Waterman Water Treatment Plan Solar and Battery System Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024091107
Public Agency
City of Fairfield
Document Title
Waterman Water Treatment Plan Solar and Battery System Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/27/2024
Document Description
The City of Fairfield proposes to install solar photovoltaic power generation systems at the Waterman WTP. The project would include installation of solar inverters and modules, and a battery system on undeveloped land that is owned by the City within the WTP boundaries. Solar electrical conduit would be extended from the solar array to connect to the existing power room within the existing WTP.
Contact Information
Name
Bryan Heinzelman, P.E.
Agency Name
City of Fairfield
Job Title
Associate Civil Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Fairfield
Counties
Solano
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Capitola Way
Zip
94534
Parcel #
0151-160-290
State Highways
N/A
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
B. Gale Wilson Middle School
Waterways
Putah South Canal
Township
5N
Range
2W
Section
15T
Other Location Info
Waterman Treatment Facility (2900 Vista Grande, Fairfield, CA 94534)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 21080.35 of the Public Resources Code
Reasons for Exemption
Solar implementation projects involving installation of solar panels on existing undeveloped land owned by the City are statutorily exempt from environmental review provided that regulatory permits and tree removal are not required. As detailed in biological resources memorandum from LSA, the proposed solar projects would be installed at existing developed sites and would not require regulatory agency permits or tree removal.
County Clerk
Solano
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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