Americold
Active WDID 3 27I020262 Salinas, Monterey County Region 3 · Central Coast
At a glance
- Permit Evidence: SMARTS record
- Active Industrial
- Notice of Intent (WDID code I) · Permits and applications
- Location Evidence: facility-reported
- Salinas, Monterey County
- Region 3 · Central Coast · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Alisal Creek (as reported by the facility)
- Evidence: candidate, awaiting review 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
- 478 distinct results, 11 reporting years (2015 to 2025)
- Most recent sample Apr 10, 2026 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 1 inspection · 3 violation records · 6 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
- 36.65993, -121.63552
- Precision
- 5 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
- 950 S Sanborn Road PO Box 1548, Salinas 93902
- Regional Water Board
- 3 — Central Coast
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Alisal Creek-Salinas River HUC12 180600051509
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
- Americold
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 4222-Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage
- Secondary SIC
- 2037-Frozen Fruits, Fruit Juices, and Vegetables
- Tertiary SIC
- 2092-Prepared Fresh or Frozen Fish and Seafoods
- Application ID
- 303951
- NOI processed
- Jun 05, 2006
- Last certified
- Dec 17, 2025
- Facility size
- 16 Acres
- Impervious area
- 70 %
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303951 | Industrial | Active | Jun 05, 2006 | — | Dec 17, 2025 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Alisal Creek
- Discharges directly / indirectly
- N / Y (as answered in the permit application)
Evidence: not confirmed Evidence: candidate, awaiting review Awaiting review
Receiving-water text as reported by the discharger in SMARTS; no waterbody identification has been confirmed.
Why it is not confirmed (1)
- C1 name is only a prefix of official names
1 official waterbody shares this name; none is assigned without review.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas Reclamation Canal CAR3091101019980828112229 | 586 m | listed | 31 |
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.
478 distinct measurements across 7 parameters, most recent sample Apr 10, 2026.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Oct 14, 2025 | Apr 10, 2026 |
| 2024 | 29 | 5 | 0 | Nov 26, 2024 | Feb 06, 2025 |
| 2023 | 19 | 4 | 0 | Feb 02, 2024 | Feb 02, 2024 |
| 2022 | 73 | 5 | 0 | Sep 19, 2022 | Dec 27, 2022 |
| 2021 | 58 | 5 | 0 | Oct 25, 2021 | Apr 22, 2022 |
| 2020 | 25 | 5 | 0 | Mar 18, 2021 | Mar 18, 2021 |
| 2019 | 70 | 5 | 0 | Nov 27, 2019 | Apr 06, 2020 |
| 2018 | 70 | 5 | 0 | Nov 28, 2018 | Feb 08, 2019 |
| 2017 | 30 | 5 | 0 | Nov 16, 2017 | Jan 03, 2018 |
| 2016 | 20 | 5 | 0 | Nov 01, 2016 | Jan 18, 2017 |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Nov 02, 2015 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | SU | 101 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 10, 2026 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 97 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 10, 2026 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 96 | 68 | Nov 02, 2015 | Apr 10, 2026 | Results |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | mg/L | 76 | 8 | Nov 28, 2018 | Apr 10, 2026 | Results |
| Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) | mg/L | 59 | 9 | Mar 18, 2021 | Apr 10, 2026 | Results |
| BOD5 @ 20 Deg. C, Percent Removal | mg/L | 38 | 3 | Nov 01, 2016 | Apr 06, 2020 | Results |
| Ammonia, Total (as N) | mg/L | 11 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Jan 03, 2018 | Results |
All results (478 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) | 16 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5210B | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) | 18 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5210B | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) | 16 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5210B | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .64 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .48 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | 1.6 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | 1.1 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Oil and Grease | ND 1.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Oil and Grease | ND 1.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Oil and Grease | ND 1.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Oil and Grease | ND 1.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 79 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 37 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 120 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1371896 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 34 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1371896 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) | 2.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5210B | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) | 4.9 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5210B | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) | 3.2 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5210B | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) | 2 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5210B | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .081 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | ND .05 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .052 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | ND .05 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .059 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Oil and Grease | 1.9 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Oil and Grease | 2.3 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Oil and Grease | 2 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Oil and Grease | ND 1.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | pH | 8 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | pH | 8 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 130 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 6.9 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1367612 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 34 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1367612 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) | 3.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5210B | 1359674 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) | 5.3 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5210B | 1359674 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) | 2.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5210B | 1359674 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) | 7.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5210B | 1359674 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) | 2.1 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5210B | 1359674 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .059 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1359674 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .11 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1359674 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .072 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1359674 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .084 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1359674 | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .067 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NOF | 1359674 |
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 | 3 | 3 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | Jul 01, 2013 – Apr 03, 2018 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 6 | 6 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Aug 09, 2013 – May 16, 2018 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 1 | inspections, not findings | Nov 16, 2016 – Nov 16, 2016 | 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 (21 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 02, 2026 | Annual reports | 1334009 | Annual report 2025 | — | |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Annual reports | 1292775 | Annual report 2024 | — | |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Annual reports | 1187689 | Annual report 2022 | — | |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Annual reports | 1241769 | Annual report 2023 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Annual reports | 1110940 | Annual report 2021 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Annual reports | 1066867 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Jun 05, 2020 | Annual reports | 984012 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Annual reports | 951505 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Aug 15, 2018 | Annual reports | 936911 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| May 16, 2018 | Enforcement actions | 429992 | NOV (Notice of Violation) | Active | |
| Apr 03, 2018 | Violations | 867103 | Unauthorized NSWD | Violation | Inspection |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Annual reports | 876051 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Nov 16, 2016 | Annual reports | 842957 | Annual report 2015 | — | |
| Nov 16, 2016 | Inspections | 2034201 | B Type compliance | — | Additional Info Required |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Enforcement actions | 423747 | ACL (Administrative Civil Liability) | Historical | R3-2016-0041 |
| Oct 26, 2015 | Enforcement actions | 421546 | 2nd NNC - AR (Second Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Active | |
| Sep 16, 2015 | Enforcement actions | 420162 | 1st NNC - AR (First Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Active | |
| Aug 15, 2015 | Violations | 857945 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Sep 26, 2013 | Enforcement actions | 414398 | 2nd NNC - AR (Second Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Active | |
| Aug 09, 2013 | Enforcement actions | 413083 | 1st NNC - AR (First Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Active | |
| Jul 01, 2013 | Violations | 851695 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
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.