Buddy Bar Casting Corp
Active WDID 4 19I016400 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
- Lower Los Angeles River (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
- 2 waterbodies; 2 on the 2026 303(d) list
- Proximity only; not a discharge pathway · Nearby waterbodies
- Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
- 100 distinct results, 6 reporting years (2015 to 2024)
- Most recent sample Apr 28, 2025 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 2 inspections · 4 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
- 33.93093, -118.16863
- 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
- 10801 Sessler St, South Gate 90280
- Regional Water Board
- 4 — Los Angeles
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Compton Creek-Los Angeles River HUC12 180701050402
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
- Buddy Bar Casting Corp
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 3365-Aluminum Foundries
- Application ID
- 191153
- NOI processed
- Mar 14, 2001
- Last certified
- Jan 31, 2025
- Facility size
- 150000 SqFt
- Impervious area
- 75 %
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191153 | Industrial | Active | Mar 14, 2001 | — | Jan 31, 2025 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Lower Los Angeles River
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Hondo Reach 1 (Confl. LA River to Snt Ana Fwy) CAR4051501019990202112624 | 572 m | listed | 8 |
| Los Angeles River Reach 2 (Carson to Figueroa Street) CAR4051501019990202085021 | 677 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 | Zinc, Total | .159 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.
100 distinct measurements across 5 parameters, most recent sample Apr 28, 2025.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | 5 | 0 | Apr 28, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| 2023 | 10 | 5 | 0 | Feb 20, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 |
| 2018 | 30 | 5 | 0 | Nov 29, 2018 | Mar 06, 2019 |
| 2017 | 20 | 5 | 0 | Jan 09, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 |
| 2016 | 10 | 5 | 0 | Dec 23, 2016 | Dec 23, 2016 |
| 2015 | 15 | 5 | 0 | May 06, 2016 | May 06, 2016 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, Total | mg/L | 20 | 3 | May 06, 2016 | Apr 28, 2025 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 20 | 12 | May 06, 2016 | Apr 28, 2025 | Results |
| pH | SU | 20 | 0 | May 06, 2016 | Apr 28, 2025 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 20 | 2 | May 06, 2016 | Apr 28, 2025 | Results |
| Zinc, Total | mg/L | 20 | 2 | May 06, 2016 | Apr 28, 2025 | Results |
All results (100 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | Copper, Total | .012 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Copper, Total | .012 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Copper, Total | .013 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Oil and Grease | 4.9 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | pH | 6.8 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | pH | 6.8 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | pH | 6.8 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 5.33 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 4.33 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 4.67 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Zinc, Total | .561 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Zinc, Total | .473 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1331267 | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Zinc, Total | .53 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1331267 | |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Copper, Total | .0067 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1288653 | |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Copper, Total | .0073 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1288653 | |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Oil and Grease | 2.3 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1288653 | |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Oil and Grease | 1.8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1288653 | |
| Feb 20, 2024 | pH | 6 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1288653 | |
| Feb 20, 2024 | pH | 6 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1288653 | |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 10 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1288653 | |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 13 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1288653 | |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Zinc, Total | .11 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1288653 | |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Zinc, Total | .11 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1288653 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Copper, Total | DNQ .009 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1061562 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Copper, Total | DNQ .008 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1061562 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1061562 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220B | 1061562 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1061562 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1061562 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 16 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1061562 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 20 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1061562 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Zinc, Total | DNQ .044 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1061562 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Zinc, Total | DNQ .043 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1061562 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Copper, Total | .013 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1061552 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Copper, Total | .012 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1061552 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1061552 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1061552 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | pH | 6 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1061552 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | pH | 6 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1061552 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 21 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1061552 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 23 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1061552 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Zinc, Total | .12 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1061552 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Zinc, Total | .12 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1061552 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Copper, Total | .009 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1059825 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Copper, Total | DNQ .008 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1059825 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1059825 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1059825 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | pH | 6 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1059825 |
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 | 4 | 4 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | Jul 02, 2011 – May 19, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 6 | 6 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Aug 10, 2012 – May 19, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 2 | inspections, not findings | Sep 27, 2013 – Oct 23, 2013 | 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 (23 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Annual reports | 1337174 | Annual report 2025 | — | |
| May 19, 2026 | Enforcement actions | 469937 | ACL (Administrative Civil Liability) | Historical | R4-2026-0055 |
| May 19, 2026 | Violations | 904012 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Jul 01, 2025 | Annual reports | 1296075 | Annual report 2024 | — | |
| Jul 07, 2024 | Annual reports | 1245262 | Annual report 2023 | — | |
| Jul 03, 2023 | Annual reports | 1191364 | Annual report 2022 | — | |
| Jul 08, 2022 | Annual reports | 1114917 | Annual report 2021 | — | |
| Jul 08, 2021 | Annual reports | 1063003 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Annual reports | 979860 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Annual reports | 956108 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2018 | Annual reports | 941533 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Annual reports | 880920 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2016 | Annual reports | 838889 | Annual report 2015 | — | |
| Nov 24, 2014 | Enforcement actions | 416985 | 2nd NNC - AR (Second Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Historical | |
| Oct 16, 2014 | Enforcement actions | 416854 | 1st NNC - AR (First Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Historical | |
| Jul 02, 2014 | Violations | 855127 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Oct 23, 2013 | Enforcement actions | 413754 | NTC (Notice to Comply) | Historical | |
| Oct 23, 2013 | Inspections | 2020118 | B Type compliance | — | Follow-up Inspection Needed |
| Oct 23, 2013 | Violations | 852295 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Inspection |
| Sep 27, 2013 | Inspections | 2019852 | B Type compliance | — | Follow-up Inspection Needed |
| Jun 04, 2013 | Enforcement actions | 412370 | NOV (Notice of Violation) | Historical | |
| Aug 10, 2012 | Enforcement actions | 409586 | 1st NNC - AR (First Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Historical | |
| Jul 02, 2011 | Violations | 848835 | 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.