BNSF Railway Richmond
Active WDID 2 07I012998 Richmond, Contra Costa County Region 2 · San Francisco Bay
At a glance
- Permit Evidence: SMARTS record
- Active Industrial
- Notice of Intent (WDID code I) · Permits and applications
- Location Evidence: facility-reported
- Richmond, Contra Costa County
- Region 2 · San Francisco Bay · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- San Francisco Bay via Castro St Ditch (as reported by the facility)
- Evidence: not confirmed Details
- Identified receiving water on the 2026 303(d) list
- Not established
- Shown only when the reported receiving water is identified and corroborated.
- 2026 Integrated Report waters within 1.0 km Evidence: geographic proximity
- 1 waterbody; 1 on the 2026 303(d) list
- Proximity only; not a discharge pathway · Nearby waterbodies
- Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
- 226 distinct results, 11 reporting years (2015 to 2025)
- Most recent sample Feb 15, 2026 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 1 inspection · 0 violation records · 0 enforcement actions
- Counts as published in SMARTS; not a compliance determination · Details
Each label shows where a statement comes from. How to read the labels.
Overview and location
Reported facility location HUC12 watershed Corroborated receiving water 2026 Integrated Report waterbodies nearby
Reported location Evidence: facility-reported
- Coordinates
- 37.934788, -122.377563
- Precision
- 6 decimal places
- Shared point
- No
- Matches application record
- same
Facility location as reported by the discharger in SMARTS; not a discharge point or outfall.
- Facility address
- 980 Hensley St, Richmond 94801
- Regional Water Board
- 2 — San Francisco Bay
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Pinole Creek-Frontal San Pablo Bay Estuaries HUC12 180500020702
The facility's reported location lies within this HUC12 watershed (spatial derivation); it is not a discharge location.
Permits and applications Evidence: SMARTS record
Current permit record
- Permit type
- Industrial
- Application type
- Notice of Intent (WDID code I)
- Status
- Active
- Operator
- BNSF Railway Co
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 4011-Railroads, Line-haul Operating
- Application ID
- 181891
- NOI processed
- Mar 19, 1997
- Last certified
- Oct 30, 2023
- Facility size
- 162.5 Acres
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181891 | Industrial | Active | Mar 19, 1997 | — | Oct 30, 2023 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- San Francisco Bay via Castro St Ditch
- Discharges directly / indirectly
- N / Y (as answered in the permit application)
Evidence: not confirmed Not matchable to a single waterbody
Receiving-water text as reported by the discharger in SMARTS; no waterbody identification has been confirmed.
Impaired waters and TMDLs
Two kinds of information, kept apart: 2026 Integrated Report waterbodies near the reported location (geographic proximity only), and TMDL records that SMARTS lists for this facility. Neither establishes where the facility discharges; see Receiving water for the facility's own statement.
Nearby waterbodies Evidence: geographic proximity
Spatial proximity only; discharge pathway not established. Being near a waterbody does not mean the facility discharges to it.
| Waterbody (2026 Integrated Report) | Distance | 2026 303(d) list | Appendix A decisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Cove, Richmond (San Pablo Basin) CAE2066001420020530174802 | 597 m | listed | 4 |
Waterbodies within 1.0 km of the reported facility location. Method proximity/1.
SMARTS TMDL records Evidence: SMARTS-reported
No TMDL records for this facility in the SMARTS TMDL export.
Reported monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
Numeric Action Level (NAL) screening is being independently validated and is not shown. Nothing on this page states whether a result exceeded a NAL.
226 distinct measurements across 12 parameters, most recent sample Feb 15, 2026.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 8 | 0 | Nov 13, 2025 | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 2024 | 16 | 8 | 0 | Dec 12, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| 2023 | 24 | 8 | 0 | Dec 18, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 |
| 2022 | 16 | 8 | 0 | Nov 08, 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| 2021 | 16 | 8 | 0 | Nov 08, 2021 | Mar 27, 2022 |
| 2020 | 16 | 8 | 0 | Dec 13, 2020 | Jan 26, 2021 |
| 2019 | 24 | 8 | 0 | Nov 26, 2019 | Jan 16, 2020 |
| 2018 | 16 | 8 | 0 | Nov 21, 2018 | Feb 25, 2019 |
| 2017 | 8 | 8 | 0 | Jan 08, 2018 | Jan 08, 2018 |
| 2016 | 24 | 12 | 0 | Dec 15, 2016 | Feb 16, 2017 |
| 2015 | 50 | 7 | 0 | Dec 03, 2015 | Apr 22, 2016 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 29 | 0 | Dec 03, 2015 | Feb 15, 2026 | Results |
| Iron, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 29 | 0 | Dec 03, 2015 | Feb 15, 2026 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 29 | 25 | Dec 03, 2015 | Feb 15, 2026 | Results |
| pH | SU | 29 | 0 | Dec 03, 2015 | Feb 15, 2026 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 29 | 0 | Dec 03, 2015 | Feb 15, 2026 | Results |
| Zinc, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 29 | 0 | Dec 03, 2015 | Feb 15, 2026 | Results |
| Nickel, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 23 | 5 | Feb 17, 2016 | Feb 15, 2026 | Results |
| Hardness, Total (as CaCO3) | mg/L | 21 | 3 | Dec 15, 2016 | Feb 15, 2026 | Results |
| Copper, Dissolved | mg/L | 2 | 0 | Dec 15, 2016 | Feb 16, 2017 | Results |
| Iron, Dissolved | mg/L | 2 | 0 | Dec 15, 2016 | Feb 16, 2017 | Results |
| Nickel, Dissolved | mg/L | 2 | 1 | Dec 15, 2016 | Feb 16, 2017 | Results |
| Zinc, Dissolved | mg/L | 2 | 0 | Dec 15, 2016 | Feb 16, 2017 | Results |
All results (226 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2026 | Copper, Total Recoverable | 9.04 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1367325 | |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Hardness, Total (as CaCO3) | 22.6 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 1367325 | ||
| Feb 15, 2026 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 888 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1367325 | |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Nickel, Total Recoverable | 2.75 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1367325 | |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1367325 | |
| Feb 15, 2026 | pH | 7.7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1367325 | |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 38.6 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1367325 | |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | 106 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1367325 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Copper, Total Recoverable | 5.85 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1360715 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Hardness, Total (as CaCO3) | 92 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 1360715 | ||
| Nov 13, 2025 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 660 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1360715 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Nickel, Total Recoverable | ND | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1360715 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1360715 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | pH | 7.2 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1360715 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 14.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1360715 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | 66.5 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1360715 | |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Copper, Total Recoverable | 5.45 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1322155 | |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Hardness, Total (as CaCO3) | 14.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 1322155 | ||
| Feb 13, 2025 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 380 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1322155 | |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Nickel, Total Recoverable | ND | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1322155 | |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1322155 | |
| Feb 13, 2025 | pH | 7.1 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1322155 | |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 18.3 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1322155 | |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | 70.4 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1322155 | |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Copper, Total Recoverable | 7.32 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1317257 | |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Hardness, Total (as CaCO3) | 25.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 1317257 | ||
| Dec 12, 2024 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 616 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1317257 | |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Nickel, Total Recoverable | 2.27 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1317257 | |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1317257 | |
| Dec 12, 2024 | pH | 8.5 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1317257 | |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 15.8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1317257 | |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | 100 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1317257 | |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Copper, Total Recoverable | 5.03 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1274888 | |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Hardness, Total (as CaCO3) | 41.8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 1274888 | ||
| Jan 19, 2024 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 706 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1274888 | |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Nickel, Total Recoverable | ND | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1274888 | |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1274888 | |
| Jan 19, 2024 | pH | 8.2 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1274888 | |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 7.2 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1274888 | |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | 76.9 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1274888 | |
| Jan 02, 2024 | Copper, Total Recoverable | 4.04 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1271501 | |
| Jan 02, 2024 | Hardness, Total (as CaCO3) | 23.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 1271501 | ||
| Jan 02, 2024 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 947 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1271501 | |
| Jan 02, 2024 | Nickel, Total Recoverable | ND | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1271501 | |
| Jan 02, 2024 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1271501 | |
| Jan 02, 2024 | pH | 8.2 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1271501 | |
| Jan 02, 2024 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 23.8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1271501 | |
| Jan 02, 2024 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | 45.9 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1271501 | |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Copper, Total Recoverable | 11.5 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1271492 | |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Hardness, Total (as CaCO3) | 30.1 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 1271492 |
Results are shown exactly as reported by the discharger. Identical rows repeated in the State's export are shown once. Where the export contains different versions of the same sample and parameter, each version is listed and flagged. Details.
Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
These are records as the State Water Board publishes them in SMARTS, with the source's own types and statuses. They are not a compliance determination or rating. A record listed here is not proof of a violation beyond what the source states, and the absence of records does not establish compliance.
| Record type | Records | As published | Dates | Retrieved | List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violations | 0 | 0 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | — | Oct 21, 2026 | |
| Enforcement actions | 0 | 0 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | — | Oct 21, 2026 | |
| Inspections | 1 | inspections, not findings | Jun 12, 2012 – Jun 12, 2012 | Oct 21, 2026 | All inspections |
| Annual reports | 11 | certified reports (contents not shown) | 2015 – 2025 | Oct 21, 2026 | All reports |
| Water-quality-based corrective action reports | 0 | reports, by parameter | — | Oct 21, 2026 |
Each record type is counted by its own SMARTS identifier. A violation and the enforcement action that cites it are two records in two lists; they are never added together.
Chronological record history (12 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 07, 2026 | Annual reports | 1334914 | Annual report 2025 | — | |
| Jul 07, 2025 | Annual reports | 1293711 | Annual report 2024 | — | |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Annual reports | 1242763 | Annual report 2023 | — | |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Annual reports | 1188747 | Annual report 2022 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Annual reports | 1112075 | Annual report 2021 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Annual reports | 1068062 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Jul 01, 2020 | Annual reports | 985280 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jul 03, 2019 | Annual reports | 952809 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Jul 09, 2018 | Annual reports | 938222 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jul 04, 2017 | Annual reports | 877433 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2016 | Annual reports | 841410 | Annual report 2015 | — | |
| Jun 12, 2012 | Inspections | 2015725 | B Type compliance | — | No Further Action |
Sources and provenance
| Information | Source | Retrieved or published |
|---|---|---|
| Permit, location, receiving-water text | SMARTS Industrial Application Specific Data | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Permit history | SMARTS Storm Water Applications | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Monitoring results | SMARTS Industrial Parameter Data | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Watershed Boundary Dataset HU2 GeoPackages 15, 16, 18 (WBDHU12) | USGS | 2026-10-22 |
| 2026 California Integrated Report, Appendix A: 2026 303(d) List (final) | SWRCB | 2026-10-22 |
| Final_2026_Rivers_and_Streams + Final_2026_Lakes_and_Reservoirs (FeatureServer 0) | SWRCB GIS | 2026-10-22 |
| SMARTS TMDL requirements | SMARTS | 2026-10-21 |
Relationships computed 2026-10-22 with methods facility_huc12/1, proximity/1, receiving_water/2, tmdl_reference/1, waterbody_huc12_ovl/1, waterbody_huc12_pub/1; proximity threshold 1.0 km.
How to read the evidence labels
- Evidence: SMARTS record Evidence: facility-reported Information as published in SMARTS or reported by the discharger.
- Evidence: identification corroborated The reported receiving-water name identifies one official waterbody and the facility's location is consistent with it. It does not establish a discharge pathway.
- Evidence: candidate, awaiting review Evidence: not confirmed The reported name could match one or more official waterbodies, but no identification has been confirmed; nothing is assigned without review.
- Evidence: spatial Evidence: geographic proximity Derived from the reported location only.
- Evidence: SMARTS-reported Source records whose links to official references are not yet reviewed.
- Evidence: unavailable The information could not be loaded or is not in the sources.
Records are shown as published and are not compliance determinations. How geographic context is derived.