Sludge Drying Beds
Summary
SCH Number
2025061159
Public Agency
Inyo County
Document Title
Sludge Drying Beds
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/25/2025
Document Description
The project includes construction of a new sludge drying bed next to the existing beds. The work consists of a shallow excavation with the soils placed on site. Concrete walls and a concrete floor. Additional piping will be installed to pump the sludge into the beds. The project and installation are located within an existing disturbed wastewater treatment site.
Contact Information
Name
Danielle Visuano
Agency Name
Inyo County Planning Department
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Big Pine Community Service District
Agency Name
Big Pine Community Service District
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Big Pine
Counties
Inyo
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
018-090-19
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA sections 15301 Class 1 and 15303
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15301 Class 1 describes projects involving negligible or no expansion of existing use. Section 15303 includes new small facilities which do not exceed the maximum amount of allowable structures within the wastewater treatment facility. The Sludge Drying Bed Project involves installing a new bed next to the existing beds. The work involves shallow excavation with the soils placed on site, creating concrete walls and a concrete floor along with additional piping installed to pump the sludge into the beds. The project will provide an additional evaporation area for drying and processing waste activated sludge from the wastewater treatment process. The project is consistent with the existing land uses, on a developed and highly disturbed site, with no increase in staffing or regular operational trips.
County Clerk
Inyo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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