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Active WDID 9 37NEC008358 Vista, San Diego County Region 9 · San Diego
At a glance
- Permit Evidence: SMARTS record
- Active Industrial
- No Exposure Certification (NEC) · Permits and applications
- Location Evidence: facility-reported
- Vista, San Diego County
- Region 9 · San Diego · Location · Statewide map
- Receiving water
- Buena Vista Creek (as reported by the facility)
- Evidence: identification corroborated Buena Vista Creek Details
- Identified receiving water on the 2026 303(d) list
- Yes · 11 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
- 1 waterbody; 1 on the 2026 303(d) list
- Proximity only; not a discharge pathway · Nearby waterbodies
- Monitoring results Evidence: facility-reported
- 74 distinct results, 5 reporting years (2015 to 2019)
- Most recent sample Dec 04, 2019 · 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
- 33.22487, -117.22347
- 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
- 1234 Arcadia Ave, Vista 92084
- Regional Water Board
- 9 — San Diego
HUC12 watershed Evidence: spatial
- Buena Vista Lagoon-Buena Vista Creek HUC12 180703030501
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
- Active
- Operator
- Vista Unified School District
- Primary industry (SIC)
- 4151-School Buses
- Application ID
- 218252
- NOI processed
- Apr 06, 1992
- Last certified
- Oct 12, 2026
- Facility size
- 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218252 | Industrial | Active | Apr 06, 1992 | — | Oct 12, 2026 |
Every storm water application SMARTS records for this WDID, newest first (1).
Receiving water
- Reported by the facility Evidence: facility-reported
- Buena Vista Creek
- Discharges directly / indirectly
- N / Y (as answered in the permit application)
Evidence: identification corroborated Buena Vista Creek CAR9042100020011025103123
Receiving water reported by facility — waterbody identification corroborated by geographic evidence.
Nearest distance from the reported facility location: 95 m. Method receiving_water/2.
2026 Integrated Report status Evidence: State-published
Buena Vista Creek is on the 2026 Clean Water Act section 303(d) list (11 Appendix A decisions; category 5).
| Pollutant | Category | Listing decision | TMDL requirement | Decision ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benthic Community Effects | 5 | Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 126327 |
| Bifenthrin | 5 | Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 111566 |
| Cyfluthrin | 5 | List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 111573 |
| Cypermethrin | 5 | List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 144939 |
| Indicator Bacteria | 5 | List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 127878 |
| Nitrogen | 5 | List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 132038 |
| Phosphorus | 5 | List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 111559 |
| Pyrethroids | 5 | List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 144938 |
| Selenium | 5 | Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 111560 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 5 | List on 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 111561 |
| Toxicity | 5 | Do Not Delist from 303(d) list (TMDL required list) | 5A | 111562 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Creek CAR9042100020011025103123 | 95 m | listed | 11 |
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.
74 distinct measurements across 9 parameters, most recent sample Dec 04, 2019.
By reporting year
| Reporting year (July–June) | Distinct results | Parameters | With several versions | First sample | Last sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | 8 | 0 | Dec 04, 2019 | Dec 04, 2019 |
| 2018 | 27 | 9 | 0 | Nov 29, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 |
| 2017 | 9 | 9 | 0 | Jan 09, 2018 | Jan 09, 2018 |
| 2016 | 21 | 9 | 0 | Jan 09, 2017 | Feb 27, 2017 |
| 2015 | 9 | 9 | 0 | Apr 07, 2016 | Apr 07, 2016 |
By parameter
| Parameter | Units | Measurements | Below detection | First sample | Last sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, Total | mg/L | 9 | 0 | Apr 07, 2016 | Dec 04, 2019 | Results |
| pH | SU | 9 | 0 | Apr 07, 2016 | Dec 04, 2019 | Results |
| Zinc, Total | mg/L | 9 | 0 | Apr 07, 2016 | Dec 04, 2019 | Results |
| Cadmium, Total | mg/L | 8 | 4 | Apr 07, 2016 | Dec 04, 2019 | Results |
| Lead, Total | mg/L | 8 | 0 | Apr 07, 2016 | Dec 04, 2019 | Results |
| Nickel, Total | mg/L | 8 | 4 | Apr 07, 2016 | Dec 04, 2019 | Results |
| Oil and Grease | mg/L | 8 | 6 | Apr 07, 2016 | Dec 04, 2019 | Results |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | mg/L | 8 | 1 | Apr 07, 2016 | Dec 04, 2019 | Results |
| Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) | mg/L | 7 | 6 | Apr 07, 2016 | Jan 31, 2019 | Results |
All results (74 distinct rows)
| Sample date | Parameter | Result | Units | Location type | Event | Method | Report | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 04, 2019 | Cadmium, Total | DNQ .0004 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1094958 | |
| Dec 04, 2019 | Copper, Total | .014 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1094958 | |
| Dec 04, 2019 | Lead, Total | .006 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1094958 | |
| Dec 04, 2019 | Nickel, Total | DNQ .004 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1094958 | |
| Dec 04, 2019 | Oil and Grease | DNQ 3.7 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1094958 | |
| Dec 04, 2019 | pH | 6 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1094958 | |
| Dec 04, 2019 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 29 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1094958 | |
| Dec 04, 2019 | Zinc, Total | .126 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1094958 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Cadmium, Total | DNQ .0009 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1044590 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Copper, Total | .017 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1044590 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Lead, Total | .007 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1044590 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) | DNQ .1 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5540C | 1044590 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Nickel, Total | DNQ .002 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1044590 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Oil and Grease | DNQ 1.9 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1044590 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1044590 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 62 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1044590 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Zinc, Total | .132 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1044590 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | Cadmium, Total | .002 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1032807 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | Copper, Total | .029 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1032807 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | Lead, Total | .011 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1032807 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) | DNQ .2 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5540C | 1032807 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | Nickel, Total | .005 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1032807 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | Oil and Grease | 5 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1032807 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1032807 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 43 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1032807 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | Zinc, Total | .277 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1032807 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Cadmium, Total | DNQ .0007 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1030110 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Copper, Total | .022 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1030110 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Lead, Total | .008 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1030110 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) | DNQ .2 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5540C | 1030110 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Nickel, Total | DNQ .004 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1030110 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 1030110 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | pH | 7 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 1030110 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | DNQ 8 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 1030110 | |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Zinc, Total | .197 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 1030110 | |
| Jan 09, 2018 | Cadmium, Total | .001 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 993196 | |
| Jan 09, 2018 | Copper, Total | .031 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 993196 | |
| Jan 09, 2018 | Lead, Total | .014 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 993196 | |
| Jan 09, 2018 | Methylene Blue Active Substances (MBAS) | DNQ .1 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A5540C | 993196 | |
| Jan 09, 2018 | Nickel, Total | .005 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 993196 | |
| Jan 09, 2018 | Oil and Grease | ND | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E1664A | 993196 | |
| Jan 09, 2018 | pH | 6 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 993196 | |
| Jan 09, 2018 | Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | 73 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | A2540D | 993196 | |
| Jan 09, 2018 | Zinc, Total | .297 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 993196 | |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Copper, Total | .008 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 927662 | |
| Feb 27, 2017 | pH | 6 | SU | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | pH_Paper | 927662 | |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Zinc, Total | .112 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 927662 | |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Cadmium, Total | DNQ .0006 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 920353 | |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Copper, Total | .014 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 920353 | |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Lead, Total | .01 | mg/L | Effluent | Qualifying Storm Event | E200.8 | 920353 |
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 | Jul 02, 1999 – Oct 02, 2021 | Oct 21, 2026 | All violations |
| Enforcement actions | 1 | 1 issued · 0 draft · 0 withdrawn, rescinded or superseded | Oct 18, 2021 – Oct 18, 2021 | Oct 21, 2026 | All actions |
| Inspections | 1 | inspections, not findings | Sep 26, 2001 – Sep 26, 2001 | Oct 21, 2026 | All inspections |
| Annual reports | 7 | certified reports (contents not shown) | 2015 – 2021 | 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 (11 records, newest first)
| Date | Record | ID | Type or purpose | Status as published | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | Annual reports | 1111123 | Annual report 2021 | — | |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Enforcement actions | 442174 | NOV (Notice of Violation) | Historical | |
| Oct 02, 2021 | Violations | 878281 | Failure to meet NEC criteria | Violation | Internal Report |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Annual reports | 1067056 | Annual report 2020 | — | |
| Jul 09, 2020 | Annual reports | 984208 | Annual report 2019 | — | |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Annual reports | 951709 | Annual report 2018 | — | |
| Jun 22, 2018 | Annual reports | 937119 | Annual report 2017 | — | |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Annual reports | 876269 | Annual report 2016 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2016 | Annual reports | 840987 | Annual report 2015 | — | |
| Sep 26, 2001 | Inspections | 312993 | B Type compliance | — | |
| Jul 02, 1999 | Violations | 178666 | 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.