The Stormwater Quality Standards Task Force includes representatives from local counties, cities, environmental groups, the Santa Ana Water Quality Control Board, and others interested in water quality issues within the Santa Ana Watershed. The Task Force proposed a phased workplan to re-evaluate water quality standards as they relate to stormwater and dry weather flows within the watershed that are necessary to protect recreational beneficial uses.
The Task Force was formed in 2003 to assist the Regional Board in providing the scientific and technical basis for modifications to existing bacteria quality objectives for recreational uses. In addition to recommendations for new objectives based on the best available science, the Task Force work has led to recommendations for changes in recreational use designations and implementation strategies. The Task Force work effort includes basin-wide assessment of the current conditions of receiving waters, the nature of recreational uses, and areas where additional data or information are needed. The work of this Task Force has resulted in one of the Country’s most detailed photographic data collection efforts regarding recreational use. SAWPA serves as administrator of this Task Force.
