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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 445A - Water Controls › WATER POLLUTION CONTROL › Standards for Water Quality › Section 445A.1916 - Walker Region: Desert Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Desert Creek from the California-Nevada state line to its confluence with the
				  West Fork of the Walker River. Desert Creek is located in Douglas and Lyon
				  Counties.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Desert 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
Brown trout, brook trout and rainbow
							 trout.
Temperature - °C
							 [DELTA]Tb - °C
DT
= 0
S.V. Nov-Apr S.V. May-Jun S.V. Jul-Oct
							 DT
[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. [DELTA]pH
6.5 - 9.0 ± 0.5
X
X
*
*
X
X
X
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V. Nov-May S.V. Jun-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
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.13
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.1
*
*
X
X
Nitrogen Species (as N) - mg/l
Total Nitrate
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] 0.20 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 0.27
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
Suspended Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 80
*
Turbidity - NTU
d
*
X
Color - PCU
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 75
X
*
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 110 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 130
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500
X
X
*
Chloride - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 5 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 7
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] 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
* = The most restrictive beneficial use.
X = Beneficial use.
a Refer to NAC 445A.122 and
				  445A.1882 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 turbidity must not
				  be more than 10 NTU above natural conditions.
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.1918 - Walker Region: Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area - Bass, Crappie and North Ponds and Hinkson Slough

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the bodies of water in the
				  Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area known as Hinkson Slough, Bass Pond,
				  Crappie Pond and North Pond. This segment of the Mason Valley Wildlife
				  Management Area is located in Lyon County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area -
Bass, Crappie and North Ponds and Hinkson Slough
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] 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.1882 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.1922 - Walker Region: Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area for all surface water impoundments,
				  excluding Hinkson Slough, Bass Pond, Crappie Pond and North Pond. This segment
				  of the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area is located in Lyon County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area
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.1882 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.1926 - Walker Region: Cottonwood Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Cottonwood Creek from its origin to the point of diversion of the Hawthorne
				  Naval Ammunition Depot, near the north line of section 34, T. 9 N., R. 28 E.,
				  M.D.B. & M. This segment of Cottonwood Creek is located in Mineral
				  County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Cottonwood 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
							 [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.1882 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.1928 - Walker Region: Squaw Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Squaw Creek from its origin to the point of diversion of the Hawthorne Naval
				  Ammunition Depot, near the north line of section 33, T. 9 N., R. 29 E., M.D.B.
				  & M. Squaw Creek is located in Mineral County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Squaw 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
							 [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.1882 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.1932 - Walker Region: Rose Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Rose Creek from its origin to the point of diversion of the Hawthorne Naval
				  Ammunition Depot, near the north line of section 4, T. 8 N., R. 29 E., M.D.B.
				  & M. Rose Creek is located in Mineral County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Rose 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
							 [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.1882 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.1934 - Walker Region: Corey Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Corey Creek from its origin to the point of diversion of the town of Hawthorne,
				  near the west line of section 3, T. 7 N., R. 29 E., M.D.B. & M. Corey Creek
				  is located in Mineral County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Corey 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
							 [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.1882 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.1954 - Central Region: Standards for select bodies of water

Current through June 11, 2024
The standards for water quality for select bodies of water
				  within the Central Region are prescribed in NAC 445A.1954 to 445A.2068,
				  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.1956 - Central Region: Chiatovich Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Chiatovich Creek above the highway maintenance station. Chiatovich Creek is
				  located in Esmeralda County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Chiatovich 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
[DELTA]T
= 0
S.V. Nov-Apr S.V. May-Jun S.V. Jul-Oct
							 DT
[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. [DELTA]pH
6.5 - 9.0 ± 0.5
X
X
X
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V. Nov-May S.V. Jun-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. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.04 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 0.06
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] 0.06
X
*
X
X
*
X
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.6 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 0.8
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
Suspended Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 25
*
Turbidity - NTU
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 10
*
X
Color - PCU
d
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 50 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 60
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500
X
X
*
Chloride - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 2 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 3
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 250
X
X
*
X
Sulfate - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 4 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 5
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 250
*
Sodium - SAR
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 1
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] 100 [LESS THEN OR
							 EQUAL TO] 200
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.1952 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.1958 - Central Region: Indian Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Indian Creek above the center of section 9, T. 2 S., R. 34 E., M.D.B. & M.
				  Indian Creek is located in Esmeralda County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Indian 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
[DELTA]T
= 0
S.V. Nov-Apr S.V. May-Jun S.V. Jul-Oct DT
[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. [DELTA]pH
6.5 - 9.0 ± 0.5
X
X
X
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V. Nov-May S.V. Jun-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
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.13
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.1
*
*
X
X
Nitrogen Species (as N) - mg/l
Nitrate S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.45
Nitrate S.V. Nitrite S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 10 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 0.06
X
*
X
X
*
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
Suspended Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 25
*
Turbidity - NTU
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 10
*
X
Color - PCU
d
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 225 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 300
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500
X
X
*
Chloride - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 6 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 10
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] 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] 100 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 200
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.1952 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.1962 - Central Region: Leidy Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Leidy Creek above the hydroelectric plant. Leidy Creek is located in Esmeralda
				  County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Leidy 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
[DELTA]T
= 0
S.V. Nov-Apr S.V. May-Jun S.V. Jul-Oct
							 DT
[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. [DELTA]pH
6.5 - 9.0 ± 0.5
X
X
X
*
X
X
*
Dissolved Oxygen - mg/l
S.V. Nov-May S.V. Jun-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. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]. 0.013 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 0.03
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.1
*
*
X
X
Nitrogen Species (as N) - mg/l
Nitrate A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 0.18 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 0.22
Nitrate S.V. Nitrite S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 10 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 0.06
X
*
X
X
*
X
Total Ammonia (as N) - mg/l
c
*
Suspended Solids - mg/l
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 25
*
Turbidity - NTU
S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 10
*
X
Color - PCU
d
*
X
Total Dissolved Solids - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 135 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 150
A-Avg.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 500
X
X
*
Chloride - mg/l
A-Avg. S.V.
[LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO] 3 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 5
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] 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] 100 [LESS THEN OR EQUAL TO]
							 200
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.1952 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.1964 - Central Region: Fish Lake

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the entire body of water
				  known as Fish Lake. Fish Lake is located in Esmeralda County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Fish 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
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.1952 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.1966 - Central Region: Star Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Star Creek from its origin to the first point of diversion, near the west line
				  of T. 31 N., R. 34 E., M.D.B. & M. Star Creek is located in Pershing
				  County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Star 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
							 [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.1952 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.1968 - Central Region: Willow Creek Reservoir

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the entire body of water
				  known as Willow Creek Reservoir. Willow Creek Reservoir is located in Lander
				  County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Willow Creek 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
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]
							 298
*
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.1952 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.1972 - Central Region: Peavine Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Peavine Creek from its origin to the first point of diversion, near the
				  national forest boundary. Peavine Creek is located in Nye County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Peavine 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
							 [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.1952 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.1974 - Central Region: Jett Creek

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Jett Creek from its origin to the national forest boundary. Jett Creek is
				  located in Nye County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Jett 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
							 [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.1952 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.1976 - Central Region: Twin River, South Fork

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  the South Fork of Twin River from its origin to the first point of diversion,
				  near the national forest boundary. The South Fork of Twin River is located in
				  Nye County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Twin River, South Fork
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.1952 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.1978 - Central Region: Twin River, North Fork

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  the North Fork of Twin River from its origin to the first point of diversion,
				  near the national forest boundary. The North Fork of Twin River is located in
				  Nye County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Twin River, North Fork
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.1952 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.1982 - Central Region: Kingston Creek at Groves Lake

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Kingston Creek from its origin to Groves Lake. This segment of Kingston Creek
				  is located in Lander County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Kingston Creek at Groves 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
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.1952 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.1984 - Central Region: Groves Lake

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the entire body of water
				  known as Groves Lake. Groves Lake is located in Lander County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Groves 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]
							 298
*
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.1952 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.1986 - Central Region: Kingston Creek below Groves Lake

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Kingston Creek below Groves Lake. This segment of Kingston Creek is located in
				  Lander County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Kingston Creek below Groves 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.1952 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.1988 - Central Region: Birch Creek at the national forest boundary

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Birch Creek from its origin to the national forest boundary. This segment of
				  Birch Creek is located in Lander County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Birch Creek at the national forest boundary
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.1952 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.1992 - Central Region: Birch Creek below the national forest boundary

Current through June 11, 2024
The limits of this table apply to the body of water known as
				  Birch Creek from the national forest boundary to the first diversion dam, near
				  the west line of section 1, T. 17 N., R. 44 E., M.D.B. & M. This segment of
				  Birch Creek is located in Lander County.
STANDARDS OF WATER QUALITY
Birch Creek below the national forest boundary
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.1952 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