Ardent Mills
Active WDID 8 36I025078 Colton, San Bernardino 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
- Colton, San Bernardino County
- Region 8 · Santa Ana · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Santa Ana River (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; 0 on the 2026 303(d) list
- Proximity only; not a discharge pathway · Nearby waterbodies
- Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
- 102 distinct results, 10 reporting years (2015 to 2025)
- Most recent sample Feb 16, 2026 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 1 inspection · 2 violation records · 1 enforcement action
- 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
- 34.06177, -117.29262
- 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 E Steel Rd, Colton 92324
- Regional Water Board
- 8 — Santa Ana
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Warm Creek-Santa Anna River HUC12 180702030508
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
- Ardent Mills
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 2041-Flour and Other Grain Mill Products
- Application ID
- 450028
- NOI processed
- Oct 02, 2014
- Last certified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Facility size
- 11.7 Acres
- Impervious area
- 50 %
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450028 | Industrial | Active | Oct 02, 2014 | — | Jul 14, 2026 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Santa Ana River
- 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
6 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 River, Reach 5 CAR8015200020011107163238 | 673 m | not listed | 0 |
| City Creek (Valley Reach) CAR8015200020210817033458 | 928 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.
102 distinct measurements across 3 parameters, most recent sample Feb 16, 2026.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 0 | Oct 14, 2025 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | 0 | Feb 07, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 | Jan 03, 2024 | Jan 03, 2024 |
| 2022 | 24 | 3 | 0 | Nov 08, 2022 | Apr 13, 2023 |
| 2021 | 13 | 3 | 2 | Jul 26, 2021 | Dec 28, 2021 |
| 2019 | 6 | 3 | 0 | Dec 23, 2019 | Mar 10, 2020 |
| 2018 | 12 | 3 | 0 | Nov 29, 2018 | May 22, 2019 |
| 2017 | 9 | 3 | 0 | Aug 31, 2017 | Jan 09, 2018 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | 0 | Oct 24, 2016 | Jan 19, 2017 |
| 2015 | 9 | 3 | 0 | Sep 15, 2015 | Mar 11, 2016 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 34 | 14 | Sep 15, 2015 | Feb 16, 2026 | Results |
| pH | SU | 34 | 0 | Sep 15, 2015 | Feb 16, 2026 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 34 | 1 | Sep 15, 2015 | Feb 16, 2026 | Results |
All results (103 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | Oil and Grease | 3.3 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1368785 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | pH | 6.5 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1368785 | |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 12 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1368785 | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Oil and Grease | 2.1 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1367086 | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1367086 | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 17 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1367086 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Oil and Grease | 3.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1355781 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1355781 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 39 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1355781 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Oil and Grease | 5.5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1328415 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1328415 | |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 51 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1328415 | |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Oil and Grease | ND 1.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1324953 | |
| Feb 13, 2025 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1324953 | |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 20 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1324953 | |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Oil and Grease | 3 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1324110 | |
| Feb 07, 2025 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1324110 | |
| Feb 07, 2025 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 35 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1324110 | |
| Jan 03, 2024 | Oil and Grease | ND 1.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1272177 | |
| Jan 03, 2024 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1272177 | |
| Jan 03, 2024 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 85 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1272177 | |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Oil and Grease | 6.2 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1236118 | |
| Apr 13, 2023 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1236118 | |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 110 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1236118 | |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Oil and Grease | ND 3.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1234924 | |
| Mar 29, 2023 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1234924 | |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 200 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1234924 | |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Oil and Grease | 3.8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1233523 | |
| Mar 14, 2023 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1233523 | |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 45 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1233523 | |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Oil and Grease | ND 3.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1234446 | |
| Mar 10, 2023 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1234446 | |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 140 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1234446 | |
| Mar 01, 2023 | Oil and Grease | ND 2.8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1234130 | |
| Mar 01, 2023 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1234130 | |
| Mar 01, 2023 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 48 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1234130 | |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Oil and Grease | 7.8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1228189 | |
| Jan 10, 2023 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1228189 | |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 310 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1228189 | |
| Jan 05, 2023 | Oil and Grease | 6.2 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1226642 | |
| Jan 05, 2023 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1226642 | |
| Jan 05, 2023 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 330 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1226642 | |
| Nov 08, 2022 | Oil and Grease | 3 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1217976 | |
| Nov 08, 2022 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1217976 | |
| Nov 08, 2022 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 53 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1217976 | |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Oil and Grease | 3.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1176640 | |
| Dec 28, 2021 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1176640 | 2 versions |
| Dec 28, 2021 | pH | 7.06 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A4500HB | 1176640 | 2 versions |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 340 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1176640 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Oil and Grease | 2.8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1176144 |
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 | 2 | 2 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | Sep 27, 2016 – Sep 27, 2016 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 1 | 1 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Sep 27, 2016 – Sep 27, 2016 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 1 | inspections, not findings | Sep 27, 2016 – Sep 27, 2016 | 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 (15 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Annual reports | 1339481 | Annual report 2025 | — | |
| Jul 08, 2025 | Annual reports | 1298537 | Annual report 2024 | — | |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Annual reports | 1247830 | Annual report 2023 | — | |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Annual reports | 1194051 | Annual report 2022 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Annual reports | 1117962 | Annual report 2021 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2021 | Annual reports | 1066213 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Annual reports | 983351 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Annual reports | 959726 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Jul 06, 2018 | Annual reports | 945157 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Annual reports | 884419 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Sep 27, 2016 | Enforcement actions | 424429 | Verbal Communication | Active | |
| Sep 27, 2016 | Inspections | 2031118 | B Type compliance | — | No Further Action |
| Sep 27, 2016 | Violations | 861489 | Deficient BMP Implementation | Violation | Inspection |
| Sep 27, 2016 | Violations | 861490 | Deficient Report | Violation | Inspection |
| Jun 16, 2016 | Annual reports | 843644 | Annual report 2015 | — |
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.