Chromadora Inc
Active WDID 8 30I025590 Santa Ana, Orange County Region 8 · Santa Ana
At a glance
- Permit Evidence: SMARTS record
- Active Industrial
- Notice of Intent (WDID code I) · Permits and applications
- Location Evidence: facility-reported
- Santa Ana, Orange County
- Region 8 · Santa Ana · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Pacific Ocean (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; 0 on the 2026 303(d) list
- Proximity only; not a discharge pathway · Nearby waterbodies
- Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
- 410 distinct results, 10 reporting years (2015 to 2025)
- Most recent sample Feb 19, 2026 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 0 inspections · 3 violation records · 4 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
- 33.71327, -117.8708
- Precision
- 4 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
- 2515 South Birch Street, Santa Ana 92707
- Regional Water Board
- 8 — Santa Ana
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Lower San Diego Creek HUC12 180702040103
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
- Chromadora Inc
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 3471-Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
- Application ID
- 456210
- NOI processed
- Jun 15, 2015
- Last certified
- Jun 30, 2015
- Facility size
- 7000 SqFt
- Impervious area
- 98 %
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 456210 | Industrial | Active | Jun 15, 2015 | — | Jun 30, 2015 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Pacific Ocean
- 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
290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana Delhi Channel, Reach 2 CAR8011100020210408053333 | 540 m | not listed | 0 |
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.
410 distinct measurements across 10 parameters, most recent sample Feb 19, 2026.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | 10 | 0 | Oct 14, 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 2024 | 40 | 10 | 0 | Feb 13, 2025 | Mar 05, 2025 |
| 2023 | 60 | 10 | 0 | Jan 03, 2024 | Feb 05, 2024 |
| 2022 | 20 | 10 | 0 | Jan 05, 2023 | Jan 05, 2023 |
| 2021 | 10 | 10 | 0 | Dec 24, 2021 | Dec 24, 2021 |
| 2020 | 20 | 10 | 0 | Feb 05, 2021 | Feb 05, 2021 |
| 2019 | 40 | 10 | 0 | Dec 06, 2019 | Mar 19, 2020 |
| 2018 | 60 | 10 | 0 | Nov 29, 2018 | Feb 08, 2019 |
| 2016 | 80 | 10 | 0 | Dec 21, 2016 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| 2015 | 40 | 10 | 0 | Dec 22, 2015 | Jan 05, 2016 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, Total | mg/L | 41 | 15 | Dec 22, 2015 | Feb 19, 2026 | Results |
| Chromium (Total) | mg/L | 41 | 35 | Dec 22, 2015 | Feb 19, 2026 | Results |
| Copper, Total | mg/L | 41 | 9 | Dec 22, 2015 | Feb 19, 2026 | Results |
| Iron, Total | mg/L | 41 | 26 | Dec 22, 2015 | Feb 19, 2026 | Results |
| Nickel, Total | mg/L | 41 | 6 | Dec 22, 2015 | Feb 19, 2026 | Results |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | mg/L | 41 | 7 | Dec 22, 2015 | Feb 19, 2026 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 41 | 31 | Dec 22, 2015 | Feb 19, 2026 | Results |
| pH | SU | 41 | 0 | Dec 22, 2015 | Feb 19, 2026 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 41 | 12 | Dec 22, 2015 | Feb 19, 2026 | Results |
| Zinc, Total | mg/L | 41 | 2 | Dec 22, 2015 | Feb 19, 2026 | Results |
All results (410 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Aluminum, Total | < .0015 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Aluminum, Total | < .0015 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Chromium (Total) | < .01 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Chromium (Total) | < .01 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Copper, Total | .0043 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Copper, Total | < .0002 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Iron, Total | < .01 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Iron, Total | < .01 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Nickel, Total | .0262 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Nickel, Total | < .0002 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | < .01 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NE | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .1 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NE | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Oil and Grease | < 1 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Oil and Grease | < 1 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664B | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | pH | 6.66 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | pH | 6.73 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | < 1 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | < 1 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Zinc, Total | .0623 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1373266 | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Zinc, Total | .0308 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1373266 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Aluminum, Total | < .0015 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Aluminum, Total | .0297 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Chromium (Total) | < .01 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Chromium (Total) | < .01 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Copper, Total | .0028 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Copper, Total | .002 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Iron, Total | .035 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Iron, Total | .048 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Nickel, Total | .0055 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Nickel, Total | .0033 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .11 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NE | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | .06 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500NE | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Oil and Grease | 5.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Oil and Grease | 3.6 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | pH | 6.24 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | pH | 6.33 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 2.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 3.8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Zinc, Total | .0227 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359452 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Zinc, Total | .0097 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1359452 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Aluminum, Total | .0155 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1329183 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Aluminum, Total | .028 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1329183 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Chromium (Total) | < .01 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1329183 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Chromium (Total) | < .01 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1329183 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Copper, Total | < .0002 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1329183 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Copper, Total | .0002 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1329183 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Iron, Total | < .01 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1329183 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Iron, Total | .04 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 1329183 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Nickel, Total | .0047 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1329183 | |
| Mar 05, 2025 | Nickel, Total | .0086 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1329183 |
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 | 3 | 3 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | Jul 16, 2016 – Jul 16, 2022 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 4 | 4 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Aug 10, 2016 – Jun 06, 2023 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 0 | inspections, not findings | — | Oct 21, 2026 | |
| 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 (18 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Annual reports | 1338730 | Annual report 2025 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Annual reports | 1297742 | Annual report 2024 | — | |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Annual reports | 1246994 | Annual report 2023 | — | |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Annual reports | 1193176 | Annual report 2022 | — | |
| Jun 06, 2023 | Enforcement actions | 449986 | ACL (Administrative Civil Liability) | Historical | R8-2023-0041 |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Annual reports | 1116961 | Annual report 2021 | — | |
| Aug 02, 2022 | Enforcement actions | 446869 | 1st NNC - AR (First Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Historical | |
| Jul 16, 2022 | Violations | 882146 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Annual reports | 1065156 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Violations | 885177 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Jul 06, 2020 | Annual reports | 982226 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jun 29, 2019 | Annual reports | 958559 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2018 | Annual reports | 943998 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Annual reports | 883492 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Sep 08, 2016 | Annual reports | 847189 | Annual report 2015 | — | |
| Sep 08, 2016 | Enforcement actions | 423957 | 2nd NNC - AR (Second Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Historical | |
| Aug 10, 2016 | Enforcement actions | 423585 | 1st NNC - AR (First Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Historical | |
| Jul 16, 2016 | Violations | 860749 | 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.