MSWD Private Septic-System Closure and Connection to the MSWD Collection System Project SEP
Summary
SCH Number
2023010069
Public Agency
Mission Springs Water District
Document Title
MSWD Private Septic-System Closure and Connection to the MSWD Collection System Project SEP
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/5/2023
Document Description
The purpose of the proposed MSWD Private Septic-System Closure and Connection to the MSWD Collection System Project is to remove a source of groundwater pollution and maintain the overall quality of the local groundwater aquifer. An estimated 21 residences are proposed to undergo the closure of the septic system and connection to the wastewater collection system by installing a lateral on the private property. All of the above proposed activities will occur within the footprint of existing disturbed areas at the residences.
Contact Information
Name
Eric Weck
Agency Name
Mission Springs Water District
Job Title
Engineering Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Desert Hot Springs
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
general vicinity of Pierson Blvd and Palm Drive intersection
Zip
92240
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21084, 15304(f)
Reasons for Exemption
The State CEQA Guidelines provide a series of Categorical Exemptions for projects that have been deemed to have minimal impacts on the environment. The proposed installation of the MSWD Private Septic-System Closure and Connection to the MSWD Collection System Project in the City of Desert Hot Springs has been determined to have no potential to cause significant adverse effects on the environment and will ensure the current degradation of the aquifer is eliminated. Categorical Exemption Class 4 exempts “minor public or private alterations in the conditions of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature scenic trees....(f) Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored.” The exceptions to the issuance of Categorical Exemptions have been evaluated for the proposed project activities. The proposed installation and operation of the MSWD Private Septic-System Closure and Connection to the MSWD Collection System Project has been determined not to have a potential to cause significant adverse environmental effects as a result of any of the exceptions. Therefore, this proposed action is not forecast to cause any potential for significant adverse environmental impacts and qualifies with the requirements for Class 4(f) exemption.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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