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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1734 - Truckee Region: Hobart Reservoir and tributaries

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the entire system known as
				  Hobart Reservoir and its tributaries. Hobart Reservoir and its tributaries are
				  located in Washoe County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Hobart Reservoir and tributaries
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Trout.
Temperature - °C DTb -
							 °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th percentile
							 (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 576
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1622 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1736 - Truckee Region: Ophir Creek at State Route 429

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Ophir Creek from its origin to State Route 429 (old U.S. Highway 395). This
				  segment of Ophir Creek is located in Washoe County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Ophir Creek at State Route 429
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Temperature - °C DTb -
							 °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th percentile
							 (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1622 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1738 - Truckee Region: Ophir Creek at Washoe Lake

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Ophir Creek from State Route 429 (old U.S. Highway 395) to Washoe Lake. This
				  segment of Ophir Creek is located in Washoe County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Ophir Creek at Washoe Lake
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Trout.
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th percentile
							 (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1622 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1742 - Truckee Region: Price Lakes

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the entire body of water
				  known as Price Lakes. Price Lakes is located in Washoe County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Price Lakes
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.025
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th percentile
							 (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1622 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1744 - Truckee Region: Davis Lake

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the entire body of water
				  known as Davis Lake. Davis Lake is located in Washoe County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Davis Lake
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Trout.
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th percentile
							 (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 235
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1622 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1746 - Truckee Region: Galena Creek, upper

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Galena Creek from its origin to the east line of section 18, T. 17 N., R. 19
				  E., M.D.B. & M. This segment of Galena Creek is located in Washoe
				  County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Galena Creek, upper
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th percentile
							 (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1622 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1748 - Truckee Region: Galena Creek, middle

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Galena Creek from the east line of section 18, T. 17 N., R. 19 E., M.D.B. &
				  M., to gaging station number 10-348900, located in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of
				  section 2, T. 17 N., R. 19 E., M.D.B. & M. This segment of Galena Creek is
				  located in Washoe County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Galena Creek, middle
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Trout.
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th percentile
							 (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1622 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1752 - Truckee Region: Galena Creek at Steamboat Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Galena Creek from gaging station number 10-348900, located in the SW 1/4 of the
				  SW 1/4 of section 2, T. 17 N., R. 19 E., M.D.B. & M., to its confluence
				  with Steamboat Creek. This segment of Galena Creek is located in Washoe
				  County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Galena Creek at Steamboat Creek
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Trout.
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 3
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.33
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th percentile
							 (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1622 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1754 - Truckee Region: Whites Creek, upper

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Whites Creek from its origin to the east line of section 33, T. 18 N., R. 19
				  E., M.D.B. & M. This segment of Whites Creek is located in Washoe
				  County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Whites Creek, upper
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th percentile
							 (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1622 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1756 - Truckee Region: Whites Creek at Steamboat Ditch

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Whites Creek below the east line of section 33, T. 18 N., R. 19 E., M.D.B.
				  & M., to Steamboat Ditch. This segment of Whites Creek is located in Washoe
				  County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Whites Creek at Steamboat Ditch
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Trout.
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th percentile
							 (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1622 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1758 - Truckee Region: Whites Creek at Steamboat Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Whites Creek below Steamboat Ditch. This segment of Whites Creek is located in
				  Washoe County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Whites Creek at Steamboat Creek
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 24 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 5.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th percentile
							 (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1622 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1762 - Truckee Region: Lagomarsino Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the entire body of water
				  known as Lagomarsino Creek, also known as Long Valley Creek. Lagomarsino Creek
				  is located in Storey County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Lagomarsino Creek
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
pH - SU
S.V.
6.0 - 9.0
X
X
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 3.0
X
*
X
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
b
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 576
*
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1622 for beneficial use terminology.
b The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R129-10,
				  1-13-2011
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1764 - Truckee Region: Tracy Pond

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the entire area known as
				  Tracy Pond. Tracy Pond is located in Storey County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Tracy Pond
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 34 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 3
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 5.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.33
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th
							 percentile (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 576
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1622 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1782 - Western Region: No designated beneficial uses

Current through June 11, 2024
There are no designated beneficial uses for select bodies of
				  water within the Western Region.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1784 - Western Region: No designated standards

Current through June 11, 2024
There are no designated standards for water quality for
				  select bodies of water within the Western Region.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1794 - Carson Region: Standards for select bodies of water

Current through June 11, 2024
The standards for water quality for select bodies of water
				  within the Carson Region are prescribed in NAC 445A.1794 to 445A.1864,
				  inclusive.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1812 - Carson Region: Carson River at Cradlebaugh Bridge

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  the Carson River from Genoa Lane to U.S. Highway 395 at Cradlebaugh Bridge,
				  except for the length of the river within the exterior borders of the Washoe
				  Indian Reservation. This segment of the Carson River is located in Douglas
				  County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Carson River at Cradlebaugh Bridge
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Catfish, rainbow trout and brown
							 trout.
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
[DELTA]T
= 0
S.V. Nov-Apr S.V. May-Jun S.V. Jul-Oct [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 13 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 17 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 23 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 2
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
7.5 - 8.4
S.V. [DELTA]pH
6.5 - 9.0 ± 0.5
X
X
X
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V. Nov-Apr S.V. May- Oct
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0 [GREATER
							 THEN OR EQUAL TO] 5.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphates (as P) - mg/l
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Nitrogen Species (as N) - mg/l
Total Nitrogen
Nitrate S.V. Nitrite S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 10
							 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.06
X
*
X
X
*
X
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.85 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 1.2
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
Suspended Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 80
*
Turbidity - NTU
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 10
*
X
Color - PCU
d
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 75
*
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 180 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 230
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500
X
X
*
Chloride - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 8 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 15
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 250
X
X
*
X
Sulfate - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 250
*
Sodium - SAR
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 2
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 8
*
X
Alkalinity (as CaCO3) -
							 mg/l
25% change from natural conditions
*
X
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1792 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
d Increase in color must not be
				  more than 10 PCU above natural conditions.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12, 12-20-2012;
				  R093-13, 12-23-2013
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1816 - Carson Region: Carson River near New Empire

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  the Carson River from the Mexican Ditch Gage to New Empire. This segment of the
				  Carson River is located in Carson City.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Carson River near New Empire
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Smallmouth bass, rainbow trout and brown
							 trout.
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
[DELTA]T
= 0
S.V. Nov-May S.V. Jun-Oct [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 18 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 23 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 2
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
7.4 - 8.4
S.V. [DELTA]pH
6.5 - 9.0 ±0.5
X
X
X
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 5.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphates (as P) - mg/l
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Nitrogen Species (as N) - mg/l
Total Nitrogen
Nitrate S.V. Nitrite S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 10
							 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.06
X
*
X
X
*
X
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1.3 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 1.7
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
Suspended Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 80
*
Turbidity - NTU
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 10
*
X
Color - PCU
d
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 75
*
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 260 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 375
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500
X
X
*
Chloride - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 13 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 24
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 250
X
X
*
X
Sulfate - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 250
*
Sodium - SAR
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 2
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 8
*
X
Alkalinity (as CaCO3) -
							 mg/l
25% change from natural conditions
*
X
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1792 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
d Increase in color must not be
				  more than 10 PCU above natural conditions.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1818 - Carson Region: Carson River at Dayton Bridge

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  the Carson River from New Empire to the Dayton Bridge. This segment of the
				  Carson River is located in Carson City and Lyon County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Carson River at Dayton Bridge
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Walleye, channel catfish and white
							 bass.
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
[DELTA]T
= 0
S.V. Nov-Mar S.V. Apr-Jun S.V. Jul-Oct
							 [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 11 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 24
							 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 28 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 2
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
7.5 - 8.6
S.V. [DELTA]pH
6.5 - 9.0 ± 0.5
X
X
X
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 5.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphates (as P) - mg/l
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.1
*
*
X
X
Nitrogen Species (as N) - mg/l
Total Nitrogen
Nitrate S.V. Nitrite S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 10 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 1.0
X
*
X
X
*
X
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1.2 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 1.6
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
Suspended Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 80
*
Turbidity - NTU
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 12 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 25
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 50
*
X
Color - PCU
d
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 75
*
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 250 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 400
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500
X
X
*
Chloride - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 10 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 18
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 250
X
X
*
X
Sulfate - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 250
*
Sodium - SAR
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 2
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 8
*
X
Alkalinity (as CaCO3) -
							 mg/l
25% change from natural conditions
*
X
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 50 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 280
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1792 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
d Increase in color must not be
				  more than 10 PCU above natural conditions.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1822 - Carson Region: Carson River at Weeks

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  the Carson River from the Dayton Bridge to Lahontan Reservoir.
This segment of the Carson River is located in Lyon
				  County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Carson River at Lahontan Reservoir
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN EXISTING HIGHER
								QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR BENEFICIAL
								USES
Beneficial
								Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Walleye, channel catfish and white
								bass.
Temperature - °C
[DELTA]Tb -
								°C
[DELTA]T= 0
S.V. Nov-Mar [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 11
S.V. Apr-Jun [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 24
S.V. Jul-Oct [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 28
[DELTA]T[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 2
*
X
pH - SU
S.V. 7.5 - 8.5
S.V. 6.5 - 9.0
[DELTA]pH ± 0.5
X
X
X
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 5.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
A-Avg.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.1
*
*
X
X
Nitrogen Species (as N) - mg/l
Total Nitrogen
A-Avg. [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.6
S.V.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1.1
Nitrate S.V. [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 10
Nitrite S.V. [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
								1.0
X
*
X
X
*
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
Suspended Solids - mg/l
S.V.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 80
*
Turbidity - NTU
A-Avg.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 25
S.V.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 50
*
X
Color - PCU
d
S.V.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 75
*
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
A-Avg. [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 250
S.V. [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 380
A-Avg. [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500
X
X
*
Chloride - mg/l
A-Avg. [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 10
S.V.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 18
S.V.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 250
X
X
*
X
Sulfate - mg/l
A-Avg.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 100
S.V.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 140
S.V.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 250
*
Sodium - SAR
A-Avg.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 2
A-Avg.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 8
*
X
Alkalinity (as CaCO3) -
								mg/l
< 25% change from natural conditions
*
X
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126
S.V. [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
A.G.M. [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 90
S.V.[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 240
S.V. [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1792 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
d Increase in color must not be
				  more than 10 PCU above natural conditions.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12, 12-20-2012; A by
				  R101-14,
				  eff. 4/4/2016
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1826 - Carson Region: Lower Carson River

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  the Lower Carson River from Lahontan Reservoir to the Carson Sink (the natural
				  channel). This segment of the Lower Carson River is located in Churchill
				  County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Lower Carson River
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 34 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 3
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 5.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.33
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th
							 percentile (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1792 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1828 - Carson Region: Daggett Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Daggett Creek from its origin to the Carson River. Daggett Creek is located in
				  Douglas County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Daggett Creek
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Temperature - °C DTb -
							 °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th
							 percentile (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1792 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1832 - Carson Region: Genoa Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Genoa Creek from its origin to the first diversion box at the mouth of the
				  canyon, near the east line of section 9, T. 13 N., R. 19 E., M.D.B. & M.
				  Genoa Creek is located in Douglas County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Genoa Creek
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Temperature - °C DTb -
							 °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th
							 percentile (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1792 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1834 - Carson Region: Sierra Canyon Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Sierra Canyon Creek from its origin to the first diversion structure at the
				  mouth of the canyon, near the east line of section 4, T. 13 N., R. 19 E.,
				  M.D.B. & M. Sierra Canyon Creek is located in Douglas County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Sierra Canyon Creek
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Temperature - °C DTb -
							 °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th
							 percentile (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1792 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12,
				  12-20-2012
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1836 - Carson Region: Clear Creek at the gaging station

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Clear Creek from its origin to gaging station number 10-3105, located in the NE
				  1/4 of the NW 1/4 of section 1, T. 14 N., R. 19 E., M.D.B. & M., except for
				  the length of the creek within the exterior borders of the Washoe Indian
				  Reservation. This segment of Clear Creek is located in Carson City and Douglas
				  County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Clear Creek at the gaging station
PARAMETER
REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN
							 EXISTING HIGHER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR
							 BENEFICIAL USES
Beneficial
							 Usea
Livestock
Irrigation
Aquatic
Contact
Noncontact
Municipal
Industrial
Wildlife
Aesthetic
Enhance
Marsh
Beneficial Uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatic Life Species of Concern
Temperature - °C DTb -
							 °C
S.V. [DELTA]T
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 20 = 0
*
X
pH - SU
S.V.
6.5 - 9.0
X
X
*
*
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V.
[GREATER THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6.0
X
*
X
X
X
X
Total Phosphorus (as P) - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.10
*
*
X
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500 or the 95th
							 percentile (whichever is less).
X
X
*
E. coli - No./100 ml
A.G.M. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 126 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 410
*
X
Fecal Coliform - No./100 ml
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1,000
X
*
X
X
X
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1792 for beneficial use terminology.
b Maximum allowable increase in
				  temperature above water temperature at the boundary of an approved mixing zone,
				  but the increase must not cause a violation of the single value
				  standard.
c The ambient water quality
				  criteria for ammonia are specified in NAC 445A.118.
Added to NAC by
				  Environmental Comm'n by R160-06, eff. 8-26-2008; A by R131-12, 12-20-2012;
				  R093-13, 12-23-2013
NRS
					 445A.425,
					 445A.520