Carancho Pump Station Expansion and Improvement [Project No. D2048]
Summary
SCH Number
2024080364
Lead Agency
Rancho California Water District
Document Title
Carancho Pump Station Expansion and Improvement [Project No. D2048]
Document Type
MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Received
Present Land Use
The Project Site is within the existing footprint of Carancho Pump Station, owned and operated by Rancho Water, on APN 933-050-036. The Project Site is zoned for Residential Agricultural (10 acres), and Riverside County’s General Plan Designation considers the Project Site Rural Foundation and Open Space Foundation.
Document Description
This is an ISMND for Rancho California Water District proposed improvements for Carancho Pump Station, within the existing footprint of Carancho Pump Station. The Project Site is located on APN 933-050-036, within southwestern unincorporated Riverside County. The Project involves demolition of both existing Carancho Tank Nos. 1 and 2, removal of a 12-inch diameter intake pipe, installation of approximately 600 linear feet of 24-inch diameter potable water pipeline, and equipment/ancillary improvements to an existing pump station. Improvements consist of relocating the existing radio antenna, abandonment and removal of an existing Southern California Edison (SCE) transformer, permanent stabilization of surfaces, replacement of two (2) existing pumps (350 Hp), and installation of two (2) new pumps (350 Hp). Proposed improvements will result in three (3) duty pumps (350 HP each) and one (1) standby pump (350 HP) to meet the desired capacity of 4,400 gallons per minute (gpm); two (2) new surge tanks, new electrical conduit, a 50-foot antenna, a new transformer; and a new 1,250 kW emergency power generator with enclosure (300 feet by 92.5 feet) and automatic transfer switch meeting Tier 2 emission standards. The existing pump station contains space for four (4) pumps and was initially intended to provide 6,000 gpm (with all four pumps running), thus, the upgrades planned for the Project fall within the scope and configuration of the original pump station and are needed to improve reliability, fire response and water deliveries in the Local Vicinity. Project construction is anticipated to begin in late 2024 and conclude in mid-2026 with a duration of approximately eighteen (18) months. Construction activities will occur between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; weekend and night work are not proposed, however, may occur.
Contact Information
Name
Phillip Dauben
Agency Name
Rancho California Water District
Job Title
Principal Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Lori Trottier, AICP CEP
Agency Name
Ardurra Group, Inc.
Job Title
Environmental Lead
Contact Types
Consulting Firm
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated Area
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Carancho Road and El Calamar Road
Zip
92590
Total Acres
6.56
Parcel #
933-050-036
State Highways
N/A
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
De Luz Creek; Dry Wash
Township
8S
Range
4W
Section
00
Other Location Info
Base: Fallbrook USGS 7.5’
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Air Resources Board (ARB), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region 6 (CDFW), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), California Department of Transportation, District 8 (DOT), California Department of Water Resources (DWR), California Energy Commission, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Natural Resources Agency, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region 8 (RWQCB), Office of Historic Preservation, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights, State Water Resources Control Board, Divison of Financial Assistance
Development Types
Water Facilities (Pump Station Expansion & Improvement)(Type Water Utility , MGD 6)
Local Actions
Utility/ Infrastructure Improvement/ Replacement
Project Issues
Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology/Soils, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Noise, Public Services, Transportation, Tribal Cultural Resources, Wildfire
Public Review Period Start
Public Review Period End
Attachments
Draft Environmental Document [Draft IS, NOI_NOA_Public notices, OPR Summary Form, Appx,]
Notice of Completion [NOC] Transmittal form
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