Facility Overview
Kinsbursky Brothers Inc is operating under a active permit of type: Region 8 - Scrap Metal Permit. Primary industry: Scrap and Waste Materials.
This facility is covered under California's Industrial General Permit through a No Exposure Certification (NEC), as indicated by the "NEC" in its WDID number. An NEC means the facility has certified to the State Water Resources Control Board that all of its industrial activities and materials are conducted or stored entirely indoors or otherwise sheltered, so they are not exposed to rain or storm water runoff. Because no industrial pollutants are expected to reach storm water, NEC facilities are exempt from the sampling, monitoring, and discharge reporting requirements — which is why no sample reports or exceedances appear for this site. Facilities must re-certify their no-exposure status annually and remain subject to inspection; if conditions change and industrial materials become exposed to storm water, the facility is required to obtain full permit coverage and begin monitoring and reporting. If you observe outdoor industrial activity, exposed materials, or polluted runoff at this facility, that may indicate its NEC status is no longer valid — please submit evidence using the link above.
Additional Details
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Historical Exceedances
This facility has historically exceeded limits for the following parameters:
Oil and Grease
Oil and grease can form films on water surfaces, reducing oxygen levels and harming aquatic life. They can also contaminate sediments and be toxic to organisms.
Iron, Total Recoverable
Excessive iron can harm aquatic ecosystems by forming precipitates that smother habitats. It can also affect fish gills and reduce visibility in water.
Lead, Total Recoverable
Lead is a toxic metal that can cause neurological and reproductive problems in wildlife. It bioaccumulates in organisms and can affect entire ecosystems.
Zinc, Total Recoverable
Excessive zinc can be toxic to aquatic organisms, particularly fish. It can accumulate in sediments and aquatic life, potentially affecting the entire food chain.
Aluminum, Total Recoverable
Aluminum can be toxic to aquatic life, particularly in acidic conditions. It can accumulate in fish gills and affect their ability to take in oxygen.
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
High COD indicates the presence of organic pollutants. It can lead to oxygen depletion in water bodies, harming aquatic life.
These limits reflect Water Quality Standards promulgated to protect human health or the environment, or standards that the State or EPA developed to indicate the Facility may be failing to implement best practices to protect storm water.