Sonic Plating
Active WDID 4 19I006724 Gardena, Los Angeles County Region 4 · Los Angeles
At a glance
- Permit Evidence: SMARTS record
- Active Industrial
- Notice of Intent (WDID code I) · Permits and applications
- Location Evidence: facility-reported
- Gardena, Los Angeles County
- Region 4 · Los Angeles · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Los Angeles River (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
- None
- Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
- 138 distinct results, 10 reporting years (2016 to 2025)
- Most recent sample Feb 16, 2026 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 2 inspections · 3 violation records · 2 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
- 33.90192, -118.31204
- 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
- 1930 W Rosecrans Ave, Gardena 90249
- Regional Water Board
- 4 — Los Angeles
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Lower Dominguez Channel HUC12 180701060102
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
- Sonic Plating Inc
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 3471-Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
- Application ID
- 189641
- NOI processed
- May 06, 1992
- Last certified
- Mar 25, 2015
- Facility size
- 4500 SqFt
- Impervious area
- 20 %
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189641 | Industrial | Active | May 06, 1992 | — | Mar 25, 2015 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Los Angeles River
- 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
7 official waterbodies share 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.
No 2026 Integrated Report waterbody lies within the proximity threshold of the reported location.
SMARTS TMDL records Evidence: SMARTS-reported
SMARTS TMDL record as reported for this facility; it is not a determination that the TMDL applies to the facility.
| TMDL | Waterbody (as reported) | Parameter | Limit | Type | Period | Due | Discharges to TMDL water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R4 - Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor Waters TMDL | Dominguez Channel and Torrance Lateral Channel | Copper, Total | .0097 mg/L | NEL instantaneous | FINAL | 2032-05-05 | Y |
| R4 - Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor Waters TMDL | Dominguez Channel and Torrance Lateral Channel | Copper, Total | .20751 mg/L | TMDL NAL instantaneous | INTERIM | 2020-07-01 | Y |
| R4 - Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor Waters TMDL | Dominguez Channel and Torrance Lateral Channel | Zinc, Total | .0697 mg/L | NEL instantaneous | FINAL | 2032-05-05 | Y |
| R4 - Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor Waters TMDL | Dominguez Channel and Torrance Lateral Channel | Zinc, Total | .89887 mg/L | TMDL NAL instantaneous | INTERIM | 2020-07-01 | Y |
4 records. Links between these records and specific TMDL projects or listed waterbodies have not been reviewed and are not shown.
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.
138 distinct measurements across 9 parameters, most recent sample Feb 16, 2026.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 9 | 0 | Nov 15, 2025 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 0 | Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| 2023 | 9 | 9 | 0 | Feb 20, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 |
| 2022 | 18 | 9 | 0 | Nov 11, 2022 | Jan 30, 2023 |
| 2021 | 18 | 9 | 0 | Dec 23, 2021 | Mar 28, 2022 |
| 2020 | 18 | 9 | 0 | Jan 29, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| 2019 | 16 | 8 | 0 | Dec 04, 2019 | Apr 09, 2020 |
| 2018 | 16 | 8 | 0 | Dec 06, 2018 | Jan 17, 2019 |
| 2017 | 8 | 8 | 0 | Mar 28, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 |
| 2016 | 8 | 8 | 0 | Dec 16, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, Total | mg/L | 16 | 1 | Dec 16, 2016 | Feb 16, 2026 | Results |
| Chromium (Total) | mg/L | 16 | 9 | Dec 16, 2016 | Feb 16, 2026 | Results |
| Iron, Total | mg/L | 16 | 1 | Dec 16, 2016 | Feb 16, 2026 | Results |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | mg/L | 16 | 3 | Dec 16, 2016 | Feb 16, 2026 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 16 | 12 | Dec 16, 2016 | Feb 16, 2026 | Results |
| pH | SU | 16 | 0 | Dec 16, 2016 | Feb 16, 2026 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 16 | 5 | Dec 16, 2016 | Feb 16, 2026 | Results |
| Zinc, Total | mg/L | 16 | 0 | Dec 16, 2016 | Feb 16, 2026 | Results |
| Copper, Total | mg/L | 10 | 0 | Jan 29, 2021 | Feb 16, 2026 | Results |
pH results (16 distinct rows, show all)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | pH | 7.5 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1368076 | |
| Nov 15, 2025 | pH | 7.7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1360807 | |
| Feb 13, 2025 | pH | 6.8 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1327288 | |
| Feb 20, 2024 | pH | 7.8 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1280740 | |
| Jan 30, 2023 | pH | 7.4 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1241258 | |
| Nov 11, 2022 | pH | 6.8 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1241257 | |
| Mar 28, 2022 | pH | 7.2 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1198777 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1198775 | |
| Mar 15, 2021 | pH | 7.23 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1154025 | |
| Jan 29, 2021 | pH | 7.58 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1154028 | |
| Apr 09, 2020 | pH | 6.81 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1108927 | |
| Dec 04, 2019 | pH | 6.78 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1101831 | |
| Jan 17, 2019 | pH | 8.2 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1055423 | |
| Dec 06, 2018 | pH | 6.2 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1037957 | |
| Mar 28, 2018 | pH | 7.55 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1001589 | |
| Dec 16, 2016 | pH | 8.98 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 920382 |
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 | Nov 13, 2001 – Mar 19, 2021 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 2 | 2 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Mar 13, 2002 – Sep 06, 2023 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 2 | inspections, not findings | Nov 13, 2001 – Nov 04, 2008 | 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 (18 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Annual reports | 1335455 | Annual report 2025 | — | |
| Jul 02, 2025 | Annual reports | 1294274 | Annual report 2024 | — | |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Annual reports | 1243361 | Annual report 2023 | — | |
| Sep 06, 2023 | Enforcement actions | 450862 | ACL (Administrative Civil Liability) | Historical | R4-2023-0147 |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Annual reports | 1189365 | Annual report 2022 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Annual reports | 1112747 | Annual report 2021 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2021 | Annual reports | 1068759 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Violations | 886046 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Annual reports | 986027 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2019 | Annual reports | 953586 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Annual reports | 939002 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jul 07, 2017 | Annual reports | 878246 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2016 | Annual reports | 846687 | Annual report 2015 | — | |
| Nov 04, 2008 | Inspections | 1733286 | B Type compliance | — | |
| Mar 13, 2002 | Enforcement actions | 241553 | NTC (Notice to Comply) | Historical | UNKNOWN |
| Nov 13, 2001 | Inspections | 1733503 | B Type compliance | — | Additional Info Required |
| Nov 13, 2001 | Violations | 204813 | Incomplete/Insufficient SWPPP | Violation | Inspection |
| Nov 13, 2001 | Violations | 844650 | Deficient Report | Violation | Inspection |
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.