The Scotts Co
Active WDID 5S39I010884 Linden, San Joaquin 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
- Linden, San Joaquin County
- Region 5S · Central Valley (Sacramento) · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Potter Creek Mormon Slough (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
- None
- Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
- 314 distinct results, 11 reporting years (2015 to 2025)
- Most recent sample Dec 18, 2025 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 4 inspections · 12 violation records · 8 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
- 38.01028, -121.02883
- 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
- 23390 E Flood Rd, Linden 95236
- Regional Water Board
- 5S — Central Valley (Sacramento)
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Gilmore 571 Dam HUC12 180400030301
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
- Scotts Hyponex Composting Plant Chino
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 2875-Fertilizers, Mixing Only
- Application ID
- 201696
- NOI processed
- Jan 31, 1994
- Last certified
- Jun 26, 2025
- Facility size
- 77 Acres
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201696 | Industrial | Active | Jan 31, 1994 | — | Jun 26, 2025 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Potter Creek Mormon Slough
- Discharges directly / indirectly
- Y / N (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.
No 2026 Integrated Report waterbody lies within the proximity threshold of the reported location.
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.
314 distinct measurements across 9 parameters, most recent sample Dec 18, 2025.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | 0 | Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 0 | Feb 17, 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 |
| 2023 | 18 | 9 | 0 | Feb 06, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| 2022 | 18 | 9 | 0 | Jan 03, 2023 | Jan 09, 2023 |
| 2021 | 27 | 9 | 0 | Oct 25, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 |
| 2020 | 18 | 9 | 0 | Jan 28, 2021 | Jan 28, 2021 |
| 2019 | 18 | 9 | 0 | Dec 04, 2019 | Dec 04, 2019 |
| 2018 | 45 | 9 | 0 | Nov 28, 2018 | Feb 04, 2019 |
| 2017 | 63 | 9 | 0 | Jan 09, 2018 | Apr 06, 2018 |
| 2016 | 18 | 9 | 0 | Dec 15, 2016 | Jan 09, 2017 |
| 2015 | 71 | 9 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Mar 11, 2016 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | mg/L | 35 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Dec 18, 2025 | Results |
| Iron, Total | mg/L | 35 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Dec 18, 2025 | Results |
| Lead, Total | mg/L | 35 | 2 | Nov 02, 2015 | Dec 18, 2025 | Results |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | mg/L | 35 | 2 | Nov 02, 2015 | Dec 18, 2025 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 35 | 6 | Nov 02, 2015 | Dec 18, 2025 | Results |
| pH | SU | 35 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Dec 18, 2025 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 35 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Dec 18, 2025 | Results |
| Zinc, Total | mg/L | 35 | 0 | Nov 02, 2015 | Dec 18, 2025 | Results |
| Phosphorus, Total (as P) | mg/L | 34 | 0 | Nov 24, 2015 | Dec 18, 2025 | Results |
All results (314 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 283 | mg/L | Effluent | Non-Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1370420 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Iron, Total | 2.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Non-Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1370420 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Lead, Total | .0035 | mg/L | Effluent | Non-Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1370420 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .09 | mg/L | Effluent | Non-Qualifying Storm Event | A4500F | 1370420 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Oil and Grease | 12.3 | mg/L | Effluent | Non-Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1370420 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | pH | 7.03 | SU | Effluent | Non-Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1370420 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Phosphorus, Total (as P) | 9.75 | mg/L | Effluent | Non-Qualifying Storm Event | A4500PB | 1370420 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 27.9 | mg/L | Effluent | Non-Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1370420 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Zinc, Total | .12 | mg/L | Effluent | Non-Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1370420 | |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 330 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1325359 | |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Iron, Total | 3.02 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1325359 | |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Lead, Total | .00927 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1325359 | |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .389 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500F | 1325359 | |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1325359 | |
| Feb 17, 2025 | pH | 7.16 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1325359 | |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Phosphorus, Total (as P) | 6.44 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500PB | 1325359 | |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 99.1 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1325359 | |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Zinc, Total | .164 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1325359 | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 254 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1285153 | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Iron, Total | 2.08 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1285153 | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Lead, Total | .00303 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1285153 | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .758 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500F | 1285153 | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1285153 | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | pH | 7.35 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1285153 | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Phosphorus, Total (as P) | 9.96 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500PB | 1285153 | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 137 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1285153 | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Zinc, Total | .13 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1285153 | |
| Feb 06, 2024 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 297 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1285162 | |
| Feb 06, 2024 | Iron, Total | 8.27 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1285162 | |
| Feb 06, 2024 | Lead, Total | .00582 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1285162 | |
| Feb 06, 2024 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | DNQ .183 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500F | 1285162 | |
| Feb 06, 2024 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1285162 | |
| Feb 06, 2024 | pH | 8.2 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1285162 | |
| Feb 06, 2024 | Phosphorus, Total (as P) | 11.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500PB | 1285162 | |
| Feb 06, 2024 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 75.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1285162 | |
| Feb 06, 2024 | Zinc, Total | .159 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1285162 | |
| Jan 09, 2023 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 260 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1238611 | |
| Jan 09, 2023 | Iron, Total | 7.57 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1238611 | |
| Jan 09, 2023 | Lead, Total | .00571 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1238611 | |
| Jan 09, 2023 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .937 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500F | 1238611 | |
| Jan 09, 2023 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1238611 | |
| Jan 09, 2023 | pH | 7.3 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1238611 | |
| Jan 09, 2023 | Phosphorus, Total (as P) | 7.15 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500PB | 1238611 | |
| Jan 09, 2023 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 31.6 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1238611 | |
| Jan 09, 2023 | Zinc, Total | .179 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1238611 | |
| Jan 03, 2023 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 375 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 1238611 | |
| Jan 03, 2023 | Iron, Total | 17.2 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1238611 | |
| Jan 03, 2023 | Lead, Total | .00854 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1238611 | |
| Jan 03, 2023 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | 1.03 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500F | 1238611 | |
| Jan 03, 2023 | Oil and Grease | 7.77 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1238611 |
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 | 12 | 12 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | Jul 01, 2004 – Jul 01, 2014 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 8 | 8 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Aug 19, 2004 – Nov 21, 2014 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 4 | inspections, not findings | Oct 28, 2008 – Jan 13, 2023 | 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 (35 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Annual reports | 1336667 | Annual report 2025 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Annual reports | 1295538 | Annual report 2024 | — | |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Annual reports | 1244688 | Annual report 2023 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Annual reports | 1190757 | Annual report 2022 | — | |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Inspections | 2059082 | B Type compliance | Finalized | No Further Action |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Annual reports | 1114259 | Annual report 2021 | — | |
| Jul 09, 2021 | Annual reports | 1070337 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Jul 09, 2020 | Annual reports | 987718 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jul 09, 2019 | Annual reports | 955338 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Annual reports | 940758 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2017 | Annual reports | 880107 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2016 | Annual reports | 841083 | Annual report 2015 | — | |
| Nov 21, 2014 | Enforcement actions | 417189 | 13267 Letter/Order (Water Code section 13267 letter or order) | Active | |
| Jul 01, 2014 | Violations | 855400 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Report |
| Jul 01, 2013 | Violations | 855401 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Report |
| Jul 01, 2012 | Violations | 855402 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Report |
| Sep 21, 2011 | Enforcement actions | 406508 | NOV (Notice of Violation) | Historical | |
| May 03, 2011 | Inspections | 2012714 | B Type compliance | — | Follow-up Inspection Needed |
| May 03, 2011 | Violations | 845563 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Inspection |
| Oct 14, 2010 | Enforcement actions | 403080 | SEL (Staff Enforcement Letter) | Historical | |
| Oct 14, 2010 | Violations | 842832 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Report |
| Mar 17, 2009 | Enforcement actions | 362786 | NOV (Notice of Violation) | Historical | |
| Jan 22, 2009 | Inspections | 1639388 | B Type compliance | — | Additional Info Required |
| Jan 22, 2009 | Violations | 811385 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Inspection |
| Jan 22, 2009 | Violations | 811386 | Incomplete/Insufficient SWPPP | 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.