AMI Fixed Network Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024110656
Public Agency
Desert Water Agency
Document Title
AMI Fixed Network Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/20/2024
Document Description
The AMI Fixed Network Project (the Project) consists of development and construction of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) fixed network, including installation of antennas and solar power supply at strategically selected, improved DWA sites throughout DWA's service area. The Project consists of construction of up to twenty-seven (27) antennas, installation of electrical facilities necessary to allow for radio signal reads, as well as installation of SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) equipment and solar power supply at selected existing DWA sites. The Project is intended to improve understanding of water use, shorten leak awareness and response times, reduce energy and greenhouse gas emissions associated with driving to collect meter reads, and to improve customer outreach, education, and participation in conservation efforts. The Project is part of a multi-agency Regional Meter Replacement Project and is funded in part by a grant provided by the California Department of Water Resources. The beneficiaries of the Project are Desert Water Agency, its customers, and other water users in the region.
Contact Information
Name
Steve L. Johnson
Agency Name
Desert Water Agency
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Palm Springs
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Project facilities will be located on up to twenty-seven (27) Desert Water Agency (DWA) owned sites containing existing water system facilities. All sites will be located within DWA's existing water service area.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1: Existing Facilities (CEQA Guidelines §15301)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project includes construction and operation of a limited number (up to 27) of new, small facilities on existing improved DWA sites in order to develop the AMI Fixed Network within DWA's service area. Said facilities will result in minor alterations to the sites of existing DWA water system facilities in order to construct and install the facilities. The sites included in the Project have been previously disturbed, contain existing water system facilities, and are routinely maintained by DWA. The Project does not have the potential to result in a significant effect on the environment.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (§15303)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project includes construction and operation of a limited number (up to 27) of new, small facilities on existing improved DWA sites in order to develop the AMI Fixed Network within DWA's service area. Said facilities will result in minor alterations to the sites of existing DWA water system facilities in order to construct and install the facilities. The sites included in the Project have been previously disturbed, contain existing water system facilities, and are routinely maintained by DWA. The Project does not have the potential to result in a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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