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General Information
Region Place ID Place Name Place Type Place Address Place County
3 206651 Atascadero State Hospital Wastewater Treatment Facility 10333 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA, 93422-5808 San Luis Obispo
Expand/Contract Related Parties
Related Parties
Party Party Type Party Name Role Classification Relationship Start Date Relationship End Date
654639 Person Fred Peemoeller Contact 08/29/2025
654640 Person Pedro Henderson Contact 08/29/2025
635179 Person Stephanie Clendenin Contact 09/12/2022
627240 Person Randy Dye Contact 09/01/2021
297266 Person David LaCaro Case Worker 10/26/2010 03/01/2012
6983 Organization California Department of State Hospitals Owner State Agency 12/21/1999
Total Related Parties: 6
Expand/Contract Regulatory Measures
Regulatory Measures
Reg Measure ID Reg Measure Type Region Program Order No. WDID Effective Date Expiration Date Status Amended?
445161 Enrollee - WDR 3 WDRMUNILRG R3-2020-0020 3 400801001 08/31/2021 09/24/2030 Active N
142084 WDR 3 WDRMUNILRG 01-002 3 400801001 03/23/2001 03/23/2016 Historical N
142946 WDR 3 WDRMUNILRG 80-017 3 400801001 04/10/1980 09/11/2012 Historical N
142882 WDR 3 WDRMUNILRG 73-058 3 400801001 01/01/1973 01/01/1978 Historical N
Total Reg Measures: 4
Expand/Contract Violations
Violations
Violation ID Occurred Date Violation Type (-) Violation Description Corrective Action Status Classification Source
1145561 06/30/2025 CAT1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 30-Day Average limit is 30 mg/L and reported value was 50.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1145559 04/30/2025 CAT1 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) 30-Day Average limit is 30.0 mg/L and reported value was 50.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1145563 04/30/2025 CAT1 Chloride Other limit is 70 mg/L and reported value was 340.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1145565 04/30/2025 CAT1 Nitrate, Total (as N) Other limit is 10 mg/L and reported value was 35.9 mg/L. Violation B Report
1145564 04/30/2025 CAT1 Sodium, Total Other limit is 65 mg/L and reported value was 211.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1145560 04/30/2025 CAT1 Sulfate, Total (as S) 30-Day Average limit is 85.0 mg/L and reported value was 215 mg/L. Violation B Report
1145562 04/30/2025 CAT1 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Other limit is 550.0 mg/L and reported value was 1270.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1145091 03/23/2025 Order Conditions Violation of Section VI, Provisions, Subsection B, Item 1, requirement to comply with Attachment E of the WDR, 2013 Standard Provisions, and Standard Provisions Section A, General Permit Conditions, Provision 27, requirement that safeguards, including alternative power sources and standby generators, be provided to ensure maximal compliance with all terms and conditions of the Permit. Discharger violated WDR section VI.B.I and 2013 Standard Provision 27 by not having adequate safeguards in place to provide backup power in the event of a primary power failure, or by failing to acquire back up parts in the event of a primary component failure. The lack of safeguards was responsible for causing a bypass of secondary treatment components of the wastewater system and discharging partially treated wastewater. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145078 03/23/2025 Order Conditions Violation of WDR Section III, Prohibitions, Item 5, prohibiting the bypass of treated or untreated waste. Bypassed secondary treatment and discharged 23,000 gallons to percolation ponds due to breaker failure and absence of backup power. Violation ended 3/27/25. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145074 03/23/2025 UAUTHDISC Violation of WDR Section III, Prohibitions, Item 2, prohibiting the discharge of partially treated wastewater. Bypassed secondary treatment and discharged approximately 23,000 gallons to percolation ponds due to power loss and absence of backup power. Violation ended 3/27/25. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145090 03/15/2025 Order Conditions Violation of Section VI, Provisions, Subsection B, Item 1, requirement to comply with Attachment E of the WDR, 2013 Standard Provisions, and Standard Provisions Section A, General Permit Conditions, Provision 27, requirement that safeguards, including alternative power sources and standby generators, be provided to ensure maximal compliance with all terms and conditions of the Permit. Discharger violated WDR section VI.B.I and 2013 Standard Provision 27 by not having adequate safeguards in place to provide backup power in the event of a primary power failure, or by failing to acquire back up parts in the event of a primary component failure. The lack of safeguards was responsible for causing a bypass of secondary treatment components of the wastewater system and discharging partially treated wastewater. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145077 03/15/2025 Order Conditions Violation of WDR Section III, Prohibitions, Item 5, prohibiting the bypass of treated or untreated waste. Bypassed secondary treatment and discharged 5,000 gallons to percolation ponds due to breaker failure and absence of backup power. Violation ended 3/15/25. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145073 03/15/2025 UAUTHDISC Violation of WDR Section III, Prohibitions, Item 2, prohibiting the discharge of partially treated wastewater. Bypassed secondary treatment and discharged approximately 5,000 gallons to percolation ponds due to power loss, absence of backup power, and primary clarifier failure. Violation ended 3/15/24. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145095 02/02/2025 Deficient Reporting Failure to submit complete quarterly self-monitoring report. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1140336 12/01/2024 Order Conditions [According to 7/24/25 NOV, multiple violations for each pollutant possibly on the order of 110 violations covering entire calendar year] 25-month rolling median parameter has been violated for TDS 950 mg/L (limit 550 mg/L), Chloride 312mg/L (limit 70 mg/L), Sodium 193mg/L (limit 65 mg/L), Sulfate 194.1 mg/L (limit 85 mg/L), and total nitrogen 35.4 mg/L (limit 10 mg/L). Furthermore, the discharger violated effluent limits for pH, settleable solids, BOD, and TSS also over the entire calendar year. See 7/24/25 NOV alleged violations 1.5 and 1.6 and Tables 3 and 4. Further detail will be needed for any formal enforcement action. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145094 11/02/2024 Deficient Reporting Failure to submit complete quarterly self-monitoring report. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1140334 10/31/2024 CAT1 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Monthly Mean limit is 30.0 mg/L and reported value was 51.8 mg/L. Violation B Report
1140335 10/31/2024 CAT1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Monthly Mean limit is 30.0 mg/L and reported value was 40.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1140331 10/01/2024 CAT1 Chloride Other limit is 198.0 mg/L and reported value was 231.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1146774 09/30/2024 CAT1 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) 30-Day Average limit is 30.0 mg/L and reported value was 44 mg/L. Violation B Report
1146775 09/30/2024 CAT1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 30-Day Average limit is 30.0 mg/L and reported value was 60.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1145061 09/11/2024 Order Conditions Failure to comply with WDR Section VI, Provisions, Subsection B, Item 4, requiring the Discharger to maintain the wastewater system, and any control system or monitoring device installed, in good working order and operate the system as efficiently as possible. Occurred from 9/11/24 to 10/2/24 due to trickling filter failure and resulted in partially treated (primary treatment only) to the percolation ponds. From 10/3/24 to 3/3/25, the hospital conveyed its partially treated wastewater to the City of Atascadero Wastewater Treatment Facility. Discharger repaired trickling filter on 3/3/25. NOV requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145089 09/11/2024 Order Conditions Violation of Section VI, Provisions, Subsection B, Item 1, requirement to comply with Attachment E of the WDR, 2013 Standard Provisions, and Standard Provisions Section A, General Permit Conditions, Provision 27, requirement that safeguards, including alternative power sources and standby generators, be provided to ensure maximal compliance with all terms and conditions of the Permit. Discharger violated WDR section VI.B.I and 2013 Standard Provision 27 by not having adequate safeguards in place to provide backup power in the event of a primary power failure, or by failing to acquire back up parts in the event of a primary component failure. The lack of safeguards was responsible for causing a bypass of secondary treatment components of the wastewater system and discharging partially treated wastewater. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145076 09/11/2024 Order Conditions Violation of WDR Section III, Prohibitions, Item 5, prohibiting the bypass of treated or untreated waste. Bypassed secondary treatment and discharged 2.301 million gallons to percolation ponds due to breaker failure and absence of backup power. Violation ended 10/2/24. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145072 09/11/2024 UAUTHDISC Violation of WDR Section III, Prohibitions, Item 2, prohibiting the discharge of partially treated wastewater. Bypassed secondary treatment and discharged approximately 2.301 million gallons to percolation ponds due to trickling filter failure and absence of backup treatment. Violation ended 10/2/24. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145088 09/02/2024 Order Conditions Violation of Section VI, Provisions, Subsection B, Item 1, requirement to comply with Attachment E of the WDR, 2013 Standard Provisions, and Standard Provisions Section A, General Permit Conditions, Provision 27, requirement that safeguards, including alternative power sources and standby generators, be provided to ensure maximal compliance with all terms and conditions of the Permit. Discharger violated WDR section VI.B.I and 2013 Standard Provision 27 by not having adequate safeguards in place to provide backup power in the event of a primary power failure, or by failing to acquire back up parts in the event of a primary component failure. The lack of safeguards was responsible for causing a bypass of secondary treatment components of the wastewater system and discharging partially treated wastewater. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145075 09/02/2024 Order Conditions Violation of WDR Section III, Prohibitions, Item 5, prohibiting the bypass of treated or untreated waste. Bypassed secondary treatment and discharged 50,250 gallons to percolation ponds due to breaker failure and absence of backup power. Violation ended 9/3/24. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145071 09/02/2024 UAUTHDISC Violation of WDR Section III, Prohibitions, Item 2, prohibiting the discharge of partially treated wastewater. Bypassed secondary treatment and discharged 50,250 gallons to percolation ponds due to breaker failure and absence of backup power. Violation ended 9/3/24. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145093 08/02/2024 Deficient Reporting Failure to submit complete quarterly self-monitoring report. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1145092 05/02/2024 Deficient Reporting Failure to submit complete quarterly self-monitoring report. Pending discharger response to NOV, which requires written response detailing corrective actions to prevent similar future violations. Violation B Report
1122038 09/30/2023 CAT1 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Monthly Mean limit is 30.0 mg/L and reported value was 46.4 mg/L. Violation B Report
1122039 09/30/2023 CAT1 Chloride Other limit is 198.0 mg/L and reported value was 231.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1122040 09/30/2023 CAT1 Sodium, Total Other limit is 136.0 mg/L and reported value was 149.3 mg/L. Violation B Report
1122044 09/30/2023 CAT1 Sulfate, Total (as S) Monthly Mean limit is 85.0 mg/L and reported value was 180.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1122043 09/30/2023 CAT1 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Other limit is 950 mg/L and reported value was 998.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1122045 09/30/2023 CAT1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Monthly Mean limit is 30.0 mg/L and reported value was 40.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1122042 08/30/2023 CAT1 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Other limit is 950 mg/L and reported value was 998.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1122041 07/30/2023 CAT1 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Other limit is 950 mg/L and reported value was 998.0 mg/L. Violation B Report
1143925 07/01/2023 CAT1 Nitrogen, Total (as N) Instantaneous Maximum limit is 10 mg/L and reported value was 28 mg/L. Violation B Report
1143924 07/01/2023 CAT1 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Other limit is 550 mg/L and reported value was 990 mg/L. Violation B Report
1129891 02/27/2023 Order Conditions Bypass of 216,650 gallons of partially treated wastewater between 2-27-23 through 7-9-24 Violation B Report
1129890 02/27/2023 Order Conditions Discharge of 216,650 gallons of partially treated wastewater between 2-27-23 through 7-9-24 Violation B Report
1129895 02/27/2023 Order Conditions Failure to have adequate safeguards in place to provide backup power in the event of a primary power failure. Violation B Report
1117339 12/01/2022 CAT1 Nitrogen, Total (as N) Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5.0 mg/L and reported value was 39.7 mg/L. Violation B Report
1117338 11/01/2022 CAT1 Nitrogen, Total (as N) Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5.0 mg/L and reported value was 32.9 mg/L. Violation B Report
1117337 10/01/2022 CAT1 Nitrogen, Total (as N) Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5.0 mg/L and reported value was 36 mg/L. Violation B Report
1107990 09/09/2022 Deficient Reporting Missing Q4 2021 and 2021 annual self-monitoring reports. Q1 and Q2 2022 self-monitoring reports were submitted with missing water supply data, along with other missing data. Violation B Report
1117336 09/01/2022 CAT1 Nitrogen, Total (as N) Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5.0 mg/L and reported value was 28 mg/L. Violation B Report
1117335 08/01/2022 CAT1 Nitrogen, Total (as N) Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5.0 mg/L and reported value was 37 mg/L. Violation B Report
1117334 06/01/2022 CAT1 Nitrogen, Total (as N) Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5.0 mg/L and reported value was 13.3 mg/L. Violation B Report
1117333 05/01/2022 CAT1 Nitrogen, Total (as N) Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5.0 mg/L and reported value was 32 mg/L. Violation B Report
1117332 03/01/2022 CAT1 Nitrogen, Total (as N) Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5.0 mg/L and reported value was 23 mg/L. Violation B Report
1117330 02/01/2022 CAT1 Nitrogen, Total (as N) Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5.0 mg/L and reported value was 18 mg/L. Violation B Report
1117329 01/01/2022 CAT1 Nitrogen, Total (as N) Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5.0 mg/L and reported value was 18 mg/L. Violation B Report
1117331 01/01/2022 CAT1 Nitrogen, Total (as N) Instantaneous Maximum limit is 5.0 mg/L and reported value was 26 mg/L. Violation B Report
1108655 12/01/2021 CAT1 Chloride Instantaneous Maximum limit is 250 mg/L and reported value was 389 mg/L. Violation B Report
1108654 12/01/2021 CAT1 Sodium, Total Instantaneous Maximum limit is 150.0 mg/L and reported value was 178 mg/L. Violation B Report
Report displays most recent five years of violations. Refer to the Interactive Violation Report for more data.
Total Violations: 57 Priority Violations: 0
*Click the "(+/-) Violation Description" link to expand and contract the violation description.
*As of 5/20/2010, the Water Board's Enforcement Policy requires that all violations be classified as 1, 2 or 3, with class 1 being the highest. Prior to this, violations were simply classified as Yes or No. If a 123 classification has been assigned to a violation that occurred before this date, that classification data will be displayed instead of the Yes/No data.
Violation Types
CAT1 = Category 1 Pollutant (Effluent Violation for Group 1 Pollutant) Deficient Reporting = Deficient Reporting
Order Conditions = Order Conditions UAUTHDISC = Unauthorized Discharge
Expand/Contract Enforcement Actions
Enforcement Actions
Enf Id Enf Type Enf Order No. Effective Date Status
461935 Notice of Violation null 07/24/2025 Historical
457846 Notice of Violation 07/19/2024 Active
449158 Notice of Violation 09/09/2022 Historical
244351 Notice of Violation 04/16/2003 Historical
226916 13267 Letter 05/10/2000 Historical
Total Enf Actions: 5
Expand/Contract Inspections
Inspections
Inspection ID Inspection Type Lead Inspector Actual End Date Planned Violations Attachment
44557405 B Type compliance inspection James Bishop 07/08/2021 N 0 N/A
26395427 Miscellaneous inspection Jon Rokke 11/04/2016 N 0 N/A
24561215 Miscellaneous inspection Jon Rokke 05/19/2016 N 0 N/A
22042923 B Type compliance inspection Jon Rokke 10/13/2015 Y 0 N/A
1148021 B Type compliance inspection Allison Dominguez 06/14/2007 Y 0 N/A
431340 B Type compliance inspection Tom Kukol 11/18/2005 Y 0 N/A
334816 B Type compliance inspection Tom Kukol 06/10/2004 Y 0 N/A
293209 B Type compliance inspection David Athey 08/27/2001 Y 0 N/A
293210 B Type compliance inspection David Athey 07/17/2001 Y 0 N/A
293208 A Type compliance inspection Tom Kukol 06/28/2001 Y 0 N/A
293202 B Type compliance inspection Ron Sherer 10/26/1999 Y 0 N/A
293204 B Type compliance inspection Ron Sherer 03/15/1999 Y 0 N/A
293205 B Type compliance inspection Ron Sherer 03/03/1998 Y 0 N/A
293207 B Type compliance inspection Ron Sherer 08/07/1996 Y 0 N/A
293203 B Type compliance inspection Sorrel Marks 07/21/1995 Y 0 N/A
293206 B Type compliance inspection Ron Sherer 01/11/1995 Y 0 N/A
Total Inspections: 16 Last Inspection: 07/08/2021
  
The current report was generated with data as of: 04/10/2026
Regional Boards are in the process of entering backlogged data.
As a result, data may be incomplete.
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