Scotts Hyponex Growing Media Plant Chino
Terminated WDID 8 36I011337 Chino, San Bernardino County Region 8 · Santa Ana
At a glance
- Permit Evidence: SMARTS record
- Terminated Industrial
- Notice of Intent (WDID code I) · Permits and applications
- Location Evidence: facility-reported
- Chino, San Bernardino County
- Region 8 · Santa Ana · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Chino 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
- 2 waterbodies; 2 on the 2026 303(d) list
- Proximity only; not a discharge pathway · Nearby waterbodies
- Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
- 24 distinct results, 1 reporting year (2016 to 2016)
- Most recent sample Jan 20, 2017 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 5 inspections · 8 violation records · 9 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
- 33.960299, -117.67343
- 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
- 15978 El Prado Rd, Chino 91708
- Regional Water Board
- 8 — Santa Ana
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Lower Chino Creek HUC12 180702030706
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
- Terminated
- Operator
- Scotts Hyponex Composting Plant Chino
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 2875-Fertilizers, Mixing Only
- Application ID
- 213312
- NOI processed
- Jan 12, 1995
- Termination effective
- Jul 13, 2021
- Last certified
- Jun 26, 2025
- Facility size
- 5.3 Acres
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 213312 | Industrial | Terminated | Jan 12, 1995 | Jul 13, 2021 | Jun 26, 2025 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Chino 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
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prado Basin Management Zone CAW8012100019991014103600 | 0 m | listed | 1 |
| Chino Creek Reach 1B (Mill Creek confl to start of concrete lined channel) CAR8012100020080715104015 | 217 m | listed | 6 |
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.
24 distinct measurements across 12 parameters, most recent sample Jan 20, 2017.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 24 | 12 | 0 | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | mg/L | 2 | 0 | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 | Results |
| E.coli | MPN/100 mL | 2 | 0 | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 | Results |
| Enterococci MPN | MPN/100 mL | 2 | 0 | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 | Results |
| Fecal Streptococci | MPN/100 mL | 2 | 0 | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 | Results |
| Iron, Total | mg/L | 2 | 0 | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 | Results |
| Lead, Total | mg/L | 2 | 2 | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 | Results |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | mg/L | 2 | 2 | Jan 12, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 2 | 2 | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 | Results |
| pH | SU | 2 | 0 | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 | Results |
| Phosphorus, Total (as P) | mg/L | 2 | 0 | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 2 | 0 | Jan 12, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 | Results |
| Zinc, Total | mg/L | 2 | 0 | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 | Results |
All results (24 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2017 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 29 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5220D | 929800 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | E.coli | 110 | MPN/100 mL | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A9221B | 929800 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Enterococci MPN | 2400 | MPN/100 mL | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A9230C | 929800 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Fecal Streptococci | 2400 | MPN/100 mL | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 929800 | ||
| Jan 20, 2017 | Iron, Total | .31 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 929800 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Lead, Total | DNQ .00041 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 929800 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | ND .16 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E300.0 | 929800 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Oil and Grease | DNQ 1.8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 929800 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 929800 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Phosphorus, Total (as P) | 1.6 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500PE | 929800 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 11 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 929800 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Zinc, Total | .05 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 929800 | |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) | DNQ .017 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E300.0 | 929791 | |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 260 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 929791 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | 75 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5520D | 929791 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 | E.coli | 1400 | MPN/100 mL | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A9221B | 929791 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 | Enterococci MPN | 5000 | MPN/100 mL | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A9230C | 929791 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 | Fecal Streptococci | 17000 | MPN/100 mL | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | 929791 | ||
| Jan 11, 2017 | Iron, Total | 1.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 929791 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 | Lead, Total | DNQ .0017 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 929791 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 | Oil and Grease | DNQ 1.9 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 929791 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 929791 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 | Phosphorus, Total (as P) | .76 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500PB | 929791 | |
| Jan 11, 2017 | Zinc, Total | .051 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.7 | 929791 |
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 | Jul 02, 1999 – Jul 01, 2009 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 9 | 9 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Jul 26, 2000 – Aug 03, 2009 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 5 | inspections, not findings | Jul 16, 2002 – Aug 18, 2021 | Oct 21, 2026 | All inspections |
| Annual reports | 6 | certified reports (contents not shown) | 2015 – 2020 | 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 (28 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2021 | Inspections | 2053286 | NOT | Finalized | No Further Action |
| Jul 08, 2021 | Annual reports | 1063171 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Jul 09, 2020 | Annual reports | 980044 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jul 09, 2019 | Annual reports | 956297 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Jul 02, 2018 | Annual reports | 941724 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Annual reports | 881123 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Jul 01, 2016 | Annual reports | 847837 | Annual report 2015 | — | |
| Aug 03, 2009 | Enforcement actions | 400657 | 1st NNC - AR (First Notice of Non-Compliance (annual report)) | Historical | 97-03DWQ |
| Aug 03, 2009 | Inspections | 2007817 | Enforcement Follow-up | — | No Further Action |
| Jul 01, 2009 | Violations | 840502 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Sep 10, 2007 | Enforcement actions | 336065 | NNC (Notice of Non-Compliance) | Historical | |
| Sep 10, 2007 | Violations | 687519 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Sep 06, 2007 | Enforcement actions | 336067 | Verbal Communication | Historical | |
| Sep 06, 2007 | Inspections | 2007818 | B Type compliance | — | Follow-up Inspection Needed |
| Aug 07, 2007 | Enforcement actions | 334006 | NNC (Notice of Non-Compliance) | Historical | |
| Aug 07, 2007 | Violations | 606809 | Late Report | Violation | Report |
| Aug 04, 2006 | Enforcement actions | 310826 | NNC (Notice of Non-Compliance) | Historical | 97-03DWQ |
| Dec 03, 2002 | Inspections | 2007819 | Non-compliance Follow-up | — | Additional Info Required |
| Jul 16, 2002 | Enforcement actions | 243808 | Verbal Communication | Historical | UNKNOWN |
| Jul 16, 2002 | Inspections | 2007820 | Non-compliance Follow-up | — | Additional Info Required |
| Jul 16, 2002 | Violations | 224553 | Unauthorized NSWD | Violation | Inspection |
| Aug 29, 2001 | Enforcement actions | 241029 | SEL (Staff Enforcement Letter) | Historical | UNKNOWN |
| Aug 01, 2001 | Violations | 203523 | Deficient Report | Violation | Inspection |
| Jul 27, 2001 | Enforcement actions | 241027 | SEL (Staff Enforcement Letter) | Historical | UNKNOWN |
| Jul 01, 2001 | Violations | 203521 | Deficient Report | 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.