Whittlesey Recycling
Active WDID 5S29I019386 Nevada City, Nevada County Region 5S · Central Valley (Sacramento)
At a glance
- Permit Evidence: SMARTS record
- Active Industrial
- Notice of Intent (WDID code I) · Permits and applications
- Location Evidence: facility-reported
- Nevada City, Nevada County
- Region 5S · Central Valley (Sacramento) · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Shady Creek (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
- 20 distinct results, 2 reporting years (2016 to 2017)
- Most recent sample Mar 22, 2018 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 1 inspection · 5 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
- 39.35491, -121.04738
- 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
- 13895 Whittlesey Ln, Nevada City 95959
- Regional Water Board
- 5S — Central Valley (Sacramento)
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Shady Creek-South Yuba River HUC12 180201250704
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
- Nick Whittlesey
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 5015-Motor Vehicle Parts, Used
- Secondary SIC
- 5093-Scrap and Waste Materials
- Application ID
- 293040
- NOI processed
- Mar 24, 2005
- Last certified
- Jun 26, 2015
- Facility size
- 3 Acres
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 293040 | Industrial | Active | Mar 24, 2005 | — | Jun 26, 2015 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Shady Creek
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Creek (Nevada County) CAR5173101220110209094927 | 323 m | listed | 2 |
Waterbodies within 1.0 km of the reported facility location. Method proximity/1.
SMARTS TMDL records Evidence: SMARTS-reported
No TMDL records for this facility in the SMARTS TMDL export.
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.
20 distinct measurements across 16 parameters, most recent sample Mar 22, 2018.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | 10 | 0 | Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 |
| 2016 | 10 | 10 | 0 | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 10, 2017 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | mg/L | 2 | 2 | Jan 10, 2017 | Mar 22, 2018 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 2 | 2 | Jan 10, 2017 | Mar 22, 2018 | Results |
| pH | SU | 2 | 0 | Jan 10, 2017 | Mar 22, 2018 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 2 | 0 | Jan 10, 2017 | Mar 22, 2018 | Results |
| Aluminum, Total | mg/L | 1 | 0 | Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | Results |
| Aluminum, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 1 | 0 | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 10, 2017 | Results |
| Copper, Total | mg/L | 1 | 1 | Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | Results |
| Copper, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 1 | 1 | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 10, 2017 | Results |
| Iron, Total | mg/L | 1 | 0 | Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | Results |
| Iron, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 1 | 0 | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 10, 2017 | Results |
| Lead, Total | mg/L | 1 | 1 | Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | Results |
| Lead, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 1 | 1 | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 10, 2017 | Results |
Show 4 more parameters
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury, Total | ug/L | 1 | 1 | Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | Results |
| Mercury, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 1 | 1 | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 10, 2017 | Results |
| Zinc, Total | mg/L | 1 | 1 | Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | Results |
| Zinc, Total Recoverable | mg/L | 1 | 1 | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 10, 2017 | Results |
All results (20 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2018 | Aluminum, Total | 2.2 | mg/L | Internal | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 998238 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | ND | mg/L | Internal | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 998238 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Copper, Total | DNQ .004 | mg/L | Internal | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 998238 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Iron, Total | 1.7 | mg/L | Internal | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 998238 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Lead, Total | ND | mg/L | Internal | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 998238 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mercury, Total | ND | ug/L | Internal | Qualifying Storm Event | E245.1 | 998238 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Internal | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 998238 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | pH | 6.5 | SU | Internal | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 998238 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 5.6 | mg/L | Internal | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 998238 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Zinc, Total | DNQ .014 | mg/L | Internal | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 998238 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Aluminum, Total Recoverable | 14 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 917086 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | DNQ 29.71 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 917086 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Copper, Total Recoverable | DNQ .01892128 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 917086 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Iron, Total Recoverable | 10 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 917086 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Lead, Total Recoverable | DNQ .002526035 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 917086 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Mercury, Total Recoverable | DNQ .00019 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E245.1 | 917086 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Oil and Grease | DNQ 2.8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 917086 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | pH | 6.7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 917086 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 110 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 917086 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Zinc, Total Recoverable | DNQ .02354973 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 917086 |
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 | 5 | 5 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | Jul 01, 2007 – Aug 15, 2015 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 7 | 7 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Aug 22, 2007 – Dec 11, 2015 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 1 | inspections, not findings | Jul 31, 2013 – Jul 31, 2013 | Oct 21, 2026 | All inspections |
| Annual reports | 10 | 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 15, 2026 | Annual reports | 1335322 | Annual report 2025 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Annual reports | 1294134 | Annual report 2024 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Annual reports | 1243217 | Annual report 2023 | — | |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Annual reports | 1189219 | Annual report 2022 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Annual reports | 1112588 | Annual report 2021 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2021 | Annual reports | 1068594 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Annual reports | 985846 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2019 | Annual reports | 953397 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Annual reports | 938813 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jul 19, 2016 | Annual reports | 848003 | Annual report 2015 | — | |
| Dec 11, 2015 | Enforcement actions | 421914 | NNC (Notice of Non-Compliance) | Active | |
| Oct 30, 2015 | Enforcement actions | 420933 | NNC (Notice of Non-Compliance) | Active | |
| Aug 15, 2015 | Violations | 858612 | Failure to Obtain Permit | Violation | Report |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Inspections | 2019547 | B Type compliance | — | Additional Info Required |
| Jan 25, 2012 | Enforcement actions | 407736 | 13267 Letter/Order (Water Code section 13267 letter or order) | Historical | |
| Jan 25, 2012 | Enforcement actions | 407737 | NOV (Notice of Violation) | Active | |
| Jan 25, 2012 | Violations | 847145 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Report |
| Oct 14, 2010 | Enforcement actions | 403187 | SEL (Staff Enforcement Letter) | Historical | |
| Oct 14, 2010 | Violations | 842925 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Report |
| Aug 01, 2008 | Enforcement actions | 352764 | NNC (Notice of Non-Compliance) | Historical | |
| Jul 02, 2008 | Violations | 782023 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Aug 22, 2007 | Enforcement actions | 337205 | NNC (Notice of Non-Compliance) | Historical | |
| Jul 01, 2007 | Violations | 638120 | 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.