Santa Barbara Co Transfer Station
Active WDID 3 42I002681 Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara 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
- Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
- Region 3 · Central Coast · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Hospital Creek tributary to Atascadero Creek (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
- 197 distinct results, 9 reporting years (2015 to 2025)
- Most recent sample Nov 14, 2025 · 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
- 34.44834, -119.77387
- 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
- 4430 Calle Real, Santa Barbara 93110
- Regional Water Board
- 3 — Central Coast
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Atascadero Creek HUC12 180600130201
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
- Santa Barbara Cnty
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 4212-Local Trucking Without Storage
- Application ID
- 186132
- NOI processed
- Apr 01, 1992
- Last certified
- Feb 07, 2024
- Facility size
- 7.5 Acres
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186132 | Industrial | Active | Apr 01, 1992 | — | Feb 07, 2024 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Hospital Creek tributary to Atascadero Creek
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero Creek (Santa Barbara County) CAR3153101119990222145750 | 762 m | listed | 13 |
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.
197 distinct measurements across 16 parameters, most recent sample Nov 14, 2025.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | 0 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| 2023 | 19 | 14 | 0 | Dec 21, 2023 | Feb 05, 2024 |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 | 0 | Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| 2020 | 9 | 9 | 0 | Jan 27, 2021 | Jan 27, 2021 |
| 2019 | 36 | 9 | 0 | Dec 04, 2019 | Apr 08, 2020 |
| 2018 | 27 | 9 | 0 | Oct 03, 2018 | Feb 01, 2019 |
| 2017 | 18 | 9 | 0 | Jan 09, 2018 | Mar 02, 2018 |
| 2016 | 45 | 9 | 0 | Oct 28, 2016 | Feb 06, 2017 |
| 2015 | 23 | 9 | 0 | Dec 19, 2015 | Mar 07, 2016 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | SU | 22 | 0 | Dec 19, 2015 | Nov 14, 2025 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 22 | 0 | Dec 19, 2015 | Nov 14, 2025 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 21 | 9 | Dec 19, 2015 | Nov 14, 2025 | Results |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | mg/L | 20 | 0 | Mar 07, 2016 | Nov 14, 2025 | Results |
| Copper, Total | mg/L | 19 | 0 | Dec 19, 2015 | Feb 05, 2024 | Results |
| Aluminum, Total | mg/L | 18 | 0 | Dec 19, 2015 | Feb 05, 2024 | Results |
| Iron, Total | mg/L | 18 | 0 | Dec 19, 2015 | Feb 05, 2024 | Results |
| Zinc, Total | mg/L | 18 | 0 | Dec 19, 2015 | Feb 05, 2024 | Results |
| Lead, Total | mg/L | 17 | 5 | Dec 19, 2015 | Feb 05, 2024 | Results |
| Aluminum, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 4 | 0 | Jan 27, 2021 | Nov 14, 2025 | Results |
| Copper, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 4 | 0 | Jan 27, 2021 | Nov 14, 2025 | Results |
| Iron, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 4 | 0 | Jan 27, 2021 | Nov 14, 2025 | Results |
Show 4 more parameters
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 4 | 0 | Jan 27, 2021 | Nov 14, 2025 | Results |
| Zinc, Total Recoverable | ug/L | 4 | 0 | Jan 27, 2021 | Nov 14, 2025 | Results |
| Nitrate, Total (as N) | mg/L | 1 | 1 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Results |
| Nitrite, Total (as N) | mg/L | 1 | 0 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Results |
All results (197 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | 1660 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359595 | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 129 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E410.4 | 1359595 | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Copper, Total Recoverable | 797 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359595 | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 2580 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1359595 | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Lead, Total Recoverable | 18.9 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359595 | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nitrate, Total (as N) | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E300.0 | 1359595 | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nitrite, Total (as N) | .39 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E300.0 | 1359595 | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Oil and Grease | 1.44 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1359595 | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | pH | 6.8 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1359595 | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 84.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1359595 | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | 996 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359595 | |
| Feb 05, 2024 | Aluminum, Total | .44 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1278159 | |
| Feb 05, 2024 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 96 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1278159 | |
| Feb 05, 2024 | Copper, Total | .25 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1278159 | |
| Feb 05, 2024 | Iron, Total | .94 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1278159 | |
| Feb 05, 2024 | Lead, Total | .0077 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1278159 | |
| Feb 05, 2024 | Oil and Grease | 3.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1278159 | |
| Feb 05, 2024 | pH | 6.8 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1278159 | |
| Feb 05, 2024 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 27 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1278159 | |
| Feb 05, 2024 | Zinc, Total | .62 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1278159 | |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | 2.2 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1272890 | |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 220 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1272890 | |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Copper, Total | .2 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1272890 | |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Copper, Total Recoverable | .2 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1272890 | |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 3.9 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1272890 | |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Lead, Total Recoverable | .035 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1272890 | |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Oil and Grease | 1.9 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1272890 | |
| Dec 21, 2023 | pH | 8 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1272890 | |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 170 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1272890 | |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | .7 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1272890 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | 1.2 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1176617 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | .19 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1176617 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Copper, Total Recoverable | .014 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1176617 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 1.9 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1176617 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Lead, Total Recoverable | .0085 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1176617 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Oil and Grease | 1.8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1176617 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | pH | 7.5 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1176617 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 61 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1176617 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | .12 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1176617 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | 5300 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1143674 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 450 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1143674 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Copper, Total Recoverable | 56 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1143674 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 7800 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1143674 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Lead, Total Recoverable | 55 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1143674 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Oil and Grease | 2.6 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1143674 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | pH | 7.3 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1143674 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 410 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1143674 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | 420 | ug/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1143674 | |
| Apr 08, 2020 | Aluminum, Total | .38 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1105127 | |
| Apr 08, 2020 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 170 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1105127 |
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 | Apr 03, 2019 – Apr 03, 2019 | 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 15, 2026 | Annual reports | 1334354 | Annual report 2025 | — | |
| Jul 03, 2025 | Annual reports | 1293133 | Annual report 2024 | — | |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Annual reports | 1242148 | Annual report 2023 | — | |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Annual reports | 1188095 | Annual report 2022 | — | |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Annual reports | 1111375 | Annual report 2021 | — | |
| Jul 09, 2021 | Annual reports | 1067324 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Annual reports | 984497 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Annual reports | 952004 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Apr 03, 2019 | Inspections | 2042034 | B Type compliance | — | No Further Action |
| Jun 11, 2018 | Annual reports | 937416 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2017 | Annual reports | 876577 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2016 | Annual reports | 839025 | Annual report 2015 | — |
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.