Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
U S MARINE CORPS MCB CAMP PENDLETON
Quick Summary
- •Released 268,301 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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BLDG 22165 11TH ST. P.O. BOX 555008
CAMP PENDLETON, CA 92055
View on map ↗ - County
- SAN DIEGO County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 92811
- Inspections
- 45 · last Aug 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 17, 1995
- Registry ID
- 110018970247
How This Compares
#12
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#11
of 348 TRI reporters in Public Administration
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
11
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-82% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 549,072 | — |
| 2016 | 319,887 | -42% |
| 2017 | 268,301 | -16% |
| 2018 | 72,671 | -73% |
| 2019 | 276,978 | +281% |
| 2020 | 313,418 | +13% |
| 2021 | 345,390 | +10% |
| 2022 | 547,500 | +59% |
| 2023 | 341,623 | -38% |
| 2024 | 101,100 | -70% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 101,100 | — | 86,000 | 15,100 | 170 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 212,873 | 423 | — | 212,450 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 128,750 | — | 110,000 | 18,750 | 6 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 450,000 | — | — | 450,000 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 87,500 | — | 52,000 | 35,500 | 600 | |
| Antimony | 10,000 | — | — | 10,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 295,264 | 534 | — | 294,730 | 7 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 50,100 | — | 37,000 | 13,100 | 27 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 26 | 26 | — | — | 35,812 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 227,618 | 453 | — | 227,165 | 7 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 73,800 | — | 57,000 | 16,800 | 330 | |
| Manganese | 12,000 | — | — | 12,000 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 206,865 | 500 | — | 206,365 | 31,182 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 60,200 | — | 38,000 | 22,200 | 780 | |
| Manganese | 9,900 | — | — | 9,900 | 96 | |
| Methanol | 13 | 13 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 61,670 | — | 15,000 | 46,670 | 357 | |
| Manganese | 11,000 | — | — | 11,000 | 11 | |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 210,000 | — | — | 210,000 | 17,000 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 58,300 | — | 27,000 | 31,300 | 64 | |
| Manganese | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 246,585 | 531 | — | 246,054 | 49,305 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 73,300 | — | 41,000 | 32,300 | 190 | |
| Manganese | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 10,700 | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 231,072 | 603 | — | 230,469 | 43,787 | |
| Copper | 230,000 | — | — | 230,000 | 44,000 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 88,000 | — | 25,000 | 63,000 | 13 |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 3,751 | — | — |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BIG WEST STORAGE
WILMINGTON, CA
|
Copper | — | 11,000 | — | — |
|
BIG WEST STORAGE
WILMINGTON, CA
|
Lead compounds | — | 3,751 | — | — |
|
SOUTH YUMA COUNTY LANDFILL
YUMA, AZ
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 170 | — | — | — |
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | May 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Apr 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Aug 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Feb 2, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jan 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Sep 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 2010 | Mar 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 13, 2009 | Mar 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 4, 2008 | Nov 24, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 30, 2008 | Oct 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 15, 2008 | Apr 14, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 27, 2007 | Jan 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 5, 2007 | Jan 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 31, 2007 | Sep 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 10, 2007 | Sep 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 22, 2007 | Feb 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 22, 2007 | Feb 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 22, 2006 | Mar 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 22, 2001 | Mar 2, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 25, 1998 | Dec 10, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 21, 1995 | Dec 21, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 21, 1995 | Dec 21, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 28, 1994 | Mar 21, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 22, 1994 | May 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 22, 1994 | May 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 14, 1994 | Apr 20, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 13, 1994 | Apr 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 7, 1994 | Apr 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 5, 1994 | Apr 7, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 1, 1994 | Apr 5, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 31, 1994 | Apr 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 30, 1994 | Mar 31, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 25, 1994 | Mar 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 16, 1994 | Mar 25, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 3, 1994 | Mar 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 1994 | Mar 3, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 16, 1994 | Feb 23, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 9, 1994 | Feb 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 2, 1994 | Feb 9, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 27, 1994 | Feb 2, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 26, 1994 | Jan 27, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 24, 1994 | Jan 26, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 19, 1994 | Jan 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 2, 1993 | Jan 19, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 20, 1993 | Dec 2, 1993 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +11% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.70 MGD | 3.60 | +3% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.80 MGD | 3.60 | +6% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.70 MGD | 3.60 | +3% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Aldrin | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +405% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Aldrin | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +296% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Aldrin | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +175% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.50 mg/L | 5.28 | +61% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Aldrin | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +209% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| TCDD equivalents | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 kg/d | 0.00 | +13,504% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| TCDD equivalents | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +65% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Chronic Mthd, Survival Endpt %Effect, Growth Endpt Median TSTcHo R/nR Pass/Fail, StatR7d A affinis | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.10 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +210% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| TCDD equivalents | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 7,264.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +155,479,360% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| TCDD equivalents | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,264.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +155,479,360% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| TCDD equivalents | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.90 kg/d | 0.00 | +233,119% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| TCDD equivalents | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 454.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| TCDD equivalents | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 454.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.00 | +767% | Dec 2015 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2017-6003 · Sep 20, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-601 · Sep 30, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-1990-0044 · May 27, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-602 · Jul 31, 2007
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-507 · Feb 9, 2007
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-506 · Mar 9, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2004-0137 · Mar 29, 2004
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-501 · Mar 23, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-200 · Mar 23, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-006 · Nov 25, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-005 · Mar 31, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-004 · Dec 21, 1995
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-003 · Mar 17, 1995
$64,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-002 · Apr 22, 1994
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-009 · Dec 10, 1991
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-008 · Dec 10, 1991
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-007 · May 22, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CA2170023533-001 · May 17, 1987
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