Morton Scrap Metal Inc
Active WDID 4 19I026540 Los Angeles, 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
- Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- Region 4 · Los Angeles · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Los Angeles River (Reach 2) (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
- 33 distinct results, 3 reporting years (2018 to 2022)
- Most recent sample Feb 24, 2023 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 1 inspection · 8 violation records · 7 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
- 34.03035, -118.23164
- 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
- 2020 Sacramento Street 2020 sacramento st, Los Angeles 90021
- 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
- Morton Scrap Metal Inc
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 5093-Scrap and Waste Materials
- Application ID
- 456798
- NOI processed
- Apr 19, 2016
- Last certified
- Apr 13, 2016
- Facility size
- 17000 SqFt
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 456798 | Industrial | Active | Apr 19, 2016 | — | Apr 13, 2016 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Los Angeles River (Reach 2)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles River Reach 2 (Carson to Figueroa Street) CAR4051501019990202085021 | 485 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.
33 distinct measurements across 11 parameters, most recent sample Feb 24, 2023.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | 0 | Feb 24, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 |
| 2021 | 22 | 11 | 0 | Oct 25, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 0 | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 4 | 0 | Jan 31, 2019 | Feb 24, 2023 | Results |
| pH | SU | 4 | 0 | Jan 31, 2019 | Feb 24, 2023 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 4 | 0 | Jan 31, 2019 | Feb 24, 2023 | Results |
| Aluminum, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 3 | 0 | Oct 25, 2021 | Feb 24, 2023 | Results |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | mg/L | 3 | 0 | Oct 25, 2021 | Feb 24, 2023 | Results |
| Copper, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 3 | 0 | Oct 25, 2021 | Feb 24, 2023 | Results |
| Lead, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 3 | 0 | Oct 25, 2021 | Feb 24, 2023 | Results |
| Zinc, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 3 | 0 | Oct 25, 2021 | Feb 24, 2023 | Results |
| Cadmium, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 2 | 0 | Oct 25, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 | Results |
| Electrical Conductivity @ 25 Deg. C | umhos/cm | 2 | 0 | Oct 25, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 | Results |
| Selenium, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 2 | 1 | Oct 25, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 | Results |
All results (33 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2023 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | .198 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1237895 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 81.2 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220C | 1237895 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Copper, Total Recoverable | .0417 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1237895 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Lead, Total Recoverable | .015 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1237895 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Oil and Grease | 21 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1237895 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | pH | 6.1 | SU | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1237895 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 39 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1237895 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | 1.13 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1237895 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | 1.2 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1204387 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Cadmium, Total Recoverable | .0024 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1204387 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 144 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220C | 1204387 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Copper, Total Recoverable | .31 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1204387 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Electrical Conductivity @ 25 Deg. C | 148 | umhos/cm | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2510B | 1204387 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Lead, Total Recoverable | .06 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1204387 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Oil and Grease | 18.7 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1204387 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | pH | 6.5 | SU | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1204387 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Selenium, Total Recoverable | .00059 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1204387 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 38.2 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1204387 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | .5 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1204387 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | .46 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1204385 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Cadmium, Total Recoverable | .0057 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1204385 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 212 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220C | 1204385 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Copper, Total Recoverable | .36 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1204385 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Electrical Conductivity @ 25 Deg. C | 119 | umhos/cm | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2510B | 1204385 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Lead, Total Recoverable | .083 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1204385 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Oil and Grease | 30.5 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1204385 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | pH | 6.8 | SU | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1204385 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Selenium, Total Recoverable | ND .0017 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1204385 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 84 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1204385 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | .8 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1204385 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Oil and Grease | 2.4 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1075245 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | pH | 5.8 | SU | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1075245 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 28.9 | mg/L | Influent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1075245 |
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 | 8 | 8 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | Dec 19, 2016 – Jul 16, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 7 | 7 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Dec 19, 2016 – Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 1 | inspections, not findings | Sep 23, 2021 – Sep 23, 2021 | Oct 21, 2026 | All inspections |
| Annual reports | 8 | certified reports (contents not shown) | 2016 – 2023 | Oct 21, 2026 | All reports |
| Water-quality-based corrective action reports | 1 | reports, by parameter | 2022-23 – 2022-23 | 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 (25 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Enforcement actions | 473321 | 1st NNC - AR (First Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Historical | |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Enforcement actions | 470432 | NOV (Notice of Violation) | Historical | |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Violations | 904510 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Enforcement actions | 463417 | NOV (Notice of Violation) | Historical | |
| Aug 08, 2025 | Enforcement actions | 457533 | NOV (Notice of Violation) | Historical | |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Violations | 893004 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Annual reports | 1247558 | Annual report 2023 | — | |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Water-quality-based corrective action reports | 1276985 | WQBCAR 2022-23 | — | Copper, Total, Zinc, Total |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Annual reports | 1193761 | Annual report 2022 | — | |
| Sep 24, 2022 | Violations | 882950 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Annual reports | 1117626 | Annual report 2021 | — | |
| Oct 08, 2021 | Enforcement actions | 445915 | Verbal Communication | Historical | |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Inspections | 2054700 | B Type compliance | Finalized | Additional Info Required |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Violations | 881236 | Incomplete/Insufficient SWPPP | Violation | Inspection |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Violations | 881237 | Incomplete/Insufficient SWPPP | Violation | Inspection |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Violations | 881238 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Inspection |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Annual reports | 1065853 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Enforcement actions | 440534 | NOV (Notice of Violation) | Historical | |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Violations | 876811 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Annual reports | 982970 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Aug 14, 2019 | Annual reports | 959330 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Annual reports | 944764 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2017 | Annual reports | 884110 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Enforcement actions | 425421 | NOV (Notice of Violation) | Historical | |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Violations | 862352 | Incomplete/Insufficient SWPPP | Violation | Internal 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.