ESM Corp dba American Cab
Terminated WDID 9 37NEC004496 San Diego, San Diego County Region 9 · San Diego
At a glance
- Permit Evidence: SMARTS record
- Terminated Industrial
- No Exposure Certification (NEC) · Permits and applications
- Location Evidence: facility-reported
- San Diego, San Diego County
- Region 9 · San Diego · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- San Diego Bay (as reported by the facility)
- Evidence: identification corroborated San Diego Bay Details
- Identified receiving water on the 2026 303(d) list
- Yes · 3 Appendix A decisions, category 5 Evidence: State-published
- Describes the waterbody, not this facility · Waterbody profile
- 2026 Integrated Report waters within 1.0 km Evidence: geographic proximity
- 4 waterbodies; 4 on the 2026 303(d) list
- Proximity only; not a discharge pathway · Nearby waterbodies
- Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
- 18 distinct results, 2 reporting years (2015 to 2016)
- Most recent sample Feb 17, 2017 · Monitoring
- Compliance and enforcement records Evidence: SMARTS record
- 0 inspections · 1 violation record · 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
- 32.70454, -117.15011
- 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
- 1540 National Ave, San Diego 92113
- Regional Water Board
- 9 — San Diego
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- San Diego Bay HUC12 180703041202
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
- No Exposure Certification (NEC)
- Status
- Terminated
- Operator
- American Cab
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 4121-Taxicabs
- Application ID
- 423608
- NOI processed
- Jan 24, 2012
- Termination effective
- Oct 06, 2020
- Last certified
- Sep 30, 2019
- Facility size
- 14000 SqFt
- Impervious area
- 100 %
Retrieved from SMARTS Oct 20, 2026. Verify against SMARTS before relying on it.
Permit history
| Application | Type | Status | Processed | Terminated | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 423608 | Industrial | Terminated | Jan 24, 2012 | Oct 06, 2020 | Sep 30, 2019 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- San Diego Bay
- Discharges directly / indirectly
- N / Y (as answered in the permit application)
Evidence: identification corroborated San Diego Bay CAB9101000019990210132422
Receiving water reported by facility — waterbody identification corroborated by geographic evidence.
Nearest distance from the reported facility location: 782 m. Method receiving_water/2.
2026 Integrated Report status Evidence: State-published
San Diego Bay is on the 2026 Clean Water Act section 303(d) list (3 Appendix A decisions; category 5).
| Pollutant | Category | Listing decision | TMDL requirement | Decision ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 5 | Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 128207 |
| PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) | 5 | Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 127732 |
| PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls) | 5 | Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (associated with a USEPA accepted Advanced Restoration Plan) | 5R · San Diego Bay Sediment Cleanup and Source Control Alternative Restoration Plan | 170605 |
Published by the State Water Resources Control Board (2026 California Integrated Report, Appendix A). Listing status is taken from Appendix A only. State Board adoption 2026-02-03; USEPA approval not confirmed. A listing describes the waterbody, not this facility. Waterbody profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzer Creek CAR9082200020080825092534 | 145 m | listed | 3 |
| San Diego Bay CAB9101000019990210132422 | 782 m | listed | 3 |
| San Diego Bay Shoreline, near Switzer Creek CAB9082100019990210093822 | 784 m | listed | 2 |
| San Diego Bay Shoreline, near Coronado Bridge CAB9082200020021015082223 | 849 m | listed | 2 |
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.
18 distinct measurements across 3 parameters, most recent sample Feb 17, 2017.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | 0 | Nov 26, 2016 | Feb 17, 2017 |
| 2015 | 9 | 3 | 0 | Jul 18, 2015 | May 06, 2016 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 6 | 1 | Jul 18, 2015 | Feb 17, 2017 | Results |
| pH | SU | 6 | 0 | Jul 18, 2015 | Feb 17, 2017 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 6 | 0 | Jul 18, 2015 | Feb 17, 2017 | Results |
All results (18 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2017 | Oil and Grease | 6.14 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 929053 | |
| Feb 17, 2017 | pH | 6.5 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 929053 | |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 21.4 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 929053 | |
| Dec 16, 2016 | Oil and Grease | 2.22 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 914663 | |
| Dec 16, 2016 | pH | 6.2 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 914663 | |
| Dec 16, 2016 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 7.94 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 914663 | |
| Nov 26, 2016 | Oil and Grease | 6.96 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 912881 | |
| Nov 26, 2016 | pH | 8.2 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 912881 | |
| Nov 26, 2016 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 164 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 912881 | |
| May 06, 2016 | Oil and Grease | 1.6 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 873677 | |
| May 06, 2016 | pH | 7.4 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 873677 | |
| May 06, 2016 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 40 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 873677 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | Oil and Grease | 2.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 871498 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | pH | 7.1 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 871498 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 34 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 871498 | |
| Jul 18, 2015 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 871942 | |
| Jul 18, 2015 | pH | 7.1 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Field | 871942 | |
| Jul 18, 2015 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 26 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 871942 |
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 | 1 | 1 Violation · 0 Potential (preliminary) · 0 Dismissed | Oct 02, 2020 – Oct 02, 2020 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 1 | 1 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Oct 26, 2020 – Oct 26, 2020 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 0 | inspections, not findings | — | Oct 21, 2026 | |
| Annual reports | 4 | certified reports (contents not shown) | 2015 – 2018 | 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 (6 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | Enforcement actions | 439367 | NOV (Notice of Violation) | Historical | |
| Oct 02, 2020 | Violations | 875671 | Failure to meet NEC criteria | Violation | Report |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Annual reports | 957098 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Jul 10, 2018 | Annual reports | 942530 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Annual reports | 882000 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Annual reports | 842568 | 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.