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   WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT
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   [REGION X-PACIFIC NORTHWEST & ALASKAI
1200 SIXTH AVENUE, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON  98101

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                       REGION 10 WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT








     A logical step-by-step approach is needed to identify and abate nonpoint




sources of pollution within Region 10.  The first step must be to assess the




magnitude and extent of the nonpoint source problem.




     Region 10 has developed a water quality assessment approach which will




assist EPA planners, land agencies, and state and local agencies in identifying




probable nonpoint sources and determining their effects upon the "fishable-




swimmable" aspect of Regional streams.




     Generally the approach is to determine the biological, recreational, and




water quality status of Regional streams and to display each status on color




coded STORET basin maps.  This information is to be related to land use and




land ownership (also on basin maps) as well as other factors such as hydro-




modifications, river flows, mining activities, and point source discharges.




All this information is then systematically organized on a summary table




which can be easily used.




     This package contains information for one river basin within Region 10.




The package consists of the following:




     1. Five slides of the maps used in the evaluation of the basin.




     2. A flow chart showing the phased assessment procedure.



     3. A summary table for the basin and a detailed description of




        information on the table.



     4. A basin point source discharge listing by segment number.




     5. Specific information for biological and recreational status.




     The STORET basin map is used as the base map for all status evaluations.




Each map is overlayed by a transparency that contains segment basin boundaries



representing drainage areas associated with segments defined by each state




within the Region.  These segment boundaries are used as the basis for




assessing water and land Information.

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     Biological status information is obtained from field biologists  represent-




ing state and federal fish and game agencies.   Their judgment  is based upon a




set of criteria shown on Table 1.   The biological status map (slide //I)  shows




the results of this assessment.




     Recreational status (slide #2) is obtained from field biologists, fish-




ermen, swimmers, and recreational specialists  utilizing the criteria identi-




fied in the Table Explanation.




     Slide #3 shows the water quality station  locations in each segment.




STORE! was used as a basis for all water quality data since most state and




federal agencies and many local agencies and universities store data in Region




10.  The number associated with each point on the map references a STORET




printout page number.  Data was retrieved utilizing the STORET standards




flagging program with EFA's Water Quality Criteria as the threshold levels.




Selected water quality threshold and violation screening criteria are shown




and defined in the Table Explanation.




     Slides /M and //5 show land use and land ownership throughout the STORET




basin.  The source of this information is from land management agencies.




     All the information previously discussed and shown on maps is summarized




on the River Basin tables.  Information on these tables is arranged by segment




in an upstream to downstream order beginning at the upper end of each STORET




basin.






     The information obtained and  compiled using this procedure is general;




however, it indicates probable cause and effect relationships related to land




use and land ownership.  The backup information on field tables, STORET print-




outs and maps allows  the user to make more detailed evaluations.  Specific




information gathering investigations in problem areas would be necessary for




an accurate "cause and effect" picture.

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     This evaluation process is still evolving and is  continually being im-




proved based on field verifications and comments from  users.   If you have




specific questions on the procedures used in these evaluations,  please




contact Bill Schmidt, Chief, Water Surveillance and Investigation Section,




Surveillance and Analysis Division, Region 10 (Telephone—FTS 399-1210).

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         REGION  JO  WATER  QUALITY ASSESSMENT
         Present  Water  Quality Assessment
Effect of land use upon the Biological, Recreational,  and Water
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Phase I Segnent Information
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1) Develop criteria
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1) Develop criteria (contact & noncontact)
2) Contact water users, recreation agencies.
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1) Select screening parameters
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Table to be used in decision ranking process
             Field Verification of Phases II thru V
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            Region and  State Decision Making Process

Information fron this process may he used for the following:
1)  Data needs Identification
2)  Prioritize nor), arean and programs by baain. State,  land
    use, ownership, etc.
3)  U.Q. standards review
4)  Assess waters presently meeting 1913 goals of "fishable swlm-
    moble"
5)  Determine effect of and/or needs for hydromodlfIcatlon
6)  Assess the "cause and effect" relationships of various land
    uses and therefore BMFs.
7)  Assist Federal, State, and private agencies in Identifying
    problems
8)  Base study to support future abatement program success assess-
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The field hiolopist utilizes the following evaluation matrix in determining scream eeor»ent status classification.




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TABLE EXPLANATION
     River:
     Segment Number:
1.   Sub-basin Information

     Sub-basin:               Each "STORET" major river basin is  divided  into  minor  river  basins based on major
                              tributaries  to the  main stream.   Each  sub-basin  is  further subdivided into segments,
                              In the table the  segments and  sub-basins  appear  in  an  upstream to downstream order.

                              The major river or  stream and  its tributaries  in the segment being classified
                              are listed.

                              The reach of the  river under consideration,  including  the hydrologic  drainage
                              area that contributes  flow to  that  reach, is designated by number for the pur-
                              poses of  identification and cross-referencing.   This number  will generally be
                              the state assigned  alpha-numeric code  except where  a finer division is necessary
                              in giving a  more  accurate description  of  the area.

                              The area  of  the entire segment being described is given in square miles.

                              Annual average, maximum,  and minimum discharge  (in  cfs) are  given for the major
                              stream or reach in  each segment where  USGS  flow  records are  available.

                              The upper and lower river miles of  the stream or reach in each segment as well
                              as the river mile of the confluence with  the next lowest order stream is given.
                              For instance, the Powder River (length 145  miles),  which enters the Snake River
                              at river  mile 296,  is  described under  "R.ll.  Range"  as:

                                                                 296/
                                                                 145-0

     Segment Length:           The length,  in miles,  of the reach  of  the major  stream in each segment is given.

2.   Environmental Information
     Drainage Area:

     Flow:


     River  Mile Range:
     Significant  Discharger:
                              The number  of  significant  dischargers,  as  determined  by  EPA  S&A Region X,  is
                              noted under the  appropriate  column, being  either  Municipal  (M)  or  Industrial (I),
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Hydro-modification:
Mining:
Water Use:
Biological Status:
Agricultural (irrigation diversions or returns), reservoirs, channel realign-
ment, or other changes in the natural flow of the stream under consideration
are identified.
I = Agricultural Modifications
R = Reservoir Modification (Number of reservoirs having a total capacity of
    5,000 acre-feet or more)
C = Channel Realignment, Revetments, etc.
0 = Other
Where specific data is available, the numerical extent of the hydromodification
is noted as a number after the letter abbreviation.  Where numerical information
is lacking, a qualitative notation of extent is used.  A '+' means there is
extensive modification of that type in the segment, no symbol after the letter
means it is present, and no letter means its presence is at most negligible.

Present or active (A) mining operations and past or non-active (N) mining opera-
tions are identified for each segment.

A general description of the present water uses in the segment is given.  Pwr -
power; Rec - recreation; Ag - agriculture; F+W - fish and wildlife; Mun - muni-
cipal; M+I - municipal and industrial; Ind - industrial; Nav - navigation.

This is a qualitative assessment of biological conditions in the streams of that
particular segment.
Solid Black - (corresponds to red on map) - water environment is unsuitable for
  a healthy biological community.
Diagonal Stripes - (yellow on map) - a questionable or intermittedly unhealthy
  environment exists.
Dots - (blue on map) - a good environment exists for the biota.
Blank Space - (green on map) - insufficient data is available for evaluation.
Determination of the biological status was carried out by experienced, knowledg-
able biologists associated with various federal and state agencies who are
familiar with the streams in the river segments.  Table 1 outlines the criteria
used for the biological evaluations.  Evaluations are limited to major streams.
In general, these include first through second or third order streams for rivers
near the seacoast and first through fourth order for inland streams.  A certain
amount of subjective judgment has been used, however, as to whether to include
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     Biological Status
     (cont):
     Recreational Status:
     Water Quality Status
     (Parametric Coverage):
      certain higher order streams.   Whether a certain higher order stream falls within
      the just mentioned bounds is not in itself justification for inclusion.   Its size
      and significance arc also taken into account.

      This is the qualitative assessment of water related recreational use for each
      segment.  The criteria used for evaluation of  recreational status was based on
      typical year-round use.  Two major categories  were considered:   (1) contact
      recreation (swimming), and (2)  non-contact recreation (boating,  fishing, and
      aesthetics).
      Dots - (corresponds to blue on map) - popular  areas,  few complaints registered,
        wide diversity of socio-economic uses in evidence.
      Diagonal Stripes - (yellow on map) - part-time use due to water  management, sea-
        sonal water quality and quantity conditions, seasonal accessibility, etc.
      Solid Black - (red on map) - no use in areas where that use should normally exist.
      Blank Space - (green on map) - insufficient data for  evaluation.
      The stream order criteria for inclusion in the evaluation are the same as for
      biological status.


      An assessment of the water quality data available in  each of the segments is given.
      All data used in the analysis and evaluation is available in EPA's "STORE!" System.
      A group of twelve basic parameters is used in  assessing the water quality in each
      segment.
   Parameter
Temperature (T)
Dissolved Oxygen
(DO)
        Criteria
  Threshold Level/Units

20°C (68°F) MAX
6 mg/1 MIN
90% SAT MIN
           Environmental Impact and Reference

To protect growth and migration routes of salmonids
(Federal Water Pollution Control Administration  (FWPCA.) ,
Water Quality Criteria, 1968).

For good growth and the general well-being of trout,
salmon, and other species of cold water biota, DO con-
centrations should not be below- 6 mg/1 (FWPCA, Water
Quality Criteria, 1968).  In addition, state water
quality standards normally require 90% saturation for
dissolved oxygen (Idaho and Oregon).
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  Parameter
Dissolved Gas (TDG)
        Criteria
  Threshold Level/Units

110% SAT MAX
pH (pH)
6.5 MIN
8.5 MAX
Turbidity (Turb)
25 JTU MAX
           Environmental Impact and Reference

To prevent fish fatalities by "gas bubble disease" in
which dissolved gases in their circulatory system come
out of solution to form bubbles (emboli) which block
the flow of blood through the capillary vessels (Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency, Quality Criteria for
Water. 1976).

The pH range which is not directly lethal to fish is
5-9.  However, the toxicity of several common pollu-
tants is markedly affected by pH changes within this
range, and increasing acidity or alkalinity may make
these poisons more toxic.  Therefore, a pH range of
6.5 to 9.0 is desirable to protect freshwater aquatic
life  (EPA, Quality Criteria for Water, 1976).  In pri-
mary contact recreation waters, the pH should be within
the range of 6.5-8.3 except when due to natural causes
to prevent the possibilities of eye irritations in
humans (FWPCA, Water Quality Criteria, 1968).  State
pH standards range from 6.5 to 9.0 for Idaho and 6.5
to 8.5 for Oregon and Washington.   In light of the
above information, our criteria have been set at 6.5
to 8.5.

Host state standards have a turbidity standard of "not
to exceed 5 JTU over background or natural conditions".
It is, however, rather ambiguous what "background or
natural conditions" are.  Also, this type of standard
does not relate to the fishable/swimmable concept.
Excessive turbidity reduces photosynthesis by aquatic
plant life and damages the spawning grounds of fish and
habitat of aquatic invertebrates.   It has been observed
that maximum production in hatchery ponds and reservoirs
occurred where the average turbidity was less than 25
JTU (Buck, D.H., 1956.  Effects of turbidity on fish
and fishing.  In:  21st North Amer. Wildlife Conf. Trans.).
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  Parameter
        Criteria
  Threshold Level/Units
           Environmental Impact and Reference
Phosphorus (Phos)
Total 0.05 mg/l-P
Total 0.15 mg/l-PO^
Ortho 0.025 mg/l-P
Ortho 0.075 mg/l-PO,
Diss. Ortho 0.01 mg/l-P
Nitrate Nitrogen
(N)
0.30 mg/l-N
1.33 mg/l-N03
Ammonia Nitrogen
(NH3)
Un-ionized 0.02 mg/l-N
Total 0.20 mg/l-N
Total 0.26 mg/1-NH/i
Limited studies made to date indicate that different
species of algae have somewhat different phosphorus
requirements with the range of available phosphorus
usually falling between 0.01 and 0.05 mg/1 as P.  At
these levels, when other conditions are favorable,
blooms may be expected.  While there is no set rela-
tionship between total and available phosphorus (be-
cause the ratio varies with season, temperature, and
plant growth), the total phosphorus is governing as it
is the reservoir that supplies the available phosphorus.
A desirable guideline for total phosphorus is 0.05 mg/1
as P where streams enter lakes or reservoirs (FWPCA,
Water Quality Criteria, 1968).  The other criteria
levels for different units and forms of phosphorus
have been determined by unit conversion and relation-
ships found between the phosphorus forms in Region 10.
The other forms of phosphorus are used as indicators
only when data for total phosphorus is lacking.

Mackenthun cited results indicating that inorganic
nitrogen at 0.30 mg/1 and inorganic phosphorus at
0.01 mg/1, at the start of an active growing season,
subsequently permitted algal blooms (Mackenthun, K.M.,
1965.  Nitrogen and phosphorus in water.  U.S. Depart-
ment of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health
Service.).

The amount of un-ionized ammonia is very much dependent
upon pH, temperature, and concentration of total ammonia.
A maximum level of 0.02 mg/1 as un-ionized ammonia is
recommended to minimize toxicity to freshwater aquatic
life (EPA, Quality Criteria for Water, 1976).  Concen-
trations of total ammonia above 0.20 mg/1 as N are indi-
cative of organic pollution (Klein, River Pollution 1.,
Chemical Analysis, 1959).
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   Parameter
Bacteria (Bact)
Dissolved Solids
Conductivity
(Cond)
Pesticide Toxicity
(OTOX)

     Aldrin
     Dieldrin
     Chlordane
     DDT
     Endrin
     Heptachlor
     Lindane
     Malathion
     Parathion
        Criteria
  Threshold Level/Units

Total Coliform 1000/100 ml
Fecal Coliform 240/100 ml
TDS 500 mg/1
Cond. 750 umho/cm
.003 ug/1
.003 ug/1
.010 ug/1
.001 ug/1
.004 ug/1
.001 ug/1
.019 ug/1
.100 ug/1
.040 ug/1
           Environmental Impact and Reference

Total and fecal coliform are microbiological indicators
used to determine or indicate the safety of water for
drinking, swimming, and shellfish harvesting.  A fecal
coliform log mean of 200 per 100 ml for bathing waters
and 14 per 100 ml for shellfish harvesting waters is
recommended by Quality Criteria for Water, EPA, 1976.
State standards range from 240 total/50 fecal per 100
ml for primary contact recreation in Idaho, 1000 total
per 100 ml in Oregon for general beneficial use, and
1000 total per 100 ml in Washington for Class B general
recreation.  From the above discussion, the suggested
criteria level based on general recreation is 1000 per
100 ml for total coliform and 240 per 100 ml for fecal
coliform.

High levels of dissolved solids are a hazard for irri-
gation water.  A maximum level of 500 mg/1 is indicated
for water from which no detrimental effects will usu-
ally be noticed.  For domestic water supply, the maxi-
mum level is 250 mg/1 (EPA, Quality Criteria for Water,
1976).  A relationship exists betweeen dissolved solids
and conductivity where total dissolved solids = .6 to
.8 times the conductivity.

The Following criteria levels are recommended to protect
the freshwater aquatic life (EPA, Quality Criteria for
Water, 1976).
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Heavy Metals (Met)
 Metal
Boron
   Criteria
Threshold Level

   750 ug/1
Cadmium
Chromium
Copper
Lead
Mercury
3 ug/1
50 ug/1
20 ug/1
30 ug/1
0.2 ug/1
Zinc
    80 ug/1
                Environmental Impact

For long term irrigation, a maximum level of 750 ug/1
is recommended for sensitive crops

Harmful to eggs and larvae of salmon in hard water

Mixed aquatic populations protected

96 hour TL5Q to Chinook salmon in soft water was
31 ug/1 at hatch and 18 ug/1 at 1 month old

Aquatic life protected

Selected species of fish and predatory aquatic
organisms protected

Algalcidal concentration for Selenastrum Capriconutum
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     References:
          1.   EPA R3.73.033,  Ecological Research Series. Water Quality Criteria 1972.
              U.S. Government Printing Office,  1973.

          2.   EPA, Quality Criteria for Water.  1976.

          3.   Green,  et.  al., Report to Region  X on the Results of the Spokane River
              Algal Assays.  1973.
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     The environmental status per each parameter per segment  is  found  by determining  the  percentage of samples
     that are in violation of the particular threshold  level.  This  percentage  is  then  weighted according to
     the annual sample size for each segment as follows:

       Status Code                   Class                                Percent  Violations
                                                              Number  of Samples/Year/Segment/Parameter
                                                           More  than 20        11  to  20           4 to 10
     Solid Black                Not Acceptable             51-100% Viol.      61-100%  Viol.      71-100% Viol.

     Diagonal Stripes           Objectionable              11-50%            21-60%             31-70%

     Dots                       Acceptable                  0-10%             0-20%              0-30%

     No code at all (blank space)  indicates insufficient  data  for evaluation.

     The data used for this evaluation is for the period  beginning January  1,  1970 until  the date of the report.
     For each station, parameters  with less than 4 samples  per year are not used.

     Water Quality Status (Station/Data Statistics)

          Number of Stations - Actual number of  stations  within each segment that had at  least  one parameter
            with 4 or more samples per year.
          Number of Samples/Parameter - Number of samples per  year for each parameter averaged  for all
            parameters sampled.
          Data Adequacy - This determination was made  by  evaluating the distribution  of stations, amount of
            data, and in some cases adequacy of  parametric  coverage versus  known environmental  quality problems.
            + denotes adequate data
            - denotes indadequate  data


3.   % Land Ownership

     The figure in each column represents the percentage  of total area within each segment  under the
     jurisdiction of the noted groups.

4.   % Land Use

     The figure in each column represents the percentage  of total area within each segment  that is used for
     the various purposes listed.

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                                              **•  SURVEILLANCE  AND  ANALVSIS DIVISION  **
                                                                                                                    1/4
                                    CFtRIBOU  TROUT
                                                   = BEAR LAKE
888 48
LOCATION - SODA SPRINGS
STATE    = ID
CNTV CODE= 029
DIST OFF =
FAC TVPE - I
SIC CODE = 098
NOTES
   (iIVEM LII4S APPLV TO NON-CLEAN ING EFFLUENT   CLEANING EFFLUENT
   UNTIL 760638 SETT SOLIDS  INST MAX-=2 2ML/L-1 GRB UK FROM 768701
   SUSP SOLS 10MG/L—110 GRABS AND SEIT SOLS 8  2MLXLWKLV GRBS  ALL
   FLOWS MONfHLV 24 HK TOTHL "QUARTERLY"  IS CODE  FOR 2/QTR
                                     MAJOR BASIN
                                     MINOR BASIN
                                     1ST LEVEL MILE= 175 0B
                                     2ND LEVEL MILE"
                                     3RD LEVEL MILE=
                                     PERMIT EXPIRES^
                                                                                  THIS INDUSTRY IS LOCATED  IN SEGMENT BB-ZO
     DATE RAHbE
    *4ii|r*i|ei|i*.
75/06/02 10


7C/07/01 10
                      KECIEVING UATER= BIG SPRINGS CREEK
                      LflT- 42-38-48  LONG= 111-36-24
                      TRT CODE-    POP EQ=
                      PARAMETER DESCRIPTION
                      SETTLEABLE SOLIDS ML/L
                      SUSPENDED SOLIDS LBS/DOV

                      SETTLEHBLE SOLIDS ML/L
                      SUSPENDED SOLIDS MGXL
                      SUSPENDED SOLIDS LBS/DAV
MINIMUM   AVERAGE   MAXIMUM

                       8 20
             2600      338O
                                                                                    EXC
                                                                                          TYPE  FRED
                                                                                                1/3I1TH
                                                                                                1/3MTH
                                     GRAB
                                     COUP
            8 10
                                                                 2288
                                                                            15 8
                                                                            2860
                                     COUP   1/MTH
                                     GRAB   1/3MTH
                                     COMP   1/MfH
                                                                                                         DAI A SOURCE
PERMIT CONt>
PEMMI f COND

PERMIT COND
PERMIT COND
PERMIT COND

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                                               ** U S  ENVIRONMENTS PROTECTION RGENCV **
                                               **                REGION  X               *»
                                               **  SURVEILLANCE RND RNRLVSIS DIVISION  **

                                                   R-ERI1IT  CONDI T I OMS
                                                                                                                     2/4
 i o—
                                     soon
LOCRTION = SODH SPRINGS
STRTt    = ID
CNTV CODE- 829
DIST OFF =
t-RC TVPE = 11
SIC CODE =
HOTES
   RESIDURL CHLORINt TO BE MONITORED BV DRILV GRABS
                MRJOR BRSIN   = BERR LRKE
                MINOR BRSIN
                1ST LEVEL MILE' 174 88
                2ND LEVtL I1ILE=
                3RD LEVEL MILE*=
                PERMIT EXPIRES- 79/03X31
THIS MUNICIPALITY IS LOCATED IN SEGMENT BB-20
                    F» jr
     DRTE RRUGE
         x-*
         TO
         IP
                      RECIEVING MHTEK^ BERR RIVER
                      t_m= 42-38-08   LONQ= 111-37-88
                      TMT COOE-= RS   POP EQ=
                      PRRRMETEK DESCRIPTION
PH
BOD   MQ/L
FECRL COL I FORM PER  1OOML
SUSPENDED SOLIDS  MG^L
FLOW   MGD
BOD   LBSXDRV
SUSPENDED SOLIDS  LBS/DflV

PH
BOD   IKiXL
FECRL COL I FORM PER  1OOML
SUSPENDED SOLIDS  MGXL
FLOW   11GD
BOD   LBSXDflV
SUSPENDED SOLIDS  LBS/DRV
                                                     MINIMUM
                                                        6 08
                                                        6 00
'ERRGE
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85 El
700
72 8
1 888
673
578

30 0
288
38 8
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288
200
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REC
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FREQ
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DRILV
1/MhEK
i/WEEK
1/Wfc.EK
CONT
1/UEEK
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1/UEEK
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CONT
1XWEEK
1/WkEK
DRTH SOURCE
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PERMIT
PERMIT
PERMIT
PERMIT
PERMIT
PERMIT
PERMIT
PERMIT
PERMIT
PERMIT
PERMIT
PERMIT
PEKItIT
PERMIT
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COND
COND
COND
COND
LOND
COND
COND
COND
COND
COND
COND
COND

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                                               ** U S  ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RGtNCV »H
                                               **                REGION X              *f
                                               **  SURVEILLANCE FIND RNRLVSIS DIVISION  **

                                                                 COISJO I T I OIMS
                9 — &
                                                      BERR LRKt
LOCATION - SODfl SPRINGS
STRTE    = ID
CNTV CODE" 029
DIST OFF =
FflC TVPE •= I
SIC CODE = 2819
MOTES
   SANITftRV UASTE OPTIONS GO INTO EFFECT 751081 < SEE  PERMIT)
   FOK RLTEkNflflVE PHOSPHOROUS DUMPING POSSIBILITIES,   SEE PERMIT
   SEC S2B INIRKE MbLL WHTER TO BE MONITORED  FOR  PHOSPHOROUS MG/L
   UEbKLV COMPS
MRJOR BflSIN
MINOR BRSIN
1ST LEVEL MILE= 174 28
2ND LEVEL MILE= 903 10
3RD LEVEL MILE=
PERMIT EXPIRES^ 77/06/30
                                                                                                                     3/4
                                                              THIS INDUSTRY IS LOCATED IN SEGMENT BB-20
     DRTE RflNOE
     i|iW>Kil(ilci|ti
         TU
         TO
                      RECIEVING WRTtk= SODR CREEK
                      LRT- 42-40-28  LONG- 111-35-33
                      TRT CODE-    POP EQ=
                      PRRRMEIER DESCRIPTION
                                                     MINIMUM   RVERRGE   MRXIMUM
                                                                                    EXC
PH
FLOU   MOD
TkMPLRRTURE FRHRENHEIT  DEG-F
r LOUR IDE   LBS/DRV
1O1AL PHOSPHOROUS P-LBS/DRV
SUSPENDED SOLIDS LBS/DRV

PH
FLUORIDE   MG/L
hLOU   I1GD
TtMPERRTURE FRHRENHEIT  DEG-F
FLOUR IDE   LBS/DRV
TOTAL PHOSPHOROUS P-LBS/DRV
SUSPENDED SOLIDS LBS/DRV
                                                        6  SO
                                                       6  30
                                                                 2 £70

                                                                  24 0
                                                                 176 0
                                                                   359
                                                                 2 670

                                                                  20 0

                                                                   359
                                       9 00
                                      3 t)39
                                       70 0
                                       72 0
                                      277 0
                                        718

                                       9 00
                                       2 00
                                      3 830
                                       70 0
                                       40 0
                                      245 0
                                        718
TVPE
»*»*
GRAB
REC
GRRB
COMP
COI1P
COItP
GRRB
COMP
RbC
GRRB
COMP
COMP
COMP
FREQ
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CONT
DRILV
1/11 1 H
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1/ITTH
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1/MTH
DRTR SOURCE
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PERMIT
PERMIT
PERMIT
PERMIT
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COND
COND
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                                               ** u s  ENVIRONMENT™. PROTECTION HGENCV  **
                                               **                REGION x               **
                                               **  SURVEILLANCE AND RNflLVSIS DIVISION   **

                                                   PERMIT  CONDITIONS
                                     DEL-   I1ONTE
                                                                           CJN   < PI—F-lNT
                                                                                                                        4/4
LOCATION - FRANKLIN
STHTE    = ID
CNTV CODE*- 041
DIST OFH -
FRC TVPE = I
SIC CODE - 2033
NOTES
   GIVEN LI US VRLID EXEPT DURING  SAUERKRAUT SERSON  FOR RLL PROC-
   ESSING,  UNTIL 778181 FLOW—DAILY,  AMMONIA RNt> FECRL COLIFORMS-
   -I10NIHLV GRRBS,  DISS OXVCMG/L>2 GRRBS/ULLK  flFTER 778701 FLOW
   DfllLV, D 0  NT LESS THAN 4MQ/L  Z GRBS/'MK  SEE PERMIT FOR SRUKRT
MAJOR BRSIH   - BEAR LAKE
MINOR BASIN   = CUB RIVER
1ST LEVEL MILE= VTf 70
2ND LEVEL niLE» 015 78
3RD LEVEL MILE=
PERMIT EXPIRES- 79/-12/31
                                             THIS INDUSTRY  IS LOCATED IN SEGMENT BB-40
r.-
     DfHTfc. RANGE
He*******************
75/83/86 TO
                      RECItVIHG UATER=  CUB  RIVER
                      LAf= 42-88-18  LONG=  111-49-88
                      TRT CODE-    POP  E0=

                      PARAMETER DESCRIPTION         MINIMUM
                      PH
                      TEMPERATURE FAHRENHEIT  DEQ-F
                      BOD   LB&/DRV
                      SUSPENDED SOLIDS LBS/DRV
                                                        6 80
                         AVERAGE
                        ********
                             288
                             688
                                                                         MAXIMUM
        EXC
        ***
                                                                                           TVPE
9 88
75 0
 600
1500
GRAB
GRAB
COMH
COMk
FREQ
+*****
2/UEEK
I/WEEK
2/UtEK
2/WbEK
DATA SOURCE
********+**
PERMIT COND
PERMIT COND
PERMIT COND
PERMIT COND

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1
1 Stream

IBEAR R.—
BWyo. border
Hto Bear Lk.
•confluence,
Hincluding
•Thomas Fk.
H& Montpeliei
HCk.
i_
HBEAR LAKE—
frutlets &
Htribs to
Wear R.
1 	
WEAR R.~
H Bear Lake
nj confluence
g to Soda
1 Springs
1
1
I

River
Mile
285.0-
238.9


238.97
Utah bor.-
0

238.9-
206.2






Segment
Number
BB-10


BB-120


BB-20






Biological Status
o
o
<
X


X


X






.a"
O






X





•
<
z
X


X









PHYS./CHEM./ BIOLOGICAL
PROBLEMS
On Bear R. , extensive silta-
tion in spring. On Thomas Fk.
siltation on lower end. Mont.
Ck. has irrigation related
problems. Some turbidity &
nutrient problems.


Extensive channel modification
with poor fishery habitat &
low populations. Turbidity,
nutrients, pH, & conductivity.
Silt, low, & slow flow at cer-
tain times of year; irrigation/
ag. related problems. Nutri-
ents & turbidity. More desir-
able fish species found in this
reach, but populations are
quite low. Lower end of
Georgetown Ck. is affected by
irrigation diversion.
Recreational Status
o
o

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I Stream

i BEAR R.—
gSoda
1 Springs to
I Oneida Dam
a
1
1
1
1
i
	
IBEAR R.—
•Oneida Dam
|to Utah
Bborder







tlTTLE MAL-
u
mD R. &
SlALAD R. —
EL
Sources to
HJtah bor.
1 ,.
River
Mile

206.2-
147.0








151.1-
125.3













Segment
Number

BB-30









BB-40










BB-471



Biological Status
o
0
<

X









X










X



.0"
O

X









X












1

<
z











X










X



PHYS./CHEM./ BJQLQGICAL
PROBLEMS
Alexander Res. affected by
siltation & other influences
from Bear R. Blw. Alex. Res.
to Grace Dam is ace. due to
settling effect of Alex. Res.
From abv. Thatcher to Oneida
Dam siltation is main problem.
Other related problems in this
segment are diversions, tur-
bidity, & nutrients.

Bear R. from Oneida Dam to N.
of Preston is ace. due to set-
tling effect of Oneida Res.
From Hwy 91 to state line is
N.A. due to turbidity problems.
Battle Ck. is N.A. due to turb-
idity. Mink Ck. is ob j . due to
channel alterations. Other
problems in segment are temp,
nutrients, & diversions.
Temp., slow flow, extensive
diversions, siltation, & low
fish populations.


Recreational Status
o
o
i
X










X









X




f
X










X














<
z











X









X




PRQBLEMS/EFFECTS-
Rec. varies due to Bio.
Status. Those reaches that
are ob j . have low aesthetic
appeal, & accessibility is
limited due to land ownership






Fluctuating flow, turbidity,
channel alterations, silta-
tion, slow flow, and other
phys . /chem. /biological
factors (listed under Bio.
Status)




Rec is governed by Bio.
Status & low aesthetic appeal




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Stream
DEEP CREEK-
Source to
Utah
border
Contacts:
River
Mile

John Heimer
Segment
Number
BB-480
Biological Status
o
u
<
X
15"
O

, Idaho Fish & Game -
<
2_
X
PHYS./CHEM./ BIOLOGICAL
PROBLEMS
Silt, low flow, extensive
diversions in the lower
reaches.
'Recreational Status
o
O

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