) • Lower South Platte segment 1: sulfate (COSPLS01)
• Middle South Platte segment 1a: manganese (COSPMS01a) • Blue River segment 12: manganese (COUCBL12)
• North Platte segment 4a, Canadian River: manganese (COUCNP04a) • North Platte segment 4a, Illinois River: dissolved iron (COUCNP04a) • North Platte segment 4b, Illinois River: manganese (COUCNP04b) • North Platte segment 5b: dissolved iron and manganese (COUCNP05b) In the following segments, there was not enough data available to characterize the water quality representative of the year 2000. Until additional information can be gathered to make a determination on the water quality as a 2000, the Commission added the following segments to the M&E List:
• Middle Arkansas segment 6a: sulfate (COARMA06a)
• Middle Arkansas segment 9: manganese (COARMA09)
• Middle Arkansas segment 11b: manganese (COARMA11b)
• Closed Basin segment 2a, North Fork Carnero Creek: manganese (CORGCB02a) • Closed Basin segment 2a, South Fork Carnero Creek: dissolved iron and manganese (CORGCB02a)
• Closed Basin segment 2b, La Garita Creek: dissolved iron and manganese (CORGCB02b)
• Closed Basin segment 2c: manganese (CORGCB02c)
• Clear Creek segment 14b: dissolved iron (COSPCL14b)
• Boulder Creek segment 14, Barker Reservoir: dissolved iron, manganese (COSPBO14) • Blue River segment 20, Spruce Creek: dissolved iron (COUCBL20) • Upper Colorado segment 7a, Alkali Slough: manganese (COUCUC07a) • Yampa River segment 3, Little Morrison Creek: manganese (COUCYA03) For the following segments, existing 303(d) and M&E listings for exceedances of the secondary water supply standards were retained:
• Coal Creek segment 11: manganese (COGUUG11)
• Clear Creek segment 14b: manganese (COSPCL14b)
• Lower South Platte segment 1: manganese (COSPLS01)
• St. Vrain segment 5, Left Hand Creek below US 36 to a point above the Lefthand Feeder Canal: manganese (COSPSV05)
• North Platte segment 4a, Canadian River: dissolved iron (COUCNP04a) • Yampa segment 2a, Yampa River below Stagecoach: manganese (COUCYA02a) 10. Listings Due to Exceedances of the Water Supply Standards for Arsenic and Nitrite The 2016 303(d) Listing Methodology was modified to reflect changes in Regulation #31 for the assessment of arsenic, nitrite and nitrate. Previously, the assessment of arsenic, nitrite and nitrate water supply standards was solely conducted at the point of intake for a water supply. This provision was removed in the Regulation #31, resulting in the assessment of these standards throughout the entire segment.
Based on comments received from parties regarding the arsenic listings the Commission reiterates the following Commission decisions. The source of a pollutant is not considered during the listing analysis, and the Commission recommends that parties who believe that impairments are the result of high background levels of arsenic consider site-specific regulatory changes, such as site-specific standards or removal of a classified use through a use attainability analysis. Attainment is assessed against the underlying standard, not against a temporary modification. Data for dissolved arsenic may be used in determining attainment of total arsenic. For arsenic listings the Commission determined that the Division may use “j data” in its assessment. “J data” is an analytical result that falls between the method detection limit (“MDL”) and the minimum level (“ML”). The arsenic water supply standard (0.02µg/L) is below the MDL for arsenic (with the lowest MDL in data assessed for this rulemaking hearing at 0.022 µg/L). J data may be used in assessing arsenic because a j data result means that the lab is 99% certain arsenic is present in the sample at a level higher than the MDL, which is higher than the standard for arsenic.
The Commission added the following segments to the 303(d) List for exceedances of the arsenic standard:
• Fountain Creek segment 1a, Mainstem (COARFO01a)
• Lower Arkansas segment 1b (COARLA01b)
• Lower Arkansas segment 1c (COARLA01c)
• Lower Arkansas segment 5a (COARLA05a)
• Lower Arkansas segment 5b (COARLA05b)
• Lower Arkansas segment 9a (COARLA09a)
• Middle Arkansas segment 3 (COARMA03)
• Middle Arkansas segment 9 (COARMA09)
• Upper Arkansas segment 2c (COARUA02c)
• Upper Arkansas segment 05, Colorado Gulch (COARUA05)
• Upper Arkansas segment 15 (COARUA15)
• North Fork of the Gunnison segment 4, Ruby Anthracite Creek (COGUNF04) • Upper Gunnison segment 12, Coal Creek (COGUUG12)
• Lower Colorado segment 1, Colorado River from Roaring Fork confluence to confluence with Paradise Creek (COLCLC01)
• Lower Colorado segment 4c (COLCLC04c)
• Lower Colorado segment 10 (COLCLC10)
• Lower Colorado segment 15a (COLCLC15a)
• Lower Colorado segment 15c (COLCLC15c)
• Lower Yampa segment 3c, Stinking Gulch (COLCLY03c)
• White River segment 7, White River below Meeker (COLCWH07) • White River segment 12 (COLCWH12)
• White River segment 14a, Piceance Creek (COLCWH14a)
• White River segment 20, Black Sulphur Creek (COLCWH20) • White River segment 21 (COLCWH21)
• Closed Basin segment 2a, North Fork Carnero Creek and South Fork Carnero Creek (CORGCB02a)
• Closed Basin segment 2b, La Garita Creek (CORGCB02b)
• Closed Basin segment 2c (CORGCB02c)
• Closed Basin segment 4 (CORGCB04)
• Closed Basin segment 9b (CORGCB09b)
• Closed Basin segment 12a (CORGCB12a)
• Rio Grande segment 4b, South Fork Rio Grande to Del Norte (CORGRG04b) • Rio Grande segment 4c (CORGRG04c)
• Rio Grande segment 09, North Branch of Pass Creek (CORGRG09) • Rio Grande segment 11 (CORGRG11)
• Rio Grande segment 19 (CORGRG19)
• Bear Creek segment 2 (COSPBE02)
• Boulder Creek segment 2a (COSPBO02a)
• Boulder Creek segment 2b (COSPBO02b)
• Boulder Creek segment 3 (COSPBO03)
• Boulder Creek segment 4b (COSPBO04b)
• Boulder Creek segment 9 (COSPBO09)
• Boulder Creek segment 10 (COSPBO10)
• Boulder Creek segment 14, Barker Reservoir (COSPBO14) • Big Thompson segment 1 (COSPBT01)
• Big Thompson segment 2 (COSPBT02)
• Big Thompson segment 3 (COSPBT03)
• Big Thompson segment 7, Buckhorn Creek and North Fork of Big Thompson (COSPBT07)
• Big Thompson segment 8 (COSPBT08)
• Cache la Poudre segment 2a (COSPCP02a)
• Cache la Poudre segment 6 (COSPCP06)
• Cache la Poudre segment 9 (COSPCP09)
• Cache la Poudre segment 10a (COSPCP10a)
• Cache la Poudre segment 10b (COSPCP10b)
• Middle South Platte segment 1b (COSPMS01b)
• Republican Basin segment 1 (COSPRE01)
• St. Vrain segment 2b (COSPSV02b)
• Saint Vrain segment 7, Boulder Reservoir (COSPSV07)
• Upper South Platte segment 2c, South Mosquito Creek (COSPUS02c) • Upper South Platte segment 10a, East Plum Creek (COSPUS10a) • Blue River segment 2c (COUCBL02c)
• Blue River segment 4a, Gold Run Gulch below Jessie Mine (COUCBL04a) • Blue River segment 20, Spruce Creek (COUCBL20)
• Eagle River segment 2 (COUCEA02)
• Eagle River segment 5c (COUCEA05c)
• Eagle River segment 6 (COUCEA06)
• Eagle River segment 9a (COUCEA09a)
• Eagle River segment 9c (COUCEA09c)
• North Platte segment 1, South Fork Big Creek (COUCNP01) • North Platte segment 4a, Illinois River, South Fork Big Creek and Snyder Creek (COUCNP04a)
• North Platte segment 4b, Illinois River (COUCNP04b)
• North Platte segment 5b (COUCNP05b)
• North Platte segment 09, Lake John and North Delaney Lake (COUCNP09) • Upper Colorado segment 7a, Muddy Creek (COUCUC07a)
• Upper Colorado segment 7b, Muddy Creek (COUCUC07b)
• Upper Colorado segment 10c (COUCUC10c)
• Upper Colorado segment 12, Shadow Mountain Reservoir (COUCUC12) • Yampa River segment 2a, Yampa River above Stagecoach Reservoir (COUCYA02a) • Yampa River segment 2b (COUCYA02b)
• Yampa River segment 3, Little Morrison Creek and Gunn Creek (COUCYA03) • Yampa River segment 15, Elkhead Creek (COUCYA15)
The Commission added the following segments to the M&E List for potential non- attainment of the arsenic standard:
• Middle Arkansas segment 11b (C)OARMA11b)
• Lower Arkansas segment 10, Adobe Creek Reservoir (COARLA10) • Upper Arkansas segment 35 (COARUA35)
• Upper Arkansas segment 38, Skagway Reservoir (COARUA38) • Lower Dolores segment 5, Mesa Creek and tributaries (COGULD05) • Lower Colorado segment 2b, Humphrey Backwater area (COLCLC02b) • Lower Colorado segment 14c (COLCLC14c)
• Lower Colorado segment 20, Rifle Gap Reservoir (COLCLC20) • Bear Creek segment 11, Harriman Reservoir (COSPBE11)
• Cache la Poudre segment 7 (COSPCP07)
• Laramie segment 2a (COSPLA02a)
• Laramie segment 2b (COSPLA02b)
• Alamosa River segment 20 (CORGAL20)
• Rio Grande segment 37 (CORGRG37)
• Upper South Platte segment 12, Jackson Creek (COSPUS12) • Blue River segment 12 (COUCBL12)
• Eagle River segment 9b (COUSEA09b)
• North Platte segment 4a, Grizzly Creek and Little Grizzly Creek (COUSNP04a) • Upper Colorado segment 3, Lake Granby to Gore Canyon (COUCUC03) • Upper Colorado segment 12, Willow Creek Reservoir (COUCUC12) • Yampa River segment 18, South Fork of the Little Snake River (COUCYA18) • Upper Gunnison segment 29a, Lake Fork of the Gunnison River Upstream of Cotonwood Creek (COGUUG29a)
• Yampa River segment 8, Lost Dog Creek (COUCYA08)
The Commission retained the following segments on the 303(d) List for exceedances of the arsenic standard:
• Upper Gunnison segment 09, Coal Creek (COGUUG09)
• Upper Gunnison segment 11, Elk Creek (COGUUG11)
• Upper Gunnison segment 11, Coal Creek (COGUUG11)
• Big Thompson segment 11 (COSPBT11)
• Cache la Poudre segment 14 (COSPCP14)
• Upper South Platte segment 3, Fourmile Creek (COSPUS03) • Upper South Platte segment 3, Pine Creek (COSPUS03)
• Upper South Platte segment 14 (COSPUS14)
• Upper South Platte segment 17a, Berkeley Lake (COSPUS17a) The Commission retained the following segment on the M&E List for exceedances of the arsenic standard:
• Upper South Platte segment 03, West Creek (COSPUS03)
The Commission retained the following segment on the M&E List for exceedances of the nitrite standard:
• Middle Arkansas segment 4a (COARMA04a)
The Commission added the following segment to the M&E List for exceedances of the nitrite standard:
• Lower Colorado segment 2b, Humphrey Backwater Area (COLCLC02b) The Commission delisted the following segments as they are attaining the arsenic standard: • Upper Arkansas segment 20, North Fork Wilson Creek below Independence Mine (COARUA20)
• Saint Vrain segment 4c (COSPSV04c)
11. Listings Due to Exceedances of the Total Phosphorus Standards In May 2012, the Commission adopted nutrient control management regulations, as detailed in Regulation 85 and Regulation 31. Interim total nitrogen and total phosphorus values were included in Regulation 31, and as the Commission revises basin regulations, the interim value for total phosphorus is adopted as a numeric standard in waters upstream of domestic wastewater treatment facilities. A list of such dischargers has been included in each of the basin regulations. At the time of this hearing, the total phosphorus standard has been adopted in the upstream waters of the following basins: Upper Colorado, Lower Colorado, Arkansas, and Rio Grande. For the 2016 303(d) Listing Methodology, the Commission outlined the assessment methodology for numeric nutrient standards. The ambient annual median is assessed against the numeric standard, with an allowable exceedance frequency of one in five years. If the annual median nutrient concentration exceeds the standard but fewer than five samples are available for a specific year, the segment should be included on the M&E until additional data can be collected. The following segments have been included on the M&E list for exceeding the numeric total phosphorus standard but not meeting sample size requirements. • Lower Colorado segment 4a (COLCLC04a)
• Closed Basin segment 2a, North Fork Carnero Creek (CORGCB02a) • Closed Basin segment 2a, South Fork Carnero Creek (CORGCB02a) • Closed Basin segment 2b, La Garita Creek (CORGCB02b)
• Closed Basin segment 2c (CORGCB02c)
• Closed Basin segment 12a (CORGCB12a)
• Rio Grande segment 11 (CORGRG11)
• Rio Grande segment 19 (CORGRG19)
• Rio Grande segment 20a (CORGRG20a)
• Rio Grande segment 20b (CORGRG20b)
12. Delisting of Segments with Recently Approved TMDLs The Division submitted 11 TMDLs to EPA since the approval of the 2012 303(d) List that have been approved. The Commission has removed the following segments from the 303(d) List: • Upper Arkansas segment 8b, Iowa Gulch: cadmium, lead, and zinc (COARUA08b) • Lower Gunnison segment 9, Fruitgrowers Reservoir: dissolved oxygen (COGULG09) • Alamosa segment 8, Terrace Reservoir: total recoverable iron (CORGAL08) • La Plata segment 4a, East Mancos: copper and manganese (COSJLP04a) • Middle South Platte segment 4, Barr Lake and Milton reservoir: pH and DO (COSPMS04) • Saint Vrain segment 4a, Left Hand Creek from Hwy 72 to James Creek: copper, zinc, and pH (COSPSV04a)
• Saint Vrain segment 4b: copper and lead (COSPSV04b)
• Saint Vrain segment 4c: copper (COSPSV04c)
13. Delisting of Segments where Water Quality is Currently Meeting Standards As additional water quality data is collected and assessed, new data may show attainment of the standards. The Commission removed the following segments and parameters from the 303(d) List due to attainment of current water quality standards: • Fountain Creek segment 7a, Willow Springs Ponds #1 & #2: Aquatic life use (tetrachloroethylene fish tissue) (COARFO07a)
• Lower Arkansas segment 1a: selenium, sulfate (COARLA01a) • Lower Arkansas segment 4a, Timpas Creek: total recoverable iron (COARLA04a) • Lower Arkansas segment 7: selenium (COARLA07)
• Lower Arkansas segment 9b, Chicosa Creek: total recoverable iron, selenium (COARLA09b)
• Middle Arkansas segment 6a: selenium (COARMA06a)
• Middle Arkansas segment 14: selenium (COARMA14)
• Upper Arkansas segment 20, Wilson Creek below Independence Mine: arsenic (COARUA20)
• Upper Arkansas segment 40: dissolved oxygen (COARUA40) • Lower Gunnison segment 9: dissolved oxygen (COGULG09) • Upper Gunnison segment 29a, Lake Fork between Cooper and Silver Creeks: aquatic life (provisional) (COGUUG29a)
• Lower Colorado segment 10: selenium (COLCLC10)
• Lower Colorado segment 13b, Adobe Creek, Leach Creek: total recoverable iron (COLCLC13b)
• Lower Yampa segment 2: total recoverable iron (COLCLY02) • Lower Yampa segment 5: selenium (COLCLY05)
• White River segment 14a, Willow Creek to Hunter Creek: total recoverable iron (COLCWH14a)
• Alamosa segment 3b, Alamosa River above Jasper Creek: cadmium (CORGAL03b) • Alamosa segment 8, Terrace Reservoir: total recoverable iron (CORGAL08) • Rio Grande segment 7, Nelson Creek, West Willow Creek below Nelson Creek to East Willow Creek: pH (CORGRG07)
• Rio Grande segment 37: dissolved oxygen (CORGRGR37)
• Big Dry segment 1: selenium (COSPBD01)
• Bear Creek segment 2, below Kipling Parkway: E. coli (COSPBE02) • Bear Creek segment 5, Swede/Kerr Gulch: E. coli (COSPBE05) • Big Thompson segment 2: cadmium, zinc, copper (from downstream of the UTSD discharge) (COSPBT02)
• Big Thompson segment 8: dissolved oxygen (COSPBT08)
• Big Thompson segment 9: copper (COSPBT09)
• Big Thompson segment 10, Big Hollow: selenium (COSPBT10) • Cherry Creek segment 3: selenium (COSPCH03)
• Cherry Creek segment 3, Cherry Creek from Holly Street to the South Platte River: total recoverable iron (COSPCH03)
• Clear Creek segment 2b: cadmium (COSPCL02b)
• Clear Creek segment 6, Mad Creek: zinc (COSPCL06)
• Clear Creek segment 15: manganese (COSPCL15)
• Cache la Poudre segment 8: arsenic (COSPCP08)
• Cache la Poudre segment 10a: copper (COSPCP10a)
• Cache la Poudre segment 11: selenium (COSPCP11)
• Cache la Poudre segment 12: selenium (COSPCP12)
• Cache la Poudre segment 13a: selenium (COSPCP13a)
• Cache la Poudre segment 14: copper (COSPCP14)
• Middle South Platte segment 1b: selenium (COSPMS01b)
• Middle South Platte segment 7, Prospect Lake: dissolved oxygen (COSPMS07) • Republican River segment 4: E.coli (COSPRE04)
• St. Vrain segment 2a: zinc (COSPSV02a)
• St. Vrain segment 2b: copper (COSPSV02b)
• St. Vrain segment 6: selenium (COSPSV06)
• Upper South Platte segment 17a, Duck Lake: dissolved oxygen (COSPUS17a) • Upper South Platte segment 17b, Sloan’s Lake: dissolved oxygen (COSPUS17b) • Upper South Platte segment 23, Garfield and Huston Lakes: dissolved oxygen (COSPUS23)
• North Platte segment 4b, Illinois River: total recoverable iron (COUCNP04b) • North Platte segment 9, Lake John: dissolved oxygen (COUCNP09) • Upper Colorado segment 3, from 578 Rd Bridge to Blue River: manganese (COUCUC03) • Yampa River segment 13d, Below Seneca sample location 8 (WSD5): selenium (COUCYA13d)
The Commission removed the following segments and parameters from the M&E List due to attainment of current water quality standards:
• Middle Arkansas segment 6a: uranium (COARMA06a)
• Middle Arkansas segment 6b: uranium (COARMA06b)
• Middle Arkansas segment 7b: copper, zinc (COARMA07b)
• Middle Arkansas segment 9: selenium (COARMA09)
• San Miguel segment 12a, Calamity Draw: dissolved oxygen (COGUSM12a) • Lower Colorado segment 4a, Alkali Creek: E. coli , copper, total recoverable iron, lead, zinc (COLCLC04a)
• Lower Colorado segment 4c: copper and selenium (COLCLC04c) • Lower Colorado segment 13b, Indian Wash: total recoverable iron (COLCLC13b) • Lower Colorado segment 15a, Plateau Creek: selenium (COLCLC15a) • Lower Yampa segment 3c, Stinking Gulch: copper, zinc (COLCLY03c) • Lower Yampa segment 3c, Wilson Creek: selenium (COLCLY03c) • Lower Yampa segment 18: E .coli, total recoverable iron, selenium (COLCLY18) • White River segment 7, White River below Meeker: copper (COLCWH07) • White River segment 9a, Strawberry Creek: copper, zinc (COLCWH09a) • White River segment 23, East Douglas Creek: total recoverable iron (COLCWH23) • White River segment 10b, Coal Creek below Ninemile Gulch: selenium (COLCWH10b) • Closed Basin segment 9a, Squirrel Creek: cadmium, copper, zinc, total recoverable iron (CORGCB09a)
• Blue River segment 20, Spruce Creek: total recoverable iron (COUCBL20) • Boulder Creek segment 1: lead, zinc (COSPBO01)
• Boulder Creek segment 2a: cadmium, copper (COSPBO02a) • Boulder Creek segment 2b: cadmium, copper (COSPBO02b) • Boulder Creek segment 3: cadmium, copper (COSPBO03)
• Boulder Creek segment 9: cadmium (COSPBO09)
• Boulder Creek segment 10: cadmium (COSPBO10)
• Boulder Creek segment 14, Boulder Reservoir: cadmium (COSPBO14) • Big Thompson segment 2: sulfide (COSPBT02)
• Big Thompson segment 6, Dry Creek: E. coli (COSPBT06) • Cherry Creek segment 6, Lollipop Lake: selenium (COSPCH06) • Clear Creek segment 6, Mad Creek: pH (COSPCL06)
• Clear Creek segment 6, Hoop Creek: cadmium, lead, zinc (COSPCL06) • Clear Creek segment 9a, Fall River: zinc, dissolved oxygen (COSPCL09a) • Clear Creek segment 15: lead (COSPCL15)
• Cache la Poudre segment 6: copper (COSPCP06)
• Cache la Poudre segment 9: cadmium, lead (COSPCP09)
• Lower South Platte segment 3, Jackson Reservoir: selenium (COSPLS03) • North Platte segment 1, South Fork Big Creek: copper, E. coli (COUCNP01) • North Platte segment 4a, Little Grizzly Creek: E. coli, total recoverable iron (COUCNP04a)
• North Platte segment 4a, Grizzly Creek, Little Grizzly Creek: Aquatic Life Use (COUCNP04a)
• North Platte segment 4a, Lake Creek: pH (COUCNP04a)
• Roaring Fork segment 3a, Capitol Creek: selenium (COUCRF03a) • Roaring Fork segment 10, Thompson Creek: total recoverable iron (COUCRF10) • St. Vrain segment 13, Lake Thomas: dissolved oxygen (COSPSV13) • Upper Colorado segment 10c, Fraser River: copper, lead (COUCUC10c) • Upper Colorado segment 10c, from Town of Fraser to Colorado River: copper (COUCUC10c)
• Upper Colorado segment 10c, from Town of Tabernash to Town of Granby: lead (COUCUC10c)
• Upper South Platte segment 12, Jackson Lake: lead (COSPUS12) • Upper South Platte segment 17a, Rocky Mountain Lake and Grasmere Lake: copper (COSPUS17a)
• Upper South Platte segment 17b, Sloan’s Lake: total recoverable iron (COSPUS17b) • Upper South Platte segment 23, Aqua Golf: total recoverable iron (COSPUS23) • Yampa segment 2a, Yampa River below Stagecoach: selenium (COUCYA02a) • Yampa segment 3, Little Morrison Creek: zinc, dissolved iron (COUCYA03) • Yampa segment 3, Walton Creek: manganese (COUCYA03)
• Yampa River segment 13d, Dry Creek below Routt County Rd 53: lead and E.coli (COUCYA13d)
14. Delisting of Segments where Water Quality is Currently Meeting Ambient Based Standards The Commission adopted a new assessment methodology in the 2016 Listing Methodology to evaluate ambient based standards. This methodology uses a statistical approach based on the concept of the confidence interval to minimize uncertainty of assessment conclusions. The following segments were delisted due to attainment of ambient based standards using the new assessment methodology for ambient based standards:
• Middle Arkansas segment 4a: selenium (COARMA04a)
• Middle Arkansas segment 6a: selenium (COARMA06a)
15. Listing of Segments where Water Quality is not Meeting Standards not identified above The following segments or parameters were added to the 303(d) List due to exceedances of water quality standards not identified above:
• Fountain Creek segment 3b: copper (COARFO03b)
• Fountain Creek segment 4, Sand Creek: selenium (COARFO04) • Lower Arkansas segment 1a, E. coli (COARLA01a)
• Lower Arkansas segment 9b, Big Sandy Creek: total recoverable iron (COARLA09b) • Lower Arkansas segment 10, Nee Gronda: selenium (COARLA10) • Lower Arkansas segment 12, Lake Meredith: selenium (COARLA12) • Middle Arkansas segment 3: selenium (COARMA03)
• Middle Arkansas segment 14: total recoverable iron (COARMA14) • Upper Arkansas segment 4a: copper (COARUA04a)
• Upper Arkansas segment 5, Lake Fork below Sugarloaf Dam: zinc (COARUA05) • Upper Arkansas segment 5, Colorado Gulch: cadmium, copper, zinc (COARUA05) • Upper Arkansas segment 12a: cadmium (COARUA12a)
• Uncompahgre segment 9, Imogene Creek: cadmium and zinc (COGUUN09) • Lower Colorado segment 4a, Mamm Creek: total recoverable iron (COLCLC04a) • Lower Colorado segment 4a, South Canyon Creek above Hot Springs: total recoverable iron (COLCLC04a)
• Lower Colorado segment 13b: total recoverable iron (COLCLC13b) • Lower Colorado segment 14c, Roan Creek: total recoverable iron (COLCLC14c) • Lower Yampa segment 3c, Wilson Creek: total recoverable iron (COLCLY03c) • Lower Yampa segment 3c, Stinking Gulch: selenium (COLCLY03c) • Closed Basin segment 3, Willow Creek: copper (CORGCB03) • Closed Basin segment 12a: total recoverable iron (CORGCB12a) • Rio Grande segment 2, South Clear Creek: total recoverable iron (CORGRG02) • Rio Grande segment 4a: lead (CORGRG04a)
• Rio Grande segment 4c: copper (CORGRG04c)
• Rio Grande segment 7: cadmium, lead, zinc (CORGRG07)
• Rio Grande segment 9, North Branch of Pass Creek: zinc (CORGRG09) • Big Dry Creek segment 1, Big Dry Creek downstream of Weld County Road 8: total recoverable iron (COSPBD01)
• Boulder Creek segment 2a, North Boulder Creek from Caribou Creek to the confluence with Como Creek: copper (COSPBO02a)
• Boulder Creek segment 2a, Como Creek to the confluence of North Boulder Creek: total recoverable iron (COSPBO02a)
• Boulder Creek segment 2a, North Boulder Creek to confluence of Caribou Creek: copper and lead (COSPBO02a)
• Boulder Creek segment 4a: copper (COSPBO04a)
• Boulder Creek segment 4b: copper (COSPBO04b)
• Boulder Creek segment 7b, below Rock Creek: selenium (COSPBO07b) • Boulder Creek segment 9: E. coli (COSPBO09)
• Boulder Creek segment 10: pH (COSPBO10)
• Boulder Creek segment 14, Barker Reservoir: copper (COSPBO14) • Big Thompson segment 2, from RMNP to above UTSD discharge: copper (CPSPBT02) • Cherry Creek segment 2: chlorophyll and dissolved oxygen (COSPCH02) • Cherry Creek segment 4a, Goldsmith Gulch: E. coli and selenium (COSPCH04a) • Cherry Creek segment 4a, McMurdo Gulch: dissolved oxygen (COSPCH04a) • Cherry Creek segment 4b, Upper Windmill Creek: selenium (COSPCH04b) • Clear Creek segment 2c, Turkey Gulch below Rockford Tunnel: copper, nickel, total recoverable iron, zinc (COSPCL02c)
• Clear Creek segment 5, from Hoop Creek to confluence with Clear Creek: copper (COSPCL05)
• Clear Creek segment 6, Mad Creek: copper (COSPCL06)
• Clear Creek segment 6, North Empire Creek: copper (COSPCL06) • Clear Creek segment 12a, Gilson Gulch and tributaries: cadmium, copper, nickel, lead, selenium and zinc (COSPCL12a)
• Clear Creek segment 12a, all tributaries except Gilson Gulch: cadmium, copper, and zinc (COSPCL12a)
• Clear Creek segment 15: ammonia (COSPCL15)
• Cache la Poudre segment 11: E. coli (COSPCP11)
• Cache la Poudre segment 13b: E. coli (COSPCP13b)
• Laramie segment 2b: copper (COSPLA02b)
• Lower South Platte segment 1: uranium (COSPLS01)
• Lower South Platte segment 3, North Sterling: dissolved oxygen and selenium (COSPLS03)
• Middle South Platte segment 1b: E. coli (COSPMS01b)
• St. Vrain segment 3: E. coli (COSPSV03)
• St. Vrain segment 5, Left Hand Creek: pH (COSPSV05)
• St. Vrain segment 6, Dry Creek: selenium (COSPSV06)
• Upper South Platte segment 2c, South Mosquito Creek: cadmium (COSPUS02c) • Upper South Platte segment 3, Trout Creek and tributaries: dissolved oxygen and pH(COSPUS03)
• Upper South Platte segment 5b, Geneva Creek: pH(COSPUS05b) • Upper South Platte segment 10a, Plum Creek: E. coli(COSPUS10a) • Upper South Platte segment 16c: E. coli(COSPUS16c)
• Upper South Platte segment 16i: E. coli(COSPUS16i)
• Upper South Platte segment 16i, Sand Creek from Westerly Creek to the South Platte River: selenium (COSPUS16i)
• Upper South Platte segment 17a, Rocky Mountain Lake: dissolved oxygen (COSPUS17a)
• Upper South Platte segment 17a, Smith Lake: pH (COSPUS17a) • Upper South Platte segment 17a, Grasmere Lake: ammonia (COSPUS17a) • Upper South Platte segment 23, Garfield Lake: dissolved oxygen (COSPUS23) • Upper South Platte segment 23, Aqua Gulf: pH (COSPUS23) • Upper South Platte segment 23, Parkfield Lake: pH (COSPUS23) • Blue River segment 2a, above South Barton Gulch: zinc (COUCBL02a) • Blue River segment 4a, Gold Run Gulch below Jessie Mine: zinc (COUCBL04a) • Blue River segment 4a, Meadow Creek: copper (COUCBL04a) • Blue River segment 6a: zinc (COUCBL06a)
• Blue River segment 12: zinc (COUCBL12)
• North Platte segment 4a, Snyder Creek: total recoverable iron (COUCNP04a) • North Platte segment 9, Lake John: pH (COUCNP09)
• Upper Colorado segment 2, north inlet to Grand Lake: copper (COUCUC02) • Upper Colorado segment 10a, Vasquez Creek: copper (COUCUC10a) • Yampa segment 3, Little Morrison Creek: total recoverable iron (COUCYA03) • Yampa segment 3, Gunn Creek: zinc (COUCYA03)
• Yampa segment 13h: selenium (COUCYA13h)
The following segments or parameters were added to the M&E List due to exceedances of water quality standards not identified above:
• Fountain segment 4, Little Fountain Creek below Deadman Canyon: selenium (COARFO04)
• Lower Arkansas segment 3a: E. coli (COARLA03a)
• Lower Arkansas segment 7: E. coli (COARLA07)
• Lower Arkansas segment 9a, Adobe Creek: total recoverable iron (COARLA09a) • Lower Arkansas segment 12, Lake Henry: total recoverable iron (COARLA12) • Middle Arkansas segment 11b: total recoverable iron (COARMA11b) • Upper Arkansas segment 5, Lake Fork below Sugarloaf Dam: cadmium (COARUA05) • Upper Arkansas segment 5, Colorado Gulch: silver, lead (COARUA05) • Upper Gunnison segment 29a, Lake Fork of the Gunnison upstream of Cottonwood Creek: zinc and cadmium (COGUUG29a)
• Uncompahgre segment 9, Imogene Creek: copper (COGUUN09) • Lower Colorado segment 3: selenium (COLCLC03)
• Lower Colorado segment 4e: total recoverable iron, copper, selenium and cadmium (COLCLC04e)
• Lower Colorado segment 13a, Sulphur Gulch: total recoverable iron, copper and lead (COLCLC13a)
• Lower Colorado segment 16: total recoverable iron (COLCLC16) • Lower Yampa segment 3c, Wilson Creek: selenium (COLCLY03c) • Lower Yampa segment 3e: selenium (COLCLY03e)
• White River segment 7, White River below Meeker: total recoverable iron (COLCWH07) • Alamosa River segment 10: total recoverable iron (CORGAL10) • Alamosa River segment 12: total recoverable iron (CORGAL12) • Closed Basin segment 3, Cottonwood Creek: copper (CORGCB03) • Closed Basin segment 3, Major Creek: total recoverable iron (CORGCB03) • Closed Basin segment 5: copper (CORGCB05)
• Closed Basin segment 10, Sand Creek: copper (CORGCB10) • Closed Basin segment 12a, Ford Creek: cadmium and zinc (CORGCB12a) • Rio Grande segment 3: total recoverable iron (CORGRG03) • Rio Grande segment 9, North Branch of Pass Creek: copper (CORGRG09) • Rio Grande segment 25: copper (CORGRG25)
• Rio Grande segment 28, Upper Rito Seco below Battle Mountain: copper (CORGRG28) • Rio Grande segment 33, Alberta Park: silver (CORGRG33) • Rio Grande segment 38, Road Canyon: silver (CORGRG38) • Boulder Creek segment 14, Barker Reservoir: silver (COSPBO14) • Big Thompson segment 5: E. coli (COSPBT05)
• Big Thompson segment 10: dissolved oxygen (COSPBT10)
• Clear Creek segment 3b: cadmium (COSPCL03b)
• Clear Creek segment 6, North Empire Creek: cadmium, total recoverable iron, zinc (COSPCL06)
• Clear Creek segment 12a, Gilson Gulch and tributaries: pH (COSPCL12a) • Clear Creek segment 12a, all tributaries except Gilson Gulch: dissolved oxygen (COSPCL12a)
• Clear Creek segment 14b: ammonia (COSPCL14b)
• Clear Creek segment 17b: E. coli (COSPCL17b)
• Cache la Poudre segment 7: silver (COSPCP07)
• Cache la Poudre segment 9: pH (COSPCP09)
• Cache la Poudre segment 12: pH (COSPCP12)
• St. Vrain segment 2b: silver(COSPSV02b)
• Upper South Platte segment 1a, Middle South Platte: pH (COSPUS01a) • Upper South Platte segment 3, West Creek: total recoverable iron, dissolved oxygen (COSPUS03)
• Upper South Platte segment 23, Aqua Gulf: ammonia (COSPUS23) • Upper South Platte segment 23, Harvey Lake: total recoverable iron (COSPUS23) • Blue River segment 4a, Meadow Creek: zinc (COUCBL04a) • Blue River segment 12: copper (COUCBL12)
• North Platte segment 4a, Illinois River: copper (COUCNP04a) • North Platte segment 5b: copper (COUCNP05b)
• North Platte segment 6: copper (COUCNP06)
• Roaring Fork segment 2: copper (COUCRF02)
• Upper Colorado segment 8, below Kinney: copper (COUCUC08) • Yampa segment 13j: selenium (COUCYA13j)
16. Site-specific decisions made by the Commission are discussed below.
a. Segments COARF001a, COARF002a, COARF002b, COARF003a COARF004 and COARF006 – Waldo Canyon Fire and Storm Events The Arkansas Fountain Coalition for Urban River Evaluation (“AF CURE”) raised site- specific issues with listing segments that are within the geographic area that was affected by the Waldo Canyon Fire in 2012 and with using samples that are collected during or soon after storm events.
b. Portion of segment COSPCL03a (South Clear Creek downstream of Lower Cabin Creek Reservoir to Clear Lake) - Category 4b Plan for Nonattainment of the Aquatic Life Use Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) submitted a Category 4b Demonstration Plan (the Plan) to the Division for Clear Creek segment 3a in the South Platte River Basin, for the portion of the segment of South Clear Creek downstream of Lower Cabin Creek Reservoir to Clear Lake. Category 4b is an alternative to listing an impaired segment on the 303(d) list. A Category 4b Demonstration Plan, when implemented, must ensure attainment of all applicable water quality standards through pollution control mechanisms within a reasonable time period. The Plan was accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency prior to the rulemaking hearing. The Commission approved Public Service Company of Colorado’s Category 4b Plan for segment COSPCL03a (South Clear Creek downstream of Lower Cabin Creek Reservoir to Clear Lake) and as a result, the Commission did not include Clear Creek segment 3a, South Clear Creek downstream of Lower Cabin Creek Reservoir to Clear Lake, on the 303(d) List for the aquatic life use, for which the Category 4b Demonstration Plan was written. PSCo will provide updates on the implementation of the Plan to the Commission in future 303(d) rulemaking hearings. The Commission expects that after a reasonable period of time as defined in the Category 4b Demonstration Plan, the aquatic life use be reexamined on this portion of Clear Creek segment 3a. If the aquatic life use is not attained by this time, the segment will be considered impaired and placed on the 303(d) List.
c. Segment COLCLC03 – Chronic Aquatic Life Use-based Selenium Standard In 2012, the Commission removed Lower Colorado segment 3 from the 303(d) List for selenium impairment due to attainment of standards. At that time, USFWS opposed its removal from the list because the segment is critical habitat for the endangered Colorado pike minnow and razorback sucker. The Commission acknowledged the significance of this issue and recommended USFWS pursue an alternative standard in the next Colorado basin rulemaking; however, USFWS did not submit a proposal in 2014. In this rulemaking there was consensus that the acute selenium standard was attained; however, there was disagreement among the parties regarding whether the chronic selenium standard is attained due to uncertainty regarding the representativeness of a portion of the data set used in the assessment.
However, where a sampling study targets a particular constituent in a portion of a segment, the data from that study may be skewed and may not be representative of the spatial and temporal nature of the whole segment. Here the Commission determined that it is unclear whether the data collected in the EPA and USFWS’s study was representative of the entire segment, and therefore included segment 3 (COLCLCO3) on the 2016 M&E List for selenium.
The River District and the Colorado Stone Sand and Gravel Association have agreed to work with the Division, the Selenium Task Force, and other stakeholders to evaluate whether an alternative approach to a TMDL may be a more effective approach to achieving load reductions
d. COUCEA05c – Upstream Sources of Loading Segment 5c on the Eagle River is located downstream of the Eagle Mine superfund site with a history of being impacted by the mine. Remedial activities conducted at the Eagle Mine superfund site beginning in the late 1980s resulted in reductions in metals loading and improved water quality in the Eagle River in the vicinity of the superfund site. At the 2005 Regulation No. 33 rulemaking hearing (Reg. 33 RMH), the Commission adopted resegmentation of Eagle River segment 5 into segments 5a, 5b, and 5c, based on recognized changes in water quality, hardness, and use. In this rulemaking hearing, the Commission placed segment 5c on the 303(d) list for dissolved iron and total recoverable arsenic. Although it was argued that the upstream segments (segments 5a and 5b) should also be included on the 303(d) list as the primary source of contamination in segment 5c, segments 5a and 5b were not included in the Notice for this Rulemaking. The Commission finds that data collected in segment 5c which consisted of 123 total arsenic values with lower detection limits were representative of water quality conditions. The majority of data submitted to assess segments 5a and 5b, however, used a reporting limit of 15 ug/L for the water quality standard of 0.02 ug/L, and all such data were reported as non-detect (43 of the 65 values for segment 5a, and 79 of the 98 values for segment 5b). It is the Commission’s intent that TMDLs for this segment 5c will consider upstream sources of loading occurring in the Eagle River as is the division’s typical practice for TMDL development.
e. COUCNP04b – Total Recoverable Iron Jackson County Water Conservancy District (District) proposed to remove the Illinois River (COUCNP04b) from the 303(d) List for total recoverable iron. The division assessed total recoverable iron for the Illinois River portion of the segment. After locational issues with sampling sites were resolved, the division concluded that the segment was in attainment of the total recoverable iron standard. The 50th percentile of the 10 total recoverable iron values for the portion was found to be 746 ug/L, a value less than the aquatic life standard of 1000 ug/L. Therefore, the data supported delisting of this portion and the Commission removed this segment from the 303(d) List for total recoverable iron.
f. COSPUS06a – Aquatic Life Several parties raised issues with the representative nature of the aquatic life data for Upper South Platte segment 6a. Specifically they state that one data point is not enough to make a listing decision, that the location of the data point collected was not representative of the segments and that the 2003 EPA Standard Operating Procedure
The Commission determined that the data was representative and that segment 6a should be included on the 303(d) List provisionally. The Commission directs the division and interested parties to study this segment to determine the stressors and pollutants that are impacting aquatic life in this segment.
g. Indian Reservations The Commission intends that the list of water quality-limited segments requiring total maximum daily loads shall apply to waters within the external boundaries of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation only to the extent that the state has jurisdiction, and is not attempting to resolve that jurisdictional issue here.
h. COSPUS10a E. coli Chatfield Watershed Authority will continue its proactive monitoring program, including current E. coli data collection efforts. The Authority is in the early stages of the data analysis and interpretation. Any potential control measures will be based on data and science.
i. COSPUS16h – Selenium in Toll Gate Creek, East Toll Gate Creek and West Toll Gate Creek Toll Gate Creek, East Toll Gate Creek, and West Toll Gate Creek are meeting adopted ambient selenium standards. Toll Gate Creek, East Toll Gate Creek, and West Toll Gate Creek were resegmented from Upper South Platte segment 16c to segment 16h at the 2008 Temporary Modifications RMH but never formally delisted from the 303(d) List.
j. COUCNP04a – Sand Creek State Line Ranch submitted a proposal as part of written public comment proposing that Sand Creek be listed as impaired for sediment due to impacts to a beneficial use. While the Commission found the evidence submitted to be persuasive and compelling evidence of impairment, the Commission was reluctant to list the segment as impaired in this hearing for a number of reasons. One reason was that the proposal was made late in the process and therefore the Division had not had an opportunity to thoroughly review and evaluate the proposal. In addition, potentially affected parties, such as the BLM and the affected local community, were not able to participate in the process. Also, because this would be the first time a segment would be listed for sediment impairing a beneficial use, the Commission would like to proceed thoughtfully to establish appropriate precedent about the factors to be considered in such a decision. Therefore, the Commission included the segment on the M&E List. A proposal may be made for a special hearing to consider this proposal, or that it may be proposed to be included on the 303(d) List as part the next 303(d) listing cycle.
1. Public Service Company of Colorado 2. Jackson County Water Conservancy District 3. Bear Creek Watershed Association 4. Climax Molybdenum Company 5. Colorado Parks and Wildlfie 6. Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining Company 7. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 8. Eagle River Water and Sanitation District 9. Town of Fraser 10. Silverthorne/Dillon Joint Sewer Authority 11. Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc.
12. Upper Blue Sanitation District 13. Upper Thompson Sanitation District 14. Upper Clear Creek Watershed Association 15. Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority 16. Eagle River Watershed Council 17. Centennial Water and Sanitation District 18. City of Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs Utilities 19. Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
20. City of Boulder 21. Metro Wastewater Reclamation District 22. Barr Lake and Milton Reservoir Watershed Association 23. Colorado Stone, Sand and Gravel Association 24. MillerCoors, LLC 25. Town of Castle Rock 26. City of Steamboat Springs 27. Cottonwood Water and Sanitation District 28. Trapper Mining Company 29. Seneca Coal Company; Peabody-Sage Creek Mining Company; and Twentymile Coal, LLC 30. Plum Creek Water Reclamation Authority 31. POC-1, LLC 32. City of Aurora 33. Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/Quantity Committee 34. City of Black Hawk 35. Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility 36. Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District 37. County of Pueblo 38. Colorado River Water Conservation District 39. Dominion Water and Sanitation District 40. Parker Water and Sanitation District 41. Trout Unlimited 42. Chatfield Watershed Authority 43. South Platte Coalition for Urban River Evaluation 44. Arkansas Fountain Coalition for Urban River Evalutation
93.16 STATEMENT OF BASIS, SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE; AUGUST
2016 RULEMAKING, FINAL ACTION OCTOBER 11, 2016, EFFECTIVE DATE OF NOVEMBER 30, 2016 The provisions of C.R.S. 25-8-202(1)(a), (b) and (i), (2) and (6); 25-8-203; 25-8-204; and 25-8-401; provide the specific statutory authority for adoption of these regulatory amendments. The Commission also adopted in compliance with 24-4-103(4) C.R.S. the following statement of basis and purpose. BASIS AND PURPOSE A. Revisions to 303(d) List 1. Introduction This regulation updates Colorado’s List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) to reflect additional water quality information available since the Regulation was last updated. This change was prepared to fulfill section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act (Act) which requires that states submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a list of those waters for which technology-based effluent limitations and other required controls are not stringent enough to implement water quality standards.
2. List Development a. Listing Methodology The Section 303(d) Listing Methodology - 2016 Listing Cycle (“Listing Methodology”) provides the listing process, the criteria for listing, and the criteria for determination of TMDL priority. The Listing Methodology was developed through a public process and finalized as a policy at a Water Quality Control Commission (Commission) administrative action hearing in March 2015.
b. Information Considered To determine whether Sand Creek, a portion of segment COUCNP04a, should be included on the 303(d) List rather than the M&E List, the Commission considered existing and readily available data, which includes the data used to prepare the identification processes, calculations and models referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(i), (ii) and (iv), and data that was presented by Cody Resources LP/State Line Ranch.
3. Sand Creek, a Portion of Segment COUCNP04a Cody Resources LP/State Line Ranch proposed that Sand Creek be listed as impaired for sediment due to impacts to a beneficial use at the Commission’s December 2015 303(d) Rulemaking. The Commission, however, placed Sand Creek on the Monitoring & Evaluation List effective March 1, 2016 based on the State Line Ranch’s proposal submitted as part of written public comment. While the Commission found the evidence submitted to be persuasive and compelling evidence of impairment, the Commission was reluctant to list the segment as impaired because the proposal was made late in the process and the Division had not had an opportunity to review and evaluate the proposal. In addition, potentially affected parties were not able to participate in the process. This was the first time a segment has been listed for sediment impairing a beneficial use, and so the Commission wanted to proceed thoughtfully to establish precedent about the factors considered in such a decision. The Commission, however, stated that a proposal could be made for a special hearing to consider the sediment listing proposal. State Line Ranch subsequently requested and the Commission granted and scheduled this special hearing.
In support of listing Sand Creek as impaired, State Line Ranch submitted engineering reports prepared by Hydros Consulting, work logs from the Ranch’s irrigator, and presented testimony of the Ranch President and Ranch Manager. The Commission found that Hydros appropriately analyzed the four factors required to find sediment impairment using Policy 98-1, and that State Line Ranch established with clear and convincing evidence:
1. The represented expected condition in terms of sediment deposition for Sand Creek;
2. The actual observed sediment condition for Sand Creek is significantly different than the expected condition;
3. The sediment is attributable to an anthropogenic source, which is Off-Highway Vehicle use at North Sand Hills;
4. There is a beneficial irrigation use at State Line Ranch to which the excess sediment is a determent.
The Commission has accordingly updated Colorado’s List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments to move Sand Creek, a portion of Segment COUCNP04a, onto its 303(d) list from its M&E list. The Commission considered the Division’s recommendation to establish quantitative benchmarks to assess conditions on Sand Creek for future listing/delisting decisions. The Commission adopted the benchmarks proposed by Cody Resources/State Line Ranch:
1. Reduction in Sand Deposition in Blankenship Meadow – State Line Ranch has and is now experiencing the formation of long sediment “fingers” in the meadow. The extent of these “fingers” should be quantified each year on the same date and compared to previous years. Quantification could occur using LandSat imagery (based on sand- related parameters such as emissivity and albedo measurements) and / or on-the-ground field measurements. This benchmark would seek to verify that sand deposition in the meadow is no longer increasing and quantify a return to pre-2011 conditions when sand deposition was not inundating additional meadowlands.
2. Return to Historical Maintenance Activities – Historical irrigation activities at State Line Ranch did not include the use of heavy equipment such as excavators or backhoes. This benchmark would track whether and when the Ranch could consistently return to those practices.
For both of these recommended benchmarks, the period of assessment will need to cover several years (due to movement of existing sediment downstream and past the headgate) and include years with wet hydrologic conditions. The Commission anticipates that the Division will work with Cody Resources/State Line Ranch to implement these benchmarks because this is the first instance in which the Commission has applied Section V of Policy 98-1 since it made revisions in November 2014.
The Commission recommends that the Bureau of Land Management evaluate the impacts of off highway vehicle use in the North Sand Hills Special Recreational Management Area to water quality and sediment impairment during the next update to the Kremmling Resource Management Plan and any related Environmental Impact Statement.
1. Cody Resources, LP/State Line Ranch
93.15 STATEMENT OF BASIS, SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE; DECEMBER
2017 RULEMAKING, EFFECTIVE DATE OF MARCH 1, 2018 The provisions of C.R.S. 25-8-202(1)(a), (b) and (i), (2) and (6); 25-8-203; 25-8-204; and 25-8-401; provide the specific statutory authority for adoption of these regulatory amendments. The commission also adopted in compliance with 24-4-103(4) C.R.S. the following statement of basis and purpose. BASIS AND PURPOSE A. Revisions to 303(d) List 1. Introduction This regulation updates Colorado’s List of Water-Quality-Limited Segments Requiring Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) to reflect additional water quality information available since the Regulation was promulgated in 2006. This list was prepared to fulfill section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act (Act) which requires that states submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a list of those waters for which technology-based effluent limitations and other required controls are not stringent enough to implement water quality standards.
This regulation also updates Colorado’s Monitoring and Evaluation List (M&E List) to reflect additional water quality information available since the Regulation was promulgated in 2012. For the draft proposal of the 2018 Regulation #93, the format of the 303(d) and M&E List tables was changed substantially. The division developed a new format generated directly from the state’s assessment tracking database (ATTAINS). The new 303(d) and M&E tables can be directly linked to the state’s GIS segmentation layer and the standard’s database. This new format will streamline the development of the 303(d) and M&E Lists throughout the hearing process by eliminating the need to track and change listings in two places (an assessment database and a Word table). The new format will also allow for queries and reports to be easily generated and will make for efficient and accurate reporting to EPA at the conclusion of each listing cycle as well as an automated generation of the Integrated Report. The division studied 303(d) lists from many other states to come up with the new format. The division modeled the new tables after the State of Virginia’s 303(d) List. In speaking with staff from Virginia, the division learned about the efficiencies associated with using a format generated out of the tracking database and decided that Colorado should use a similar model.
2. List Development a. Listing Methodology The “Section 303(d) Listing Methodology - 2018 Listing Cycle” contains a description of the listing process, the criteria for listing, and the criteria for determination of TMDL priority. The Listing Methodology was developed through a public process and finalized as a policy at a Water Quality Control Commission (commission) administrative action hearing in March 2017.
b. Information Considered The commission considered all existing and readily available information in developing the 2018 Section 303(d) List. In determining whether data and information are existing and readily available, it has taken into account such data and information as the division has utilized in the preparation of those identification processes, calculations and models referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(i), (ii) and (iv) and that credible data and information presented in a readily usable format and submitted in reports provided to the division as referenced in 40 CFR §130.7(a)(5)(iii). In addition, the commission accepted credible data and information that was submitted in accordance with the listing process schedule, whether submitted by EPA or any other interested party. The division also independently collected and analyzed new data on a rotating basin basis as part of its triennial review efforts. This data and information was utilized in making listing proposals. Existing data which was not brought forward through one of the above mechanisms or otherwise presented to the commission in accordance with the schedule was not treated as “readily available” for purposes of making the 2018 listing decisions. The commission determined that such information will be considered in the next listing cycle.
c. Data Quality In the division's “Quality Management Plan 2016 for Surface Water Monitoring and Assessment”, the division states that “It is the expressed goal of the division to use only those analytical data that are both reliable and have a defined level of quality.” 3. Prioritization The objective of prioritization is to identify those segments where the division and the public should concentrate their resources. Priorities of High, Medium and Low were established according to section VI. of the 2018 Section 303(d) Listing Methodology.
The division is directed to establish a plan for monitoring and evaluating water bodies on the M&E List prior to the next listing cycle. Further, the commission has committed to determining their appropriate status (as either impaired or fully supporting) within ten years of their placement on the M&E List.
4. Impaired Segments Not Requiring TMDLs Below the 303(d) and M&E Lists, the regulation includes a table in Section 93.4 with waterbodies that are impaired but that do not require a TMDL. A TMDL may not be required for three main reasons: a TMDL has already been completed but uses are not yet attained; there is a required control mechanism in place that is expected to address all segment-pollutant combinations and will attain water quality standards in a reasonable period of time; or it has been determined that the impairment is not caused by a pollutant.
5. Listings Due to Exceedances of the Temperature Standards In 2016, the commission adopted a new definition of existing quality for temperature which specifies a 1 in 3 year average recurrence frequency of a “warming event”. The 2018 303(d) Listing Methodology defines an allowable cumulative impact during this once in three year period. This method relies on the concept of “degree-days” which integrates both the magnitude of temperatures over the standard, as well the duration, in days, experienced by the aquatic community. Temperature excursions (air, low flow and shoulder season) are evaluated after the warming event is considered. If temperatures exceed the number of ‘degree-days’ specified, and the dates that exceed temperature standards do not have applicable excursions, the segment is placed on the 303(d) List as impaired for temperature. The party proposing a temperature listing is responsible for investigating the temperature excursions as defined in Regulation No. 31, Footnote 5c, Table 1. This footnote includes three allowable excursions to exceedances of the temperature standard. These include an air temperature excursion, a low flow excursion and a winter shoulder season excursion. For the 2018 listing cycle, the division analyzed water temperature data from more than 68 stations in more than 43 segments. In cases where the excursions were evaluated and exceedances of the temperature standards remained, the commission included these segments on the 303(d) List. In cases where the excursions were not fully evaluated and exceedances of the temperature standards remained, the commission included these segments on the M&E List.
6. Listings Due to Exceedances of the Secondary Water Supply Standards For the secondary water supply standards of dissolved iron, dissolved manganese and sulfate, the less restrictive of the following two options apply as the numeric standard: existing quality as of January 1, 2000 or the table value criteria in Regulation No. 31, Tables II and III. For dissolved iron, the table value standard (TVS) is 300 ug/l. For dissolved manganese, the TVS is 50 ug/l. For sulfate, TVS is 250 mg/l. For the 2016 303(d) Listing Methodology, the commission included additional language regarding the determination of existing quality from the year 2000. This includes a minimum data requirement and the ability to use data collected after the year 2000 when characterizing existing quality from 2000. The utilization of data collected past the year 2000 is contingent upon there being no known new or increased sources of these parameters in the segment being assessed since 2000. The following table summarizes the values that were used for the assessment of dissolved iron, manganese and sulfate for those waterbodies being proposed for the 303(d) or M&E List: Table 1. Values Used for the Assessment of Dissolved Iron, Dissolved Manganese and Sulfate Water Supply Standards Period of Sample TVS or Record for size of Portion ID Analyte List Value Units 2000 2000 2000 dataset dataset COARFO02a_A Fe-D 303(d) TVS 300 ug/L COARFO02b_A Fe-D 303(d) TVS 300 ug/L COGUNF06b_C Fe-D 303(d) TVS 300 ug/L COGUUG01_A Fe-D M&E TVS 300 ug/L COGUUG01_B Fe-D M&E TVS 300 ug/L COSJAF09_A Fe-D M&E 2000 95-99 3200 ug/L 73 COSJLP05_B Fe-D M&E TVS 300 ug/L OARFO04_C Mn-D 303(d) 2000 95-09 66.67 ug/L 84 COARFO06_B Mn-D 303(d) 2000 95-09 60 ug/L 175 COARFO06_C Mn-D 303(d) 2000 95-09 60 ug/L 175 COARLA09a_A Mn-D 303(d) 2000 95-99 204 ug/L 47 Table 1. Values Used for the Assessment of Dissolved Iron, Dissolved Manganese and Sulfate Water Supply Standards Period of Sample TVS or Record for size of Portion ID Analyte List Value Units 2000 2000 2000 dataset dataset COGULG02_A Mn-D 303(d) TVS 50 ug/L COGULG12_B Mn-D 303(d) 2000 95-04 94.35 ug/L 18 COGUNF03_B Mn-D 303(d) 2000 95-99 72 ug/L 59 COGUNF03_C Mn-D 303(d) 2000 95-99 72 ug/L 59 COGUNF06b_C Mn-D 303(d) 2000 95-99 87.5 ug/L 36 COGUUG19_B Mn-D 303(d) TVS 50 ug/L COGUUG29a_F Mn-D 303(d) TVS 50 ug/L COGUUN03a_A Mn-D 303(d) 2000 95-99 573.8 ug/L 54 COGUUN03b_A Mn-D 303(d) 2000 95-99 412.4 ug/L 67 COGUUN03c_A Mn-D 303(d) 2000 95-99 180 ug/L 87 COGUUN04b_A Mn-D 303(d) TVS 50 ug/L COGUUN05_C Mn-D 303(d) TVS 50 ug/L COGUUN05_E Mn-D 303(d) TVS 50 ug/L CORGRG04b_B Mn-D 303(d) TVS 50 ug/L CORGRG04b_C Mn-D 303(d) TVS 50 ug/L CORGRG04b_D Mn-D 303(d) TVS 50 ug/L COSJAF03a_A Mn-D 303(d) site- 2571/ ug/L specific 2179 std.
COSJAF09_A Mn-D 303(d) 2000 95-99 507.7 ug/L 60 COARFO04_B Mn-D M&E 2000 95-09 66.67 ug/L 84 COARUA04b_A Mn-D M&E TVS 50 ug/L COGULG04a_E Mn-D M&E 2000 95-99 85.45 ug/L 12 COSJAF04b_A Mn-D M&E 2000 95-99 259.5 ug/L 369 COSJLP04c_B Mn-D M&E TVS 50 ug/L COSJSJ06a_C Mn-D M&E TVS 50 ug/L COSJDO04b_A Mn-D M&E TVS 50 ug/L Table 1. Values Used for the Assessment of Dissolved Iron, Dissolved Manganese and Sulfate Water Supply Standards Period of Sample TVS or Record for size of Portion ID Analyte List Value Units 2000 2000 2000 dataset dataset COARFO04_B SO4 303(d) TVS 250 mg/L COARFO04_C SO4 303(d) TVS 250 mg/L COGULG02_A SO4 303(d) 2000 95-99 298 mg/L 94 COGULG12_B SO4 303(d) 2000 95-04 555 mg/L 18 COGUUN04b_A SO4 303(d) 2000 95-99 664 mg/L 106 COSJLP08a_A SO4 303(d) 2000 95-99 3000 mg/L 65 COSJLP08a_B SO4 303(d) 2000 95-99 3000 mg/L 65 COSJLP08a_C SO4 303(d) 2000 95-99 3000 mg/L 65 COSJLP08a_D SO4 303(d) 2000 95-99 3000 mg/L 65 COSJLP08a_E SO4 303(d) 2000 95-99 3000 mg/L 65 COARLA09a_C SO4 M&E 2000 95-99 1701 mg/L 34 COGULD03a_B SO4 M&E 2000 95-09 275 mg/L 14 COGUUN04a_B SO4 M&E TVS 250 mg/L COSJLP05_B SO4 M&E 2000 95-04 739 mg/L 22 7. Delisting of Segments with Recently Approved TMDLs The division submitted 3 TMDLs to EPA since the approval of the 2016 303(d) List that have been approved. The commission has removed the following segments from the 303(d) List: • COARMA18a –Mainstem of Boggs Creek from the source to Pueblo Reservoir (Selenium, Uranium)
• COSPBD01 - Mainstem of Big Dry Creek, including all tributaries and wetlands, from the source to the confluence with the South Platte River (E. coli) • COSPUS15 - South Platte, Burlington Ditch to Big Dry Creek (E. coli) 8. Segments with TMDLs Currently under EPA Review:
• COARMA04a – Mainstem of Wildhorse Creek from the source to the confluence with the Arkansas River (E. coli).
9. Delisting of Segments Where Water Quality is Currently Meeting Standards As additional water quality data are collected and assessed, new data may show attainment of the standard. The commission removed the following segments and parameters from the 303(d) List due to a recent assessment of water quality data:
Table 2. Water Bodies Removed from 303(d) List Assessment Assessment Unit Unit ID Parameter ID Parameter COARFO03b_A Dissolved copper COGUSM12b_H Temperature COARLA05a_A Total arsenic COGUUG02_B Macroinvertebrates COARMA02_B Dissolved manganese COGUUG08_A Dissolved cadmium COARMA18a_A Dissolved zinc COGUUG11_B Dissolved lead COARUA04a_A Dissolved copper COGUUG11_D Dissolved cadmium COARUA21a_B Macroinvertebrates COGUUG11_D Dissolved manganese COGULD02_D Temperature COGUUG12_C Dissolved copper COGULD02_E Temperature COGUUN04c_A Total iron COGULG13_A D.O.(Temp) CORGCB09b_B Macroinvertebrates COGULG15_B Dissolved zinc CORGCB12a_C Total arsenic COGULG16_C Dissolved selenium CORGCB12a_C Total iron COGUNF05b_B Sulfate CORGRG04c_A Dissolved copper COGUNF09_B pH COSJLP03c_A Total iron COGUNF09_B Dissolved zinc COSJLP11_B Fish mercury COGUSM02_B Dissolved cadmium COSJPI06c_A Macroinvertebrates COGUSM02_B Dissolved zinc COSJSJ08_B Dissolved oxygen COGUSM10b_B Temperature COSPCH04a_C Dissolved oxygen COGUSM12b_G Temperature COUCEA09a_B Sediment The commission removed the following segments and parameters from the M&E List: Table 3. Water Bodies Removed from M&E List Assessment Assessment Unit Unit ID Parameter ID Parameter COARFO01a_B Total iron CORGCB02a_C Dissolved iron COARLA04a_B Dissolved manganese CORGCB02a_C Dissolved manganese COARMA04a_A Nitrite CORGCB02a_C Total phosphorus COARMA06a_A Dissolved manganese CORGCB02b_B Dissolved iron COARMA06a_A Sulfate CORGCB02b_B Dissolved manganese COARMA07b_A Temperature CORGCB02b_B Total phosphorus COARMA09_A Dissolved manganese CORGCB02c_A Dissolved manganese COARMA11b_A Total iron CORGCB09a_B Dissolved manganese COARMA11b_A Dissolved manganese CORGCB12a_C Temperature Table 3. Water Bodies Removed from M&E List Assessment Assessment Unit Unit ID Parameter ID Parameter COARMA18a_A Dissolved manganese CORGCB12a_C Total phosphorus COARUA24_B Dissolved manganese CORGRG04c_A Dissolved manganese COARUA38_B Dissolved iron CORGRG11_A Total phosphorus COARUA38_B Dissolved manganese CORGRG19_A Total phosphorus COGULD02_B E. coli CORGRG20a_B Total phosphorus COGULD02_C E. coli CORGRG20a_C Total phosphorus COGULD02_D E. coli CORGRG20b_A Total phosphorus COGULD02_E E. coli CORGRG37_A Dissolved manganese COGULD03a_B E. coli CORGRG38_D Dissolved silver COGULG04a_B Sulfate CORGRG38_D Dissolved iron COGULG04b_B Sulfate COSJLP03c_A Dissolved copper COGULG07a_A Dissolved selenium COSJLP04c_C Temperature COGULG07b_D Dissolved lead COSJLP04c_D Temperature COGULG08a_A Temperature COSJPI05a_A Temperature COGULG08b_A Temperature COSJPI05a_B Dissolved copper COGUSM02_B Dissolved lead COSJPI05a_B pH COGUSM02_C Dissolved lead COSJPI05a_B Temperature COGUSM03b_A Dissolved lead COSJPI05b_A Temperature COGUSM04a_B Dissolved lead COSJPI06a_C Total iron COGUSM12a_D Dissolved oxygen COSJPI06a_C Sulfate COGUSM12a_F Dissolved selenium COSJPI06a_E Total iron COGUSM12b_C Temperature COSJPI06a_E Sulfate COGUSM12b_D Temperature COSJPI06a_G Total iron COGUSM12b_F Temperature COSJPI06a_G Sulfate COGUSM12c_A Temperature COSJPI06c_A E. coli COGUUG01_B Total iron COSJPI06c_A Total iron COGUUG04_B Dissolved lead COSJPI06c_A Sediment COGUUG16a_A E. coli COSJPI06c_A Sulfate COGUUG23_B Dissolved iron COSJPI08_A Dissolved oxygen COGUUG26_B Dissolved copper COSJPI08_A Dissolved zinc COGUUN04c_A Dissolved lead COSJSJ05_D Dissolved lead COGUUN07_A Total iron COSJSJ05_E Dissolved lead COGUUN09_C Dissolved lead COSJSJ06a_C Dissolved copper COGUUN10a_C Sulfate COSJSJ06a_C Dissolved lead COGUUN11_E Sulfate COSJSJ06a_C Temperature COGUUN11_H Dissolved selenium COSJSJ06a_D Dissolved lead COGUUN11_J Dissolved selenium COSJSJ06b_B Temperature CORGAL02_B Dissolved iron COSJSJ06b_C Temperature CORGAL02_B pH COSJSJ08_B pH Table 3. Water Bodies Removed from M&E List Assessment Assessment Unit Unit ID Parameter ID Parameter CORGAL02_C Dissolved iron COSJSJ09a_A Dissolved silver CORGAL02_C pH COSJSJ09a_A Dissolved lead CORGAL03b_B Dissolved selenium COUCEA09a_A Sediment CORGAL03c_A Ammonia COUCEA09b_B Sediment CORGAL10_A Total iron COUCEA09b_C Sediment CORGCB02a_B Dissolved manganese COLCLC04e Total iron 10. Below is a table that summarizes segments or portions of segments that were added to, removed or retained on both the 303(d) and M&E Lists, by analyte. Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs Delist from M&E CORGRG38_D; COSJSJ09a_A New listing on 3 COGUUG10b_A; COSJAF03a_A;
Dissolved Silver M&E COSJAF03a_B COARUA05_C; COGUUG31_A;
CORGAL03b_A; CORGAL03b_B;
Retain on 4a 11 CORGAL03c_A; COSJAF02_B;
List due to COSJAF03a_B; COSJAF03b_A;
approved TMDL COSJAF06_B; COSJAF07_A;
COSJAF08_A Total Aluminum New listing on 1 303(d) COSJAF09_A Retain on 303(d) 2 List CORGAL03d_A; COSJAF04a_A Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs Delist from 2 303(d) COARLA05a_A; CORGCB12a_C Delist due to extent of 2 impairment refined CORGCB12a_B; CORGCB12a_E COARUA04b_A; COARUA12a_A;
COARUA20b_A; COGULG16_C;
COGUSM12b_F; COGUSM12b_H;
Total Arsenic COGUUG04_B; COGUUG05a_A;
COSJDO10b_A; COSJLP05_B;
COSJLP11_B; COSJPI08_A;
COSJPN02a_A; COSJPN05_A;
COSJSJ06b_B; COSJSJ08_B;
COSJSJ09a_A COARLA09a_C; COARMA11b_A;
COARUA38_B; COGUUG29a_C;
COGUUG29a_D; COGUUG29a_E;
COLCLC02b_B; COLCLC14c_B;
COLCLC14c_C; COLCLC20_B;
CORGAL20_A; CORGRG37_A;
COSPBE11_B; COSPCP07_B;
Retain on M&E 31 COSPCP07_C; COSPLA02a_A;
List COSPLA02b_A; COSPUS03_F;
COSPUS12_B; COUCBL12_B;
COUCBL12_C; COUCEA09b_B;
COUCEA09b_C; COUCNP04a_C;
COUCNP04a_D; COUCUC03_A;
COUCUC03_B; COUCUC03_C;
Total Arsenic COUCUC12_D; COUCYA08_C;
COARUA05_B; COARUA07_A;
New listing on 54 COGUNF04b_B; COGUNF04b_C;
303(d) COGUNF06b_C; COGUSM02_C;
COGUSM08_A; COGUSM12a_D;
COGUSM12b_G; COGUUG01_B;
COGUUG01_C; COGUUG07_A;
COGUUG16a_B; COGUUG19_B;
COGUUG21_A; COGUUG23_A;
Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs COGUUG23_B; COGUUG24_A;
COGUUN11_C; COGUUN11_E;
COGUUN11_G; COGUUN11_H;
COGUUN11_I; COGUUN11_J;
CORGAL02_B; CORGAL02_C;
CORGAL14a_B; CORGRG02_A;
CORGRG02_B; CORGRG04b_B;
CORGRG05_C; CORGRG38_D;
CORGRG38_E; COSJLP04c_C;
COSJPI05a_A; COSJPI05a_B;
COUCEA05a_A; COUCEA05b_A Moved from 3 COARLA10_B; COARUA35_A;
M&E to 303(d)
COGULD05_D COARFO01a_B; COARLA01b_A;
COARLA01c_A; COARLA05b_A;
COARLA05b_B; COARLA09a_A;
Total Arsenic COARLA09a_B; COARMA03_A;
COGUUG09_D; COGUUG11_B;
COGUUG11_D; COGUUG12_C;
COLCLC01_B; COLCLC04c_A;
COLCLC10_A; COLCLC10_B;
COLCLC15a_A; COLCLC15c_A;
COLCLY03c_C; COLCWH07_B;
Retain on 303(d) 130 COLCWH12_A; COLCWH14a_A;
List COLCWH14a_B; COLCWH20_B;
COLCWH20_C; COLCWH21_A;
CORGCB02a_B; CORGCB02a_C;
CORGCB02b_B; CORGCB02c_A;
CORGCB04_A; CORGCB09b_A;
CORGCB09b_B; CORGCB12a_D;
CORGRG04b_C; CORGRG04b_D;
CORGRG04c_A; CORGRG09_B;
CORGRG11_A; CORGRG19_A;
COSPBE02_A; COSPBE02_B;
COSPBE02_C; COSPBO02a_A;
COSPBO02a_B; COSPBO02a_C;
COSPBO02a_D; COSPBO02a_E;
COSPBO02a_F; COSPBO02b_B;
Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs COSPBO02b_C; COSPBO03_A;
Total Arsenic COSPBT02_B; COSPBT02_C;
COSPCP06_A; COSPCP09_A;
COSPCP10a_A; COSPCP10b_A;
COSPCP14_A; COSPMS01b_A;
COSPRE01_A; COSPSV02b_A;
COSPSV02b_B; COSPSV07_B;
COSPUS02c_C; COSPUS02c_D;
COSPUS03_C; COSPUS03_D;
COSPUS10a_C; COSPUS14_B;
COSPUS14_C; COSPUS17a_D;
COUCBL02c_A; COUCBL04a_B;
COUCBL20_B; COUCEA02_A;
COUCEA05c_A; COUCEA06_A;
COUCEA06_C; COUCEA06_D;
COUCEA06_E; COUCEA06_F;
COUCEA06_G; COUCEA06_H;
COUCEA09a_A; COUCEA09a_B;
COUCEA09c_A; COUCNP01_B;
COUCNP04a_F; COUCNP04a_G;
COUCNP04a_H; COUCNP04b_B;
COUCNP05b_A; COUCNP09_C;
COUCNP09_D; COUCUC07a_C;
COUCUC07b_C; COUCUC10c_A;
COUCUC10c_B; COUCUC10c_C;
COUCUC12_B; COUCYA02a_A;
COUCYA02b_A; COUCYA03_D;
COUCYA03_E; COUCYA15_B Delist due to extent of 1 impairment refined COSJSJ05_D Aquatic Life COARLA06a_F; COARMA04b_B;
New listing on 8 COGULD02_B; COGULD02_C;
M&E COGULD02_D; COGULD02_E;
COGUUN09_B; COSJLP04c_C Added to M&E due to database correction COSJLP04c_D Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs COARUA05_B; COARUA14c_B;
COARUA15_B; COARUA15_C;
COLCLY03i_A; COLCWH13b_D;
CORGRG07_A; CORGRG07_B;
COSJSJ05_E; COSPBO07b_A;
COSPBO07b_B; COSPCL01_B;
Retain on M&E 25 COSPCL02c_B; COSPCL02c_C;
List COSPCL02c_D; COSPUS01a_D;
COSPUS02a_C; COSPUS03_B;
COUCBL17_A; COUCBL17_B;
COUCEA06_E; COUCEA06_G;
COUCUC03_B; COUCUC03_C;
COUCUC03_D Aquatic Life Retain on 4b List due to 4b Plan COSPCL03a_C New listing on 4 COGUUG10a_A; COGUUG10b_A;
303(d) COSJLP07a_C; COSJLP07b_B COGUUG01_B; COGUUG04_B;
COGUUG15a_B; COLCLY22a_B;
COLCWH07_A; COLCWH07_B;
COLCWH13c_A; COLCWH13c_B;
COLCWH23_C; CORGCB02a_B;
CORGCB02b_B; CORGRG11_A;
Retain on 303(d) 26 CORGRG20a_B; CORGRG20a_C;
List COSPBT02_A; COSPBT02_B;
COSPBT02_C; COSPBT02_D;
COSPCL14a_B; COSPUS01a_C;
COSPUS03_D; COSPUS03_E;
COSPUS03_F; COSPUS11a_B;
COUCRF03a_C; COGUUN05_E Delist from 4 COARUA21a_B; COGUUG02_B;
303(d) CORGCB09b_B; COSJPI06c_A Delist due to new segmentation COSJLP05_C; COSJLP06b_B Retain on M&E 1 Aquatic Life (Provisional) List COUCEA06_H COARLA06a_E; COGULD05_E;
COGUSM07_A; COGUSM07_B;
COGUSM07_C; COGUUG26_D;
New listing on 16 CORGAL09_A; CORGAL10_A;
303(d) CORGRG23a_B; CORGRG23b_A;
COSJAF05a_B; COSJAF05a_C;
COSJLP05_B; COSJLP08_E;
COSJLP09_B; COUCRF03a_E Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs Moved from 1 M&E to 303(d) COSJSJ05_D COARFO03a_B; COARFO06_B;
COARFO06_C; COARLA06a_B;
COGUSM12a_E; COGUSM12b_D;
COGUUG18b_A; COGUUG19_B;
COGUUG24_B; COGUUG26_C;
COGUUN11_C; COLCWH15_B;
COLCWH15_C; COLCWH20_B;
COLCWH20_C; CORGRG12_A;
COSJLP06a_B; COSJPI06a_E;
COSJPI06a_F; COSJPI06d_A;
COSPBE02_A; COSPBE02_B;
COSPBE02_C; COSPBO02a_D;
Aquatic Life (Provisional)
COSPUS10a_B; COSPUS10a_C;
COSPUS11b_B; COUCBL01_A;
COUCBL02b_A; COUCBL02c_A;
COUCBL05_A; COUCEA06_C;
COUCEA06_D; COUCEA06_F;
COUCEA08_A; COUCEA09a_B;
COUCNP04a_D; COUCRF03a_B;
COUCRF03d_B; COUCRF07_B;
COUCUC10a_C; COUCUC10a_D;
COUCYA12_B Delist from 3 303(d)
COGUSM02_B; COGUUG08_A;
COGUUG11_D Delist due to 3 COARUA02b_A; COARUA02c_A;
approved TMDL COARUA05_D New listing on 4 COARUA07_A; COGUUG07_B;
M&E COGUUN05_B; CORGRG06_B Dissolved Cadmium COGUUG29a_C; COGUUG29a_D;
COGUUG29a_E; COLCLC04e_A;
CORGAL03c_A; CORGAL20_A;
Retain on M&E 14 CORGCB12a_C; CORGRG05_B;
List CORGRG07_A; CORGRG07_B;
COSPCL03b_A; COSPCL06_C;
COSPUS01b_C; COUCBL04a_B Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs COARUA03_A; COARUA04a_A;
COARUA04b_A; COARUA08b_A;
COARUA11_A; COGUSM03a_A;
COGUSM03b_A; COGUSM06a_A;
COGUSM06b_A; COGUUG30_B;
COGUUG31_A; COGUUN02_A;
COGUUN03a_A; COGUUN03b_A;
COGUUN03c_A; COGUUN03d_A;
COGUUN03e_B; COGUUN03e_C;
COGUUN03f_A; CORGCB09a_A;
Retain on 4a 44 CORGCB09b_A; CORGCB09b_B;
List due to CORGRG04a_A; CORGRG04b_B;
approved TMDL CORGRG04b_C; CORGRG04b_D;
COSJAF02_B; COSJAF03a_B;
COSJAF03b_A; COSJAF06_B;
COSJAF07_A; COSJAF08_A;
COSJDO09_A; COSPBO04a_B;
COSPCL13b_A; COSPSV04a_A;
COSPSV04a_B; COSPSV04b_B;
COSPUS05a_A; COSPUS15_B;
COSPUS15_C; COUCBL06a_B;
COUCBL07_A; COUCBL12_B Dissolved Cadmium COGUNF04c_A; COGUUN05_C;
New listing on 7 COGUUN05_E; COGUUN08_A;
303(d) CORGAL03a_A; CORGRG04c_A;
COSJAF04a_A Moved from 1 M&E to 303(d) COARUA05_B COARUA05_C; COARUA12a_A;
COGUUG10a_A; COGUUG10b_A;
COGUUG11_B; COGUUG12_C;
COGUUG29a_B; COGUUN09_B;
COGUUN09_D; COSJAF03c_A;
COSPCL02a_A; COSPCL02c_B;
Retain on 303(d) 26 COSPCL02c_C; COSPCL02c_D;
List COSPCL09b_A; COSPCL11_A;
COSPCL12a_A; COSPCL12a_B;
COSPCL13b_B; COSPCP07_B;
COSPCP07_C; COSPUS02b_A;
COSPUS02c_A; COSPUS02c_C;
COSPUS02c_D; COUCEA05c_A New listing on 1 Total Cadmium M&E COARFO01a_B Retain on 303(d) 2 Chlorophyll a List COSPBE01c_A; COSPCH02_A New listing on 1 Chloride 303(d) COGULD02_C Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs Delist from M&E COGUUG26_B; COSJLP03c_A;
COSJPI05a_B; COSJSJ06a_C Delist from 4 COARFO03b_A; COARUA04a_A;
303(d) COGUUG12_C; CORGRG04c_A Dissolved Copper Delist due to 1 approved TMDL COSJAF06_B COARMA04b_B; COGUUN05_B;
New listing on 6 CORGRG07_A; CORGRG07_B;
M&E COSJDO05a_C; COSJLP01_A M&E listing due to new segmentation COSJLP04c_C; COSJSJ06b_C COGUUN09_D; COLCLC04e_A;
COLCLC13a_B; COLCLY07_A;
CORGAL20_A; CORGCB03_B;
CORGCB05_A; CORGCB10_B;
Retain on M&E 20 CORGRG05_B; CORGRG09_B;
List CORGRG25_A; CORGRG28_B;
COUCBL12_B; COUCBL12_C;
COUCNP04a_F; COUCNP05b_A;
COUCNP06_A; COUCRF02_A;
COUCUC08_B; COUCYA18_A Added to 4a List due to database correction COSJLP04a_E COARUA10_A; COARUA11_A;
COGUUN02_A; COGUUN03a_A;
COGUUN03b_A; COGUUN03c_A;
COGUUN03d_A; COGUUN03e_B;
COGUUN03e_C; COGUUN03f_A;
CORGAL03a_A; CORGAL03b_A;
Dissolved Copper CORGAL03b_B; CORGAL03c_A;
approved TMDL COSJAF04a_A; COSJAF07_A;
COSJAF08_A; COSJAF09_A;
COSJLP04c_D; COSJLP04c_E;
COSPBO04a_B; COSPCL02a_A;
COSPCL02b_B; COSPCL02c_C;
COSPCL09a_C; COSPCL09b_A;
COSPSV04a_B; COSPSV04b_B;
COSPSV04c_A; COSPUS04_C;
COSPUS04_E; COSPUS05a_A;
COSPUS05b_A; COUCBL06a_B;
Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs COUCBL07_A; COUCEA05a_A;
COGULD05_B; COGUUG10a_A;
COGUUG10b_A; COGUUG29a_B;
COGUUN06a_A; COGUUN07_A;
CORGCB03_D; CORGRG04b_B;
COSPBE01e_B; COSPBO02a_B;
COSPBO02a_C; COSPBO04a_A;
COSPBO04b_B; COSPBO14_B;
COSPBT01_A; COSPBT02_C;
Retain on 303(d) 37 COSPBT03_A; COSPBT07_B;
List COSPBT16_B; COSPCL02c_B;
COSPCL03a_B; COSPCL03b_A;
COSPCL05_B; COSPCL06_C;
COSPCL09a_B; COSPCL10_A;
COSPCL12a_A; COSPCL12a_B;
COSPLA02b_A; COSPSV02b_B;
COSPSV05_A; COSPSV05_B;
COUCBL04a_C; COUCUC02_D;
COUCUC10a_D Delist from 1 Dissolved Oxygen 303(d) COGULG13_A (Temperature) New listing on 1 303(d) CORGRG38_E Delist from M&E COGUSM12a_D; COSJPI08_A Delist from 2 303(d) COSJSJ08_B; COSPCH04a_C Dissolved Oxygen COGUNF04c_A; COGUSM02_E;
New listing on 6 COGUSM14_B; CORGRG02_B;
M&E CORGRG20a_B; CORGRG23b_A COGUSM07_C; COGUSM10b_B;
COLCLC04b_A; CORGCB05_A;
Retain on M&E 12 COSPBT10_A; COSPCL12a_A;
List COSPUS03_E; COSPUS03_F;
COSPUS03_H; COSPUS09_B;
COUCUC06b_A; COUCYA04_A Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs Retain on 4a COGULG09_A; COSPMS04_A;
List due to COSPMS04_B; COSPUS15_B;
approved TMDL COSPUS15_C; COSPUS15_D Added to 303d List due to 1 Dissolved Oxygen database correction COSJLP04c_D 303d listing due to new segmentation COSJLP04c_C COARUA10_A; COARUA35_A;
COGUSM02_D; CORGAL25_B;
COSPCH02_A; COSPCH06_B;
COSPCL17a_A; COSPCP20_B;
Retain on 303(d) 19 COSPLS03_B; COSPUS03_B;
List COSPUS17a_D; COSPUS17a_E;
COSPUS23_B; COSPUS23_C;
COSPUS23_D; COUCNP07b_A;
COUCUC12_B; COARLA15_B;
COGUSM20_B COGULD02_B; COGULD02_C;
7 COGULD02_D; COGULD02_E;
Delist from M&E COGULD03a_B; COGUUG16a_A;
COSJPI06c_A E.coli Delist due to extent of 2 impairment refined COSJPI06a_C; COSJPI06a_G Delist due to new segmentation COSJDO11a_A New listing on 4 COARMA04c_A; COARMA04g_A;
M&E COARUA15_B; COGUUG26_B COARLA03a_A; COARLA07_A;
COGULD04_B; COGULD05_B;
COGULG04a_B; COGULG12_B;
COGUSM10b_B; COGUUG16a_B;
COGUUG16b_A; COGUUG17a_A;
Retain on M&E 34 COGUUG17b_A; COLCLC10_A;
List COLCLC10_B; COLCLC14b_A;
COLCLY22c_A; COLCWH16b_B;
COSJAF13a_B; COSJDO11b_A;
COSJLP08_A; COSJLP08_B;
COSJLP08_C; COSJLP08_D;
COSJLP08_E; COSJPI06a_E;
Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs COSJSJ01b_B; COSJSJ03_A;
Delist due to 5 COSPUS15_B; COSPUS15_C;
approved TMDL COSPUS15_D Retain on 4a List due to approved TMDL COSPBO02b_B; COSPUS14_B New listing on 4 COARFO02b_A; COARFO06_C;
303(d) COARMA03_A; COGULG04c_A COARFO01a_B; COARFO02a_A;
E. coli COARFO04_B; COARFO04_D;
COSJLP07a_C; COSPBO07b_A;
COSPBO07b_B; COSPBO10_A;
Retain on 303(d) 34 COSPCH03_A; COSPCH03_B;
List COSPCH04a_B; COSPCL18a_A;
COSPCP11_A; COSPCP13b_A;
COSPLS02b_B; COSPMS01a_A;
COSPMS01b_A; COSPSV03_B;
COSPSV03_C; COSPSV03_D;
COSPSV03_E; COSPSV06_B;
COSPUS16a_A; COSPUS16i_A;
COSPUS16i_B; COUCYA08_B;
COSPBE02_C, COSPBO09_A, COSPBO09_B, COSPBT09_A, Retain on 303(d) 10 COSPCL15_A, COSPCP12_A, List COSPCP13a_C, COSPUS10a_D,
E. coli (seasonal) COSPUS16c_A, COARFO06_B Retain on M&E 2 List COGUNF04b_C; COLCLC04c_A Delist from 1 303(d) COARFO06_C COARUA38_B; COGUUG23_B;
Dissolved Iron CORGRG38_D New listing on 4 COARFO02a_A; COGUUG01_B;
Retain on M&E 17 COSPCP07_B; COSPCP07_C;
List COUCBL20_B; COUCNP03_A;
COUCNP04a_B; COUCNP04a_F;
COUCNP05b_A; COUCUC10c_A;
COUCYA18_B COSJAF02_B; COSJAF03a_B;
COSJAF03b_A; COSJAF04a_A;
Retain on 4a COSJAF06_B; COSJAF07_A;
List due to COSJAF08_A; COSPCL13b_A;
approved TMDL COSPCL13b_B; COSPSV04b_B;
COSPUS02c_A; COSPUS02c_C;
COSPUS02c_D New listing on 3 COARFO02b_A; COGUNF06b_C;
303(d)
COSJDO04b_A Moved from 2 M&E to 303(d) COGUUG15a_B; CORGRG02_B COARUA05_C; COGUUG29a_B;
COSPBO02a_F; COSPCL02c_B;
Retain on 303(d) 9 COUCEA05c_A; COUCNP04a_H;
List COUCUC10c_B; COUCUC10c_C;
COUCUC12_D COARFO01a_B; COARMA11b_A;
COGUUG01_B; COGUUN07_A;
Delist from M&E COLCLC04e_A, CORGAL10_A;
COSJPI06a_C; COSJPI06a_E;
COSJPI06a_G; COSJPI06c_A Total Recoverable Iron Delist from 3 COGUUN04c_A; CORGCB12a_C; 303(d) COSJLP03c_A Delist due to extent of 2 impairment refined CORGCB12a_B; CORGCB12a_E COARMA04b_B; COGULD03a_B;
COGULD05_E; COGUSM12b_H;
New listing on 10 COGUUN11_H; CORGRG23a_C;
M&E COSJLP08_A; COSJLP08_B;
COSJLP08_C; COSJLP08_E COARFO02a_A; COARFO05_A;
COARLA09a_C; COARLA12_B;
Retain on M&E 34 COGULD04_B; COGULG04a_F;
List COGUNF06a_C; COGUSM07_B;
COGUUG15a_B; COLCLC10_B;
Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs COLCLC13a_B; COLCLC14b_A;
Total Recoverable Iron CORGAL20_A; CORGCB03_C;
COSPUS11a_A; COSPUS23_E;
COUCNP04a_E; COUCRF03b_B COGUUN03a_A; COGUUN03b_A;
Retain on 4a COGUUN03c_A; COGUUN03d_A;
List due to COGUUN03e_B; COGUUN03e_C;
approved TMDL COGUUN03f_A; CORGAL08_A;
COSJAF09_A COARFO02b_A; COARLA04a_A;
COARLA04a_B; COARLA09b_A;
COGULG02_A; COGULG02_B;
COGULG04a_C; COGULG12_B;
New listing on 17 COGUNF04b_C; COGUSM12b_G;
303(d)
COGUUG19_B; COGUUG31_A;
COGUUN04a_B; COSJSJ06b_B;
COSJSJ09a_A; COGUSM12b_F;
COGUSM12b_I Moved from 3 COGUNF06b_B; COGUNF06b_C;
M&E to 303(d) CORGCB02b_B COARLA09a_B; COARLA09b_B;
COARMA10_A; COARMA14_A;
Retain on 303(d) COGULD02_B; COGULD02_C;
List COGULD02_D; COGULD02_E;
COGULD05_B; COGULG07b_C;
COGULG15_B; COGUNF04b_B;
COGUUG29a_B; COGUUN12_C;
COGUUN12_D; COLCLC04a_B;
COLCLC04a_D; COLCLC13b_A;
COLCLC13b_B; COLCLC13b_C;
COLCLC13b_D; COLCLC14c_C;
COLCLY03c_B; COLCWH13c_A;
COLCWH13c_B; CORGAL13_A;
CORGCB12a_D; CORGCB19_A;
CORGRG02_B; COSJLP07a_C;
COSJLP07b_B; COSJLP08_D;
COSPBD01_B; COSPBO02a_F;
COSPCL02c_B; COSPUS03_D;
COUCNP04a_H; COUCUC07a_B;
Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs Retain on the 41 COUCYA03_D; COUCYA13d_A;
Total Recoverable Iron 303(d) list COUCYA13d_B Retain on M&E 4 COARMA27_A; COSJSJ08_C;
List COSPCP14_A; COSPUS17a_D;
COSPUS17a_E; COUCNP09_B;
COUCYA22_B; COUCYA23_A Retain on M&E 2 List COSPUS03_F; COUCYA08_C Dissolved Mercury Retain on 303(d) 1 List COSPUS03_D COARLA04a_B; COARMA06a_A;
COARMA09_A; COARMA11b_A;
COARMA18a_A; COARUA24_B;
Delist from M&E COARUA38_B; CORGCB02a_B;
CORGCB02a_C; CORGCB02b_B;
Dissolved Manganese CORGCB02c_A; CORGCB09a_B;
COGUUG17a_A; COGUUG17b_A;
COGUUG29a_D; COGUUG29a_E;
Retain on M&E 43 COLCLC02b_B; COLCLY03c_B;
List COLCLY06_A; COLCWH09b_A;
COLCWH13b_B; CORGAL02_B;
CORGAL02_C; CORGAL20_A;
CORGCB04_A; CORGCB12a_C;
Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs CORGRG05_B; CORGRG38_C;
Dissolved Manganese COSPBO02a_D; COSPBO14_B;
COSPLA02a_A; COSPMS01a_A;
COSPSV04a_B; COUCBL12_B;
COUCBL12_C; COUCNP04a_B;
COUCNP04a_E; COUCNP04b_B;
COUCNP05b_A; COUCUC07a_B;
COUCYA02a_A; COUCYA03_D;
COUCYA04_A COSJLP04a_E; COSJLP04c_D;
COSJLP04c_E; COSPCL13b_A;
Retain on 4a 11 COSPCL13b_B; COSPSV04b_B;
List due to COSPUS02c_A; COSPUS02c_C;
approved TMDL COSPUS02c_D; COSPUS05a_A;
COUCBL07_A COARFO06_B; COARFO06_C;
COARLA01a_A; COARLA09a_A;
COGULG02_A; COGULG02_B;
COGULG12_B; COGUNF03_B;
COGUNF03_C; COGUNF06b_C;
COGUUG02_D; COGUUG12_C;
New listing on 25 COGUUG19_B; COGUUG31_A;
303(d)
COGUUN03a_A; COGUUN03b_A;
COGUUN03c_A; COGUUN04b_A;
COGUUN05_C; COGUUN05_E;
CORGRG04b_C; CORGRG04b_D;
COSJAF03a_A; COSJAF03a_B;
COSJAF04a_A;
COARLA02a_A; COARLA09a_B;
Moved from 8 COARUA05_B; COGUNF06b_B;
M&E to 303(d) COGUSM06a_A; COGUUG15a_B;
CORGRG02_B; CORGRG38_D COARFO01a_B; COARLA01b_A;
COARLA01c_A; COARMA06b_A;
COARUA05_C; COGULG04a_D;
COGUUG29a_B; COGUUG29a_C;
COGUUG32_A; COGUUN02_A;
Retain on 303(d) 32 COLCLC14c_B; COLCLC14c_C;
List COSJAF05a_B; COSJAF05a_C;
COSPCL02c_B; COSPCP07_B;
COSPCP07_C; COSPCP13a_B;
COSPLS01_A; COSPMS01b_A;
COSPSV05_B; COSPSV06_A;
Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs COSPSV06_B; COSPUS03_B;
Dissolved Manganese COSPUS05b_B; COUCBL02a_A;
approved TMDL COSPSV03_E; COUCUC06c_A Retain on 4b List due to 4b COSPUS15_B; COSPUS15_C;
Plan COSPUS15_D New listing on 1 303(d) COARMA04c_A CORGCB19_A; COSPCL15_A;
COSPMS04_B; COSPMS07_B;
Retain on 303(d) 9 COSPMS07_C; COSPUS05c_B;
List COSPUS17a_B; COSPUS17a_F;
COSPUS17a_G New listing on 1 M&E CORGAL07_A Dissolved Nickel Retain on 303(d) 2 List COSPCL02c_B; COSPCL12a_B Delist from M&E COARMA04a_A Retain on M&E 1 List COLCLC02b_B New listing on 1 M&E COGULD03a_B Nitrite Retain on 4a List due to approved TMDL COSPUS14_B Retain on 4b List due to 4b COSPMS01a_A; COSPUS15_B;
Plan COSPUS15_C; COSPUS15_D COGULG07b_D; COGUSM02_B;
Dissolved Lead COGUSM02_C; COGUSM03b_A;
Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs COSJSJ09a_A Delist from 1 303(d) COGUUG11_B Delist due to 2 approved TMDL COARUA05_D; COARUA08b_A COARUA05_B; COGUSM06b_A;
Retain on M&E 10 COLCLC04b_A; COLCLC13a_B;
List CORGRG05_B; CORGRG07_A;
CORGRG07_B; COSJAF03c_A Dissolved Lead COARUA01b_A; COARUA12a_A;
CORGCB09a_A; CORGCB09a_B;
COSJAF02_B; COSJAF03a_B;
COSJAF03b_A; COSJAF06_B;
Retain on 4a 20 COSJAF07_A; COSJAF08_A;
List due to COSPCL02a_A; COSPCL02b_B;
approved TMDL COSPCL02c_C; COSPCL03b_A;
COSPCL09b_A; COSPCL11_A;
COSPSV04b_B; COSPUS02b_A;
COUCBL06a_B; COUCBL07_A COGUUG07_B; COGUUN05_C;
New listing on 6 COGUUN05_E; COGUUN07_A;
303(d)
COGUUN09_B; CORGRG04c_A COGUUG10a_A; COGUUG10b_A;
CORGRG04a_A; COSPBO02a_C;
Retain on 303(d) 10 COSPBT16_B; COSPCL09a_B;
List COSPCL12a_B; COSPCP07_B;
COSPCP07_C; COSPRE01_A New listing on 2 Total Lead M&E COARFO01a_B; COARFO02a_A Delist from M&E CORGAL02_B; CORGAL02_C;
COSJPI05a_B; COSJSJ08_B Delist from 1 pH 303(d) COGUNF09_B Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs New listing on 2 M&E COGUUG31_A; CORGAL07_A COGULG04a_E; COGUSM07_C;
COGUUG10b_A; CORGAL13_A;
CORGAL25_B; CORGAL30_A;
Retain on M&E 14 CORGRG05_B; CORGRG38_B;
List COSPCL12a_B; COSPCP09_A;
COSPCP12_A; COSPLA02a_A;
COSPUS01a_B; COSPUS11a_A COARUA11_A; COARUA12a_A;
CORGAL03a_A; CORGAL03b_A;
CORGAL03b_B; CORGAL03c_A;
Retain on 4a CORGAL03d_A; CORGAL05_A;
List due to COSJAF04a_A; COSJAF09_A;
approved TMDL COSPBO04a_B; COSPMS04_A;
COSPMS04_B; COSPSV04a_A;
pH COSPSV04a_B; COSPSV04b_B;
CORGAL20_A; COSPBO10_A;
COSPBT02_B; COSPCL09b_A;
COSPLS03_D; COSPMS07_B;
Retain on 303(d) 23 COSPMS07_C; COSPSV05_B;
List COSPUS03_B; COSPUS04_C;
COSPUS04_E; COSPUS05b_B;
COSPUS17a_B; COSPUS17a_C;
COSPUS17a_E; COSPUS17a_F;
COSPUS23_F; COSPUS23_G;
COUCNP09_D COGULG07a_A; COGUSM12a_F;
Delist from M&E COGUUN11_H; COGUUN11_J;
CORGAL03b_B Dissolved Selenium Delist from 1 303(d) COGULG16_C Delist due to new segmentation COLCLC19_C New listing on 3 COARLA09a_C; COARUA20b_A;
M&E COGUUN04a_B Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs Moved from 1 303(d) to M&E COARFO04_B COARFO04_G; COGULD03a_B;
COGULG16_B; COGULG16_D;
COGUNF04b_B;
COGUNF06a_B;COGUUN10a_B;
Retain on M&E 18 COLCLC03_A; COLCLC04e_A;
List COLCLC13a_B; COLCLY03c_B;
COLCLY03e_A; COSPLS03_C;
COSPRE05_A; COSPUS01b_C;
COSPUS07_B; COUCEA10a_B;
COUCYA13j_A Delist due to 1 approved TMDL COARMA18a_A COGULG01_C; COGULG02_A;
COGULG02_B; COGULG04a_B;
COGULG04a_B; COGULG04a_C;
COGULG04a_C; COGULG04a_D;
COGULG04a_D; COGULG04a_E;
COGULG04a_E; COGULG04a_F;
COGULG04a_I; COGULG04a_I;
Retain on 4a 31 COGULG04b_B; COGULG04b_B;
List due to COGULG04c_A; COGULG04c_A;
approved TMDL COGUNF03_C; COGUNF05a_C;
COGUNF05b_B; COGUNF06b_B;
COGUNF06b_D; COGUNF06b_E;
Dissolved Selenium COGUNF06b_F; COGUUN04b_A;
303(d)
COGUNF06b_A Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs COARLA01b_A; COARLA01c_A;
COARLA04a_A; COARLA04a_B;
COARLA09a_A; COARLA09a_B;
COARLA09b_A; COARLA09b_B;
COARLA10_B; COARLA10_C;
COARLA11_A; COARLA12_A;
COARLA12_B; COARMA03_A;
Retain on 303(d) 51 COARMA10_A; COARMA12_A;
List COGULG07b_C; COGUUG29a_B;
COGUUN20_A; COLCLC02b_B;
COLCLC04a_A; COLCLC04a_B;
COLCLC04a_C; COLCLC04a_D;
COLCLC13b_A; COLCLC13b_B;
COLCLC13b_C; COLCLC13b_D;
COLCLC14c_B; COLCLC19_B;
COLCLY03c_C; COLCWH09d_A;
COSJLP08_B; COSPBO07b_B;
COSPBO08_B; COSPBT04b_A;
Dissolved Selenium COSPBT05_A; COSPBT09_A;
COSPUS16a_A; COSPUS16c_A;
COUCUC07a_B; COUCYA13e_B;
COUCYA13h_A 4 COSJPI06c_A; COUCEA09a_A;
Delist from M&E COUCEA09b_B; COUCEA09b_C Delist from 1 Sediment 303(d) COUCEA09a_B Delist due to extent of 3 impairment COSJPI06a_C; COSJPI06a_G;
refined COUCEA06_H Delist due to 1 approved TMDL COUCBL18_B COARLA07_A; COGULG02_A;
COGULG02_B; COGULG11b_B;
COGUUN04a_B; COGUUN04a_C;
COGUUN04b_A; COGUUN04c_A;
Retain on M&E 19 COGUUN15b_A; COLCLC01_A;
List COLCLC01_B; COLCLC02a_A;
COLCLC02b_A; COLCLC02b_B;
COLCLY16_A; CORGRG13_A;
COSJPI06a_E; COUCYA13b_A;
COUCYA13b_B Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs Retain on 4a COGUSM03b_A; COSJLP04a_D;
List due to COSPCP07_C; COSPUS01a_A;
approved TMDL COSPUS01a_C; COSPUS01a_E Sediment New listing on 1 303(d) CORGRG09_C COLCLC13b_B; COLCWH13b_A;
COLCWH13b_B; COLCWH13b_C;
COLCWH13b_D; COLCWH22_B;
Retain on 303(d)
COLCWH23_B; CORGCB12a_B;
List 13 COSPCL14b_A; COSPCL15_A;
COUCEA06_G; COUCNP04a_I;
COUCYA03_B COARMA06a_A; COARMA06b_A;
COGULG04a_B; COGULG04b_B;
Delist from M&E COGUUN10a_C; COGUUN11_E;
COSJPI06a_C; COSJPI06a_E;
COSJPI06a_G; COSJPI06c_A Delist from 1 303(d)
COGUNF05b_B COARFO04_E; COGULD03a_B;
New listing on 5 COGULG12_B; COGUUN04a_B;
M&E COSJLP05_B COARLA09a_B; COARLA09b_A;
COARLA09b_B; COGULG04a_F;
Sulfate COLCLC02b_B; COLCLC04a_A;
COSPCL06_C; COSPCL12a_B;
COSPLS01_A COARLA01a_A; COGULG02_A;
New listing on 8 COGULG02_B; COGULG07b_C;
303(d) COSJLP08_A; COSJLP08_B;
COSJLP08_C; COSJLP08_E Moved from 4 COARLA02a_A; COARMA18a_A;
M&E to 303(d) COGULG04a_C; COGUNF06b_B COARLA04a_A; COARLA04a_B;
COGULG04a_D; COGUNF06b_C;
Retain on 303(d) 9 COLCLY03c_B; COLCLY03c_C;
List COSPBT08_B; COSPCP13a_B;
COUCUC07a_B Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs COARMA07b_A; COGULG08a_A;
COGULG08b_A; COGUSM12b_C;
COGUSM12b_D; COGUSM12b_F;
Delist from M&E 16 COGUSM12c_A; CORGCB12a_C;
COSJLP04c_C; COSJLP04c_D;
COSJPI05a_A; COSJPI05a_B;
COSJPI05b_A; COSJSJ06a_C;
COSJSJ06b_B; COSJSJ06b_C COGULD02_D; COGULD02_E;
Delist from 5 COGUSM10b_B; COGUSM12b_G 303(d)
COGUSM12b_H Delist due to extent of 2 impairment refined CORGCB12a_B; CORGCB12a_E Temperature Moved from 2 303(d) to M&E COGULD02_B; COGULD02_C;
COARFO02a_A; COARLA01a_A;
COARLA01c_A; COARLA09b_A;
COARLA09b_B; COARUA14c_B;
New listing on 15 COARUA15_B; COGUNF04b_C;
M&E COGUSM03b_A; COGUSM14_B;
COGUUG02_D; COGUUG09_C;
COGUUG23_A; COGUUG23_B;
COGUUN11_G COARLA05b_A; COARLA05b_B;
COARLA06a_C; COARLA06a_D;
COARLA06b_A; COARUA04a_A;
COLCLC04a_A; COLCLC04a_B;
COLCLC04a_C; COLCLC04a_D;
CORGAL11b_A; CORGCB12a_D;
Retain on M&E 27 COSJSJ10_A; COSPBE06a_B;
List COSPBE06b_A; COSPBT08_A;
COSPBT08_B; COSPCL14b_A;
COSPCL17b_A; COSPUS02a_B;
COSPUS03_B; COSPUS10a_D;
COSPUS15_B; COSPUS15_C;
COSPUS15_D; COSPUS16g_A;
COUCYA13e_A COARFO02b_A; COARLA01b_A;
New listing on 8 COARMA26_C; COGUNF03_B;
303(d) COGUNF03_C; COGUUG18b_A;
COGUUN03e_B; COGUUN03e_C Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs COARFO06_B; COARFO06_C;
Temperature COARLA03a_A; COARMA02_A;
COLCWH23_A; COLCWH23_B;
COLCWH23_C; CORGRG04b_B;
CORGRG04b_C; CORGRG04b_D;
COSPBE01a_B; COSPBE01b_A;
COSPBE01e_A; COSPBE01e_B;
Retain on 303(d) 45 COSPBE03_B; COSPBT02_D;
List COSPCL11_A; COSPCL13b_B;
COSPCL14a_A; COSPCL14a_B;
COSPCL15_A; COSPCP10a_A;
COSPSV02b_A; COSPSV02b_B;
COSPUS03_H; COUCBL17_B;
COUCRF03c_A; COUCUC02_B;
COUCUC02_C; COUCUC03_C;
COUCUC03_D; COUCUC03_E;
COUCUC07a_C; COUCUC07b_B;
COUCUC07b_C; COUCUC10a_B;
COUCYA02b_A CORGCB02a_C; CORGCB02b_B;
8 CORGCB12a_C; CORGRG11_A;
Delist from M&E CORGRG19_A; CORGRG20a_B;
CORGRG20a_C; CORGRG20b_A Total Phosphorus Delist due to extent of 2 impairment refined CORGCB12a_B; CORGCB12a_E New listing on 1 M&E COARUA14d_B COLCLC04a_A; COLCLC04a_B;
Retain on M&E 7 COLCLC04a_C; COLCLC04a_D;
List CORGCB02a_B; CORGCB02c_A;
CORGCB12a_D Moved from 1 M&E to 303(d) COARUA35_A Retain on 303(d) 1 List COSPBE01c_A New listing on 1 M&E COARLA09a_B Retain on M&E 1 Total Uranium List COARFO01a_B Delist due to 1 approved TMDL COARMA18a_A Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs Retain on 303(d) 2 List COARLA01c_A; COSPLS01_A Retain on 4a Zinc (sculpin) List due to approved TMDL COGUUN06a_A Delist from M&E COSJPI08_A Delist from 4 COARMA18a_A; COGULG15_B;
303(d) COGUNF09_B; COGUSM02_B Delist due to 1 approved TMDL COARUA02c_A Dissolved Zinc New listing on 3 CORGRG06_B; COSJAF03a_A;
M&E COSJAF03a_B COGUNF07_B; COGUUG29a_C;
COGUUG29a_D; COGUUG29a_E;
COGUUN19_A; COLCLY07_A;
Retain on M&E 15 CORGAL20_A; CORGCB12a_C;
List CORGRG05_B; CORGRG07_A;
CORGRG07_B; COSJAF22_B;
COSPCL06_C; COUCBL04a_C;
COUCYA08_C COARUA01b_A; COARUA02a_A;
COARUA02b_A; COARUA03_A;
COARUA04a_A; COARUA04b_A;
COARUA07_A; COARUA08b_A;
COARUA11_A; COARUA12a_A;
COGUSM03a_A; COGUSM03b_A;
COGUSM06a_A; COGUSM06b_A;
COGUUG30_B; COGUUG31_A;
COGUUN02_A; CORGAL03a_A;
CORGAL03b_A; CORGAL03b_B;
CORGAL03c_A; CORGAL03d_A;
CORGCB09b_A; CORGCB09b_B;
Retain on 4a CORGRG04a_A; CORGRG04b_B;
List due to CORGRG04b_C; CORGRG04b_D;
approved TMDL COSJAF04a_A; COSJAF04b_A;
COSJAF05a_B; COSJAF09_A;
COSJDO09_A; COSPBO04a_B;
COSPCL02a_A; COSPCL02c_C;
COSPCL03a_A; COSPCL03a_B;
COSPCL03a_C; COSPCL03b_A;
COSPCL09b_A; COSPCL11_A;
COSPCL13b_A; COSPCL13b_B;
COSPSV04a_A; COSPSV04a_B;
COSPSV04b_B; COSPUS02b_A;
COSPUS02c_C; COSPUS02c_D;
COSPUS05a_A; COSPUS05b_A;
COSPUS05b_B; COUCBL07_A;
Table 4. Summary of Water Bodies Added, Removed and Retained on the 303(d) and M&E Lists by Analyte # of Parameter Action Portions Assessment Unit IDs COUCEA05a_A; COUCEA05b_A;
COGUUN05_E; COGUUN07_A;
COGUUN09_C; CORGRG04c_A Moved from 1 M&E to 303(d) COGUUN08_A COARUA05_B; COARUA05_C;
COGUUG07_B; COGUUG08_A;
COGUUG10a_A; COGUUG10b_A;
COGUUG11_B; COGUUG11_D;
COGUUG12_C; COGUUG29a_B;
COGUUN09_B; COGUUN09_D;
Retain on 303(d) 27 CORGRG09_B; COSJAF03c_A;
List COSPCL02b_B; COSPCL02b_C;
COSPCL02c_B; COSPCL12a_A;
COSPCL12a_B; COSPUS02c_A;
COUCBL02a_B; COUCBL04a_B;
COUCBL06a_B; COUCBL06a_C;
COUCBL12_B; COUCBL12_C;
COUCYA03_E
11. Site-specific decisions made by the commission are discussed below.
a) COUCEA09a_B – Sediment Eagle River Water and Sanitation District proposed that a portion of the Eagle River from Berry Creek to Squaw Creek be removed from the 303(d) List for a few reasons. In this portion, the gradient of the Eagle River flattens and as flow velocities decrease the river channel and floodplain broaden. Under the Sediment Policy 98-1, Sediment Region 3 for mid-elevation mountain streams include slopes that range from 0.4% to 10%, with percent fines that range from 9% to 41%. The questionable area for this portion has a slope of 0.12 %, which is below the range of slopes used to establish the expected condition of Sediment Region 3. The portion of Segment 9a above the deposition zone (Segment 9a from Gore Creek to Berry Creek), and Segment 9b downstream of the deposition zone (Squaw Creek to Rube Creek), have stream slopes within the slope ranges for Sediment Region 3 and attain the TIVSED and percent fines for Sediment Region 3. Therefore the increased sediment is limited to the low gradient depositional zone. The division recommended not to use the thresholds in Sediment Region 3 for the lower slope depositional zone and therefore based on data upstream and downstream that show attainment, the commission decided to remove segment COUCEA09a_B from the 303(d) List as impaired for sediment.
b) COGULD02 – Temperature The division proposed that the Dolores River from Big Gypsum Creek to the San Miguel River (COGULD02) be placed on the 303(d) List due to exceedances in the aquatic life use based temperature standards. The Dolores Water Conservancy District (DWCD) raised an issue regarding whether the cause of the temperature impairment had been considered and whether the waterbody should be placed into Category 4c instead of the 303(d) List. When reviewing the topic of Category 4c in the 2018 Listing Methodology, some inconsistent language was noticed between Regulation #93 and the 2018 Listing Methodology. The introduction in Regulation #93 states that “Water bodies that are impaired, but it is unclear whether the cause of impairment is attributable to pollutants as opposed to pollution, are also placed on the Monitoring and Evaluation List.” The 2018 303(d) Listing Methodology states that “Before placing impaired waterbody segments into Category 4c, thorough monitoring and assessment needs to be performed on the segment to confirm that no pollutants are contributing to the waterbody’s failure to meet water quality standards. If adequate monitoring and assessment is not performed to rule out pollutant(s) as a cause, then the impaired waterbody should be placed on the 303(d) List (Category 5)”.
c) COSJAF09 – Fe, Mn, SO4 Water Supply Standards The commission adopted an alternative methodology for assessing ambient based water quality standards in the 2016 Listing Methodology (Appendix B). This assessment methodology incorporates confidence intervals into the assessment of ambient standards. The confidence interval is a more statistically sound approach in determining impairments in situations when an impairment is slightly above the standard because it takes into account the “normal variability in the available concentration of the data” (Appendix B, 2018 LM).
d) Multiple segments in Fountain Creek - Storm Events The second paragraph in § III.B.7 of the 2018 Listing Methodology states that data collected during or immediately after temporary events influencing the waterbody that are not representative of normal conditions shall typically be discounted in making the listing decision. For example, scouring storm flows which lead to diminished aquatic life use or accidental spills of toxic chemicals would not be a basis upon which to list the affected segment. However, such events may be considered as a basis for listing in instances where nonattainment of standards arises from a reversible source of pollutants. The commission maintains that storms are a normal part of the hydrologic cycle. If samples collected during a storm event are obtained using established procedures and analyzed using standard methods, those results are representative of conditions within the stream at that time.
e) All tributary segments The commission requested that in the next listing methodology work group, that the division further explore the listing of “all tributary” segments, particularly for E.coli, and also consider what happens to “all tributary” segments that are on the 303(d) list when they are resegmented.
1. Colorado Parks and Wildlife 2. Colorado Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 3. Eagle River Water and Sanitation District 4. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 5. Dolores Water Conservancy District 6. Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company 7. Southwestern Water Conservation District 8. Arkansas Fountain Coalition for Urban River Evaluation 9. City of Black Hawk and Black Hawk Central City Sanitation District 10. Animas River Stakeholders Group 11. Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining Company 12. City of Fort Collins 13. Public Service Company of Colorado 14. Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility 15. Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
16. Colorado Springs Utilities 17. Ouray Silver Mines, Inc.
_________________________________________________________________________ Editor’s Notes History Entire rule eff. 04/30/2008.
Entire rule eff. 04/30/2010.
Rules 93.1, 93.2, 93.3, 93.14 eff. 03/30/2012.
Rules 93.2-93.4, 93.15 eff. 03/01/2016.
Rules 93.3, 93.16 eff. 11/30/2016.
Rules 93.3, 93.4, 93.15 eff. 03/02/2018.