Cedar Valley Mutual Water Company Drinking Water Test Well Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025050694
Public Agency
Madera County
Document Title
Cedar Valley Mutual Water Company Drinking Water Test Well Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/16/2025
Document Description
The project involves the drilling of a test well to assess the feasibility of developing a new, safe groundwater source for the Cedar Valley Mutual Water Company
{CVMWC), a small public water system in Madera County, California. The purpose of the project is to identify a sustainable and arsenic-compliant water source to
replace the existing supply, which currently exceeds the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for arsenic. The ultimate goal is to ensure access to safe and reliable
drinking water for the 137 residents served by CVMWC. The primary beneficiaries of this project are the members of the Cedar Valley community, which is designated
as a disadvantaged community (DAC).
Contact Information
Name
Sean Anderson
Agency Name
Madera County
Job Title
Planner I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jusneet Boparai
Agency Name
Self Help Enterprises
Job Title
Community Development Specialist
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated Area Oakhurst
Counties
Madera
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
44907 Lake Side Drive, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6, Section 15306 Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Class 6, Section 15306 - Information Collection, which applies to basic data collection, research, and resource evaluation activities that do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. The proposed work involves the drilling of a test well solely for the purpose of evaluating groundwater quality and capacity. It will not be used as a production well. The objective is to determine whether this source could serve as a long-term solution for the community's drinking water needs. Since the activity is limited to information gathering and does not involve physical alterations to the environment beyond minor temporary disturbance, it qualifies for this exemption.
County Clerk
Madera
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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