Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $12,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
500 SEA WORLD DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
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- SAN DIEGO County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 56299
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 28, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $12,000 · last Jan 18, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110017860894
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
10
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Sep 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Aug 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | May 1, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Sep 10, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jul 30, 1999 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 920.00 MPN/100mL | 230.00 | +300% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +24% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 350.00 MPN/100mL | 230.00 | +52% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Atherinops affinis | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 % | 50.00 | +100% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Atherinops affinis | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 % | 50.00 | +100% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| %Effect Static 48Hr Chronic Macrocystis pyrifera | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 % | 50.00 | +100% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| %Effect Static 20Min Chronic Strongylocentrotus purpuratus | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.40 % | 50.00 | +99% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.55 mg/L | 10.00 | +26% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| %Effect Static 20Min Chronic Strongylocentrotus purpuratus | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 % | 50.00 | +100% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +60% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 920.00 MPN/100mL | 230.00 | +300% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 920.00 MPN/100mL | 230.00 | +300% | May 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 240.00 MPN/100mL | 230.00 | +4% | May 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 113.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +223% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 460.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +342% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 119.83 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +242% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 620.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +496% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.25 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +146% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +54% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,873.00 MPN/100mL | 230.00 | +1,584% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,804.00 MPN/100mL | 230.00 | +4,163% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,804.00 MPN/100mL | 70.00 | +13,906% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,333.00 MPN/100mL | 70.00 | +4,661% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 240.00 MPN/100mL | 230.00 | +4% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 mg/L | 0.21 | +852% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 mg/L | 0.21 | +852% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Ammonia, unionized | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.01 mg/L | 0.55 | +84% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 300.00 MPN/100mL | 230.00 | +30% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 900.00 MPN/100mL | 230.00 | +291% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +82% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 27.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +82% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +173% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 27.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +173% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.93 mg/L | 0.04 | +2,336% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +117% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +226% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +86% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.90 mg/L | 10.00 | +179% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +261% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.82 kg/d | 0.45 | +80% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.54 kg/d | 0.27 | +100% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.10 mg/L | 15.00 | +141% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +170% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.20 mg/L | 10.00 | +172% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +81% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +80% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 828.00 MPN/100mL | 70.00 | +1,083% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,000.00 MPN/100mL | 230.00 | +3,813% | Feb 2021 | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00004244
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00002534
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00002542
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00003851
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00003852
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-CFEA447425 · Jul 29, 2022
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-CFEA444526 · Jan 18, 2022
$12,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-CFEA441546 · Feb 12, 2021
$3,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-2012-1019 · Apr 25, 2012
$6,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-2011-1001 · Jan 12, 2011
$6,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00000715 · Nov 16, 2000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00003192 · Dec 17, 1990
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00003191 · Oct 23, 1989
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00003190 · Oct 3, 1988
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