Tulare County Utility System Rehabilitation Projects - Zone of Benefits
Summary
SCH Number
2024101175
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Tulare County Utility System Rehabilitation Projects - Zone of Benefits
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/28/2024
Document Description
This Project involves essential upgrades and maintenance for wastewater treatment facilities (WWTF), lift stations, and the Delft Colony drinking water system. The work is focused on modernizing infrastructure, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring Jong-term service reliability for the affected communities. Note that this Project will not expand the existing permitted capacity of these facilities. This Project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act {ARPA) and the beneficiaries of the Project will be the listed communities and those residents who use the utility systems.
Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTF)
At the wastewater treatment facilities for Delft Colony, Tooleville, and Traver, the Project will include site clearing, treatment pond dewatering, and sludge removal. Old aerators will be replaced, and the WWTF supply water systems will be rehabilitated. Hydro jetting and vacuuming of the sewer collection systems and lift stations will be conducted, along with the installation of new lift pumps and ToltHawk Lift Station Monitors. Sewer line video inspections will also be carried out to assess system conditions.
Lift Stations
For the lift stations at El Rancho, Seville, Yettem, and Wells Tract, the Project involves force main cleaning, hydro jetting, and vacuuming of sewer collection systems and lift stations. Lift pumps and check valves will be replaced, and sewer line video inspections will be performed. ToltHawk Lift Station Monitors will be installed for enhanced monitoring, and control cabinets will be cleaned and painted. Odor control systems, such as the Bioxide feed system, will be installed or upgraded where required.
Delft Colony Drinking Water System
Work to be done at the Delft Colony drinking water system include well site clearing, valve exercising, and fire hydrant flushing. New well pumps, chlorine feed systems, and hydro tank air controllers will be installed. The water storage tank at Well Site 2 will undergo inspection, cleaning, and repaired where needed. ToltHawk Tank Level Monitors will be added, and booster pumps will be replaced to ensure reliable water distribution throughout the system.
The beneficiaries of the Project will be the users of wastewater systems in the El Rancho, Delft Colony, Seville, Tonyville, Tooleville, Traver, Yettem and Well Tract areas of unincorporated Tulare County.
Contact Information
Name
Gary Mills
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Andres Perez
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Engineer III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
8 unincorporated communities in Tulare County
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
El Rancho, 202-100-022 (Lift Station), Sec. 5, T.20S., R.27E.
Delft Colony, 029-220-012 (WWTF), 029-191-016 (Well Site l), 029-181-023 (Well Site 2), Sec. 26, T.16S., R.23E.
Seville, 050-063-002 (Lift Station), Sec. 2, T. l 7S., R.25E.
Tonyville, 142-130-054 (Lift Station), Sec. 30, T.19S., R.27E.
Tooleville, 136-150-027 (WWTF), Sec. 12, T.19S., R.26E.
Traver, 045-010-026 (WWTF), Sec. 15, T.17S., R.23E.
Yettem, 035-150-046 (Lift Station), Sec. 33, T.16S., R.25E.
Wells Tract, 061-070-029 (Lift Station), Sec. 31, T.l 7S., R.27E
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 Existing Facilities (b)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project consists of modernization of existing equipment that will not increase functional capacity of the existing utilities. As such, this action is consistent with Section 15301 Class 1, Existing Facilities (b) and Section 15302 Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction ( c ). Section 1530 I relates to operation, repair maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features. Section 15302 pertains to replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity. In this instance, the Project includes maintenance and modernization of existing equipment. Therefore, the application of CEQA Sections 15301 and 15302 is applicable and appropriate for this Project.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302 Class 2 Replacement or Reconstruction (c)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project consists of modernization of existing equipment that will not increase functional capacity of the existing utilities. As such, this action is consistent with Section 15301 Class 1, Existing Facilities (b) and Section 15302 Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction ( c ). Section 1530 I relates to operation, repair maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features. Section 15302 pertains to replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity. In this instance, the Project includes maintenance and modernization of existing equipment. Therefore, the application of CEQA Sections 15301 and 15302 is applicable and appropriate for this Project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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