Construct New Portable Water Treatment Plant
Summary
SCH Number
2009058126
Public Agency
Downieville Public Utility District
Document Title
Construct New Portable Water Treatment Plant
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/22/2009
Document Description
The current treatment system is considered Alternative (unapproved) Technology and is "grandfathered" under Section 64652, in-line pressure filtration. Based on historical records, this system has not, and cannot, meet the Cryptosporidium Action Plan goals. DPUD is in violation of the Surface Water Treatment Route (SWTR) since it uses non-compliant filter technology and lacks the proper chlorine contact time prior to the first user. In December 2004, Compliance Agreement No. 01-01-94 (CA) 038 was signed by DPUD and CDPH to help ensure, among other objectives, that DPUD achieves compliance with the SWTR in accordance with an appropriate plan and schedule. Unfortunately, the community is low income and has struggled for years in an attempt to match funding for an SRF grant. <ore recently Proposition 50 funding may be available to help achieve the match funding allowing a full grant. Time is of the essence to secure this new funding. DPUD water system is ranked in Category C on the SRF Priority List due to the unfiltered surface water.
Contact Information
Name
Richard J. Melim
Agency Name
Downieville Public Utility District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Sierra
Other Location Info
Downieville
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed facility is part of an existing facility used to provide a utility to provide a utility service, and will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 square feet (approximately 880 sf). The project is consistent with the Sierra County General Plan and is located in an area the is designated for public utility purposes.
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