Public Records Center

As stated in the Califonia Public Records Act Guidelines (available above), persons interested in reviewing or obtaining copies of public records are encouraged to make a file review appointment in advance. An appointment can be made by email, fax, telephone, or in person.

Persons interested in inspecting or obtaining copies of public records should make a file review appointment in advance. An appointment can be made by e-mail, fax, phone or in person. Making an appointment will ensure that the file you requested is promptly available upon your arrival.


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  • Please direct your View Public Records (File Review Requests) requests, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and Public Records Act (PRA) requests to RB4-PublicRecords@waterboards.ca.gov or:

Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board
Attention: Andrea Schmid
320 West 4th Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Phone: (213) 576-6630

  • For general information about file review requests,or if you do not know who to call please contact Andrea Schmid at (213) 576-6630, fax (213) 576-6640 or by e-mail address is Andrea.Schmid@waterboards.ca.gov

Appointments are mandatory, they will help the Water Board facilitate the file review request. If you have made a file review appointment, please arrive at the Water Board office at your appointment time. Failure to make an appointment may result in a delay while the records are located and reviewed, if necessary.