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Council At-Large District 3, Council District 11, Planning District 3, Tributary

2.7.11. Durbin Creek

2.7.11.1. About Durbin Creek

Figure 2.40 The Durbin Creek Tributary (WBID 2365) with sanitary sewer overflows reported by JEA in 2022 (JEA 2022b).
Figure 2.40 The Durbin Creek Tributary (WBID 2365) with sanitary sewer overflows reported by JEA in 2022 (JEA 2022b).
  • East of the St. Johns River
  • South of I-295
  • Primary Land Use: Forested
  • Current TMDL reports:
    Fecal Coliform
  • Not included in 2022 Verified List of Impaired Waters
  • WBID Area: 26.2 sq. mi.

2.7.11.2. Data sources

Result were historically downloaded from the FL STORET website (DEP 2010f), with recent data downloaded from WIN WAVES (DEP 2022f). Data were filtered based on the stations in the Durbin Creek WBID 2365 (DEP 2023b) shown above. The filtered dataset reflects water column concentrations and was used to generate Table 2.16.

2.7.11.3. Discussion

Water quality data for Durbin Creek are shown in Table 2.16. Historically, average dissolved oxygen levels in Durbin Creek were relatively low when compared to other tributaries of the LSJRB. However, no causative pollutant (specific environmental condition) has been identified, and thus no TMDL report is required as it is the “natural condition” of the water body (DEP 2009c). Average dissolved oxygen concentrations were above the WQC from 2020 to 2022, with a few individual samples below the WQC. A TMDL report is available for fecal coliform in Durbin Creek (Magley 2006a), with a 63% reduction of anthropogenic fecal coliform loading. Average fecal indicator bacteria levels in Durbin Creek were lower than the WQC in 2020-2022. (Note: the data analyses in the TMDL are based on different criteria than those used in this report).

Historical water quality data for Durbin Creek are available in previous versions of the River Report.

Table 2.16 Water quality data for Durbin Creek.

Water QualityAverage and Number of Samples º
ParameterCriteria (FW)202020212022
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)≥34% sat. (≥3.0)5.81
(2 of 10 samples)		6.15
(0 of 11 samples)		4.55 ± 0.54
(2 of 13 samples)
Total Nitrogen (mg/L)<1.54‡Not availableNot available0.91 ± 0.11
(0 of 3 samples)
Total Phosphorus (mg/L)<0.12‡0.08
(1 of 5 samples)		0.08
(1 of 6 samples)		0.10 ± 0.02
(1 of 3 samples)
Chlorophyll-a (µg/L)<20‡0.08
(0 of 5 samples)		1.00
(0 of 3 samples)		1.50 ± 0.50
(0 of 3 samples)
Arsenic (µg/L)≤500.75
(0 of 5 samples)		0.25
(0 of 3 samples)		2.75 ± 0.000
(0 of 3 samples)
Cadmium (µg/L)≤0.30.08
(0 of 5 samples)		0.03
(0 of 3 samples)		0.03 ± 0.000
(0 of 3 samples)
Copper (µg/L)≤9.37.25
(1 of 5 samples)		5.52
(1 of 3 samples)		6.64 ± 3.89
(1 of 3 samples)
Iron (mg/L)≤1Not included in
2021 SORR		Not included in
2022 SORR		0.39 ± 0.13
(0 of 3 samples)
Lead (µg/L)≤3.20.28
(0 of 5 samples)		0.49
(0 of 3 samples)		0.36 ± 0.09
(0 of 3 samples)
Nickel (µg/L)≤522.25
(0 of 5 samples)		1.08
(0 of 3 samples)		2.75 ± 0.000
(0 of 3 samples)
Silver (µg/L)≤0.070.03
(0 of 5 samples)		0.03
(0 of 3 samples)		0.03 ± 0.000
(0 of 3 samples)
Zinc (µg/L)≤12017.5
(0 of 5 samples)		19.17
(0 of 3 samples)		27.50 ± 0.000
(0 of 3 samples)
Fecal Indicator Bacteria (E. coli) (CFU/100 mL)<410120
(0 of 6 samples)		120
(0 of 8 samples)		134 ± 39
(0 of 8 samples)
Turbidity (NTU)<295.73
(0 of 5 samples)		12.49
(0 of 3 samples)		6.54 ± 2.71
(0 of 3 samples)
Note: Hardness-dependent freshwater criteria for cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, and zinc were generated based on a hardness concentration of 100 mg/L.
° = Number of samples below Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen; Number of samples above Water Quality Criteria for all other parameters.
FW = freshwater; SW = saltwater (marine). Values denoted with (*) indicate a proposed criterion, which has not yet been adopted.
Values denoted with (‡) are reference values based on EPA criteria (EPA 2010b), but the water body is not regulated by this standard.

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2.7.12. Ginhouse Creek

2.7.12.1. About Ginhouse Creek

Figure 2.41 The Ginhouse Creek Tributary (WBID 2248) with sanitary sewer overflows reported by JEA in 2022 (JEA 2022b).
Figure 2.41 The Ginhouse Creek Tributary (WBID 2248) with sanitary sewer overflows reported by JEA in 2022 (JEA 2022b).
    • South of the St. Johns River just west of Craig Airfield
    • Primary Land Use: Residential
    • Current TMDL reports: None
    • 2022 Verified Impairment for Fecal coliform
    • WBID Area: 2.0 sq. mi.
    • Beneficial Use: Class III F

    (Recreational – Freshwater

2.7.12.2. Data sources

Data were historically downloaded from the FL STORET website (DEP 2010f), with recent data downloaded from WIN WAVES (DEP 2022f). Data were filtered based on the stations in the Ginhouse Creek WBID 2248 (DEP 2023b) shown above. The filtered dataset reflects water column concentrations and was used to generate Table 2.17.

2.7.12.3. Discussion

The number of reported water quality measurements in the Ginhouse Creek tributary is quite limited compared to other tributaries.  Prior to the one reported measurement for arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, silver, and zinc in 2021, no other data for these metals were available in WIN or STORET going back to 2005. Ginhouse Creek is currently identified as impaired for fecal coliform 2022 (DEP 2022), and average fecal indicator bacteria concentrations were higher or near the WQC in 2020-2022, despite limited sampling.

No recent measurements were available in WIN between 2020 and 2022 for the following parameters: Total Nitrogen.

Historical water quality data for these parameters in Ginhouse Creek are available in previous versions of the River Report.

Table 2.17 Water quality data for Ginhouse Creek.

Water QualityAverage and Number of Samples º
ParameterCriteria (FW)202020212022
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)≥34% sat. (≥3.0)6.54
(0 of 3 samples)		7.34
(0 of 5 samples)		6.42 ± 0.43
(0 of 4 samples)
Total Phosphorus (mg/L)<0.12‡Not available0.09
(0 of 1 sample)		Not available
Chlorophyll-a (µg/L)<20‡Not available60.00
(1 of 1 sample)		Not available
Arsenic (µg/L)≤50Not available1.41
(0 of 1 sample)		Not available
Cadmium (µg/L)≤0.3Not available0.01
(0 of 1 sample)		Not available
Copper (µg/L)≤9.3Not available1.17
(0 of 1 sample)		Not available
Iron (mg/L)≤1.0Not availableNot included in
2022 SORR		Not available
Lead (µg/L)≤3.2Not available0.30
(0 of 1 sample)		Not available
Nickel (µg/L)≤52Not available0.25
(0 of 1 sample)		Not available
Silver (µg/L)≤0.07Not available0.01
(0 of 1 sample)		Not available
Zinc (µg/L)≤120Not available2.50
(0 of 1 sample)		Not available
Fecal Indicator Bacteria (CFU/100 mL)E. coli <41053
(2 of 3 samples)		8510
(3 of 3 samples)		385 ± 122
(1 of 4 samples)
Turbidity (NTU)<29Not available6.80
(0 of 1 sample)		Not available
Note: Hardness-dependent freshwater criteria for cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, and zinc were generated based on a hardness concentration of 100 mg/L.
° = Number of samples below Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen; Number of samples above Water Quality Criteria for all other parameters.
FW = freshwater; SW = saltwater (marine). Values denoted with (*) indicate a proposed criterion, which has not yet been adopted.
Values denoted with (‡) are reference values based on EPA criteria (EPA 2010b), but the water body is not regulated by this standard.

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2.7.16. Intracoastal Waterway

2.7.16.1. About the Intracoastal Waterway

Figure 2.45 The Intracoastal Waterway Tributary (WBID 2205C) with sanitary sewer overflows reported by JEA in 2022 (JEA 2022b).
Figure 2.45 The Intracoastal Waterway Tributary (WBID 2205C) with sanitary sewer overflows reported by JEA in 2022 (JEA 2022b).
    • Near the mouth of the St. Johns River
    • Primary Land Use: Marsh/Wetland (Land Cover)
    • Current TMDL reports: None
    • 2022 Verified Impairment for Fecal coliform (Enterococci) and Iron
    • WBID Area: 23.9 sq. mi.
    • Beneficial Use: Class III M

    (Recreational – Marine)

2.7.16.2. Data sources

Data were historically downloaded from the FL STORET website (DEP 2010f), with recent data downloaded from WIN WAVES (DEP 2022f). Data were filtered based on the stations in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) WBID 2205C (DEP 2023b) shown above. The filtered dataset reflects water column concentrations and was used to generate Table 2.21.

2.7.16.3. Discussion

Water quality data for the ICW are shown in Table 2.21. The ICW does not appear to provide a significant nutrient load to the St. Johns River. The Intracoastal Waterway was identified as being impaired for mercury, based on elevated levels of mercury in fish tissue, which is addressed by the statewide mercury TMDL (DEP 2013c). Limited fecal indicator bacteria measurements were available prior to 2019, but the average fecal indicator bacteria levels in 2020-2022 all exceeded the WQC; the ICW is verified impaired for fecal coliform in 2022 (DEP 2022). The ICW is also verified impaired for iron concentrations in 2022 (DEP 2022). Iron concentrations were at the WQC in 2022.

Historical water quality data for the Intracoastal Waterway are available in previous versions of the River Report.

Table 2.21 Water quality data for the Intracoastal Waterway.

Water QualityAverage and Number of Samples º
ParameterCriteria (SW)202020212022
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)≥4.05.97
(0 of 31 samples)		5.99
(3 of 14 samples)		7.03 ± 0.34
(0 of 12 samples)
Total Nitrogen (mg/L)<1.54‡Not availableNot available0.57 ± 0.08
(0 of 4 samples)
Total Phosphorus (mg/L)<5.4‡0.09
(1 of 14 samples)		0.03
(0 of 8 samples)		0.08 ± 0.01
(0 of 4 samples)
Chlorophyll-a (µg/L)<11‡2.62
(0 of 14 samples)		0.86
(0 of 7 samples)		3.18 ± 0.70
(0 of 4 samples)
Arsenic (µg/L)≤508.8
(0 of 13 samples)		20.00
(0 of 2 samples)		2.50 ± 0.01
(0 of 4 samples)
Cadmium (µg/L)≤8.80.36
(0 of 13 samples)		0.50
(0 of 2 samples)		0.20 ± 0.05
(0 of 4 samples)
Copper (µg/L)≤3.72.52
(5 of 13 samples)		5.50
(2 of 2 samples)		2.66 ± 0.09
(0 of 4 samples)
Iron (mg/L)≤0.30.4
(9 of 13 samples)		0.11
(0 of 2 samples)		0.30 ± 0.05
(3 of 4 samples)
Lead (µg/L)≤8.50.52
(0 of 13 samples)		0.50
(0 of 2 samples)		0.29 ± 0.04
(0 of 4 samples)
Nickel (µg/L)≤8.31.17
(1 of 13 samples)		1.00
(0 of 2 samples)		0.62 ± 0.13
(0 of 4 samples)
Silver (µg/L)≤0.92*1.77
(1 of 13 samples)		0.50
(0 of 2 samples)		0.19 ± 0.06
(0 of 4 samples)
Zinc (µg/L)≤860.35
(0 of 13 samples)		5.00
(0 of 2 samples)		3.75 ± 1.25
(0 of 4 samples)
Fecal Indicator Bacteria (Enterococci) (CFU/100 mL)E. coli <410630
(3 of 7 samples)		1610
(3 of 6 samples)		3330 ± 1978
(3 of 3 samples)
Enterococci <130315
(1 of 1 samples)
Turbidity (NTU)<296.22
(0 of 13 samples)		2.56
(0 of 1 sample)		7.45 ± 1.75
(0 of 4 samples)
Note: Hardness-dependent freshwater criteria for cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, and zinc were generated based on a hardness concentration of 100 mg/L.
° = Number of samples below Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen; Number of samples above Water Quality Criteria for all other parameters.
FW = freshwater; SW = saltwater (marine). Values denoted with (*) indicate a proposed criterion, which has not yet been adopted.
Values denoted with (‡) are reference values based on EPA criteria (EPA 2010b), but the water body is not regulated by this standard.

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2.7.17. Julington Creek

2.7.17.1. About Julington Creek

Figure 2.46 The Julington Creek Tributary (WBID 2351) with sanitary sewer overflows reported by JEA in 2022 (JEA 2022b).
Figure 2.46 The Julington Creek Tributary (WBID 2351) with sanitary sewer overflows reported by JEA in 2022 (JEA 2022b).
    • East of the St. Johns River at the
      I-95/I-295/9A intersection
    • Primary Land Use: Marsh/Wetland (Land Cover)
    • Current TMDL reports:
      Fecal Coliform
    • 2022 Verified Impairment for
      Fecal coliform ( coli)
    • WBID Area: 20.4 sq. mi.
    • Beneficial Use: Class III F

    (Recreational – Freshwater

2.7.17.2. Data sources

Data were historically downloaded from the FL STORET website (DEP 2010f), with recent data downloaded from WIN WAVES (DEP 2022f). Data were filtered based on the stations in the Julington Creek WBID 2351 (DEP 2023b) shown above.  The filtered dataset reflects water column concentrations and was used to generate Table 2.22.

2.7.17.3. Discussion

Water quality data for Julington Creek are shown in Table 2.22, but the data available in WIN and STORET for Julington Creek are extremely limited. Julington Creek was identified as being impaired for iron in 2016, but it was delisted in 2020 because the iron levels were found to be the result of naturally occurring conditions (DEP 2016h; DEP 2020e).

The fecal coliform levels in Julington Creek were historically higher than the WQC. Thus, a TMDL for fecal coliform was published in 2009 (Rhew 2009d), with 59% reduction of contributing sources. (Note: the data analyses in the TMDL are based on different criteria than those used in this report). Average fecal indicator bacteria levels in 2020-2022 remain higher than the WQC.  In 2022, Julington Creek was verified as Impaired for fecal coliform (E. coli) based on the number of exceedances based on the sample size, and anthropogenic sources of fecal coliform had been identified (DEP 2020g; DEP 2022).

No recent measurements were available in WIN between 2020 and 2022 for the following parameters: Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Iron, Nickel, Silver, Zinc, Turbidity.

Historical water quality data for Julington Creek are available in previous versions of the River Report.

Table 2.22 Water quality data for Julington Creek.

Water QualityAverage and Number of Samples º
ParameterCriteria (FW)202020212022
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)≥34% sat. (≥3.0)7.06
(0 of 11 samples)		7.59
(0 of 11 samples)		6.56 ± 0.31
(0 of 12 samples)
Total Nitrogen (mg/L)<1.54‡0.97
(0 of 3 samples)		Not available0.92 ± 0.01
(0 of 2 samples)
Total Phosphorus (mg/L)<0.12‡0.02
(0 of 3 samples)		Not available0.02 ± 0.001
(0 of 2 samples)
Chlorophyll-a (µg/L)<20‡2.33
(0 of 3 samples)		30.67
(3 of 3 samples)		2.00 ± 0.000
(0 of 2 samples)
Fecal Coliform (CFU/100 mL)<400‡1920
(4 of 11 samples)		520
(4 of 8 samples)		910 ± 367
(7 of 11 samples)
Note: Hardness-dependent freshwater criteria for cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, and zinc were generated based on a hardness concentration of 100 mg/L.
° = Number of samples below Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen; Number of samples above Water Quality Criteria for all other parameters.
FW = freshwater; SW = saltwater (marine). Values denoted with (*) indicate a proposed criterion, which has not yet been adopted.
Values denoted with (‡) are reference values based on EPA criteria (EPA 2010b), but the water body is not regulated by this standard.

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2.7.21. Open Creek

2.7.21.1. About Open Creek

Figure 2.50 Open Creek (WBID 2299A/B) with sanitary sewer overflows reported by JEA in 2022 (JEA 2022b).
Figure 2.50 Open Creek (WBID 2299A/B) with sanitary sewer overflows reported by JEA in 2022 (JEA 2022b).
    • West of the Intracoastal Waterway,Southwest of Jacksonville Beach and Northwest of Ponte Vedra Beach
    • Primary Land Use: Residential
    • Current TMDL reports:
      Fecal Coliform with BMAP
    • Not included in 2022 Verified List of Impaired Waters
    • WBID Area: 6.5 sq. mi.
    • Beneficial Use: Class III M & F

    (2299A Recreational – Marine, 2299B Recreational – Freshwater)

2.7.21.2. Data sources

Data were historically downloaded from the FL STORET website (DEP 2010f), with recent data downloaded from WIN WAVES (DEP 2022f). Data were filtered based on the stations in the Open Creek WBID 2299A (marine) and 2299B (freshwater) (DEP 2023b) shown above. The filtered dataset reflects water column concentrations and was used to generate Table 2.26.

2.7.21.3. Discussion

Water quality data for Open Creek are shown in Table 2.26. Limited water quality data were available in WIN for Open Creek in 2022. Open Creek has been identified as impaired for mercury (DEP 2016h) and is addressed in the statewide mercury TMDL already in place (DEP 2013c).  Open Creek was added to FDEP’s study list in 2020 for Biology in response to failing bioassessments of macroinvertebrates, but a causative pollutant has not been identified (DEP 2020f).

Average fecal indicator bacteria levels exceeded the WQC in 2020-2022. A TMDL report (Wainwright and Hallas 2009b) was released in 2009 to address fecal coliform, with a 60% reduction in contribution sources. (Note: the data analyses in the TMDL are based on different criteria than those used in this report). Subsequently, a BMAP to address this issue was legally adopted (DEP 2009b).  In 2018, FDEP piloted microbial source tracking strategies in selected impaired waterbodies.  They found that the strategies used could be used to narrow down areas suspected of containing sources that actively contribute fecal indicating bacteria to water in order to identify and remediate them, but this work is resource-intensive.  Open Creek was suspected of having sources of untreated human waste present, and ruminant waste was detected in the waterbody (DEP 2019a).  In 2020, both the freshwater and marine portions of Open Creek were added to FDEP’s study list to monitor the response in fecal coliform levels (E. coli in the freshwater portions and Enterococcus in the marine portions) to ongoing restoration activities taking place as part of the existing BMAP (DEP 2020f). Additional information about fecal coliform in the tributaries can be found in Section 2.6 and Table 2.3.

No recent measurements were available in WIN between 2020 and 2022 for the marine reach (2299A) for the following parameters: Chlorophyll-a, Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Silver, Zinc.

Historical water quality data for these parameters in Open Creek are available in previous versions of the River Report. 

Table 2.26 Water quality data for Open Creek.

Water QualityAverage and Number of Samples º
ParameterCriteria202020212022
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)≥34% sat. (≥3.0) FW6.4
(0 of 11 samples)		6.46
(0 of 20 samples)		6.63 ± 0.17
(0 of 12 samples)
≥4.0 SW5.71
(0 of 4 samples)		5.74
(1 of 4 samples)		6.97 ± 0.17
(0 of 14 samples)
Total Nitrogen (mg/L)<1.54‡0.86
(0 of 5 samples)		0.84
(0 of 3 samples)		Not available
Total Phosphorus (mg/L)<0.12‡0.06
(0 of 5 samples)		0.08
(1 of 5 samples)		Not available
Chlorophyll-a (µg/L)<20‡ FW2.69
(0 of 4 samples)		5.63
(0 of 5 samples)		Not available
Arsenic (µg/L)≤50 FW0.98
(0 of 5 samples)		1.23
(0 of 10 samples)		Not available
Cadmium (µg/L)≤0.3 FW0.01
(0 of 5 samples)		0.02
(0 of 10 samples)		Not available
Copper (µg/L)≤9.3 FW5.19
(0 of 5 samples)		9.30
(2 of 10 samples)		Not available
Iron (µg/L)≤1.0 FW0.45
(0 of 5 samples)		0.47
(0 of 10 samples)		Not available
Lead (µg/L)≤3.2 FW0.1
(0 of 5 samples)		0.27
(0 of 10 samples)		Not available
Nickel (µg/L)≤52 FW0.45
(0 of 5 samples)		0.25
(0 of 10 samples)		Not available
Silver (µg/L)≤0.07 FW0.01
(0 of 5 samples)		0.01
(0 of 10 samples)		Not available
Zinc (µg/L)≤120 FW2.5
(0 of 5 samples)		3.50
(0 of 10 samples)		Not available
Fecal Indicator Bacteria(CFU/100 mL)E. coli <410 FW450
(8 of 15 samples)		1140
(18 of 22 samples)		961 ± 190
(7 of 9 samples)
E. coli <410 SW1776 ± 705
(2 of 2 samples)
Enterococci <130 SW531 ± 83
(3 of 3 samples)
Turbidity (NTU)<292.75
(0 of 4 samples)		3.68
(0 of 5 samples)		Not available
Note: Hardness-dependent freshwater criteria for cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, and zinc were generated based on a hardness concentration of 100 mg/L.
° = Number of samples below Water Quality Criteria for Dissolved Oxygen; Number of samples above Water Quality Criteria for all other parameters.
FW = freshwater; SW = saltwater (marine). Values denoted with (*) indicate a proposed criterion, which has not yet been adopted.
Values denoted with (‡) are reference values based on EPA criteria (EPA 2010b), but the water body is not regulated by this standard.

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