City of Anaheim Wells 39 and 47 PFAS Treatment Systems, also referred to as Groundwater Treatment Plants, Phase C-2
Summary
SCH Number
2025110154
Public Agency
City of Anaheim
Document Title
City of Anaheim Wells 39 and 47 PFAS Treatment Systems, also referred to as Groundwater Treatment Plants, Phase C-2
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/5/2025
Document Description
City of Anaheim Wells 39 and 47 PFAS Treatment Systems, also referred to as Groundwater Treatment Plants, Phase C-2 (Project) will construct new groundwater treatment systems at the existing Well 48 and 53 sites. These wells provide domestic water to Anaheim Public Utilities (APU) customers. The Project will include the installation of ion exchange systems to treat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This will include installing ion exchange resin vessels, pre-filtration systems, additional site piping, well modifications, electrical upgrades, and other minor improvements and appurtenances. The sites are all located in previously developed, highly urbanized areas. The project will be conducted by the Orange County Water District, 18700 Ward St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708.
Contact Information
Name
Jonathan Sanks
Agency Name
City of Anaheim, Public Utilities Department
Job Title
Environmental Services and Safety Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Anaheim
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
At and near 600 S. Western Ave., and 2157 W. Crescent Ave. Anaheim, California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15301(b), 15302(c), and 15303
Reasons for Exemption
On November 4, 2025, the Anaheim City Council determined that the Project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15301(b), 15302(c), and 15303 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. The Project will involve rehabilitation, construction of treatment systems, and minor modifications to existing water supply wells, which do not have the potential to create a significant effect on the environment. None of the exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions under CEQA guidelines section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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