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General Information
Region Place ID Place Name Place Type Place Address Place County
9 256121 SeaWorld, San Diego Service/Commercial Site, NEC 500 SeaWorld San Diego, CA, 92109 San Diego
Expand/Contract Related Parties
Related Parties
Party Party Type Party Name Role Classification Relationship Start Date Relationship End Date
650540 Person Craig La Belle Pending-is a data submitter for 04/24/2025
648693 Person Sean Daugherty Is Onsite Manager For 01/15/2025
646546 Person Sonia Rios Is A Data Submitter For 08/05/2024
640404 Person Erika Joy Is A Data Submitter For 07/06/2023
639434 Person Stephen Sikoski Is Onsite Manager For 06/28/2023 08/05/2024
640216 Person Jennifer Paris Is A Data Submitter For 06/26/2023 08/05/2024
633005 Person Tyler Buss Is A Data Submitter For 05/09/2022 06/29/2023
631024 Person Tyler Carter Is Onsite Manager For 03/22/2022
629018 Person Edward Basmadjian Is A Data Submitter For 11/09/2021 08/05/2024
628637 Person Katherine Smith Is A Data Submitter For 10/27/2021 06/29/2023
624555 Person Tanner Reed Barnes Is A Data Submitter For 05/20/2021 01/14/2022
623717 Person John Dunlap Is Onsite Manager For 05/11/2021 08/05/2024
618807 Person Dirk S Allie Is A Data Submitter For 10/12/2020 07/28/2021
599781 Person melissa Sells Is Onsite Manager For 07/10/2019 08/05/2024
555106 Person Marilyn Hannes Is Onsite Manager For 05/09/2016 08/05/2024
530740 Person Steve Melanese Is Onsite Manager For 12/22/2011 08/05/2024
526046 Person John T Reilly Is Onsite Manager For 02/25/2011 02/28/2018
304896 Person Shari Sehlhorst Is A Data Submitter For 02/25/2011 06/09/2021
523232 Organization SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. a Delaware Corporation, SeaWorld LLC Owner and Operator Privately-Owned Business 10/15/2009
40319 Organization Anheuser Busch Inc Owner Privately-Owned Business 06/29/1990 10/14/2009
Total Related Parties: 20
Expand/Contract Regulatory Measures
Regulatory Measures
Reg Measure ID Reg Measure Type Region Program Order No. WDID Effective Date Expiration Date Status Amended?
420773 NPDES Permit 9 NPDINDLRG R9-2018-0004 9 000000083 08/01/2018 06/30/2023 Active N
373525 NPDES Permit 9 NPDINDLRG R9-2011-0032 9 000000083 07/28/2011 07/27/2016 Historical Y
133368 NPDES Permit 9 NPDINDLRG R9-2005-0091 9 000000083 04/23/2005 04/13/2010 Historical Y
147681 NPDES Permit 9 NPDINDLRG 00-025 9 000000083 04/12/2000 04/12/2005 Historical N
142569 NPDES Permit 9 NPDINDLRG 95-036 9 000000083 03/09/1995 03/09/2000 Historical N
142726 NPDES Permit 9 NPDINDLRG 86-012 9 000000083 03/24/1986 03/24/1991 Historical N
141880 NPDES Permit 9 NPDINDLRG 80-010 9 000000083 02/25/1980 02/25/1985 Historical N
Total Reg Measures: 7
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Violations
Violation ID Occurred Date Violation Type (-) Violation Description Corrective Action Status Classification Source
1139199 12/09/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1139202 12/09/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1139200 12/02/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1139201 12/02/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138548 11/27/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138549 11/27/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138546 11/18/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138547 11/18/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138573 11/13/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-Giant Kelp-Germ-tube length Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 50 % effect and reported value was 100 % effect at EFF-002. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138572 11/13/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-Giant Kelp-Germination Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 50 % effect and reported value was 100 % effect at EFF-002. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138576 11/13/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-Sea Urchin or Sand Dollar-Fertilization Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 50 % effect and reported value was 100 % effect at EFF-001. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138543 11/12/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138545 11/12/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138544 11/12/2024 CAT1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Monthly Average limit is 11.2 mg/L and reported value was 12.55 mg/L at EFF-001. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138574 11/12/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-Topsmelt-Growth Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 50 % effect and reported value was 100 % effect at EFF-001. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138577 11/12/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-Topsmelt-Growth Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 50 % effect and reported value was 100 % effect at EFF-002. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138575 11/12/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-Topsmelt-Survival Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 50 % effect and reported value was 100 % effect at EFF-001. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138578 11/12/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-Topsmelt-Survival Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 50 % effect and reported value was 100 % effect at EFF-002. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138541 11/08/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1138542 11/08/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1136770 10/28/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1136771 10/28/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1136768 10/21/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1136769 10/21/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1136772 10/18/2024 DMON Please see attached statement. Please see attached statement. Violation U eSMR
1128917 05/21/2024 CTOX Chronic Toxicity-Sea Urchin or Sand Dollar-Fertilization 1-Hour Average (Mean) limit is 50 % effect and reported value was 100 % effect at EFF-002. Please see attached letter Violation U eSMR
1126501 04/30/2024 DMON Late submittal Start inspection with contractor sooner Violation U eSMR
1126500 04/30/2024 Deficient Reporting Late submittal Start inspection with contractor sooner Violation U eSMR
1125049 03/02/2024 LREP Annual SMR ( SUMRPT ) (Outfall Inspection Report) report for 2023 (2127836) was due on 01-MAR-24 Violation B Report
1120094 09/02/2023 LREP Monthly SMR ( MONNPDES ) (Monthlly eSMR) report for July 2023 (2717659) was due on 01-SEP-23 Violation B Report
1120093 09/02/2023 LREP Quarterly SMR ( MONNPDES ) report for Q2 2023 (2123832) was due on 01-SEP-23 Violation B Report
1119004 06/07/2023 OEV Total Coliform 10% for 30 days limit is 2 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 1600 MPN/100 mL at EFF-001. Commenced disinfection/decontamination procedures for all water quality sampling equipment. Please see attached summary for more details. Violation U eSMR
1115077 02/03/2023 DMON Enterococci sampling did not occur during the week of 1/28/2023 to 2/3/2023. Sampling for 2/3/2023 was canceled due to the treatment plant being taken off line, the treatment plant was down for longer than expected and we were not able to pull samples and get them to the lab prior to the lab closing. We sampled for enterococci on the next available day which was 2/6/2023 Enterococci sampling scheduling has been moved to earlier in the week so that if a sampling event needs to be rescheduled it will remain within the same week. Violation U eSMR
1115074 02/03/2023 DMON Enterococci sampling did not occur during the week of 1/28/2023 to 2/3/2023. Sampling for 2/3/2023 was canceled due to the treatment plant being taken off line, the treatment plant was down for longer than expected and we were not able to pull samples and get them to the lab prior to the lab closing. We sampled for enterococci on the next available day which was 2/6/2023. Enterococci sampling scheduling has been moved to earlier in the week so that if a sampling event needs to be rescheduled it will remain within the same week. Violation U eSMR
1113897 12/31/2022 DMON Both treatment plants were scheduled for inspection on 12/6/2022. However, due the high tides which causes low visibility in the outfall line for east treatment, the inspection of the east treatment outfall had to be postponed. The inspection was rescheduled for the next available time during favorable weather conditions, December 13, 2022. When our contractor attempted to preform that inspection, they determined flow was too strong and they were concerned about the camera becoming detached from the remotely operated vehicle. Based on those conditions a decision was made to reschedule. To prevent this from happening in the future we will be scheduling the outfall inspections in June annually, beginning with inspections of both outfalls in June of 2023. Violation U eSMR
1107733 07/20/2022 CAT2 Chlorine, Total Residual Other limit is 0 % and reported value was 0 % at EFF-001. Training has been provided to the employees about proper chemical handling and procedures. The monitoring equipment has also been replaced. Violation U eSMR
1093693 07/31/2021 CAT1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 13.3 mg/L and reported value was 30.6 mg/L at EFF-001. A week after the sampling in July SeaWorld contracted vender United Pumping to vacuum clean both East & West Treatment Plants of any sludge and debris. Continued effort to educate SeaWorld ambassadors of good housekeeping and environmentally friendly procedures is taking place. Old storm drain protection material is being replaced with new material. Lastly, contract vendor United Pumping is scheduled to hydro-jet SeaWorld's storm drain system and capture all water with a truck-vac to ensure no waste water goes directly to the bay or to either water treatment plants, PO attached. This practice will be scheduled on a quarterly basis moving forward. Violation B eSMR
1093694 07/14/2021 CAT1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Daily Maximum limit is 18.3 mg/L and reported value was 30.6 mg/L at EFF-001. A week after the sampling in July SeaWorld contracted vender United Pumping to vacuum clean both East & West Treatment Plants of any sludge and debris. Continued effort to educate SeaWorld ambassadors of good housekeeping and environmentally friendly procedures is taking place. Old storm drain protection material is being replaced with new material. Lastly, contract vendor United Pumping is scheduled to hydro-jet SeaWorld's storm drain system and capture all water with a truck-vac to ensure no waste water goes directly to the bay or to either water treatment plants, PO attached. This practice will be scheduled on a quarterly basis moving forward. Violation B eSMR
1092829 06/30/2021 CAT1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Monthly Average limit is 11 mg/L and reported value was 32.6 mg/L at EFF-002. Violation B Report
1092753 06/15/2021 CAT1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Daily Maximum limit is 16 mg/L and reported value was 32.6 mg/L at EFF-002. This TSS violation was determined to be likely caused by a gap in understanding from a high influx of new employees that need proper washing and cleaning training. The local environmental team is working on new training for all park employees that focus on storm drain awareness, education and cleaning techniques. Additionally, we will be replenishing the old storm drain protection covers with new covers to combat any illicit discharge to the storm drains. Lastly, the environmental team will continue to work and partnership with the Operations department to coach and discipline employees who stray from proper cleaning methods. Violation B eSMR
1092828 04/30/2021 CAT1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Monthly Average limit is 14.8 mg/L and reported value was 31.6 mg/L at EFF-001. Violation B Report
1090740 04/15/2021 CAT1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Daily Maximum limit is 19.8 mg/L and reported value was 36.1 mg/L at EFF-001. Retrain of Park Operations on proper washing and cleaning procedures. Audit of all park storm drains, identify which need covers. Developing new training and awareness program for cleaning pathways near storm drains. Partnership with Ops to coach and discipline deviation from current pathway cleaning SOPs Violation B eSMR
1080912 09/30/2020 OEV Total Coliform 10% for 30 days limit is 10 % and reported value was 18 % at EFF-001. Increased communication on requirements for cleaning walkways. Daily walkthroughs to ensure housekeeping and not hosing materials down the storm drains. Replacement of drain signage and covers throughout the park. In September, we opened back up areas of the park that have not been used, which was a likely factor in organic buildup. Moving forward, we should expect to see far less exceedance with our regular cleaning schedule. Violation B eSMR
1080911 09/30/2020 OEV Total Coliform 10% for 30 days limit is 10 % and reported value was 18 % at EFF-002. Increased communication on requirements for cleaning walkways. Daily walkthroughs to ensure housekeeping and not hosing materials down the storm drains. Replacement of drain signage and covers throughout the park. In September, we opened back up areas of the park that have not been used, which was a likely factor in organic buildup. Moving forward, we should expect to see far less exceedance with our regular cleaning schedule. Violation B eSMR
1079707 08/31/2020 OEV Total Coliform 10% for 30 days limit is 10 % and reported value was 18.2 % at EFF-001. Transfer vaults and collection basins for the east treatment were inspected to ensure that there were no anomalies or other unusual operating conditions that contributed to the upset conditions. Satellite injection points were also inspected and appeared to be working correctly. Backwash basins and storm drain conveyance cleanouts were scheduled to help remove any buildup of organic matter. Other next steps are covered in our cover letter. Violation B eSMR
1079706 08/31/2020 OEV Total Coliform 10% for 30 days limit is 10 % and reported value was 27.3 % at EFF-002. Transfer vaults, collection basins and satellite injection points for the west treatment plant were inspected to ensure that there were no anomalies or unusual operation conditions that may have contributed to the higher discharge rates of particulate compared to normal operations. No adjustments were made at this time. Backwash basin and storm drain conveyance cleanouts were scheduled to help remove any buildup of organic mater. More details of next steps can be found on our cover letter attached. Violation B eSMR
Report displays most recent five years of violations. Refer to the Interactive Violation Report for more data.
Total Violations: 46 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) CAT2 = Category 2 Pollutant (Effluent Violation for Group 2 Pollutant)
CTOX = Chronic Toxicity DMON = Deficient Monitoring
Deficient Reporting = Deficient Reporting LREP = Late Report
OEV = Other Effluent Violation
Expand/Contract Enforcement Actions
Enforcement Actions
Enf Id Enf Type Enf Order No. Effective Date Status
419435 Staff Enforcement Letter null Historical
380789 Staff Enforcement Letter Historical
427886 Staff Enforcement Letter null Historical
447425 Admin Civil Liability R9-2022-0064 07/29/2022 Historical
444526 Admin Civil Liability R9-2021-0188 01/18/2022 Historical
441546 Admin Civil Liability R9-2021-0005 02/12/2021 Historical
433421 Staff Enforcement Letter null 08/07/2019 Historical
408183 Staff Enforcement Letter R9-2011-0032 08/11/2016 Historical
396781 Staff Enforcement Letter R9-2011-0016 06/12/2014 Historical
390104 Staff Enforcement Letter R9-2011-0032 05/02/2013 Historical
383678 Admin Civil Liability R9-2012-0008 02/07/2012 Historical
378251 Staff Enforcement Letter 03/24/2011 Historical
374476 Staff Enforcement Letter 03/24/2011 Historical
378246 Staff Enforcement Letter 03/24/2011 Historical
376242 Staff Enforcement Letter 03/24/2011 Historical
376133 Admin Civil Liability R9-2011-0011 01/12/2011 Historical
255858 Admin Civil Liability R9-2005-0223 08/10/2005 Historical
256207 Admin Civil Liability R9-2005-0129 05/16/2005 Superceded
253224 Notice of Violation 09/07/2004 Historical
252223 Admin Civil Liability R9-2004-0194 06/10/2004 Historical
252221 Admin Civil Liability R9-2004-0085 03/22/2004 Superceded
245712 Staff Enforcement Letter 12/05/2002 Historical
248288 Staff Enforcement Letter 10/04/2002 Historical
234934 Staff Enforcement Letter 12/28/2000 Historical
234932 Staff Enforcement Letter 12/28/2000 Historical
234969 Admin Civil Liability R9-2000-0239 11/16/2000 Historical
235169 Staff Enforcement Letter 11/14/2000 Historical
242828 Notice of Violation R9-2000-221 09/06/2000 Historical
234491 Notice of Violation 08/07/2000 Historical
234344 Staff Enforcement Letter 05/11/2000 Historical
234640 Staff Enforcement Letter 05/11/2000 Historical
233337 Notice of Violation 12/20/1999 Historical
233336 Staff Enforcement Letter 11/23/1999 Historical
233211 Staff Enforcement Letter 11/22/1999 Historical
234157 Staff Enforcement Letter 10/21/1999 Historical
222778 Cease and Desist Order 88-095A2 12/17/1990 Historical
222779 Cease and Desist Order 88-095A1 10/23/1989 Historical
222780 Cease and Desist Order 88-095 10/03/1988 Historical
Total Enf Actions: 38
Expand/Contract Inspections
Inspections
Inspection ID Inspection Type Lead Inspector Actual End Date Planned Violations Attachment
55912320 B Type compliance inspection Vicente Rodriguez 06/28/2024 Y 0 Download
51669318 B Type compliance inspection James Chhor (Multiple) 04/27/2023 N 0 Download
45309465 B Type compliance inspection Olufisayo Osibodu 09/03/2021 N 0 Download
39716002 B Type compliance inspection Keith Yaeger 03/09/2020 Y 0 Download
31292698 B Type compliance inspection Vicente Rodriguez 12/20/2017 N 0 N/A
28651835 B Type compliance inspection Ben Neill 05/12/2017 N 0 Download
20702710 B Type compliance inspection Ben Neill 03/11/2015 N 0 Download
14020158 B Type compliance inspection Michelle Santillan 09/24/2013 N 0 [Attachments]
4863374 B Type compliance inspection Michelle Santillan 04/19/2011 N 0 Download
2733690 B Type compliance inspection Jared Richardson 04/08/2010 N 0 N/A
1821744 B Type compliance inspection Luz Slauter 04/15/2009 N 0 N/A
1120258 B Type compliance inspection Danny O'Connell (Multiple) 03/03/2007 Y 0 [Attachments]
936049 B Type compliance inspection Craig Simmons 04/05/2006 Y 0 N/A
337810 B Type compliance inspection Paul Richter 02/17/2005 Y 0 N/A
333568 B Type compliance inspection Unknown u 02/11/2004 Y 0 N/A
298650 B Type compliance inspection Paul Richter 08/30/2001 Y 0 N/A
298649 B Type compliance inspection Paul Richter 08/03/2001 Y 0 N/A
298646 B Type compliance inspection Paul Richter 12/05/2000 Y 0 N/A
298651 A Type compliance inspection Chiara Clemente 06/06/2000 Y 0 N/A
298648 A Type compliance inspection Sue Pease 03/27/1998 Y 0 N/A
298628 B Type compliance inspection Sue Pease 10/25/1996 Y 0 N/A
298629 B Type compliance inspection Sue Pease 09/27/1995 Y 0 N/A
298653 Prerequirement inspection Don Perrin 02/20/1994 Y 0 N/A
298652 B Type compliance inspection Gloria Fulton 06/19/1992 Y 0 N/A
298647 B Type compliance inspection Gloria Fulton 02/20/1992 Y 0 N/A
Total Inspections: 25 Last Inspection: 06/28/2024
  
The current report was generated with data as of: 04/28/2025
Regional Boards are in the process of entering backlogged data.
As a result, data may be incomplete.
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