Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant

Active WDID 9 37I009026 San Diego, San Diego County Region 9 · San Diego

At a glance

Permit Evidence: SMARTS record
Active Industrial
Notice of Intent (WDID code I) · Permits and applications
Location Evidence: facility-reported
San Diego, San Diego County
Region 9 · San Diego · Location · Statewide map
Receiving water
Pacific Ocean near Cabrillo National Monument (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
4 waterbodies; 2 on the 2026 303(d) list
Proximity only; not a discharge pathway · Nearby waterbodies
Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
936 distinct results, 10 reporting years (2015 to 2025)
Most recent sample May 05, 2026 · Monitoring
Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
1 inspection · 1 violation record · 1 enforcement action
Counts as published in SMARTS; not a compliance determination · Details
SMARTS TMDL records Evidence: SMARTS-reported
0 records
TMDL records

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

Open this facility on the statewide map

Reported location Evidence: facility-reported

Coordinates
32.68741, -117.24909
Precision
5 decimal places
Shared point
2 permits report this exact point
Matches application record
same

Facility location as reported by the discharger in SMARTS; not a discharge point or outfall.

Facility address
1902 Gatchell Road, San Diego 92106
Regional Water Board
9 — San Diego

HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial

  • Mission Beach-Frontal Pacific Ocean HUC12 180703041300

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
San Diego City
Primary industry (SIC)
4952-Sewerage Systems
Application ID
218396
NOI processed
Nov 03, 1992
Last certified
Jul 06, 2025
Facility size
40 Acres
Impervious area
25 %

Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.

Permit history

Storm water applications for this WDID, newest first
ApplicationTypeStatusProcessedTerminatedCertified
218396 IndustrialActiveNov 03, 1992 —Jul 06, 2025

Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).

Receiving water

Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
Pacific Ocean near Cabrillo National Monument
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.

Nearest 2026 Integrated Report waterbodies
Waterbody (2026 Integrated Report)Distance2026 303(d) listAppendix A decisions
Pacific Ocean, Pt. Loma CAO9120000020200324050264110 m not listed0
Pacific Ocean Shoreline, Point Loma HA, at Point Loma Treatment Plant CAC9081000020091104103305811 m not listed0
San Diego Bay Shoreline, near sub base CAB9081000019990210085507932 m listed2
San Diego Bay CAB9101000019990210132422948 m listed3

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.

936 distinct measurements across 13 parameters, most recent sample May 05, 2026.

By reporting year

Distinct results by reporting year
Reporting year (July–June)Distinct resultsParametersWith several versionsFirst sampleLast sample
202510613 0 Oct 14, 2025May 05, 2026
20238513 0 Jan 03, 2024Feb 20, 2024
20225313 0 Nov 08, 2022Nov 08, 2022
202110613 0 Dec 09, 2021Dec 14, 2021
20205313 0 Mar 03, 2021Mar 03, 2021
201921613 0 Nov 27, 2019Apr 10, 2020
201818213 0 Nov 29, 2018Jan 31, 2019
2017255 0 May 02, 2018May 31, 2018
2016505 0 Dec 16, 2016Jan 09, 2017
2015605 0 Sep 15, 2015Apr 07, 2016

By parameter

Distinct results by parameter
ParameterUnitsMeasurementsBelow detectionFirst sampleLast sampleResults
pHSU101 0Sep 15, 2015May 05, 2026 Results
E.coliMPN/100 mL88 7Sep 15, 2015May 05, 2026 Results
Total ColiformMPN/100 mL88 0Sep 15, 2015May 05, 2026 Results
Oil and Greasemg/L87 26Sep 15, 2015May 05, 2026 Results
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)mg/L87 0Sep 15, 2015May 05, 2026 Results
Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N)mg/L64 2Nov 29, 2018May 05, 2026 Results
Fecal ColiformMPN/100 mL61 4Nov 29, 2018May 05, 2026 Results
Aluminum, Totalmg/L60 0Nov 29, 2018May 05, 2026 Results
Ammonia, Total (as N)mg/L60 52Nov 29, 2018May 05, 2026 Results
Copper, Totalmg/L60 0Nov 29, 2018May 05, 2026 Results
Iron, Totalmg/L60 0Nov 29, 2018May 05, 2026 Results
Lead, Totalmg/L60 5Nov 29, 2018May 05, 2026 Results
Show 1 more parameter
More parameters
ParameterUnitsMeasurementsBelow detectionFirst sampleLast sampleResults
Zinc, Totalmg/L60 0Nov 29, 2018May 05, 2026 Results

All results (936 distinct rows)

Reported monitoring results, newest first
Sample dateParameterResultUnitsLocation typeEventMethodReportVersions
May 05, 2026 Aluminum, Total 2.6 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Aluminum, Total .307 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Aluminum, Total 3.52 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Aluminum, Total 2.12 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Ammonia, Total (as N) ND mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A4500NHC 1373505
May 05, 2026 Ammonia, Total (as N) .4 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A4500NHC 1373505
May 05, 2026 Ammonia, Total (as N) ND mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A4500NHC 1373505
May 05, 2026 Ammonia, Total (as N) ND mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A4500NHC 1373505
May 05, 2026 Copper, Total .0337 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Copper, Total .0372 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Copper, Total .0294 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Copper, Total .071 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 E.coli 10 MPN/100 mL Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A9223B 1373505
May 05, 2026 E.coli 6488 MPN/100 mL Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A9223B 1373505
May 05, 2026 E.coli 341 MPN/100 mL Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A9223B 1373505
May 05, 2026 E.coli 749 MPN/100 mL Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A9223B 1373505
May 05, 2026 Fecal Coliform 20 MPN/100 mL Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A9221CE 1373505
May 05, 2026 Fecal Coliform 13000 MPN/100 mL Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A9221CE 1373505
May 05, 2026 Fecal Coliform 200 MPN/100 mL Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A9221CE 1373505
May 05, 2026 Fecal Coliform 1100 MPN/100 mL Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A9221CE 1373505
May 05, 2026 Iron, Total 3.71 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Iron, Total .565 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Iron, Total 6.67 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Iron, Total 3.92 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Lead, Total .0531 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Lead, Total .00267 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Lead, Total .00561 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Lead, Total .00571 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505
May 05, 2026 Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) 1.4 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E300.0 1373505
May 05, 2026 Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) .59 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E300.0 1373505
May 05, 2026 Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) .77 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E300.0 1373505
May 05, 2026 Nitrite Plus Nitrate (as N) 1.2 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E300.0 1373505
May 05, 2026 Oil and Grease DNQ 4.69 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E1664B 1373505
May 05, 2026 Oil and Grease 5.4 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E1664B 1373505
May 05, 2026 Oil and Grease 6.3 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E1664B 1373505
May 05, 2026 Oil and Grease 5.7 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E1664B 1373505
May 05, 2026 pH 7.75 SU Effluent Qualifying Storm Event pH_Field 1373505
May 05, 2026 pH 7.48 SU Effluent Qualifying Storm Event pH_Field 1373505
May 05, 2026 pH 7.55 SU Effluent Qualifying Storm Event pH_Field 1373505
May 05, 2026 pH 7.34 SU Effluent Qualifying Storm Event pH_Field 1373505
May 05, 2026 pH 7.41 SU Effluent Qualifying Storm Event pH_Field 1373505
May 05, 2026 Total Coliform 6800 MPN/100 mL Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A9221B 1373505
May 05, 2026 Total Coliform 35000 MPN/100 mL Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A9221B 1373505
May 05, 2026 Total Coliform 3400 MPN/100 mL Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A9221B 1373505
May 05, 2026 Total Coliform 7000 MPN/100 mL Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A9221B 1373505
May 05, 2026 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 130 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A2540D 1373505
May 05, 2026 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 13.5 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A2540D 1373505
May 05, 2026 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 129 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A2540D 1373505
May 05, 2026 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 80 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event A2540D 1373505
May 05, 2026 Zinc, Total .274 mg/L Effluent Qualifying Storm Event E200.8 1373505

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.

Compliance and enforcement records by type
Record typeRecordsAs publishedDatesRetrievedList
Violations1 1 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed Dec 12, 2016 – Dec 12, 2016 Oct 21, 2026 All violations
Enforcement actions1 1 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded Dec 14, 2016 – Dec 14, 2016 Oct 21, 2026 All actions
Inspections1inspections, not findings Dec 12, 2016 – Dec 12, 2016 Oct 21, 2026 All inspections
Annual reports11certified reports (contents not shown) 2015 – 2025 Oct 21, 2026 All reports
Water-quality-based corrective action reports0reports, 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 (14 records, newest first)
Compliance and enforcement records, newest first
DateRecordIDType or purposeStatus as publishedDetail
Jul 14, 2026 Annual reports 1336514 Annual report 2025 —
Jul 14, 2025 Annual reports 1295379 Annual report 2024 —
Jul 15, 2024 Annual reports 1244523 Annual report 2023 —
Jul 12, 2023 Annual reports 1190586 Annual report 2022 —
Jul 14, 2022 Annual reports 1114079 Annual report 2021 —
Jul 08, 2021 Annual reports 1070153 Annual report 2020 —
Jul 14, 2020 Annual reports 987520 Annual report 2019 —
Jul 12, 2019 Annual reports 955132 Annual report 2018 —
Jul 16, 2018 Annual reports 940551 Annual report 2017 —
Jul 12, 2017 Annual reports 879888 Annual report 2016 —
Dec 14, 2016 Enforcement actions 425375 SEL (Staff Enforcement Letter) Active
Dec 12, 2016 Inspections 2032106 B Type compliance —Additional Info Required
Dec 12, 2016 Violations 862297 Deficient BMP Implementation ViolationInspection
Jul 15, 2016 Annual reports 847198 Annual report 2015 —

Sources and provenance

Sources behind this page
InformationSourceRetrieved or published
Permit, location, receiving-water textSMARTS Industrial Application Specific DataOct 20, 2026
Permit historySMARTS Storm Water ApplicationsOct 20, 2026
Monitoring resultsSMARTS Industrial Parameter DataOct 20, 2026
Watershed Boundary Dataset HU2 GeoPackages 15, 16, 18 (WBDHU12)USGS2026-10-22
2026 California Integrated Report, Appendix A: 2026 303(d) List (final)SWRCB2026-10-22
Final_2026_Rivers_and_Streams + Final_2026_Lakes_and_Reservoirs (FeatureServer 0)SWRCB GIS2026-10-22
SMARTS TMDL requirementsSMARTS2026-10-21

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

Records are shown as published and are not compliance determinations. How geographic context is derived.