Blythe-Mesa Ranch: Well 03
Summary
SCH Number
2005108783
Public Agency
California Department of Public Health
(CDPH)
Document Title
Blythe-Mesa Ranch: Well 03
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/31/2005
Document Description
The project consists of replacing Well 01. The existing Well 01 must be replaced because it no longer has adequate capacity to meet system demands and the water it produces exceeds the secondary MCL for iron amd manganese. Previously, two wells fed the Blythe-Mesa Ranch water system, one that resides on this project and the other at the Palo Verde College campus near Arrowhead Blvd. and 6th Avenue. The College Well initially produced about 2,500 gpm, but had lost production capacity and was only producing about 1,000 gpm and was pumping sand into the system. The well casing finally collapsed and is no longer in use. Initially, it was planned to replace Well 01 with the new Well 03 then do a temporary shutdown of the College Well for investigation and probable repairs. However, due to the loss of the College Well, Well 01 has not been destroyed yet and both Well 01 and Well 03 are currently providing water to the Blythe-Mesa Ranch system. Upon completion of a replacement well for the College Well, Well 01 will be destroyed. Water quality for required treatment will be monitored with the new well and treatment will be provided as necessary.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Bernados
Agency Name
Department of Health Services
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Blythe
Counties
Riverside
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
Replacement of water well of substantially the same (design) capacity.
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