Sonshine Properties (System No. 1500588), Well No. 2
Summary
SCH Number
2003018030
Public Agency
California Department of Public Health
(CDPH)
Document Title
Sonshine Properties (System No. 1500588), Well No. 2
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/2/2003
Document Description
Sonshine Properties' Well No. 1 has been contaminated with nitrates in excess of the maximum contaminant level (MCL). A high nitrate level can lead to a condition called "methemoglobinemia," especially in infants and the elderly. In some cases methemoglobinemia can be terminal. Because the mobile home park is geographically isolated, Sonshine Properties is not able to construct an emergency connection with another system, or have water brought in by other means. Sonshine Properties has drilled a well to replace the well with high nitrate level. Although the well does involve a 30% capacity increase, it was specifically drilled to meet the MCL for nitrate.
Contact Information
Name
Jaswinder S. Dhaliwal
Agency Name
Department of Health Services
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Kern
Other Location Info
Community of DiGorgio
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
15269(b)
Reasons for Exemption
This is to advise that the Department of Health Services has issued a water supply permit (Permit Amendment Number 1) for the above described project on December 31, 2002, and has determined that the project is exempt from the California Envionmental Quality Act.
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