El Chico Auto Dismantler
Terminated WDID 4 19I013127 Sun Valley, Los Angeles County Region 4 · Los Angeles
At a glance
- Permit Evidence: SMARTS record
- Terminated Industrial
- Notice of Intent (WDID code I) · Permits and applications
- Location Evidence: facility-reported
- Sun Valley, Los Angeles County
- Region 4 · Los Angeles · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Tujunga Wash (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
- 6 distinct results, 1 reporting year (2017 to 2017)
- Most recent sample Mar 03, 2018 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 4 inspections · 7 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
- 34.24958, -118.40133
- Precision
- 5 decimal places
- Shared point
- 3 permits report this exact point
- Matches application record
- same
Facility location as reported by the discharger in SMARTS; not a discharge point or outfall.
- Facility address
- 12307 Branford St, Sun Valley 91352
- Regional Water Board
- 4 — Los Angeles
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Tujunga Wash-Los Angeles River HUC12 180701050208
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
- Terminated
- Operator
- Luis Vargas
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 5015-Motor Vehicle Parts, Used
- Application ID
- 190478
- NOI processed
- Jun 25, 1997
- Termination effective
- Jan 11, 2019
- Last certified
- Feb 15, 2016
- Facility size
- 1.7 Acres
- Impervious area
- 47 %
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190478 | Industrial | Terminated | Jun 25, 1997 | Jan 11, 2019 | Feb 15, 2016 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Tujunga Wash
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tujunga Wash (LA River to Hansen Dam) CAR4052100019990202134750 | 628 m | listed | 4 |
Waterbodies within 1.0 km of the reported facility location. Method proximity/1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles River Metals TMDL | Los Angeles River and Los Angeles River Tributaries | Copper, Total | .06749 mg/L | NEL instantaneous | FINAL | 2020-07-01 | Y |
| Los Angeles River Metals TMDL | Los Angeles River and Los Angeles River Tributaries | Lead, Total | .094 mg/L | NEL instantaneous | FINAL | 2020-07-01 | Y |
2 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.
6 distinct measurements across 6 parameters, most recent sample Mar 03, 2018.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 6 | 0 | Mar 03, 2018 | Mar 03, 2018 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, Total | mg/L | 1 | 0 | Mar 03, 2018 | Mar 03, 2018 | Results |
| Iron, Total | mg/L | 1 | 0 | Mar 03, 2018 | Mar 03, 2018 | Results |
| Lead, Total | mg/L | 1 | 0 | Mar 03, 2018 | Mar 03, 2018 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 1 | 1 | Mar 03, 2018 | Mar 03, 2018 | Results |
| pH | SU | 1 | 0 | Mar 03, 2018 | Mar 03, 2018 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 1 | 0 | Mar 03, 2018 | Mar 03, 2018 | Results |
All results (6 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 03, 2018 | Aluminum, Total | .32 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 998542 | |
| Mar 03, 2018 | Iron, Total | .22 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 998542 | |
| Mar 03, 2018 | Lead, Total | .0016 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 998542 | |
| Mar 03, 2018 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 998542 | |
| Mar 03, 2018 | pH | 7.2 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 998542 | |
| Mar 03, 2018 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 14 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 998542 |
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 | 7 | 7 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | Jul 02, 1999 – Jan 01, 2019 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 6 | 6 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Aug 21, 2002 – Jan 11, 2019 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 4 | inspections, not findings | Aug 21, 2002 – Feb 02, 2016 | Oct 21, 2026 | All inspections |
| Annual reports | 3 | certified reports (contents not shown) | 2015 – 2017 | 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 (20 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2019 | Enforcement actions | 433347 | SEL (Staff Enforcement Letter) | Active | |
| Jan 01, 2019 | Violations | 870207 | Failure to Pay Annual Fees | Violation | Internal Report |
| Jul 13, 2018 | Annual reports | 941578 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Annual reports | 880970 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Enforcement actions | 427564 | 2nd NNC - AR (Second Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Historical | |
| Sep 07, 2017 | Enforcement actions | 426897 | 1st NNC - AR (First Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Historical | |
| Sep 07, 2017 | Violations | 864102 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Nov 22, 2016 | Annual reports | 844633 | Annual report 2015 | — | |
| Oct 13, 2016 | Enforcement actions | 424882 | 1st NNC - AR (First Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Historical | |
| Oct 13, 2016 | Violations | 861961 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Feb 02, 2016 | Inspections | 2028468 | Enforcement Follow-up | — | Additional Info Required |
| Dec 18, 2015 | Enforcement actions | 422302 | NNC (Notice of Non-Compliance) | Historical | |
| Aug 15, 2015 | Violations | 859513 | Failure to Obtain Permit | Violation | Report |
| Oct 23, 2002 | Inspections | 1737680 | Enforcement Follow-up | — | |
| Sep 30, 2002 | Inspections | 1737678 | Enforcement Follow-up | — | Additional Info Required |
| Aug 21, 2002 | Enforcement actions | 248645 | NTC (Notice to Comply) | Historical | UNKNOWN |
| Aug 21, 2002 | Inspections | 1737679 | B Type compliance | — | Additional Info Required |
| Aug 21, 2002 | Violations | 221247 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Inspection |
| Aug 21, 2002 | Violations | 221248 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Inspection |
| Jul 02, 1999 | Violations | 156837 | 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.