Romero Visitor Center Sewer Line Inspection
Summary
SCH Number
2023100037
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Romero Visitor Center Sewer Line Inspection
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/2/2023
Document Description
Department of Water Resources' San Luis Field Division will inspect the existing septic tank and underground sewer line for the State Water Project’s Romero Visitor Center. Waste from the septic tank will be pumped and taken offsite. A sewer pipe inspection robot with a camera will be inserted into the sewer line to trace its alignment. This will be done to determine if the sewer line location matches the original blueprint of the sewer line. While the alignment of the sewer line is being traced, the line will also be inspected for any potential breaks or leaks. If any breaks in the sewer line are detected, soil sampling will be conducted within an approximately 131,966-square foot work area. Soil samples will be collected using a protocol developed by the San Luis Field Division. A hand auger will be used to drill test holes along the sewer line. The test holes will range between 6 to 10 inches in diameter and will be up to 7 feet below ground. If the soil is too hard to use a hand auger, a backhoe will be used to dig test holes up to 30 inches long by 30 inches wide and 7 feet deep. Soil samples will be collected from all test holes. Once soil sampling is completed, all test holes will be backfilled and compacted to the original grade. The soil samples will be analyzed offsite. The State Water Project will benefit.
Contact Information
Name
Cody Nelson
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Planner Scheduler/UC Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Merced
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
4.6 miles SW of Santa Nella and 2.3 miles NW of San Luis Operations and Maintenance Center
Waterways
San Luis Reservoir and California Aqueduct
Other Location Info
The Romero Visitor Center is located approximately 4.6 miles southwest of the unincorporated town of Santa Nella and approximately 2.3 miles northwest of the Department of Water Resources San Luis Operations and Maintenance Center. Work will occur northeast of the Romero Visitor Center and to the east of its parking lot.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306 – Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
Work consists of using a sewer inspection robot and camera to collect information on the alignment and condition of an existing septic tank and sewer line. If potential breaks or leaks are identified, soil samples will be collected and analyzed to assess if further action is required. Work will not result in a disturbance to environmental resources, Categorical Exemption 15306 applies.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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