Lester WTP Gravity Thickeners
Summary
SCH Number
2025030306
Public Agency
City of Corona
Document Title
Lester WTP Gravity Thickeners
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/10/2025
Document Description
The Lester Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Gravity Thickeners Rehabilitation Project focuses on maintaining and improving the efficiency of the facility’s sludge thickening process. The project involves cleaning, sandblasting, priming, epoxy coating, and painting all steel components of the two gravity thickeners. These rehabilitation efforts are essential for extending the service life of the equipment, preventing structural degradation, and maintaining compliance with water treatment standards. The project directly benefits the operational staff by reducing maintenance challenges and enhancing the service quality for the residents of the City of Corona, who rely on the facility for continuous delivery of safe and clean water.
Contact Information
Name
Aftab Hussain
Agency Name
City of Corona
Job Title
Assistant General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
2970 Rimpau Ave, Corona, California, 92881
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Article 19, Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) , Section 15302.c
Reasons for Exemption
The Lester WTP Gravity Thickeners Rehabilitation Project involves routine maintenance and repair to an existing public facility. The scope of work is limited to the repair and epoxy coating of aging steel components within the existing treatment plant without expanding its capacity or altering its function. The nature of the work, confined to routine maintenance and minor modifications, ensures there are no substantial environmental impacts, including noise. Work will be confined to the facility, with strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations. Furthermore, the rehabilitation efforts will enhance operational efficiency and reliability without introducing new environmental risks or disruptions to the surrounding community.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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