ELG Metals Inc
Active WDID 4 19I014431 South Gate, 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
- South Gate, 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
- 1 waterbody; 1 on the 2026 303(d) list
- Proximity only; not a discharge pathway · Nearby waterbodies
- Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
- 171 distinct results, 7 reporting years (2019 to 2026)
- Most recent sample Sep 11, 2026 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 1 inspection · 6 violation records · 3 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
- 33.94774, -118.17856
- 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
- 9400 Rayo Ave, South Gate 90280
- Regional Water Board
- 4 — Los Angeles
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Chavez Ravine-Los Angeles River HUC12 180701050401
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
- ELG Metals Inc
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 5093-Scrap and Waste Materials
- Application ID
- 190703
- NOI processed
- Jul 28, 1998
- Last certified
- Jun 05, 2015
- Facility size
- 4.8 Acres
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190703 | Industrial | Active | Jul 28, 1998 | — | Jun 05, 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.
| Waterbody (2026 Integrated Report) | Distance | 2026 303(d) list | Appendix A decisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles River Reach 2 (Carson to Figueroa Street) CAR4051501019990202085021 | 449 m | listed | 9 |
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 |
| Los Angeles River Metals TMDL | Los Angeles River and Los Angeles River Tributaries | Zinc, Total | .159 mg/L | NEL instantaneous | FINAL | 2020-07-01 | Y |
3 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.
171 distinct measurements across 14 parameters, most recent sample Sep 11, 2026.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 9 | 0 | Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| 2025 | 27 | 9 | 0 | Oct 14, 2025 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| 2024 | 36 | 9 | 0 | Jul 19, 2024 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| 2023 | 27 | 9 | 0 | Aug 21, 2023 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| 2022 | 36 | 9 | 0 | Jan 05, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 |
| 2021 | 18 | 9 | 0 | Dec 14, 2021 | Mar 28, 2022 |
| 2019 | 18 | 9 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | Apr 09, 2020 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | mg/L | 19 | 6 | Mar 12, 2020 | Sep 11, 2026 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 19 | 10 | Mar 12, 2020 | Sep 11, 2026 | Results |
| pH | SU | 19 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | Sep 11, 2026 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 19 | 4 | Mar 12, 2020 | Sep 11, 2026 | Results |
| Aluminum, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 17 | 6 | Dec 14, 2021 | Sep 11, 2026 | Results |
| Copper, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 17 | 4 | Dec 14, 2021 | Sep 11, 2026 | Results |
| Iron, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 17 | 3 | Dec 14, 2021 | Sep 11, 2026 | Results |
| Lead, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 17 | 7 | Dec 14, 2021 | Sep 11, 2026 | Results |
| Zinc, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 17 | 7 | Dec 14, 2021 | Sep 11, 2026 | Results |
| Aluminum, Total | mg/L | 2 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | Apr 09, 2020 | Results |
| Copper, Total | mg/L | 2 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | Apr 09, 2020 | Results |
| Iron, Total | mg/L | 2 | 0 | Mar 12, 2020 | Apr 09, 2020 | Results |
Show 2 more parameters
All results (171 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | .22 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1396919 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 58 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1396919 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Copper, Total Recoverable | .0669 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1396919 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Iron, Total Recoverable | .24 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1396919 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Lead, Total Recoverable | .00272 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1396919 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Oil and Grease | ND 1.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1396919 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | pH | 6.8 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1396919 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 2.3 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1396919 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | .056 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1396919 | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | ND .02 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1373036 | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | ND 20 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1373036 | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Copper, Total Recoverable | .00281 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1373036 | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Iron, Total Recoverable | .15 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1373036 | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Lead, Total Recoverable | ND .0008 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1373036 | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Oil and Grease | ND 1.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1373036 | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1373036 | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 2.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1373036 | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | ND .008 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1373036 | |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | .048 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1360483 | |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | ND 20 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1360483 | |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Copper, Total Recoverable | ND .0016 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1360483 | |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Iron, Total Recoverable | .058 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1360483 | |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Lead, Total Recoverable | ND .00024 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1360483 | |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Oil and Grease | 3.9 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1360483 | |
| Nov 15, 2025 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1360483 | |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 2 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1360483 | |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | ND .008 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1360483 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | .13 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1355451 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 57 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1355451 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Copper, Total Recoverable | .0126 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1355451 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Iron, Total Recoverable | .26 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1355451 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Lead, Total Recoverable | .00393 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1355451 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Oil and Grease | 4.6 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1355451 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | pH | 7.5 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1355451 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 6.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1355451 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | .02 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1355451 | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | ND .02 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1326851 | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | ND 20 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1326851 | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Copper, Total Recoverable | .00245 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1326851 | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Iron, Total Recoverable | .23 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1326851 | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Lead, Total Recoverable | ND .00024 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1326851 | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Oil and Grease | ND 1.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1326851 | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1326851 | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1326851 | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | .00965 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1326851 | |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | ND .02 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1326519 | |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 50 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1326519 | |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Copper, Total Recoverable | ND .0016 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1326519 | |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Iron, Total Recoverable | ND .02 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1326519 | |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Lead, Total Recoverable | ND .00024 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1326519 |
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 | 6 | 6 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | Jul 02, 1999 – Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 3 | 3 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Jan 13, 2011 – Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 1 | inspections, not findings | Jan 04, 2001 – Jan 04, 2001 | 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 | 1 | reports, by parameter | 2023-24 – 2023-24 | Oct 21, 2026 | All reports |
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 (22 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Enforcement actions | 473350 | EPL (Expedited Payment Letter) | Active | R4-2026-0279 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Violations | 907289 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Annual reports | 1336538 | Annual report 2025 | — | |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Annual reports | 1295404 | Annual report 2024 | — | |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Annual reports | 1244550 | Annual report 2023 | — | |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Water-quality-based corrective action reports | 1283997 | WQBCAR 2023-24 | — | Copper, Total, Zinc, Total |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Enforcement actions | 452510 | ACL (Administrative Civil Liability) | Historical | R4-2023-0387 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Violations | 887643 | Effluent | Violation | Report |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Violations | 887644 | Effluent | Violation | Report |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Violations | 887645 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Annual reports | 1190615 | Annual report 2022 | — | |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Annual reports | 1114114 | Annual report 2021 | — | |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Annual reports | 1070188 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Annual reports | 987561 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jul 11, 2019 | Annual reports | 955175 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Annual reports | 940594 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Annual reports | 879932 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Jul 01, 2016 | Annual reports | 839001 | Annual report 2015 | — | |
| Jan 13, 2011 | Enforcement actions | 405284 | 13267 Letter/Order (Water Code section 13267 letter or order) | Historical | |
| Jul 01, 2009 | Violations | 844511 | Deficient Report | Violation | Report |
| Jan 04, 2001 | Inspections | 1737622 | B Type compliance | — | |
| Jul 02, 1999 | Violations | 157631 | 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.