Facility Overview
STERICYCLE INC is operating under a active permit of type: Industrial. Primary industry: Refuse Systems.
The site has self-reported imperviousness of 93%. In the context of the Industrial General Permit for stormwater runoff, imperviousness refers to the percentage of the facility's surface area that doesn't allow water to penetrate, such as concrete, asphalt, or rooftops. The higher the imperviousness percentage, the more potential impact on local water quality as there is a greater surface area to accumulate pollutants.
In terms of water impact, this facility indirectly affects the Santa Ana Creek. This information is crucial for understanding the facility's potential environmental influence on local water resources.
Additional Details
Historical Exceedances
This facility has historically exceeded limits for the following parameters:
pH
pH levels outside the normal range can harm aquatic life and affect water chemistry. Acidic water can leach toxic metals from sediments, while alkaline water can increase ammonia toxicity.
Mercury, Total
Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that bioaccumulates in the food chain. It can cause severe neurological and reproductive issues in wildlife and humans.
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.
Magnesium, Total
While essential in small amounts, excessive magnesium can contribute to water hardness, affecting aquatic life and ecosystem balance.
Ammonia, Total (as N)
Ammonia is highly toxic to fish and other aquatic life. It can cause gill damage and affect growth and reproduction in aquatic organisms.
Cyanide, Total (as CN)
Cyanide is extremely toxic to aquatic life, even in low concentrations. It can cause immediate mortality in fish and other organisms.
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
High COD indicates the presence of organic pollutants. It can lead to oxygen depletion in water bodies, harming aquatic life.
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
High levels of suspended solids can reduce water clarity, harm fish gills, smother aquatic habitat and eggs, and transport pollutants through water bodies.
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.
Discharge Reports Summary
| Year | Sample Reports | Exceedances | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | Exceedances Detected |
| 2023 | 10 | 8 | Exceedances Detected |
| 2022 | 10 | 5 | Exceedances Detected |
| 2021 | 4 | 3 | Exceedances Detected |
| 2020 | 4 | 9 | Exceedances Detected |
| 2019 | 4 | 7 | Exceedances Detected |
| 2018 | 4 | 8 | Exceedances Detected |
| 2017 | 4 | 6 | Exceedances Detected |
| 2016 | 8 | 27 | Exceedances Detected |
Discharge Report Exceedances Trend
This chart shows the trend of discharge report exceedances over time. The values represent the number of exceedances for each year.