Operation of Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency - Imported Division (Agency) - Earl Schmidt Filtra...
Operation of Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency - Imported Division (Agency) - Earl Schmidt Filtration Plant (ESFP) Clearwell/Contact Time Improvements Project
Summary
SCH Number
2018108386
Lead Agency
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency
Document Title
Operation of Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency - Imported Division (Agency) - Earl Schmidt Filtration Plant (ESFP) Clearwell/Contact Time Improvements Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Document Description
The Agency proposed Project was to construct a new 1.7 million-gallon (MG) chlorine contact basin inserted it into the existing water treatment process without increasing capacity or changing the process control system. An existing roadway way was regraded for basin installation, and at the basin connects to an existing 54-inch filtered effluent steel line. The basin dimensions are 25.5' high x 152.8' long, and 95.3' wide. The Project will maximize hydraulic efficiency, optimize chlorine contact time, minimize formation for disinfection by-products, and allow for the transfer of 10 MG storage capacity from the existing clearwells, which will be converted to storage tanks. The increased contact time will maintain regulatory compliance and provide operational flexibility.
Location Specific: 32700 Lake Hughes Road, Castaic, Los Angeles County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, titl.14, division 6*
Reasons for Exemption
*Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301
The Project consists of design improvements within the developed area of an existing facility. The Project involves no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. The Project will not have a significant effect upon the physical environment.
