California Aqueduct MP 132.81L Westlands Water District Drainage Pipe Repair
Summary
SCH Number
2025040490
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
California Aqueduct MP 132.81L Westlands Water District Drainage Pipe Repair
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/9/2025
Document Description
Westlands Water District (WWD) requests encroachment permission to replace a damaged pipe. WWD will excavate an area up to 6 feet by 6 feet and 6 feet deep. The work area is east of the WWD pumping facility. After installation, the area will be backfilled and graded. The repair is necessary to maintain the operations of the facility. This project will benefit WWD, the SLFD and the adjacent landowner.
Contact Information
Name
Delicia Borja
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Senior Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Alex Garcia
Agency Name
Westlands Water District (WWD)
Job Title
Westlands Water District (WWD)
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
West Cereni and California Aqueduct
Waterways
California Aqueduct
Other Location Info
Work will occur on the left side (L) of the California Aqueduct (Aqueduct) in the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) right of way at milepost 132.81.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15305 Minor Alteration in Land Use - Issuance of Minor Encroachment
Reasons for Exemption
WWD requests to replace a section of damaged pipe at a WWD turnout in the DWR right of way. DWR, as the Responsible Agency, will issue an encroachment permit for this work. Work will take place within an existing facility; and will not result in any changes in land use or density; Categorical Exemption 15305 (b) (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations - Issuance of minor encroachment permits) applies.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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